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How Junk King Washington DC Makes Furniture Removal A Breeze

Okay, so maybe you didn’t win the Virginia Lottery and decide to give your home a makeover. But perhaps that hefty tax refund finally showed up and you invested in a ton of new furniture. It’s been far too long and the stuff you own was getting shabby anyway.

Or it may just be that you’ve been replacing furniture pieces here and there over the years, but you never got around to getting rid of the old pieces.

We get it. Furniture removal isn’t the simplest or easiest home DIY project you can take on.

Which is why Junk King Washington DC specializes in residential furniture removal.

When Your Furniture Has Seen a Few Too Many Years Around the House

No matter where you happen to live in the Capital region, whether that’s Davidsonville, Upper Marlboro, Brandywine, Hyattsville, or Annapolis, furniture removal is never really easy. And, in fact, it can be quite difficult.

When you consider that even solid wood dining room chairs weigh 25 pounds or more and are a bit awkward to pick up and carry. And that dining room table you’ve since the last time the (former) Washington Redskins won a Superbowl? Try anywhere between 180 to 250 pounds.

And we haven’t even considered the living room!

The average sofa? Somewhere between 280 to 350 pounds. And Dad’s favorite power recliner, the one with the motor so it goes back with the push of a button, weighs in at around 200 pounds or less.

Of course, it’s not just the weight of furniture pieces that makes old furniture removal so difficult. It’s the fact that so many furniture items are large, bulky, and difficult to get hold of. Which, of course, is why there are so many tips and tricks for moving them, not to mention an array of DIY moving tools and gear available.

But even with some muscular assistance and a few handy furniture dollies and carrying straps, furniture removal remains a job that is never simple, easy, or fast.

So, if you have more than a piece or two to get rid of, what are your other options?

No Truck, No Help – Big Problem!

It would be so much easier if you had a pickup truck and a couple of capable helpers at home to take care of this task for you.

But not everyone in the Washington DC area owns a pickup truck. And there are quite a few residents who not only do not have others living with them who can manage lifting furniture, but they are past the point of hefting sofas and other furniture items themselves.

So, the next best thing is to find someone you know who does own a truck and then hope they are able and willing to help you move your old furniture.

And, while that may be a viable option for some, it’s not going to be the case for many others.

The local waste management company quite likely has a bulky item pick-up service that you may be able to schedule with them. For example, the District of Columbia Department of Public Works (DPW) notes on their website that bulky item pickup is available for customers, but you have to call 311 first for an appointment and then,

“Put your bulk items out no earlier than 6:30 pm the day before and no later than 6 am on the day they are to be collected.”

Oh, and by the way, you could receive a sanitation violation ticket if your items are in the public space at any time other than during your collection appointment time. And remember: no more than seven items will be collected per appointment.

Really – there’s got to be an easier way…

One Call to Junk King Can Make Your Furniture Removal Job a Breeze

We understand that some people don’t want to pay for something that feels like a simple DIY task. But we also understand that not all do-it-yourself jobs are easy. And the truth is that even disposing of old furniture yourself is going to incur some expense.

With gas at all-time highs and with rising landfill fees that are between $70 to almost $90 per ton at many facilities, it doesn’t take long for the costs to add up.

And you still have to do all the heavy lifting, loading, and unloading. Not to mention enjoying a long drive and an afternoon at the dump.

All of which is just a few of the reasons why calling a professional and reliable furniture removal firm is really your best option.

Choosing a trustworthy furniture removal company means much more than looking online and picking the one with the lowest prices. There are some other key factors to consider before you decide on the best company for your old furniture removal.

Besides, pricing is not only different for different companies, but the way they charge for their services varies among companies, as well.

For example, many junk removal companies only charge by weight, which means you’re going to pay far more for a few heavy pieces than you would for several lighter pieces that take up far more space in a truck. Not at Junk King! We only charge for how much space your junk – regardless of how heavy it – takes up in our trucks.

Not only that, but we also want you to know beforehand what your load is going to cost you. That’s why at Junk King we offer free estimates as a part of our service. You can get a free estimate online or by calling or texting us. And, if you prefer, our expert team will provide you with a free written estimate when they show up on time, as promised, at your home.

The bottom line is that you should never let the lowest price be the main deciding factor when choosing a furniture removal company. Customer service and evident professionalism are valuable features that can make an enormous difference in your furniture removal experience.

So, if you want to get real value for your money you want to be sure to hire an efficient and professional company with complimentary reviews and a solid reputation.

Professional Junk Removal with Junk King Washington DC

In addition to quickly and easily getting rid of your old and unwanted furniture, Junk King will always make sure to dispose of it all in a way that will help preserve the environment. This is just another way you can know that you’ll be getting world-class junk and furniture removal services when you call Junk King Washington DC.

And one of the best parts of our renowned service is that we do all the heavy lifting for you!

Our professional and experienced furniture removal team can also remove and haul off any other types of household junk you have, as well (except for hazardous waste.) Fortunately, most household junk rarely falls under that category!

Not only is Junk King Washington DC part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected junk removal firms, but we are also proud of the fact that our location is a locally owned and 100 percent veteran-owned business.

In addition to our passion for maintaining a green and eco-friendly operation, we are also committed to providing outstanding service to our neighbors living and working in and around the greater Washington DC area.

When you rely on Junk King, your junk removal couldn’t be any easier – or greener!

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

You simply point, and we’ll load your old junk and other items into our big, red, junk removal trucks and haul them away – and all with no hidden fees!

So, ready to get rid of your old, unwanted furniture? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

Just make an appointment with the pros at Junk King by booking online above, or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

Tips To Take the Sting Out of Foreclosure or Eviction Properties

Perhaps one of the most distressing and emotionally stressful situations that can occur for homeowners or residential tenants is a foreclosure or eviction.

However, these scenarios can be difficult for landlords, foreclosure company representatives, and real estate agents. In addition to managing the difficulties of homeowner or tenant concerns and demands, there are the timelines and legal requirements that come with the foreclosure or eviction processes.

One of the common tasks that falls on a landlord, real estate professional, or finance company agent, is clearing a property of abandoned property and debris and cleaning the property afterward.

This is why Junk King Washington DC specializes in foreclosure cleanouts and bulk trash and junk removal.

