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Are Professional Junk Removal Services Really Worth The Price?

Once most of us reach adulthood, one of the more sobering realities of life that we quickly learn is that everything costs money. including junk removal services.

And it seems that with rising inflation, out-of-control fuel prices, and an unpredictable housing market, that everything costs more money than it used to. Of course, most of us also want to be smart when spending money on goods and services, which can include professional junk removal.

When times are hard and money is in shorter supply, it’s natural to cut costs and look for ways to save.

Whether at home or work, being frugal and wise with money is commendable. But sometimes it makes more sense to spend money than either do without or do it yourself.

Why Being Penny Wise and Pound Foolish is… Foolish When It Comes To Junk Removal Services

For those over the age of 35 or 40, this is an old English saying that many of us are familiar with. It may have been something our grandparents used to say, or a phrase we picked up in our reading when we were younger.

While it’s not as commonly heard today, the principle behind this ancient maxim still holds true.

According to one grammar website speaking on idioms in the English language,

“Penny wise and pound foolish describes the act of concentrating so hard on economizing in small matters that one misses the opportunity to save or gain a large amount of money in larger matters. This alludes to the pennies that make up a British pound. An example of someone being penny wise and pound foolish is a person who travels to many grocery stores to buy items on sale at each one, but ends up spending more in gas money driving between the stores than he saves in buying the grocery sale items.”

Here in the Washington DC area, we might see this play out with the neighbor who refuses to spend money to properly repair his roof and uses an inexpensive approach but ends up with expensive water damage because the roof leaked.

There are many scenarios where this tendency to be “cheap” in the wrong places can end up costing us much more in the long run.

And there are many times when junk removal can be one of those scenarios.

When DIY Can Mean WTAM – Wasting Time and Money

While that may seem a bit harsh, there are many instances where homeowners, tenants, and business owners and managers make the unwitting mistake of spending time, money, and effort doing some task or chore that could be done better, faster, and – ultimately – for less money by someone else.

Plumbing might seem like something you can do yourself. Until you can’t. Then you end up spending more money to bring in a professional, plus you spend valuable time and labor on something better left to a trained plumber.

For many car owners today, even something that used to be a common DIY task – changing the oil – can almost always be done faster, better, and more conveniently by an oil change service.

The point here is that many things that homeowners, business owner, and others could do themselves may not be things that they should be doing. While someone at home may not think that their time and labor has intrinsic value, this is certainly never true of business owners and managers.

That old saw, “Time is money” is quite true in a business environment. And it is simply a way of pointing out that any time and effort expended in a business represents money being spent. The question then becomes, “Is my time or my employee’s time costing me less than having a professional do this task?”

And the reality is that, many times, it is not.

Your Costs Versus Their Costs – and the Value of Convenience

In small businesses, for example, it is common for an owner to carry out multiple tasks and wear multiple “hats” in the course of building and running his or her new business.

Then the day comes when these owners realize that their time is worth quite a bit.

Let’s say that they calculate their hourly labor “rate” to be in the neighborhood of $50 an hour but they are doing $25 an hour work in the administration tasks for their business. These owners soon realize that it is far more cost-effective to hire someone or outsource that work.

In addition, for every hour they spent on these lower-paid tasks, they lost an hour doing their higher-paid work. So, in essence, it was costing them $100 an hour to do $25 an hour tasks!

And, while it is difficult if not impossible to place a dollar value on convenience, it does have value. In fact, some tasks are not only inconvenient, but they are also stressful and difficult. Work such as putting snow chains on car tires during a blizzard or getting on tall ladders to trim tree branches away from your home’s roof or the powerlines crossing your property.

Far better to have someone else do it for you, right? In other words, convenience has value.

As it turns out, junk removal and disposal ranks right up there with tasks that need not be appeached as DIY jobs because they are less cost-effective than hiring professionals and are highly inconvenient.

This is why Junk King Washington DC specializes in both residential and commercial junk removal services for all of our friends, neighbors, and fellow business owners in the Capital region. We will always provide you with a free, no-obligation estimate before you agree to work with us. And our prices are both fair and transparent.

No extra charges, no hidden fees, no surprises.

Junk King Washington DC – Your Local Cost-Effective Junk Removal Solution

There are several good reasons for calling us to take care of your next junk hauling project. One reason is that, not only are we affordable, we also do everything we can to make the process easy for you! Our professional and highly trained junk removal services team can remove and dispose of any type of junk you need to get rid of, except for hazardous waste.

Junk King Washington DC is a proud part of one of the nation’s largest and top-rated junk removal firms. And we’re also proud to be both a locally-owned business as well as a veteran-owned business.

Our professional, insured, and bonded junk removal team will come to your home or place of work, and we’ll always call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive. Once we’re there, we’ll provide you with a free estimate based on how much room your debris, trash, and other junk take up in our truck.

You simply point, and we’ll load your junk quickly, safely, and efficiently. Once it’s loaded and we sweep up, we’ll haul it away. And we do it all without any extra charges or hidden fees!

Also, if you choose to take a DIY approach to load your own junk on your own schedule, you can easily book one of our convenient MINI Dumpster rentals and have us pick it up when you’re done.

So, ready to take make use of our affordable junk hauling services? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

You can make an appointment by booking online above or call us at 1-888-888-JUNK (5865).

5 Reasons Why You Should Use Junk King’s E-Waste Recycling Services

We live in a world of electronics, smartphones, and “smart” devices. Even our refrigerators can talk to us now.

For those of us born after, say, 1990, being surrounded by and almost dependent on electronic devices has always been the way of the world. Keyboarding has replaced typing in school, and kindergartners from the 1990s on have been introduced to desktop and laptop computers from the first day of school.

Today it is almost automatic to hand small babies a smartphone to occupy them while Mom shops or sits waiting for a doctor’s appointment.

And the average life cycle of most electronics is such that we find ourselves replacing devices every year or so. QuantumLifeCycle.com, “Today, electronics are typically only used for 1.5 to 13 years, with most averaging 4.5 years.”

Which leads us to the inevitable question: What happens to all those devices when they need to be disposed of?

When It Comes to Recycling, “Think Globally, Act Locally” Matters

Fortunately, we live in a region that is particularly keen on recycling. While the state of Virginia as a whole recently ranked 17 out of 51 (all the states and Washington DC) in the LawnStarter 2022’s Best States at Managing Waste report, we did manage to maintain a state-wide recycling rate of 45.5 percent.

According to another study, Virginia’s recycling rate is just under 42 percent, which is below the national average but is the 2nd highest rate in the south. And Fairfax City reported a 48.6 percent recycling rate in 2020.

On another side of the Capital Region, Montgomery County, Maryland’s 2020 recycling rate of 58.94 percent of solid waste created topped all other counties in Maryland, according to statistics released by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE).

All of this simply means that Capital District residents are certainly on board with the idea when it comes to recycling solid waste. And recycling electronic waste, or e-waste as it’s known is a part of that equation.

The problem for many people is not knowing how to best dispose of their old electronics – their household and commercial e-waste – in order to ensure that they are properly processed. In other words, ensuring that e-waste is recycled can be challenging.

One thing that is certain – it’s really not okay to just toss your old electronics into the trash.

In fact, according to the Fairfax County website,

“Virginia law requires that any manufacturer that sells (or offers for sale) more than 500 units of computer equipment in the state to provide an opportunity for customers to return or recycle their equipment at no charge.”

