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Quality Junk Hauling Services With An Eco-Friendly Twist

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.

 

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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

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E-Waste Collection and E-Waste Recycling in the DC AreaE-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.

 

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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!

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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.

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 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).

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E-Waste Recycling What Can Be Recycled and How

E-Waste Recycling: What Can Be Recycled and How?

For most of us, recycling is something we do with aluminum cans, glass bottles, and paper. Oh… and cardboard and plastic.

Were it that simple.

The sad truth is that, while we do recycle all these types of waste products, there are many, many more items and materials that can be recycled. And, unfortunately, there are some materials that cannot be recycled, like many plastics that we tend to put into recycling bins anyway.

And, of the many other things that can be recycled but often are not, electronic waste – or e-waste – is a big category. The problem is that many of us are not familiar with e-waste, what constitutes e-waste, nor how to properly dispose of it so that it is recycled.

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

 

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When Junk Removal Includes Electronic WasteWhen Junk Removal Includes Electronic Waste

Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a major spring cleaning project or other big house cleaning project, and realize you have more stuff to get rid of than you can manage on your own?

And, perhaps, some of those piles of junk include old TVs, computers, maybe a broken tablet, and even a junk stereo system. Throw in a broken Xbox or broken PlayStation game console and you’ve got a lot of e-waste. And you might not have even realized all this junk was considered “e-waste.”

So, you grab your phone and start searching for “junk removal near me” or, maybe, “TV recycling near me” or even for computer recycling if you have quite a few of those items laying around.

But you’re not likely to be searching for “e-waste recycling near me.”

In fact, it’s quite likely that, if you’re like most people, you probably didn’t even realize that e-waste recycling was really a thing.

Yet, it is. And now you know!

So, the next reasonable question would be, “How do I get my e-waste junk recycled?”

And we’re glad you asked.

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The Exciting World of E-Waste RecyclingThe Exciting World of E-Waste Recycling

Okay, so maybe not so exciting to most of us. But it is actually a fascinating – and exploding – industry.

When you consider that just about every product that contains electronics has an end life and must be disposed of eventually, the potential for recycling these waste products is massive. And we’re not just talking about computers, TVs, and laptops. It can include everything electronic – even smartwatch and smartphone recycling.

And the volume of electronics just in the United States, not to mention the rest of the world, is huge and growing larger every year.

While accurate figures are difficult to pin down given that those numbers are not fixed or static, we still have a close estimate of the amount of e-waste that is generated in the United States and, of that, how much is actually recycled.

As recently as 2019, it was estimated that the U.S. produced 6.92 million tons of e-waste or about 46 pounds per person. Of all the nations in the world, only China produced more than we did at a whopping 10.13 million tons. However, when you consider that the United States represents only 4.25 percent of the world’s population compared to China’s 18.50 percent, we have really outdone ourselves!

More distressing is the fact that, according to one estimate, only 17 percent of electronic waste in the U.S. gets recycled.

But there are huge benefits to be had with increased e-waste recycling and Junk King Washington DC is ready to help you help our planet by hauling your e-waste and other junk for you.

What kind of benefits, you ask? Here’s a brief overview:

  • The value of the raw materials contained in the e-waste produced in the U.S. during 2019 was $7.49 billion. That’s right. We threw away billions of dollars’ worth of materials that could be used again.
  • Recycling 1 million laptops saves the energy equivalent to the electricity used by 3,657 U.S. homes in a year.
  • For every million cell phones that are recycled, 35,274 pounds of copper, 772 pounds of silver, 75 pounds of gold, and 33 pounds of palladium can be recovered.
  • One ton of circuit boards is estimated to contain 40 to 800 times more gold than one metric ton of ore. There is 30 to 40 times more copper in a ton of circuit boards that can be mined from one metric ton of ore.

 

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Another Good Reason Why E-Waste Recycling in the Washington DC Region MattersAnother Good Reason Why E-Waste Recycling in the Washington DC Region Matters

Along with helping you with your e-waste recycling, Junk King Washington DC shares a very real concern for our environment – both globally and locally.

We have always been a genuinely green business and our junk disposal process successfully sees that 60 percent or more of all the junk we collect – including e-waste – is recycled. And while anything going into landfills is a terrible thing, some things are far worse than others. Like e-waste.

As one website pointed out,

“When e-waste is exposed to the heat, toxic chemicals are released into the air damaging the atmosphere; this is one of the biggest environmental impacts of e-waste. Those toxic materials can then seep into the groundwater, affecting both land and sea animals. Electronic waste can also contribute to air pollution.”

And, according to the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there are also problems with toxic materials leaching into the environment. Landfilling (and illegal dumping) can expose humans to elevated levels of contaminants such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic, which can lead to irreversible health effects, including cancers, miscarriages, neurological damage, and diminished IQs.

These are not issues that we want to see cropping up in our neighborhoods, nor anywhere else in the greater Washington DC area.

So, when it comes to properly getting rid of and disposing of your e-waste, Junk King Washington DC is standing by, ready to help.

 

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Make E-Waste Recycling Easier with Junk King Washington DCe-waste removal services washington dc

No one enjoys taking their own junk out for disposal. In fact, not everyone can. And the process required for proper disposal and recycling of e-waste can often be confusing. Which is why you need to call Junk King!

Junk King Washington DC is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected junk removal firms. As a 100 percent veteran-owned and local business, we are also committed to being a green and eco-friendly business, as well. In addition, we believe in always providing world-class service to our friends and neighbors living in the greater Washington DC area.

And the good news is that spring cleaning debris, bulk trash, and junk removal couldn’t be any easier – or greener!

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 there, we’ll also give you a free estimate based on how much room all of the debris, trash, and other junk will take up in our truck.

You simply point, and we’ll load all of the trash and debris, as well as any e-waste items and other junk, into our clean junk removal trucks. And we’ll haul it away without any hidden fees or added charges.

Or, if you prefer to load your junk and e-waste yourself and on your own schedule, you can book one of our convenient MINI Dumpster rentals and have us pick it up when you’re done. With far more capacity than a Bagster® bag, our unique dumpster rental units are perfect for house cleanouts.

So, ready to get rid of e-waste for recycling? It can be as simple as 1, 2, 3.

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

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Junk King Washington DC
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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