Because Landlords and Property Managers are Not in the Junk Removal Business

There are some projects and tasks that shouldn’t be a “do it yourself” endeavor, nor something that has to be managed and overseen by those with other responsibilities. And one of those projects is carrying out a house cleanout whether the result of an eviction or a foreclosure.

Currently, in the U.S., we have seen the end of the federally mandated eviction moratorium.

Back in 2020, Congress instituted a federal eviction moratorium, along with several extensions. Later, an eviction moratorium was issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that was supposed to last until October 2021.

However, the Supreme Court ultimately declared that the CDC’s moratorium extension was deemed unconstitutional. In addition, the federally mandated foreclosure moratorium ended on July 31, 2021. Although President Biden announced a temporary halt on evictions in many parts of the country, the initiative did not specify additional relief for homeowners who have fallen behind on mortgages because of the pandemic.

While many states have instituted their own eviction moratoriums, these either have or will soon expire, as well. And a combination of a continuing COVID-19 epidemic and an increasingly unaffordable housing market have created a “perfect storm” of an eviction and housing crisis.

According to a post at Move.org,

“COVID-19 couldn’t have hit at a worse time. Surging housing prices combined with income lost due to the global pandemic have left more than 11 million Americans at risk of eviction. In a normal year, landlords submit nearly four million eviction filings. COVID-19 eviction moratoria prevented as many as 1.6 million evictions, but the courts may soon be flooded with residential eviction cases from tenants suffering financial hardship.”

As a result, real estate agents, landlords, property managers, and financial institutions holding mortgages may soon be inundated with foreclosure filings, evictions, and all the accompanies these events like issuing an eviction notice, conducting a foreclosure, and contracting clean out services.

Which means the need for a professional junk removal service to take care of the junk removal and trash removal.

A Professional Junk Removal Service for Bulk Trash and Debris Removal

Perhaps one of the most common tasks facing professional clean-out services when cleaning homes after an eviction is trash removal.

Most former residents will usually do a good job of removing all of their belongings and leaving the property is decent shape. However, since the circumstances are obviously less than pleasant, it is also understandable that these departing homeowners and renters are unlikely to clean the house.

In fact, it’s not at all uncommon for properties to be filled with piles of trash, debris, and assorted junk items piled here and there or scattered from room to room. And, while some landlords or agents may feel that this can easily be taken care of themselves, many others realize that their time is better spent on what they do best.

So, the better option is to leave the bulk trash and debris removal to the experts.

A Professional Furniture Removal Service for Old Furniture Removal

In some properties, not only will there be piles of rubbish and trash, but oftentimes the previous tenants or owners will have left behind old furniture.

Anyone who has had to move large furniture pieces knows that most furniture is heavy, bulky, awkward to maneuver, and difficult to move. And that’s just moving it! When it comes to old furniture removal, however, not only do the abandoned pieces have to be moved, they also have to be picked up and loaded into a truck.

And, once loaded and secured in the truck bed, they have to be hauled to a suitable location or facility for disposal, which means unloading them, as well.

Not only is this difficult, labor-intensive, and potentially dangerous work, it is certainly not the kind of project a real estate agent or landlord needs to be taking on.

Which is why a professional furniture removal service like Junk King Washington DC is the better option.

A Professional Appliance Removal Service for Removing Old Appliances

And, if a vacated home filled with trash and old, broken furniture items isn’t enough to make this task an onerous one, it is not at all uncommon for these properties to be left with old appliances still on the premises.

Furniture is bad enough when it comes to the difficulties of moving, loading, and hauling. But household appliances can be far more challenging!

When you consider that a medium front-loading washer can weigh as much as 180 pounds. A gas, or electric, range is equally bulky and can typically weigh 130 to 220 pounds. And a large, French Door refrigerator can easily weigh over 300 pounds.

Not only do movers risk bodily injury, but there is also the very real risk of damaging the walls and floors of the property itself while removing the old appliances. And this simply adds to the expenses of making the home market-ready with unplanned repairs.

Which, of course, is another reason why the expert professionals at Junk King Washington DC specialize in services such as appliance removal.

Make Foreclosures and Evictions a Bit Easier with Help from Junk King Washington DC

No one enjoys working with foreclosure cleanouts or with the follow-up tasks related to residential evictions. And the subsequent cleaning and junk removal can often be distressing.

At Junk King Washington DC, we understand. This is why we know that our professional and experienced residential junk removal services can be a significant benefit for landlords, real estate professionals, and companies working with foreclosures.

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 foreclosure and eviction 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 property, 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 bulk garbage 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 the junk and debris yourself 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 eviction cleanouts.

So, ready to clear out residential debris? 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).

When It Comes To Mattress Disposal, DC Residents Can Sleep Peacefully

Mattresses only last for so long.

Unfortunately, because of the cost of new mattresses – and the hassle of old mattress disposal – too many of us keep our mattresses far past the time they are still able to provide us with a good night’s sleep.

But when should we really replace our old mattresses?

The folks at Sleep Foundation point out that,

“Most mattresses should last between 7 and 10 years. However, there are many variables that can influence mattress lifespan. The original build quality of the mattress, the materials used, and even the weight and sleeping styles of the sleepers can all influence a bed’s longevity.”

And even if you find a great deal on a new mattress and are ready to bring one home, if your retailer won’t take your old one, you’ll have to figure out what to do with it.

Which is why Junk King Washington DC specializes in helping you get rid of old mattresses.

Green Mattress Disposal with Junk King Washington DC

Junk King is on a mission and has been since the company was founded in 2005.

That corporate mission is to be an environmentally responsible and genuinely green junk removal firm. And the thrust of that mission is to make sure as much junk as possible is either recycled or donated. Today, Junk King is the only national junk removal company that operates with the goal of recycling 60 percent or more of every job by using local sorting facilities.

With a priority on recycling as much junk items and materials as possible, this corporate mission has been embraced by Junk King Washington DC, as well. And Junk King Washington DC is proud to be a part of the greenest junk removal operation in North America.

We work hard here in the Capital region to sort every load we bring in to separate out various types of materials in our recycling warehouses such as metals, plastics, wood, glass, textiles, and reusable items.

And, of course, old mattresses so that we can keep them out of the landfills.

Given the fact that Washington DC has no landfills of its own and very few waste transfer stations, these efforts add up. However, the sad fact is that most of the old and used mattresses that end up being hauled away from homes and other facilities can’t be reused.