And although most types of common electronics are accepted at the e-cycling stations at the I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex, for example, getting them is not always an easy or convenient task for many people in the D.C. region.

This is why Junk King, Washington DC, specializes in electronic waste removal and e-waste recycling.

Five Reasons to Call on Junk King Washington DC, for Your E-Waste Recycling

There are several great reasons to call on Junk King for all your junk removal and disposal needs. However, when it comes to e-waste recycling, the advantages of relying on Junk King Washington DC are significant.

Here are five reasons you should use our e-waste recycling services:

We are Environmentally Friendly

Anyone can claim to be a “green” business and have the planet’s best interests at heart. But when it comes to junk removal companies, Junk King pioneered the concept of recycling-based junk removal and disposal. Recycling is not only at the core of our corporate mission but also in our corporate DNA.

We are Experienced

With more than a decade of serving our friends and neighbors in the greater D.C. area, Junk King Washington DC has the experience and the knowledge needed to be the best at what we do. Because we do far more than simply load junk and dump it into a landfill (see above!), we are the premier choice when it comes to a knowledgeable, experienced, and well-connected e-waste recycling partner.

We are Professional

There is probably no shortage of guys out there who are willing to load an old truck with someone’s junk for a low price. And, in our line of work, what you pay for is almost always what you get. While we are certainly not the highest-priced junk removal firm in our area, we are most definitely the most expert and professional. And we believe that exceptional customer service is a central part of professionalism.

We Have Lower Pricing

As we noted previously, we are not the area’s most expensive e-waste recycling service. But we do offer the most value for your money and consistently fair and transparent pricing. Our pricing is flexible, never based on weight, and always without surprises.

We are Easy to Work With

Our goal is to make the entire e-waste recycling process as simple, quick, and convenient for you as possible. From the initial phone call or online booking to the actual pick up and removal of your junk or e-waste and to the final billing process – Junk King Washington DC is easy to work with, efficient, and always friendly.

The State of Electronics and E-Waste in the United States

Residents of the United States continue to manufacture and acquire huge quantities of electronic devices, gadgets, and appliances year after year.

While exact numbers are impossible to calculate or measure, it’s safe to say that Americans likely own millions upon millions of desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and a wide variety of other handheld devices.

At any given time in the U.S., mountains and stockpiles of old, unwanted, or non-working electronics eventually end up in our nation’s solid waste stream.

In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that,

“According to a 2013 report by the Consumer Electronics Association, the average American household uses about 28 electronic products such as personal computers, mobile phones, televisions and electronic readers (e-readers).”

Because that estimate is almost ten years old, it is likely more than 30 devices today.

Which works out to about 35,000,000 electronic devices being used in Fairfax County alone! And where do all these electronics end up when they stop working, become obsolete, or get replaced by a new, better, or bigger version?

The EPA reported that Americans tossed out 2.7 million tons of unwanted “consumer electronics goods” back in 2018, the most recent figures available. Unfortunately, about 61.5 percent, or more than 1,660,000 tons.

And that was over three years ago.

That’s actually better than America’s recycling rates of many other waste materials. And that statistic also means that most e-waste ended up in landfills.

All of this is why calling on Junk King Washington DC, for your e-waste recycling needs is a smart and “green” alternative.

E-Waste Recycling Made Easy: Junk King Washington DC

When you need to properly remove and dispose of large quantities of old electronics, we can provide you with an affordable, easy, and efficient option for your e-waste recycling needs.

In fact, Junk King Washington DC can provide you with professional junk removal services for just about any type of junk item, so you can have us take you unwanted or unusable devices and other old electronics, too.

Of course, we recycle far more than e-waste: in fact, we can see to it that just about anything we pick that’s made with glass, metal, paper, and plastic will be properly disposed of and recycled.

And, as we said here already, we can take any kind of junk along with your old electronics and other types of e-waste. In fact, we can even remove your excess household rubbish, trash, and garbage if you need us to.

The truth is, there is almost nothing we can’t take.

In other words, no matter what your junk consists of, as long as it’s not household hazardous waste or HHW, Junk King Washington, DC, can help you get it out of your way. We provide eco-friendly junk removal services to help you dispose of any type of unwanted junk, including large trash items and old appliances.

Our professional and insured junk removal team will show up at your home or office, and we’ll call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive. Once there, we’ll give you a free estimate based on how much room your junk takes up in our truck.

No hidden fees, no added charges, and no surprises. You point, and we do all the heavy lifting!

So, are you ready to take care of your e-waste recycling? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

Make an appointment with us by booking online or by calling 1-888-888-JUNK (5865).

How To Pick The Right Junk Hauling Company For Your Needs

Everyone gets junk.

We may not intentionally set out to have junk, but we all end up with belongings that were once valued and useful and have long since devolved to the status of “junk.” And they have a tendency to pile up around the house in different places.

For some of us, our junk is relegated to the garage or basement. Others have junk stashed in their attic that they haven’t moved since Neil Armstrong first set foot on the moon! But no matter where it’s tucked away or piled up, or how much or how large, our junk eventually needs to be removed.

And that’s when a professional junk hauling company like Junk King Washington DC is needed.

Dispelling the Myth of the Convenience of DIY Junk Hauling

Junk hauling is probably a chore that is as old as human civilization. Our prehistoric ancestors were dumping refuse and their own version of junk into pits as far back as five thousand years ago. As one source noted,

“3,000 B.C. | The first recorded landfill is developed in Knossos, Crete (modern-day Greece), where large holes were dug into the earth to dump refuse.”

In the land that would one day be known as the United States of America, indigenous peoples created shell mounds known by archeologists as middens. These were the places where they deposited the empty oyster shells in places like Florida, Maine, and even Chesapeake Bay.

More recently, many residents of the colonies, including locals like the George Washington household, would routinely discard trash and what we might term their “junk” into large trash piles, or middens, like the one excavated in South Grove at Mount Vernon.

Today, if we want to haul away our own junk, it usually means a trip to a nearby waste transfer station since landfills are far and few between in the Capital region.

In fact, there are no landfills in the District of Columbia, and there are just three waste transfer stations serving the larger DC area. The nearest landfill is the I-95 Landfill Complex in Lorton, Virginia, and then the Millersville Landfill in Maryland after that.

Plus, if you choose to go the DIY junk hauling route, you will need a truck to transport your unwanted items and materials in. Depending on the amount of junk and the size, this could also require some tie-downs to keep your load secure and possibly even a tarp to cover it so that things don’t fly out on the highway.

Then there is the cost for fuel, the cost for dumping, and possibly the cost for tie-downs, tarps, and maybe even an appliance dolly. Not to mention the time it takes to load, drive, unload, and then drive back for every “dump run.” And, of course, you have to do all the heavy lifting – and probably twice.

The good news is that there’s a better option for junk hauling.

Finding the Right Junk Hauling Company

Before you grab your phone and start searching for “junk hauling near me” you should know that the results will do little more than show you how many choices you have to choose from. But those results do nothing to tell you which junk hauling companies are the right one for your needs.

Not all junk hauling companies are created equal.

But, to help you navigate the selection process, we’ve put together a brief guide for picking the right junk hauling company for your needs.

Excellent Customer Service

Every company claims to provide good customer service. But simply showing up with a smile is not the standard for great customer service. Putting the customer first in everything and working hard to ensure that the job is done right, done well, and done quickly are the hallmarks of excellent customer service when it comes to junk hauling companies.