Most of the materials in a typical mattress can be recycled, but not everything. According to the website at Green Matters,

“The different component pieces of used mattresses can be used in different ways. The wood frames of box springs can be processed into wood chops and repurposed into particleboard, mulch, or animal bedding. The metal springs within mattresses can be melted down and reused in anything from appliances to buildings to vehicles.”

However, Junk King Washington DC has found a way to meet a burning need for old mattresses.

Mattress Disposal, DC Junk Hauling, and Waste-to-Energy Plants

Through a strategic partnership with a national waste processing company, we are able to dispose of large quantities of old mattresses with an innovative mattress removal process.

After collecting old mattresses at our Junk King warehouse, we transport loads of them to the I-95 Energy/Resource Recovery Facility in Lorton, Virginia.

After being delivered to the advanced incineration waste-to-energy plant, they are strategically placed on the facility floor leading to the entry to the furnace. Workers hold these mattresses in place with their bulldozer blades and guide them across the floor towards the furnace opening.

By using these old mattresses like “giant squeegees” they regularly clean the floor with them before finally pushing them into the furnace. The massive, hi-tech combustion furnaces reach temperatures close to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit and are used to superheat water, which is then turned into steam and pumped into turbine generators.

Back at Junk King Washington DC’s sorting facility, after we have collected another load of old mattresses, we take them to the Furnace Road waste-to-energy facility, drop them off, and the cycle is repeated.

The incineration process vaporizes almost all the solid waste, leaving just a small residue of ash remaining. While this relatively harmless incineration by-product was disposed of in landfills, an innovative processing system now takes the ash from Waste-to-Energy facilities and further separates it into its component parts.

Composed primarily of small metal particles, these are recycled into an aggregate that can be reused in construction material, such as hot-mix asphalt for roads and parking lots, as well as commercial concrete uses. The best part is that the process can reduce the amount of ash being sent to landfills by as much as 65 percent.

The end result is that, when it comes to mattress disposal, DC area residents can partner with the team at Junk King Washington DC by sending hundreds of mattresses that would usually end up in landfills, to be turned into electricity to power local homes.

Green Mattress Disposal, Great Service, and Transparent Pricing

For the best pricing in junk removal, including for mattress disposal, DC residents need look no further than Junk King Washington DC. Not only do we have the best pricing in our industry, but we also always provide our customers with fair and transparent pricing.

We care about saving our customers money and we make that happen by providing the best value for their money. Which is why we make it a point to stand by our “fair and transparent” pricing policies for all our services, including excess or bulk trash pickup and removal like old mattresses.

And what exactly do we mean by “fair and transparent?”

Simply that our low minimums are clearly noted, there are no hidden fees, and there are never any “extra” charges added to our estimates. All of which means that you can trust Junk King Washington DC 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 the job is done.

Want a free estimate? That’s another way we keep it fair and transparent. And here are four different ways to get one:

Get one Online – Click the “Pricing” tab in the navigation above, scrolling to Pricing Estimator, then click the green “Launch Pricing Estimator” button
Get one 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.
Get One by Phone – Simply call us at 1-888-888-JUNK or live chat with our highly trained customer service representatives.
Get One 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.

For Affordable and Green Mattress Disposal, DC can Rely on Junk King

In addition to giving a warm send-off to your used mattress, you can know that it will be serving a great purpose to help preserve the environment. And you can be assured that you’ll be getting world-class mattress removal service when you call Junk King Washington DC.

Even better than our renowned service is the benefit of not having to do it yourself.

Our professional and experienced mattress removal team can also remove and haul off any other types of junk you have, as well (except household hazardous waste.) Fortunately, old, used mattresses don’t often fall under that category!

Not only is Junk King Washington DC part of the nation’s largest and most respected junk removal firms, but we are also proud of the fact that our location is a locally owned and 100 percent veteran-owned business.

While our passion and mission is to run a green and eco-friendly operation, we are also wholly committed to providing outstanding service to our friends and neighbors who live here in and around Washington DC.

Old mattress removal and disposal couldn’t be any easier – or greener!

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

You simply point, and we’ll load your old junk mattress and other items into our clean junk removal trucks and haul them away – and all with no hidden fees!

So, ready to get rid of your old mattress? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

All you need to do is make an appointment with us by booking online above, or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

Affordable And Reliable Junk Removal: Washington DC Looks To The Pros

Junk removal and waste disposal has a long and often undistinguished history in our nation.

For example, up until the early 1900’s, dumping waste in any convenient location was still permitted. Trash and junk would be dumped in the ocean, wetlands, or any other available “wasteland” area that was convenient.

At the time, according to one source, many small towns and cities were using piggeries to dispose of organic waste. These were small farms with pigs that consumed food waste. It took 75 pigs to eat about one ton of food waste each day. Anything that wasn’t food waste was usually burned or buried.

One of the first municipal trash and street cleaning efforts in the United States came about in nearby Philadelphia back when the nation was still a group of colonies.

According to an article,

“In 1762, Franklin boldly proposed an act that would take seven years to finalize and pass in Philadelphia. The statute delineates the need to prioritize cleaning and paving streets, alleys, and sidewalks; suggests a program to expand the storm-water drainage system; plans a system of scavengers and requirements for removing sweepings, ash, shavings and manure from the city; and implements a tax and fee schedule to fund the attempt to bring order to the urban environment.

Upon implementation, Franklin’s vision of technology and systematic infrastructure as a solution to the city’s sanitation problem was a success,”

Fast forward to the 2020s in Washington DC. What do we do with our trash and waste?

Well, it seems that DC’s unrecycled municipal solid waste is sent to incinerators and landfills in Virginia. And the Capital’s estimated 25,000 tons of recycled metal, glass, paper and plastic are sent to a facility in Maryland, where they are processed for markets.

But there are no landfills in DC, of course. So, what about residential junk?

That’s where we come in, because Junk King Washington DC specializes in junk removal.

Junk and Debris Must Go: The Junk Removal Washington DC Needs

A perfect example is a residential construction project that generates trash, debris, and all kinds of waste materials. All of this must be cleaned up repeatedly throughout the length of the job so the contractor and others can keep the site safe and easy to work in.

Unfortunately, this often means that the contractor must take the time away from the job to haul away and dispose of all the junk and debris. And this is a task that is both time-consuming and tedious.

And most of the time, construction junk and debris removal is a job no one wants to do, and that no one really has the time for.

Another good example are the many homeowners and renters who regularly find themselves holding on to old junk items that really need to be gotten rid of. And many times, this consists of household junk that is too large to be put into their residential recycling or trash bins.

While they might consider getting rid of those things themselves, these folks often don’t have a pickup truck, or they might not have anyone around that can help with the chore!

In fact, it is often better to avoid taking the do-it-yourself route when it comes to loading, hauling, and unloading large, bulky, and heavy junk times. Life is risky enough these days with COVID, civil unrest, and angry drivers!

Here are just a few of the potential downsides to hauling your own junk, debris, or trash:

– Having to rent a truck or borrow one
– Injuries, pulled muscles, and strained backs
– Finding locations for proper disposal
– Knowing what can be disposed of and what must be recycled

The good news is that there is an easy and reliable way to avoid the pain and cost of hauling your own junk and still have it removed quickly and affordably. Just a quick call to a professional and junk hauling firm like Junk King Washington DC can make your junk hauling burden an easy and enjoyable experience.

Need Junk Removal? Washington DC Relies on Junk King

Even if you only need junk removal services a few times a year or so it can be risky, costly, and highly inconvenient to do it yourself, as we have pointed out here.

Not only that, depending on the materials, some of your junk and debris can contain what are known as household hazardous wastes, or HHW, and there are several local, state, and federal regulations that require these items to be handled and disposed of properly.

A side note on the HHW, by the way: District residents can drop off household hazardous waste and unwanted electronic waste at the DC Department of Public Works Benning Road Transfer Station at no cost.

But remember that HHW cannot be put in trash or recycling containers, nor should they be included with items for bulk trash collection. So, make use of the hazardous waste drop off location, if you can.

And, when it comes to the rest of your junk removal needs, the good news is that you don’t have to do it yourself.

With Junk King Washington DC, you can have all your large junk items and unwanted debris efficiently, safely, and quickly removed from your home or place of work. Not only are we reliable and affordable, but we also guarantee to beat any other written estimate.

In fact, we are confident that our prices are better than any comparable operator – and that means a licensed, insured, junk removal company that operates a recycling-based operation, just like Junk King.

And unlike most other junk removal companies, we don’t charge you by the weight of your load. While many companies do, this just means that customers pay more for heavy junk items than for lighter junk materials that take up the same amount of space in their trucks.

Not at Junk King Washington DC.

No matter what your bulk trash, large junk, or other unwanted debris is composed of, we only charge you for the room it takes up in our truck. That means money savings for you and a fair price. And at Junk King we never build in hidden fees or “extra” charges because fair and transparent pricing is simply our way of doing business.

Professional Junk Removal with Junk King Washington DC

In addition to quickly and easily getting rid of your unwanted junk, you can know that it will be disposed of in a way that will help preserve the environment. You can also rest assured that you’ll be getting world-class junk removal service when you call Junk King Washington DC.

And one of the best parts of our renowned service is that we do all the heavy lifting!

Our professional and experienced junk removal team can also remove and haul off any types of junk you have, as well (except for hazardous waste.) Fortunately, most household junk rarely falls under that category!

In addition to our passion for maintaining a green and eco-friendly operation, we are also committed to providing outstanding service to our neighbors living in and around the Washington DC area.

Face it! Junk removal couldn’t be any easier – or greener!

You simply point, and we’ll load your old junk and other items into our big, red, junk removal trucks and haul them away – and all with no hidden fees!

So, ready to get rid of your old, unwanted junk items? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

Just make an appointment with the pros at Junk King by booking online above, or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

When You Need Additional DC Trash Pickup

This Blog Was Updated in June of 2022

Here’s a cool factoid for you: In 2018, the private companies handled 302,000 tons of solid waste from Washington DC, more than twice what the Department of Public Works’ trucks handled.

So, it appears that we’ve been generating over 450,000 tons of trash, waste, garbage, and rubbish each year for a while now.

Oh, and as a side note, the District of Columbia has no landfills. Every ton of trash picked up in DC proper is hauled to one of two waste transfer stations and then hauled to an incinerator in Lorton, Virginia.

It’s a bit better for communities and residents in Prince George’s County, fortunately. The county provides regular residential trash pickup services for about 164,000 households. And they have the Brown Station Road Landfill for disposing of whatever isn’t recycled – or incinerated.

But getting them to pick up bulky trash items or excess trash can be a problem – and even impossible at times.

This is why Junk King Washington DC specializes in excess and bulky trash removal.

When Your Trash Gets to Be More than You Bargained For

If you are in or near DC, trash pickup probably isn’t something you give much thought to. Except maybe on garbage days when you get to work and realize you forgot to put your cans out!

Then there’s the occasional overloaded trash bin pile that you hope will stay together long enough for it to actually end up in the truck when it gets picked up. But, for most of us in DC, trash pickup is not something we concern ourselves with.

Until we find ourselves with way too much trash for the bins we have. Or it’s trash items that are too large and bulky for the bins. Then we definitely are thinking about it. Especially when the air is freezing, the snow is falling, and roads are icing, and we don’t have a vehicle suitable for hauling our own trash!

We get it.

The good news is that you have a great option for your trash pickup dilemma. And it is a reliable and affordable option, as well.

At Junk King Washington DC we’ve been removing, hauling, and disposing of trash, junk, and debris in the Capital region for many years now and we know trash. And just about everything there is to know about trash removal and disposal.

So, excess trash, bulky trash, or just plain too much trash – we can handle it for you.

A Promising Future for a Dismal Past – Recycling Trash in DC

Like we said, we know trash.

For starters, not all trash and junk has to be landfilled or incinerated. In fact, most of it can be recycled or even reused, if one knows how to go about it. And we do – extremely well.

Junk King Washington DC, like their corporate partner, was founded on the premise of being green, environmentally friendly, and a recycling-based junk removal service. And we practice that premise daily by recycling up to 60 percent of everything we collect to keep landfills down and communities clean.

Unfortunately, the Washington DC area has not been exceptionally “green” in this arena historically. Which is not to say that the diversion of reusable waste and recycling are something new to the Capitol.

According to one author,

“In the early years of the 20th Century low-income girls and women were hired to pick through garbage on sorting tables to recover materials. In the more recent past, recycling of newspapers and metals was a key fundraising tool for community organizations in the District.”