Fortunately, we live in a time when it is easy to learn the level of service from any company simply by reading online reviews and asking for recommendations. Once you’ve narrowed your choices to those who consistently earn good reviews for their service, there are a few other deciding factors to consider.

Fair and Transparent Pricing

Pricing is definitely a key consideration but should never be your only decision-making criterion. There’s almost never a good reason to simply go with the lowest-priced option you find. Nor should you base your choice on the highest price. High fees do not necessarily mean premium service, just as the cheapest price almost always means you simply get what you pay for.

A good junk removal company will make its pricing structure and process clear, transparent, and readily available. In addition, a company that offers free estimates before you decide is often a sure winner.

Green Junk Disposal Processes

In order to prevent your junk from being added to our rapidly diminishing landfills, you want to hire a junk hauling company that makes full use of “green” processes. Many junk hauling companies will try to avoid landfills and even recycle some of the junk they pick up. But finding a company that recycles or reuses as much material as possible means finding a company that cares about the environment.

This also means you won’t have to find a recycling center yourself and make trips to drop off recyclable junk since a green junk hauling company will do it for you.

Professionalism

When hiring a junk removal and hauling company, you want to make sure that they are insured and bonded. Small things indicate a commitment to professionalism, including staff members being uniformed and trucks that are clean, painted and branded. The quality of their website and its ease of use is a factor to look for. always check their experience and professionalism.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 and variant strains, a professional company will have a touchless junk removal process in place. And lastly, ease and clarity of communication is a hallmark of a professional company regardless of the type or industry.

The good news is that if you live or work in the greater Washington area, finding the right junk hauling company for your junk removal needs is quite easy. Simply make the call to Junk King Washington DC and book an appointment with us today.

Junk King Washington DC: The Right Junk Hauling Company for the Capital Region

Although the best thing about junk hauling with Junk King Washington DC is not having to do the work yourself, there are several other great things about calling us for your next junk hauling project.

For example, we do everything we can to make the process easy for you!

And our professional and experienced junk removal team can remove and dispose of any type of junk you have – except for hazardous waste.

Junk King Washington DC is a proud part of one of the nation’s largest and top-rated junk removal firms. And we’re also proud to be both a locally owned business and a 100 percent veteran-owned business.

Our professional and insured trash and junk removal team will come to your home or place of work, and we’ll always call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive. Once we’re there, we’ll provide you with a free estimate based on how much room your debris, trash, and other junk take up in our truck.

You simply point, and we’ll load your junk quickly, safely, and efficiently. Once it’s loaded and we sweep up, we’ll haul it away. And we do it all without any extra charges or hidden fees!

Also, if you do need to take a DIY approach to load your own junk on your own schedule, you can easily book one of our convenient MINI Dumpster rentals and have us pick it up when you’re done.

So, ready to take advantage of our quality junk hauling services? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

You can make an appointment by booking online above or call us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

5 Yard Waste Removal Tips To Get Your Home Ready For Fall

While the meteorologists have already moved into the fall season as of September 1^st, the actual and “official” first day of fall is September 23^rd. And, for many of us who still have kids going off to school, the “unofficial” last days of summer happened over the Labor Day weekend.

Regardless of when you mark the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, now is still a great time to get your home and your outdoor spaces ready for the fall season.

And, as we know quite well here at Junk King Washington DC, that almost always means dealing with yard waste removal.

Fall Weather and the Coming of Winter in the Washington DC Region

Summer in the Capital region is a time of heat and humidity. And the onset of fall means a bit less of both, which is almost always a welcome relief.

Unlike many other areas of the country, however, we certainly don’t see a lot of rain in the fall. In fact, according to data provided by WeatherSpark.com,

“The month with the most rain in Virginia is June, with an average rainfall of 3.8 inches. The rainless period of the year lasts for 3.8 months, from November 23 to March 18. The month with the least rain in Virginia is January, with an average rainfall of 0.0 inches.”

And in Maryland, October is the driest month, with only 8.1 rainy days. The month with the least rain in Washington, D.C., is January, with an average rainfall of 2.1 inches.

In addition, the region in and around Washington, D.C. doesn’t have much snow before December. However, the temperatures begin to drop significantly by October and on into November, usually in the 60s and then down into the 50s and 40s by the first day of winter before Christmas.

All of this means that September is likely the most comfortable and pleasant time to get your home ready for fall.

Five Great Yard Waste Removal Tips to Get Your Outdoor Living Space Ready for Fall

DC area homeowners and renters know that yards can get cluttered and messy over the summer months. And when the trees begin to go into their fall mode, leaves will add to the mix.

In addition to the junk and rubbish that should be cleaned up, yards can have other debris resulting from broken fences, broken sheds, and other structures. Summer storms are known to pack a brutal punch with some strong winds along with lightning, thunder, and sudden downpours.

And too often, the debris that these passing storms leave behind doesn’t always get cleaned up right away, which results in a great deal of yard waste in many cases.

So, with that in mind, here are five solid yard waste removal tips to help you make your outdoor cleanup project a breeze!

Tip One: Keep Your Yard Tools Handy: Use a Bucket for Weeds and for Tools

Make your yard work easier by using the right tools and by keeping them in a tool belt while you clean up. A great way to keep weeds and cuttings in one place while weeding is with a five-gallon bucket. Simply place collect your weeds inside for easy disposal afterward. And once you’re finished with that task, you can use it to store your yard tool belt.

Tip Two: Refresh Flower Beds and Mulch with Bed Debris and Fallen Leaves

Plant and flower beds can fill with leaves during the fall, so it’s important to clear them out. In addition, this is a good time to remove any dead or dying flowers and plants. You can store the dead leaves and other organic debris in leaf bags until spring to use as mulch weed control in your garden.

When it comes to leaves, it’s quite possible to have a lot of them accumulated in your yard. Instead of bags, try using a large tarp to make leaf removal easier. You can either rake them on or use a leaf blower to push the leaves onto the tarp.

Or, as Bob Vila suggests, “If you are bagging leaves, rake them into rows rather than a large pile. You can then separate a manageable portion of leaves from the end of the row to put into each bag.”

And since this is also a good time to be getting your garden ready for winter, you can shred the leaves to insulate the bases of your plants against the winter cold. For large amounts of leaves, simply shred them with your lawn mower.

Tip Three: Prune Tree and Shrub Branches

As the folks at Lowe’s point out,

“If you have dead or out-of-control branches, the fall is a good time to prune or trim them. But wait until spring to prune green branches. Pruning green branches in the fall may not leave the plants enough time to heal before the cold sets in. Pruning helps keep your plants healthy and encourages new growth.”

You will find that it’s much easier to prune branches with sharp blades than with dull ones. And a sharp pruning tool will make cleaner cuts, which allows plants to heal faster. So, make sure all your pruners, shears, and hedge clippers are sharp, oiled, and well maintained before clearing away dead wood and broken branches. And don’t forget end-of-summer maintenance for your other lawn equipment.

Tip Four: Mow and Trim the Lawn

It’s always a good idea to give your yard one last cutting before the cold weather begins here. You can bag your grass clippings or, even better, leave the bag off when you mow and simply make mulch with the clippings, which saves time and is good for your lawn.

Grass clippings are 80 percent water and contain about 4 percent nitrogen, 2 percent potassium, and 1 percent phosphorus. These clippings break down quickly and will enrich your lawn with vital nutrients as they decompose. After mowing, use a powered string trimmer or edger to create clean lines around the boundaries of your lawn.