In the early years of the 20th Century, low-income girls and women were hired to pick through garbage on sorting tables to recover materials. Later on, commercial recycling was sustained by ‘scrappies’ or ‘junk yards’ in the city even as they were scaled down from their heyday during WWII.

However, back in the day, most everything else ended up in what we would today call a “landfill” known as the Kenilworth Dump.

“The Kenilworth Dump was created by the city adjacent to the Kenilworth neighborhood in Northeast DC in the early 1940s as the city’s population boomed during World War II. The Dump was a dump. Despite widespread complaints from the surrounding neighborhood, garbage was tipped and burned in the open.”

That facility was thankfully shut down in the late 1960s and a fancy, new landfill was built on the site which served DC residents and others for another ten years or so.

In the last five years, the city has made significant progress in developing a modern waste and recycling system that aims to reduce the waste stream by 80 percent by 2030. The current residential recycling rate is close to 30 percent after having been around 20 percent for many years.

And Junk King Washington DC is proud to have contributed to that improvement and hitting the goals set for 2030.

When You Need Junk Removed from Your Home

Perhaps what Junk King is best known for is our stellar residential junk removal and hauling. We’ve been at it since our founding back in the 2005. And Junk King Washington DC has been expertly and efficiently helping homeowners, renters, landlords, and property owners throughout the Capital region with residential junk removal.

From common household junk removal to whole house cleanouts to foreclosure cleanouts, when it comes to getting rid of junk, rubbish, and debris from homes, we’ve done it all!

And the size and quantity of the junk is not a problem for Junk King either. We can remove old appliances, large furniture pieces, and even piles of residential construction debris. If you’ve got large piles of junk because you’re doing a major cleaning or just haven’t gotten rid of stuff for years, that’s not a problem for the pros at Junk King.

Of course, there are the occasional hoarders, as well. While these projects may require a few trips or multiple trucks with multiple crew members to take care of it all, hoarder cleanouts is on our list of things we do.

The bottom line here is that when it comes to residential junk removal services, Junk King is the DC junk removal firm of choice. We are much more than a typical junk collection and junk hauling company. Our highly trained, friendly, and courteous junk haulers are also “green” junk removal specialists.

In other words, when our crews come to your home or property, they load all the junk and trash items with a strategic approach to facilitate sorting later. This sorting is implemented to recover as much of the recyclable and reusable “junk” materials as possible.

In fact, we regularly successfully recycle 60 percent or more of everything we pick up from our customers.

Junk King Washington DC – The Things We Can Take for You

When it comes to listing all the things that we can pick up and remove for you, it might be easier to give you a list of what we can’t take!

In fact, about the only things we cannot legally pick up and haul away are household hazardous materials. According to the EPA, these are simply leftover household products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that are corrosive or toxic.

Fortunately, there are local resources for managing the drop off and disposal of these types of items.

But, getting back to what we DO take on a daily basis, our expert junk removal teams are proficient at safely removing and loading old household furniture items, including bed frames and even mattresses. We regularly haul away old televisions, computer monitors, and a wide variety of other electronic waste, or e-waste, items.

Got big stuff? We take that, too!

Old hot tubs, broken down appliances including large chest freezers and refrigerators, air conditioning units that don’t condition air any longer… you name it, we’ve likely removed it.

When it comes to clearing out stuff from the insides of homes and residential properties, we are the pros here in the DC region. We help with full-house cleanouts, rental property cleanouts, and even those unfortunate occasions when foreclosure cleanouts are required.

Heck, we even take excess trash and garbage from homes, if needed. And we also do outdoor junk…

Many times, homeowners, property owners, or renters will find themselves with excessive amounts of yard waste, for example. No worries – we can take that. At other times, there may be a large home renovation or even remodeling project underway and the debris is overwhelming. Not a problem – we do construction waste removal on a regular basis.

Junk King Washington DC – We Work Where You Work

While Junk King may be well-known for our residential junk removal services, business owners and managers know us for our superior commercial junk removal services, as well.

An unavoidable reality in the world of business – any kind of business – is that commercial enterprises not only generate profit, but they also generate junk. And depending on the nature and size of the company, their junk removal needs may be an occasional, one-off project once or twice a year.

On the other end of the commercial junk removal spectrum, however, there are many businesses that need junk removal on a regular basis. And it is these companies that have learned that setting up a national account with easy payment plans is a far more cost-effective approach to commercial junk removal.

And why is that?

Because there are really only two options for commercial junk removal:

Your staff does it, or
You outsource it

While some owners or managers may be tempted to think that the “DIY” approach will save money, they forget that it takes employee time to load and transport company junk to a suitable facility for disposal. Then it has to be unloaded and those employees must return a borrowed or rented truck, and then get back to their workplace.

And there is the “opportunity cost” of employees hauling and disposing of junk and not doing the work they are paid to do. That loss of productivity costs money.

The good news is that partnering with Junk King means savings and efficient junk removal when you need it.

Commercial Junk Removal – Junk King Can Take It

So, what do we remove?

We can haul away old office furniture, unwanted commercial equipment, and a variety of commercial scrap materials. In addition, we are great with construction debris removal.

Relocating your offices? Oftentimes moving a business can not only mean investing in new furniture, but also new computer systems and workstations. So, what do you do with all the old, unwanted items and junk?

Selling them is a possibility, but that takes time and effort you may not be able to invest. Same with donating.

In fact, the better option in many cases is to have a professional commercial junk removal firm simply take it all of your hands for you. And when you call on Junk King to do that, you can rest assured that anything that is reusable will be donated and as much of the rest as possible will be recycled.

For real estate professionals, property management firms, and other property managers such as managers of storage facilities, we can be called on for a variety of cleanout needs.

We routinely carry out property management cleanouts, foreclosure cleanouts, and even storage facility cleanouts.

So, the bottom line here is simple: if you’ve got and don’t want it, we can take it. Simple as that!

DC Trash Pickup with Junk King Washington DC – Being Green and Saving Green

Junk King Washington DC not only cares about the planet, but we also care about your money.

We care about saving you money by giving you the best value for your money. And that’s why we always maintain fair and transparent pricing policies for all our services, including excess or bulk trash pickup and removal.

At Junk King Washington DC, we never have hidden fees or extra charges, and we only charge you for the amount of space your junk takes up in our truck. And we also provide you with free estimates before taking on your job.