Tip Five: Use a Leaf Blower to Clean Your Gutters and Rinse Them from the Ground

Most leaf blowers have a special attachment that can be fitted on them to make leaf removal from your gutters much easier, quicker, and safer than doing it by hand from the top of a ladder. Be sure to clean the gutters before you rake the leaves in the yard so that you don’t have to rake twice.

Also, having a gutter attachment for your garden hose or an attachment on a pressure washer is an effective and efficient method for rinsing your gutters after clearing them of leaves and debris. And if you notice your gutters are damaged, this is the time to fix them before the cold and snow start.

No one wants to spend more time than they need to with end-of-summer yard cleanup and yard waste removal. So, when you’ve got all your piles together and everything has been cleaned up, it’s time for the final step of yard waste removal.

Call Junk King Washington DC for Your Yard Waste Removal Needs

Summer is ending, and Autumn is just around the corner! And that means football, festivities, and fall weather. This also means it’s a great time to get your outdoor spaces spruced up, cleaned up, and cleared out.

And when it comes to removing and disposing of all the yard waste, just call Junk King!

We are confident that you’ll love your experience working with Junk King Washington DC because we offer:

Easy scheduling and on-time arrivals
A courtesy call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive
Uniformed staff of trained, insured professionals.
Safe junk removal with fast and courteous service.
Free and honest estimates with no hidden fees

In addition, at Junk King, being green and environmentally friendly is part of our company mission.

And we demonstrate this daily by regularly recycling, donating, or re-purposing everything we possibly can. For furniture removal, we take an environmentally friendly approach by ensuring the metal, wood, and other materials are recycled properly.

If your old item can be reused, Junk King will transfer it to a local donation center where it can find a new home.

So, ready for fast and affordable yard waste removal? It’s as easy as 1,2,3.

Book online or call us today at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865) to get started with a free estimate.

How Junk Hauling Services Can Help With Empty Nest Syndrome

For parents, there were certainly days, if not years, when you longed for the day when your children would be grown and gone. You looked forward to the day when there would once again be peace and quiet in your home.

But now that they really are gone, the quiet can often be deafening, and the peace you experience can feel more like loneliness.

It’s an age-old phenomenon that every generation of parents must go through – and most adult children will likely experience it, as well, someday.

But there are many ways to cope with what has been labeled as “Empty Nest Syndrome.”

Free at Last, Free at Last… But Not So Happy About It

According to one source, the symptoms of those older adults suffering from Empty Nest Syndrome include the following:

Loneliness
Emotional distress
A loss of purpose
Fear of a lack of control
Worry and anxiety
Depression
And even a sense of grief

In some ways and, to a certain degree, our responses to our grown children leaving home is akin to those of losing a loved one.

However, the good news is that most all of us get past this stage and once again learn to enjoy a new sense of freedom and independence. In the meantime, though, there are few things we can do to help ease the pain and disoriented feelings of suddenly having no kids at home.

One therapy website recommends, among other things, that empty nesters become more active outside the home and involving themselves in other activities.

For example, parents can focus on other areas of their lives such as:

Physical: Go for walks, join a gym, learn how to do yoga, re-engage in sports or other physical activities you enjoyed at earlier points in your life

Creative: Learn to draw or paint, write, play an instrument, join a band, take a dance class

Social: Take or teach a class, join a club or organization, reconnect with siblings, extended family, and old friends

Community: Volunteer for organizations whose causes matter to you

Another great activity that can help ease the unease of Empty Nest Syndrome is to begin the process of ‘downsizing’ your lifestyle. And this can include getting rid of all the things in your home and garage you no longer really need.

When There’s More Stuff in Your Home Than You Need

Most Americans tend to accumulate household goods and personal belongings year after year throughout their lives. In fact, many of us still have things we bought or received as gifts even as far back as childhood.

While the passage of time may imbue some items with a strong sense of sentimental value, many other things are just “things” that we haven’t needed or used in years. For many of us, our basements, attics, and garages are little more than storage units attached to our homes.

And, of course, many of us have rented storage units somewhere to hold all the overflow of things we own.

This is where the problem lies for many people: we simply have too much stuff.

The problem becomes even more apparent for many older adults when their children have finally all left home, and they find that there’s way too much stuff for a house with just one or two people! Or, as we like to refer to it in our industry, residential junk.

The good news is that once the last loving son or daughter has crossed the front door threshold for a life on their own, it becomes a great time for getting rid of some or most of that stuff or junk.

So, not only can culling your personal belongings and whittling down on all the miscellaneous stuff be therapeutic for dealing with that Empty Nest Syndrome, but getting rid of that junk, you have lying around or stuffed in closets, drawers, boxes, bins, and what all, can transform your home and your living spaces.

Call it a “home cleanout” or simply “downsizing” decluttering and clearing out unwanted and unneeded items from your home can be mentally and emotionally healing and helpful.

Taking an Organized Approach to Downsizing and Junk Removal at Home

Of course, we certainly don’t recommend that you go blindly from one room to the next, throwing out things you don’t think you want or need. This will only lead to confusing piles of junk and debris around your house and, quite possibly, some regrets later that you didn’t think it through better.

For those who have been around the planet for a long while, many belongings in our homes are often unused but have great family or sentimental value. In other words, not everything needs to be tossed out.

Having a plan and being organized in your approach to sorting and separating will serve to make your decluttering, downsizing, and junk removal project much more stress-free and enjoyable.

In addition, knowing in advance what you plan to do and how you plan to dispose of everything will make it much quicker. So, with that in mind, we have put together this handy guide for downsizing and junk removal to help you with your own efforts.

In addition to this brief guide, there are many great resources to be found both online and in print to help you plan and navigate your own downsizing efforts. It is also important to keep in mind that there are no “right” ways to go about downsizing.

For example, some folks choose to get rid of almost everything and move into an RV, travel the country, and spend their kid’s inheritance! For most others, however, downsizing just means simplifying their lifestyle while focusing on their pursuits and activities.

Regardless of how you choose to go about it, there will be many opportunities for getting rid of junk as you discover how much you don’t need.

And that means finding the best resource for making that happen.

Junk King Washington DC: Your Local Partner for Downsizing Junk Removal

Downsizing after the last of the kids have gone can be a whole lot easier when you have a fast and affordable junk removal service ready to help you out. Which is why we encourage you to consider Junk King Washington DC as your “go-to partner“ for junk removal from homes, apartments, and rental properties.

Let us help you simplify your lifestyle!

And we guarantee that you’ll love your experience with Junk King Washington DC:

Easy scheduling and on-time arrivals.
A courtesy call about 15 minutes before we show up.
Uniformed crews made up of trained, insured professionals.
In-and-out with fast and thorough service.
Straightforward estimates with no hidden fees

In addition, at Junk King, being green is simply a core part of our company mission.

And we back that up by routinely and regularly recycling, donating, or re-purposing everything we possibly can. For furniture removal, for example, we take an environmentally-friendly approach by ensuring the metal, wood, and other materials are recycled properly.

If your old item can be reused, Junk King will transfer it to a local donation center where it can find a new home.

So, when you need to dispose of your old sofa, mattress, dishwasher, bulk trash, dishwasher, or trash compactor, think of Junk King Washington DC.

Book online or call us today at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865) to get started with a free estimate.

Find Out How Appliance Removal Services Can Give You Your Home Back

In the United States, we live in a world that is full of household appliances. Almost everyone living in this country today has grown up in homes with at least a refrigerator, oven, and stove. And quite likely a clothes washer and dryer, as well.

And some have never lived without a dishwasher, either.

Statistically, the U.S. ranks fairly high among most other nations regarding household appliance ownership. And we have about 130,000,000 households. That’s a lot of refrigerators! In fact, the data shows that 90 percent of American households have at least one refrigerator. That’s about 117 million fridges dotting the landscape.

Then there are about the same number of microwaves, over 100 million washing machines, 83 million dishwashers, and even 50 million or so stand-up freezers.

The point of these numbers is that with millions upon millions of household appliances, all of them eventually stop working and have to be gotten rid of somehow. And almost as often, many of them are replaced with newer units as families upgrade their appliances.

But not all of the old ones manage to get out of the house…

A Tale of Two Aging Appliances, One Busy Husband, and One Unhappy Wife

Deidre was once a proud and well-loved member of the Jones household. As a new appliance, she was a top-of-the-line clothes dryer that made Suzanne Jones incredibly happy. Which made her husband, Bob, happy, too.

Not that Suzanne was some stereotype of a stay-at-home mom and housewife. No. She had just gotten tired of hanging clothes out to dry after their last machine had suddenly given up the ghost. Bob tried to fix it, but it really needed much more than it was worth, so they decided to scrap it and buy a new one.

That took a bit, but after a year of drying clothes 1950s style, they finally managed to bring home a new clothes dryer. Of course, Deidre didn’t have a name then. She was simply a prized, new addition to the home and performed like a champ. For about ten years.

At first, it was just some odd noises. Then it was a generalized lack of energy and output. Deidre was tired and occasionally suffered from “hot flashes,” which alarmed Mrs. Jones when she pulled her clothes out after drying.

Every Good Thing Comes to an End

Then, one day, Deidre just quit. Mr. Jones took a look, poked around on her back, and peeked underneath her frame, but quickly gave up. He assured his wife that he would get it fixed as soon as he could and that maybe they should consider a new one anyway.

So, Diedre was unceremoniously dragged into the garage and shoved in a corner next to Ronnie, the old refrigerator.

Turns out that Bob – Mr. Jones – wasn’t as much of a handyman as he liked to think, and the number of broken appliances was growing. Ronnie got his name from Suzanne – Mrs. Jones – as she worked around him to get to things in the garage. And it wasn’t too long before Suzanne also gave Deidre the dryer her name.

Pretty soon, both Ronnie and Deidre were being used as storage shelves and compartments. Between them, they were taking up quite a bit of space in the already cramped garage. Bob would periodically promise his wife that he would fix them so they could sell them someday.

But someday never came.

Why No Household Needs to Have Unwanted or Unusable Old Appliances

Bob and Suzanne certainly aren’t alone. And, like thousands of other households throughout the greater Washington DC area, their home was being filled with old and unusable appliances.

And what many homeowners like Bob understand is that, unfortunately, disposing of many of these large household appliances is difficult, often dangerous, and sometimes simply not practical for some folks. Simply moving and loading a washing machine, dryer, or side-by-side refrigerator can be a major undertaking for many homeowners.

This is why so many homes are slowly being taken over by large, old appliances that need to go.

So, what are a homeowner’s options when it comes to reliable and affordable appliance removal in the Capital region?

Of course, you can try to do it yourself, as we have already pointed out here. However, that almost always requires having a suitable vehicle like a pickup truck. And not everyone in the DC area owns a truck, of course. And, even if you do have a truck or access to one, you have to have the ability to lift and load your old appliance – not to mention unloading it when you arrive at whatever disposal facility you can find.

A better option would be to have some type of container that you can put your old appliances into along with any other junk and debris you’ve got piled up in your garage, attic, basement, or backyard. Something like a roll-off dumpster rental, for example.

The good news is that Junk King Washington, DC can easily help you with that.

By renting one of our driveway-safe and user-friendly MINI Dumpsters, you can load enough junk to equal the space of more than ten clothes dryers! Up to 12-cubic yards, in fact. And when you’re done, we’ll send a team to pick it up and haul it all away for you.

However, it may be that you simply want to dispose of your own version of Deidre or Ronnie. Perhaps you really have little or no other junk to get rid of. No problem! Junk King Washington DC can take care of that for you.

Our full-service appliance removal is guaranteed to make your old appliance removal chore painless and simple. Once you make the call and our team arrives, you simply point, and we’ll do all the heavy lifting.

Household Appliance Removal Made for Washington DC Area Residents

By making an appointment for appliance removal with Junk King Washington, DC, you can be assured that your old or unworking appliance will be removed and disposed of quickly and safely. All you need to do is show us where it is.

For appliance removal that is quick, reliable, and affordable, your best move is to call Junk King Washington, DC.

At Junk King, we routinely pick up and dispose of a wide variety of old appliances, including:

Stoves and Ovens
Trash Compactors
Microwaves
Air Conditioners
Dishwashers
And more…

Also, if your old appliance is in working condition, we can take it to a local charity where they can be donated. For those items that are not usable, we make sure they are recycled as much as possible.

Get Your Home Back with Appliance Removal from Junk King Washington DC

Not only will you finally free up that space, but you can know that you’ll be partnering with a green company to help protect the environment. And you can also know that you’ll get professional appliance service when you call Junk King Washington DC.

And best of all – especially when it comes to appliance removal – we do all the heavy lifting!

Our professional and experienced appliance removal team can also remove and haul off any other types of junk you have (except for hazardous waste). Fortunately, old appliances don’t fall under that category!

Junk King Washington DC is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected junk removal firms, a fact of which we are quite proud. And we are also proud of the fact that our location is a 100 percent veteran-owned and locally owned business.

One of our driving passions is to provide green and eco-friendly junk removal and disposal for the DC area. And we are also passionate about providing world-class service to our friends and neighbors who live here in and around Capital region.

In other words, we make old appliance removal easy – and green!

Our professional and insured appliance removal team will come to your home (or workplace), and we’ll call 15 to 30 minutes before arriving on time, as promised. Once we’re there, we’ll give you a free quote based on how much room your appliances take up in our truck.

You simply point, and we’ll load your old appliances – and any other items you have – into our junk removal trucks and haul them away. And we do it all without any extra fees or hidden charges!

So, ready to get rid of your old appliance and get your home back? It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Simply make an appointment with us by booking online above or call us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

The Benefits of a Dumpster Bag and When You Should Use One

When it comes to having your household or office junk removed, there are several options available to you.

Junk removal is a common need for homeowners, tenants, property owners, and businesses. And the size, type, and quantity of junk are usually the determining factors of exactly how to have the junk removed. Of course, time and budget restraints come into play, as well.

For example, if you are pressed for time and need to have your junk removed as soon as possible, hiring a professional junk removal service is usually the best option for junk removal.

If, on the other hand, you have a small budget or will be hard-pressed to pay for professional junk removal services, then you may have to haul junk away yourself.

The good news is that there are affordable options when it comes to junk pick up, removal, and disposal.

Professional Junk Removal: When You Want It Done Right, Fast, and Easy

In most junk removal scenarios, nothing beats having a professional junk removal service show up and load your junk items and materials for you. For example, Junk King Washington DC specializes in both residential and commercial junk removal and hauling. Hiring a firm like Junk King means having your junk – no matter what it is – quickly and efficiently picked up, loaded, and hauled away.

And if you’re using Junk King, you’ll know that it will be done professionally and affordably by a crew of highly trained junk haulers. In addition, we make it our mission to sort and recycle as much of your junk as possible. Up to 60 percent or more of it, in fact.