Want an estimate? Here are four different ways to get one!

Do it Online– Click the “Pricing” tab in the navigation above, scrolling to Pricing Estimator, then click the green “Launch Pricing Estimator” button
Do 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.
Do it by Phone – Simply call us at 1-888-888-JUNK or live chat with our highly trained customer service representatives.
Do 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.

Your DC Trash Pickup Partners and Local Junk Removal Experts

What’s better than experiencing our renowned service? Not having to do the work yourself!

Our professional and experienced excess and bulk trash removal team can also remove and dispose of any other types of junk you have except household hazardous waste.

Not only is Junk King Washington DC part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected junk removal firms, but we are also proud of the fact that our location is locally owned and a 100 percent veteran-owned business.

We are passionate about maintaining a green and eco-friendly operation, but we also thrive on providing outstanding service to our friends and neighbors who live here in the Washington DC area.

And the good news is that excess or bulk trash 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 call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive. Once there, we’ll also give you a free quote based on how much room your trash and other junk takes up in our truck.

You simply point, and we’ll load your excess trash, bulk garbage items, and other junk into our big junk removal trucks and haul them away – and all with no hidden fees!

So, ready to get rid of your excess trash and other junk? 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).

For Those Living Near DC Yard Waste Pickup Can Be A Dirty Job

In some areas of the country, working out in the yard can be a pleasant and even therapeutic activity. Blue skies, a soft breeze, and mild temperatures can make mowing, raking, and clean up seem more like play than work. But when you have to do all that and your yard waste pickup, as well, in hot weather with high humidity?

Not so much.

No one really enjoys all that manual labor, along with the constant bending over, squatting, and kneeling – especially when it’s over ninety degrees out and the humidity is hovering around 80 percent!

Fortunately, even if you don’t hire a lawn maintenance crew to do it all for you while you stay inside and watch TV, you can still hand off the dirty job of yard waste pickup.

When You Live in DC, Yard Waste Pickup Doesn’t Have to Be a DIY Chore

Keep in mind that when we speak of yard waste pickup, we’re not talking about a bag of grass clippings or old leaves. If you can get it to your recycling bin or your compost bin (you’ve got one, right?), then yard waste pickup isn’t really a problem. Especially if you get your kids to do it!

But what about those times when the piles are particularly large? Or when you have far more bags than you’ll get into your green recycling bin in a month?

And what if you also have added waste items that happen to be particularly big like old fence boards, decking, broken furniture from the patio or deck, and maybe that above-ground pool you got the kids ten years ago that’s finally collapsed?

Yard waste can involve much more than grass clippings, leaves, branches, and all the bits you trimmed off the shrubs and other plants.

For many people, yard waste includes anything and everything outside of their house that needs to be picked up and hauled away. Even items like old tool sheds, hot tubs, fences, decks, gazebos, and more. If it’s junk, trash, or debris that comes from your yard, then it’s yard waste.

And picking up, loading, and hauling all of this can be a difficult and dirty job. But the good news is that you don’t have to do it yourself.

When You Call Junk King Washington DC, Yard Waste Pickup is Done for You

Keeping your lawns and outside areas clean, healthy, and safe often requires a bit more than simply mowing the grass every few weeks. In fact, it can mean cleaning and picking up trash, debris, and other yard waste that tends to accumulate throughout the summer.

With Autumn just around the corner, it makes sense to stay on top of those yard cleaning and yard waste pickup chores now while the weather is good.

To that end, we’ve put together this quick and easy checklist for yard waste disposal:

And, while weather is a real consideration when it comes to proper lawn care and being able to work outdoors comfortably, those of us in the Washington DC area don’t really have to worry about snow until almost the end of the year.

In fact, according to one source,

“The first snowfall of winter for Washington usually arrives in December, although one in four Decembers sees no snow. In rare years, November does get snow. The snow season ends most often in March. For one out of four years, Washington’s last snowfall occurs as early as February.”

And, while temperatures can be up in the low 60s throughout October, they do drop quite a bit going into November. Even a sunny day with temperatures in the mid-50s is potentially a fine day for working in the yard, assuming there’s no breeze and it’s not raining.

However, by December and especially throughout the winter, most of your yard work is on hold until the spring.

Why Junk King Washington DC for Yard Waste Pickup

We only have one planet, and we all have a responsibility to protect and preserve it.

Which is why we believe that a good reason for calling Junk King Washington DC is that it’s an environmentally responsible and eco-friendly disposal choice. Our green practices are a major component of our corporate mission and of our operations.

For example, we use larger trucks to reduce overall hauling trips, and we make it a priority to donate or recycle as much of all the materials we remove from each and every job. That’s because we are committed to ensuring that Junk King Washington DC meets the criteria of being a “green” business in practice and not just in theory.

In addition to being green and environmentally-friendly, Junk King Washington DC is also concerned about your money.

And, by that, we mean saving you money and giving you the best value for your money. Which is why we also believe in fair and transparent pricing with all our services, including yard waste pickup and removal.

And we also give you four different ways to get one!

On-Site – This is the most accurate way for us to assess the job and offer you a free, no-obligation on-site estimate.
Call Us – 1-888-888-JUNK or live chat with our highly trained customer service representatives.
Text Us – Send a photo of your items at 737-888-5865, and we’ll text you back with a free estimate.
Online – Click the “Pricing” tab in the navigation above, scrolling to Pricing Estimator, then click the green “Launch Pricing Estimator” button.

When You Need Yard Waste Pickup in the DC Area

Getting rid of all those piles of yard waste and other outdoor junk items will make your place look great for fall! You’ll also have the added benefit of helping to protect the environment when you work with Junk King.

And you will always get courteous, fast, and professional appliance service when you call Junk King Washington DC.

And best of all – especially for yard waste material – we do all the loading and hauling!

Our knowledgeable and experienced yard waste pickup team can also remove and haul off any other types of outdoor junk you have, as well (except for hazardous waste). That can mean that old hot tub, your broken patio furniture, and the cornhole game that finally cracked and split.

Junk King Washington DC is part of one of the largest and most respected junk removal companies in North America, which is something we are quite proud of. In addition, Junk King Washington DC is proud of the fact that we are 100 percent veteran-owned and a locally owned business, as well.