Along with the speed, ease, and convenience, making use of professional junk removal means no heavy lifting and loading for you. Or for your brother-in-law or your employees. It also means no risk of injuring yourself with heavy objects like old appliances or used furniture.

While the cost involved may be a bit more than if you were to do it all yourself, this is not always the case, nor does it take into account the value of your own time along with the wear and tear on your own vehicle.

But there is always the DIY approach for junk pick up…

Do It Yourself Junk Removal: When You Want to Do It on Your Schedule

We do live in a DIY culture here in America.

In fact, the concept of “do-it-yourself” is actually a social and cultural movement that began sweeping the nation here in the U.S. as well as in the United Kingdom back in the 1950s. The magazine Business Week’s issue of June 2nd, 1952, even proclaimed the 1950’s, “The age of do-it-yourself.”

According to one source, he only two past times more popular than do-it-yourself in the 1950s were reading and watching television.

“Handyman- or Do-it-Yourself-ism reached a fever-pitch in the 1950’s. The craze even went so far as to create traveling road shows, and do-it-yourself conventions that would travel from town to town. Men could revel in the newest tool; meet others like themselves and swap workshop stories.”

When it comes to “do-it-yourself” junk removal, homeowners and others have a few choices, one of those being a rental dumpster.

While business owners and contractors may be accustomed to renting roll-off dumpsters for junk and debris removal, the average homeowner or renter may not realize that they, too, can rent a dumpster.

For example, at Junk King Washington DC, we offer customers our MINI Dumpster rentals that are designed to fit easily in a typical driveway – and do so without gouging or damaging it. In addition, our self-service rental dumpsters are easy to access and load, and only take up the space that a large pickup truck might.

In addition, the Junk King MINI Dumpster can hold up to 12-cubic yards of junk – almost 5 pickup truck bed loads!

But it does require booking a rental dumpster, having it delivered and placed on your property, and – once it’s loaded – waiting for a team to come and pick it up and haul it away. Along with all your junk.

There is, however, another DIY option that doesn’t involve using your own vehicle…

Do It Yourself Junk Removal: A Different Approach to Dumpster Rentals

Sometimes you’ve got junk you need to clean up and get rid of, but it won’t fit in your pickup truck. Or, more likely, you don’t own one.

It’s far more than you’d ever fit inside your residential trash bin and recycling bin, but not quite enough to justify calling a junk removal service with their large junk trucks. In fact, you may be figuring that the volume of junk isn’t even enough to warrant a steel, roll-off dumpster rental like Junk King’s MINI Dumpster.

So, what can you do? How about a dumpster bag?

Making use of a dumpster bag rental can be the perfect solution for those large junk removal jobs that are not so large as to need a junk truck or large metal dumpster.

And what kind of junk removal jobs could that be?

Typical examples include cleaning jobs like decluttering a few rooms in your home or place of work, a large yard or landscaping project, or even a small renovation job that results in far more debris than you can place inside your normal curbside trash collection bins.

A waste removal dumpster bag is a good option in those scenarios.

If the total quantity of junk, trash, or debris doesn’t exceed the weight and volume capacity of the dumpster bag, then these handy and easy-to-load debris bags can be the right way to go.

Some of the junk removal needs that are a good fit for a dumpster bag rental include:

Decluttering a few rooms in your home or workplace
Landscaping debris or concrete rubble, dirt, or sod
Renovation debris like old tile or small amounts of drywall
Clearing unwanted equipment and junk from tool or garden sheds
Disposing of old carpeting or flooring from a small room

Typically, a dumpster bag rental will hold about 3 cubic yards of debris with a 3,300-pound weight limit. So, keep this in mind when estimating how much junk you have, or will have, to determine if this is a good time to use a dumpster bag.

Call Junk King Washington DC for All Your Junk Removal Needs

At Junk King Washington DC, we work hard to make junk removal easy for you!

Our professional and experienced junk removal teams are able to remove and dispose of any types of junk you have – except for hazardous waste, of course.

Junk King Washington DC is proud to be part of one of the nation’s largest and top-rated junk removal firms, and we are also a locally owned and 100 percent veteran-owned business.

And, as we’ve noted already, we are passionate about maintaining a green and eco-friendly operation. And we are equally passionate about giving outstanding service to our friends and neighbors living here in the Capital Region.

Our professional and insured junk removal team will come to your home or place of work, and we’ll always call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive. Once there, we’ll also give you a free estimate based on how much room your debris, trash, and other junk takes up in our truck.

You simply point, and we’ll load your excess trash and debris, along with any bulk garbage items and other junk. Once it’s loaded and we sweep up, we’ll haul it away with no extra charges or hidden fees!

And remember – if you prefer to load your own junk on your own schedule, you can book one of our convenient MINI Dumpster rentals and have us pick it up when you’re done.

So, ready to take advantage of the best in local junk removal services? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

You can make an appointment by booking online above or call us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

Quality Junk Hauling Services With An Eco-Friendly Twist

A quality junk hauling service should involve more than simply some guys with a truck who haul junk away. And the Capital region has no shortage of people who will let you pay them to just pick up junk.

But top-notch junk hauling services consist of much more than some low-paid junk haulers driving an ugly truck.

The days of the ‘Sanford and Son’ solo junk hauling are mostly history today. Junk removal, junk hauling, and especially junk disposal are a bit more complex than they used to be. In addition, discriminating customers have higher and broader expectations today, especially in the greater Washington DC area.

Which is why Junk King Washington DC specializes in providing top-rated quality junk hauling services.

Quality Junk Hauling Means Green Junk Hauling

So, what do we mean by “quality junk hauling” anyway?

When it comes to defining quality in a service business, a few things top the list of “must haves” such as:

Exceptional customer service
Highly trained staff
Fair and transparent pricing
A large number of positive reviews

And, especially for a junk removal service business, a genuinely green and eco-friendly operation.

The truth is that Junk King Washington DC checks off on all these qualities which, in turn, means that we are a truly quality junk hauling service.

But we have never believed in “resting on our laurels” when it comes to doing business with our customers here in the Capital region. We understand that you have choices when it comes to junk removal and that many of our competitors can also score well on some of these features.

But, when it comes to environmentally-conscious and green junk hauling, Junk King has no peer.

What does that look like?

For the most part, junk recycling consists of recovering and reusing construction waste, scrap metal, wood debris, and bulk paper and cardboard waste. Because almost all of these types of materials are both recyclable and in demand, we sort and then facilitate the junk materials we bring in to make this happen.

And then there’s e-waste recycling…

E-Waste Collection and E-Waste Recycling in the DC Area

E-waste, or electronic waste, is essentially any electronic device or appliance containing electronics, which has been disposed of.

Another definition that’s a bit more exhaustive is found at Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) website,

“’E-waste’, ‘electronic waste’, ‘e-scrap’ and ‘end-of-life electronics’ are terms often used to describe used electronics that are nearing the end of their useful life, and are discarded, donated or given to a recycler. Though “e-waste” is the commonly used term, EPA considers e-waste to be a subset of used electronics and recognizes the inherent value of these materials that can be reused, refurbished or recycled to minimize the actual waste that might end up in a landfill or improperly disposed in an unprotected dump site either in the US or abroad.”

Common examples of e-waste that we see here at Junk King include desktop and laptop computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, old fax machines, and cell phones.

E-waste recycling is important since certain components of some electronic products contain materials that render them hazardous, depending on their condition and density. For instance, nonfunctioning cathode ray tubes (CRTs) from televisions and monitors are hazardous.