And, like our corporate partners, one of our overriding passions is to provide green junk removal and disposal services. But we are also passionate about providing world-class service to our friends and neighbors who live here in and around Washington DC.

Yard waste pickup and removal in the Capital region can’t get any easier, better, or greener!

Once you book an appointment with us, our professional and insured team will come to your home (or workplace) and we’ll be sure to call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive. Once we’re there, we’ll give you a free quote based on how much room your yard waste and other junk takes up in our truck.

You simply point, and we’ll load your piles of yard waste – and any other junk items you have – into our and haul them away in no time. And we do it all without any extra fees or hidden charges!

So, ready to get rid of your yard waste? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

All you need to do is make an appointment with us by booking online above, or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

How To Take Care Of Computer Recycling And TV Recycling In DC

Junk King Washington DC

People have had personal computers in their homes for almost four decades now. First there were the massive desktop workstations with huge CPU towers and a bulky monitor. Usually in some attractive shade of beige. By the mid-1990s it was estimated that almost 35 percent of US households owned a computer.

Of course, everyone had a TV, too. Maybe several.

Televisions began popping up in homes as early as the 1940s. While there were 350,000 TV sets in the US by 1948, by the end of 1952, TVs could be found in 20 million households across America. And, in 1993, 98 percent of households owned at least one TV, with 64 percent owning two or more TVs.

The problem with all these older computers and televisions, especially prior to flat screen monitors and screens, is that they ended up in the trash eventually.

The Problem with CRTs – Computer Recycling and TV Recycling Issues

It wasn’t until about the mid-2000s that CRT, or cathode ray tube, television sets and computer monitors began to cease being produced. In fact, these heavy, bulky devices used to be all that we knew when it came to TV and computer screens.

Today they have become a collector’s item.

And a toxic waste hazard when they are disposed of improperly.

According to an online story from a major network,

“Toxic glass from old-style television sets and computer monitors could end up polluting landfills if new uses for them are not found soon, scientists warn.

Open up an old TV and you’ll find a funnel-shaped device known as a cathode ray tube. These tubes, which are the inspiration for the term “boob tube,” are going the way of the floppy disk as plasma screen TVs and computer monitors replace older, boxier models.

Cathode ray tubes, or CRTs, are made of heavy leaded glass, which is used to block harmful X-rays produced by the tube’s cathode ray guns. The leaded glass is categorized as hazardous waste in Europe and most of America.”

That was back in 2010. Today, the problem still exists because of the sheer number of old TV sets and computer monitors that are still out there in bedrooms, dens, back offices, garages, and elsewhere.

The problem with those millions of cathode ray tubes that are still around is a toxic issue known as lead.

Because these old TV sets and computer monitors built with what are now aging CRTs inside of them have toxic levels of lead in the glass funnel of those cathode ray tubes. How much lead? It turns out that the larger CRTs can house up to five pounds of lead.

Even though this material is safely encased in the glass tube, if this container is broken it can present a health hazard. And old sets that are tossed (illegally) into household trash and then enter the municipal waste stream run the very real risk of being broken.

And even today this is a very real problem with the old TVs and monitors simply because there are so many of them still out there!

One report commissioned by the EPA in 2011 estimated that over 580 million CRT televisions had been sold in the US since 1980. And that’s not counting all the CRT computer monitors sold in the same time period.

The same report also noted that the average CRT was used for 11 years but kept in storage long after that.

Fortunately for everyone, including those of us living in the Washington DC area where computers and TVs are found in abundance, it’s not all dire doom and gloom.

In fact, the good news is that these old units can still be safely processed and disposed of using eco-friendly processes. But it’s also important to keep in mind that there are rules to follow when disposing of them.

And that’s critical since these old CRTs contain toxic metals that could leach into a dump site. Consequently, today there are 18 states that specifically ban them from landfills.

For example, CRTs are “Mandatory Recyclables” in the state of Maryland (unlike Virginia!)

Simple Steps for Secure Disposal of Computers and TVs

While your old CRT computer monitor won’t have any data in it, your old CPU and hard drive will. And that old desktop (or laptop) computer should be cleaned of all personal data and information before disposal.

Computer Disposal

And what about that old TV? Certainly, it won’t require anything more than simply being loaded on a junk removal truck or taken to a proper recycling facility.

Right?

Not so much. There are a few steps that should be taken with these old devices, as well.

CRT TV Disposal

With a bit of effort on your part, e-waste recyclers can help to ensure that your old computer monitors, CRT television sets, and other related electronic waste items are properly and safely dismantled and recycled.

Computer and TV Recycling with Junk King Washington DC Means Great Pricing

We’ve mentioned before that we are proud to be recognized as the Number One junk removal service in the industry, and we work hard to keep it that way. But, along with our reputation for great service, we are also known for having the best pricing for junk removal services in our area, as well.

That means in places like Upper Marlboro, Davidsonville, Waldorf, Aquasco, and Cheltenham.

For Junk King Washington DC that means always offering fair and transparent prices. In addition, we guarantee to beat any written estimate from any other junk removal company that is licensed, insured, and fully committed to being a recycling-based operation like we are.

Fair and transparent prices also means that we offer free estimates – and four different ways to get one:

On-site estimates are the best and most accurate way for us to assess your job and offer you the lowest price.
You can also call us at 1-888-888-JUNK or live chat with our friendly customer service team.
Or you can text us at 737-888-5865 with a photo of your items, and we will text you an estimate.
Online estimates are easy! Just click the “Pricing” tab above, choose “Pricing Estimator”, and click the green “Launch Pricing Estimator” button.

Regardless of which method you use to get your free estimate, the final, no-obligation price will be provided to you by our trained technicians.

Taking Care of Computer Recycling and TV Recycling with Junk King Washington DC

When you call Junk King Washington DC you know that you’ll be getting world-class service and the area’s most efficient and eco-friendly junk removal service.

Our overriding goal is to make junk removal of any kind easy for you. And one of the best parts of that for you is the fact that we do all the heavy lifting! The easiest junk removal is junk removal you don’t have to do yourself.

Junk King’s professional and experienced junk removal team will carefully remove and haul off any other types of junk you have except hazardous waste. And remember: your TV or computer e-waste is not considered “hazardous waste” unless it ends up in a landfill, incinerator, or waste transfer station.

Junk King Washington DC is a part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected junk removal firms. In addition, our Junk King location is proud to be a 100 percent veteran-owned and a local business: DC area residents serving other DC area residents!