As one source points out,

“E-waste recycling is the reuse and reprocessing of electrical and electronic equipment of any type that has been discarded or regarded as obsolete.”

So, what can be recycled from waste electronics? Recyclable e-waste materials include:

Plastic
Glass
Metal
Circuit boards

In addition to the myriad of recoverable materials including precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum, and rare earth components, recycling diverts potential hazardous and even toxic materials from ending up in landfills and, eventually, the atmosphere or groundwater.

When Junk Removal Requires Quality Junk Hauling Services

At Junk King Washington DC we provide top-rated junk removal and hauling services throughout the greater Washington DC area. From Capital Heights to Arlington and from Joint Base Andrews to College Park, we are available to pick up and remove almost anything and everything that you need to get rid of aside from hazardous waste.

We offer the best pricing in our service area and our pricing is always upfront, fair, and transparent. Our staff is insured, bonded, and highly trained, not to mention always friendly and courteous. And our customer service is top-rated.

But don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what some of our five-star review customers have said,

“They were fast and efficient, very professional, a very likeable crew.” – Anthony P, Bowie, MD

“They called before their arrival as promised. They were very personable and professional. The job was done quickly and for the price quoted.” – Jessica J, Bowie, MD

“The team was punctual and very polite and friendly. They did a great job getting rid of everything we need them to.” – Susan D, Fort Washington, MD

And while many smaller junk removal tasks can often be a “do it yourself” chore, we know that bulk junk items and large piles of debris and rubbish are often jobs for the professionals. Also, when it comes to “specialty” junk items such as e-waste, construction waste, large property cleanouts, for example, quality junk removal is needed.

And that’s where Junk King Washington DC can be your best choice in the Capital region!

Junk King Washington DC for Quality Junk Hauling Services with an Eco-Friendly Twist

While it may seem that the best thing about having your junk removed by Junk King Washington DC is not having to do the work yourself, there are really several other wonderful things about calling us for your next junk removal project.

For example, we work hard to make it easy for you!

Our professional and experienced e-waste, rubbish, debris, and bulk junk removal team can remove and dispose of any types of junk you have – except for hazardous waste, of course.

Junk King Washington DC is proud to be part of one of the nation’s largest and top-rated junk removal firms, we are also a proud locally owned business and a 100 percent veteran-owned business.

And, as we’ve pointed out in this article, we are passionate about and committed to maintaining a green and eco-friendly operation. But we’re not only about being green at Junk King – we also work hard to always provide outstanding service to our friends and neighbors living here in the Capital Region.

So, what does that mean for you? Simply that your junk, debris, and bulk trash removal chores couldn’t be any easier – or greener!

Our professional and insured trash and junk removal team will come to your home, and we’ll always call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive. Once there, we’ll also give you a free estimate based on how much room your debris, trash, and other junk takes up in our truck.

And remember – if you prefer to load your own junk on your own schedule, you can book one of our convenient MINI Dumpster rentals and have us pick it up when you’re done.

So, ready to take advantage of quality junk hauling services? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

You can make an appointment by booking online above or call us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

Partner With Junk King DC Today For Construction Waste Disposal

There have been so many wildfires across the nation over the last five years that it may be difficult to remember watching, reading, or listening to the news of the horrific wildfires that tore through four counties in Northern California in October 2017.

As the Press Democrat newspaper in Santa Rosa reported afterwards, the 2017 wildfires,

“…destroyed 5,334 Sonoma County homes. In Santa Rosa, the Tubbs fire alone destroyed about 3,000 homes, primarily in Coffey Park and Fountaingrove and accounting for 5% of the city’s housing stock.”

Most of the homes, especially in the hardest hit areas, were literally reduced to rubble and cracked foundations. In Northern California, most homes are built on slabs with no basements. The heat and the toxic residue left behind from the fires rendered the foundation of every totaled structure unusable.

The quantities of rubble and debris that had to be removed was almost overwhelming.

According to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), six months later, the cleanup was more than 92 percent complete. Crews removed 2.2 million tons debris, more than double the weight of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

By the time cleanup operations were completed, more than 4,500 properties were cleared.

This was not your grandmother’s rubbish removal.

In fact, this wasn’t even your grandfather’s construction waste removal – unless he happened to be helping clear rubble in cities destroyed during WWII perhaps!

Fortunately, when you have your own large quantities of construction waste to be cleared, along with other rubbish removal needs, you don’t have to do it yourself – or call on the US Army Corps of Engineers!

Construction Debris Removal and Rubbish Removal Made Easy

Regardless of whether you own or manage a construction company, or you simply are up to your chin in home remodeling debris and rubble, getting rid of construction waste is no one’s favorite task.

Although the building phase of a construction project – commercial or DIY residential – might generate a decent amount of trash, debris, and assorted rubbish, it’s nothing like the waste that can pile up during a construction demolition project.

Actually, demolition waste adds up to substantially more!

The EPA reports that demolition represents more than 90 percent of total construction and demolition (C&D) debris generation, while construction represents less than 10 percent. And in 2018 alone, over 455 million tons of the 600 million tons of C&D debris were used for fuel, manufactured products, aggregate, compost and mulch or soil amendment.

The remaining 145 million tons was sent to landfills.

So, while your own piles of construction waste might be overwhelming, you’re not alone in creating it. For many residential folks, all that construction waste is often mixed in with assorted types of yard waste and other junk. Taken altogether, it can make for an impressive rubbish removal job.

The good news is that, thanks to Junk King Washington DC, you don’t have to do it yourself!

When to Bring in Professional Junk Hauling Services for Your Construction Waste

There are times when everyone, from contractor to homeowner to business owner, needs junk removed. That’s because some junk removal and junk hauling jobs can really only be done safely, easily, and cost-effectively by a full-service junk removal company.

Like Junk King Washington DC.

And we specialize in construction waste removal. But we are also quite experienced with bulk yard waste removal tasks, removing concrete rubble and masonry, as well as most any other type of rubbish and junk removal you may need done.

If you are not in a position to pick up junk, load it in a truck, transport it to a waste management facility of some kind, and possibly do so for multiple trips, then you really need to call a reliable junk pick up service.

At Junk King Washington DC we are not simply junk haulers, but we are experts at all phases of junk removal and disposal. And a significant part of our expertise is with green, environmentally-friendly junk disposal processes. For us, being green is much more than a nice advertising slogan.

We are a genuinely “green” operation, and we work hard to continually recycle at least 60 percent of all the junk, rubbish, and debris that we pick up and haul away for our customers.

And this includes construction waste and debris.

Most construction company managers and residential contractors understand that the task of debris and construction waste removal and disposal is a time-consuming, labor-intensive and – as a result – costly undertaking that they would rather do without.

Instead of paying their own workers to leave off from their productive, revenue-generating labor and spend time being paid to pick up junk and debris, they would rather outsource it.

And Junk King Washington DC is ready to help!

Why Choose a Local Junk Hauling Service for Construction Waste Removal

As we noted already here, it is far more efficient and cost-effective to outsource the work of debris and waste removal and disposal. And this is true for homeowners, as well as construction companies and contractors.

Hiring an experienced and well-equipped full-service junk removal firm might seem a bit non-intuitive at first glance, but the benefits are clearly there.

At Junk King Washington DC we have the manpower that is both highly-trained and experienced with all types of junk and debris removal. We have the equipment and resources for not only removing and hauling your rubbish and waste, but we have world-class processes for efficiently disposing of it all in an eco-friendly manner.

In addition, we are fully bonded and insured, and we can provide convenient business accounts for our commercial customers so they can enjoy easy payment plans.

And, of course, we always provide top-rated service which means, among other features, that Junk King promises on-time, reliable services that provide exceptional value for your bottom line.

Call on Junk King Washington DC for Construction Waste and Rubbish Removal

Of course, one of the best things about having your constructions waste removed by Junk King Washington DC is not having to do the work yourself! But there are also many other great things about calling Junk King for your next rubbish removal project.

For example, we make the entire process super easy!

Our professional and experienced waste, debris, and bulk junk removal team can remove and dispose of any types of junk you have except for hazardous waste, of course.

Along with being part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected junk removal firms, Junk King Washington DC is also a locally owned business and a 100 percent veteran-owned business.

Just like our corporate family, we are also passionate about maintaining a genuinely green and eco-friendly operation. But we’re not only about being green. We also provide outstanding service to our friends and neighbors who live and work here in the Capital Region.

What that means for you is that junk, debris, and construction waste removal couldn’t be any easier – or greener!

You simply point, and we’ll load all your rubbish and construction debris, along with any bulk garbage items and other junk you need to get rid of. Once it’s loaded up and we sweep up, then we haul it away – and all without any extra charges or hidden fees!

So, are you ready for construction waste disposal that’s easy and affordable? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

You can make an appointment by booking online above or call us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

Understanding The Premium Junk Hauling Services From Junk King Washington DC

Many businesses and retailers offer tiers of services for their customers.

Costco, for example, offers three levels of membership: Gold, Business, and Executive. And each of them have different degrees of features and benefits included. And Ancestry has three tiers of subscriber levels from U.S. Discover to World Explorer to All Access.

This pricing, membership, and subscription model is certainly not new, however. Businesses and organizations have offered premium tier memberships, products, and services for generations.

So, what is a premium service really?

One source described it as a level of customer service that extends beyond basic service activities, or value-added services, while the website BizFluent.com defines it as,

“[A]n advanced level of customer service that extends beyond basic service activities to include a more personalized and customized approach that create a customer-centric business atmosphere.”

Typically, too, premium service or products are considered to be distinct from a company’s normal or standard offerings.

As BizFluent goes on to note,

“Premium customer service exceeds basic courtesy, helpfulness, cashier and floor support. Customers typically get a more personalized service from a sales associate or customer service level. Special ordering, customer feedback, value-added unique services, and other extras are examples of premium level services.”

However, some companies provide premium services as their “standard” service offerings.

What makes these companies stand out as a premium service provider is how they compare to others in their field or industry. By raising the bar and striving for a consistently higher level of service, these companies are inherently premium service providers.

Which is exactly why Junk King Washington DC can offer premium junk hauling services.

When You Need Full Service Junk Removal in the DC Area, Call for Premium Junk Hauling

Rubbish removal and junk removal are tasks that no one really wants to do themselves.

Which is why Junk King Washington DC specializes in rubbish removal, junk removal, and all other types of junk hauling services. So, you might say that maybe no on else wants to do it, but we excel at it!

There are times in the lives of homeowners, renters, and business owners everywhere across the Capital region when they need junk removed. This could simply be large quantities of yard waste after a spring landscaping project or cleanup, and perhaps old appliance removal for folks with no means of doing it themselves.

And they could perhaps call on friends or family members to brings a pickup truck and help them with the task. But there’s really no reason to when they could simply call a premium junk pick up service like Junk King.

Because if you’re going to have junk removed you might as well have premium junk removal service!

One simple call and our highly trained, friendly, and courteous team of junk haulers will arrive on time, as promised, to pick up junk and haul away whatever other unwanted rubbish and debris people may have. In fact, there is almost nothing that the professionals at Junk King can’t haul away for you, other than hazardous waste.

And the best part is that we do all the heavy lifting and loading!

But it gets even better: premium junk hauling service does not mean premium junk hauling prices.

World-Class Quality, World-Class Service, Fair and Transparent Pricing

That’s just how we do things here at Junk King. No extra charges, no hidden fees, no surprises. And we always provide you with a free, no-obligation estimate before we take your junk and rubbish.

Here’s the thing: some junk removal companies charge a flat fee which, really, isn’t very fair to the customer since one person with a small load of junk may end up paying as much as, say, a neighbor who has twice as much junk to dispose of.

And other junk haulers charge by the weight of your rubbish load. This can also be unequitable since your small load of masonry and concrete rubble may weigh more than your neighbor’s load of old cardboard and packing materials, which happens to take up four times more room than your load.

Junk King Washington DC doesn’t do any of those things, nor do we charge premium pricing. We simply charge by how much space your junk takes up in our truck.

And this same pricing policy is used with our versatile MINI Dumpster rentals.

Oh, and did we mention our free, no-obligation estimates?

This is just another way that we keep our pricing fair and transparent. You might say it comes as part of our “premium” service! And there are four different ways you can get an estimate from Junk King:

Get it Online: Click the “Pricing” tab in the navigation above, scrolling to Pricing Estimator, then click the green “Launch Pricing Estimator” button
Get it by Phone: Simply call us at 1-888-888-JUNK or live chat with our highly trained customer service representatives.
Get it with a Text: Send a photo or two of your trash and junk items at 737-888-5865, and we’ll text you back with a free estimate.
Get it On-Site: The most accurate way for us to assess the job and offer you a free, no-obligation estimate is immediately after we arrive on-site

A large part of understanding the premium junk hauling services from Junk King Washington DC is to know that you can trust us to always charge you a fair price for your junk removal. And it also means that you’ll never be unpleasantly surprised with a higher price after we finish the job.

Junk King Washington DC For Premium Junk Hauling Services in the Capital Region

One of the best things about calling on Junk King Washington DC for your junk removal is not having to do the work yourself! But there are many other good reasons to call Junk King for your next junk removal project.

For example, our premium junk hauling service makes everything easy and worry-free for you.

And our professional and experienced teams can remove and dispose of any types of junk you have except for hazardous waste, of course.

In addition to Junk King Washington DC being part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected junk removal firms, we are also a locally owned business and a 100 percent veteran-owned business. And when it comes to premium junk hauling services east of the Potomac, Junk King Washington DC rules!

And true to our corporate mission, we are passionate about maintaining a green and eco-friendly operation. But we are passionate about much more than simply being green. We also provide consistent, outstanding service to our friends and neighbors who live here in the Capital Region.

Our premium junk, debris, and bulk trash removal is guaranteed to be green, easy, reliable, and affordable!

Our professional and insured trash and junk removal team will show up on time, as promised, and we’ll always call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive. Once there, we’ll also give you a free estimate based on how much room your debris, trash, and other junk takes up in our truck.

You simply point, and we’ll load your junk, excess trash, and debris, along with any bulk garbage. And, once it’s loaded and we sweep up, we’ll haul it away – and always without any extra charges or hidden fees!

And remember – if you prefer to load your own junk on your own schedule, you can book one of our convenient MINI Dumpster rentals and have us pick it up when you’re done.

So, ready to experience premium rubbish removal and junk hauling service? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

You can make an appointment by booking online above or call us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

Junk King Washington DC

(202) 804-1999

8900 Edgeworth Drive Suite H
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Hours: M-F: 8A-6P, Sa: 8A-4P

Providing junk removal services to the Washington DC area, including:

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