Along with offering green and eco-friendly junk removal, our other passion is providing outstanding service to our neighbors that live in and around Washington DC.

Once you book a visit from us, our professional and insured TV and computer monitor removal team will come to 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.

You simply point, and we’ll load your old junk items – TVs and all – into our large junk removal trucks and haul them away – and all with no extra charges or hidden fees!

So, ready to get rid of your old TVs or computer equipment? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

Just make an appointment by booking online above or give us a call at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).

5 Criteria For Choosing Your Junk Removal Service In DC

“Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. But I’d like to add a third certainty: trash.” – Ruth Ann Minner, 72nd Governor of Delaware

Junk is a fact of life.

It is an inescapable reality of being human and living on the planet. We produce trash in a wide variety of ways and forms. Some of it is what we typically refer to as “garbage” which usually ends up in the waste stream. But some of it we tend to categorize as “junk.”

Interestingly, trash is as old as human existence – and holds great value for scientists, as well.

According to a story from CNN,

“Studying ancient trash from around the world gives archaeologists and historians the chance to understand the habits that defined people’s daily lives, said Dr. Richard Meadow, Director of the Peabody Museum’s Zooarchaeology Laboratory and Senior Lecturer on Anthropology at Harvard University.

It may not be glamorous but, he said, “much of what archaeology knows about the past comes from trash, if trash is defined as the products of human consumption. Trash is a proxy for human behavior.’”

It’s not likely that anyone will be studying our junk anytime soon, and most of it is unwanted and just needs to be removed and gotten rid of.

But how do you choose the right junk removal service here in DC?

Five Criteria for Choosing the Right Junk Removal Service

The truth is that almost anyone with a truck can pick up junk and dump it somewhere. That doesn’t mean it’s exactly legal or that it will be done properly. And there are plenty of professional junk removal services out there, as well.

However, finding a professional and reliable firm that is the right service for you to take care of your junk removal the right way is critical. Why? Because not all services do it right.

So, how can you know which junk removal service to choose?

Here are five key criteria for choosing the best junk removal service in the DC area:

They are a Locally Owned Company

Some folks might argue that a big, corporate entity with multiple branches can deliver the best service because they’re, well, big! But locally owned and operated businesses have much more at stake. They need to build and maintain the goodwill of their customer base and their community.

In addition, when it comes to a service like junk removal, having a local firm makes a huge difference in the quality of service you can receive. They know your neighborhoods, know your city and county, and are familiar with the various facilities and local agencies that are instrumental in an effective junk disposal process.

The Company is Fully Licensed and Insured

Many municipalities require various types of waste removal licenses for firms to operate as a legitimate junk removal service. In addition, when you have a company come to your home or place of work and remove junk on your property there are potential liability issues. This is why being both licensed and insured is an important criteria for you.

They Have Professionally Trained Staff

While some people may view junk removal as an unskilled task, professionally trained haulers know how to make sure your home or office walls, floors, ceilings, and doors remain safe during junk removal activities.

In addition to making sure that your property remains undamaged, they know how to best prioritize and effectively load your junk. And if any type of dismantling is required, they will have the skills to take care of that, as well.

Touchless Junk Removal is Offered

After the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it became essential for businesses as well as individuals to practice social distancing. In addition, services like junk removal – which are considered essential businesses – should have made it a number one priority to follow guidelines from the CDC and WHO when providing junk removal services.

While the overall coronavirus situation appears to be improving and various restrictions are loosening, any conscientious face-to-face service business will still opt for touchless practices whenever possible.

They are Environmentally Responsible

We only have one planet, and each of us shares a responsibility to protect and preserve it. This is why we believe that any commendable junk removal service is one that makes environmentally responsible and eco-friendly disposal practices a major tenet of their corporate mission and operations.

This means practices such as using larger trucks to reduce overall hauling trips, having fleets of trucks that make use of biodiesel fuels when possible, and making it a priority to donate or recycle as much of all the materials they remove, for each and every job.

Of course, we are not shy about saying that Junk King Washington DC meets all these criteria and more! Whether it’s junk removal for your home or for your place of work, Junk King is your number one and local junk removal service in the Washington DC area.

Providing Fair and Transparent Pricing – A ‘Bonus’ Criteria for Choosing

In addition to these important criteria, it’s just as important that you always get the best pricing for junk removal in your area, as well.

The right junk removal service will always be able to provide you with a free estimate before you make the decision to hire them. And the final quote should be the actual price you pay – that means no hidden fees or undisclosed charges.

In addition, the most equitable and fair pricing method is to charge you only by the amount of space your junk takes up in the removal truck. That means the junk removal service that only charges a flat fee or, worse, charges by the weight of your junk load is not going to be the most cost-effective or fair provider for you.

The good news is that, at Junk King Washington DC, we never have hidden fees or extra charges, and we only charge you for the amount of space your junk takes up in our truck. We also provide free estimates before taking on any job.

Best of all, we guarantee to beat any written estimate from any comparable operator. This simply means another junk removal service that is also licensed, insured, and operates a fully recycling-based business like Junk King.

And speaking of free estimates, we also give you four different ways to get one!

An On-site Estimate – This is the best and most accurate way for us to assess the job and offer you the lowest price by providing you with a free, no-obligation on-site estimate.
You Can Call Us at 888-888-JUNK or live chat with our highly trained customer service representatives.
You Can Text Us with a photo of your items at 737-888-5865, and we will text you back with an estimate.
An Online Estimate is also available by clicking the “Pricing” tab in the navigation above, scrolling to Pricing Estimator, entering your zip code, and choosing “By List Item” or “By Truckload.”

Like we said, getting a free estimate with Junk King is, well, easy-peasy!

Make Junk King Washington DC Your Junk Removal Service in the Capital Region

No matter where you live in the greater Washington DC area – whether that’s Columbia Heights, West End, Chevy Chase, Manor Park, Pleasant Hill, or Washington Highlands – we’ve got you covered.

Regardless of the nature of your junk removal needs, and regardless of how small or how large, when you call Junk King Washington DC, we guarantee to provide you with efficient and eco-friendly junk hauling and removal services. And the best part of all is that we do all the heavy lifting! You no longer need to do it yourself.

We know, too, that once you decide to hire a junk hauling service, you need to determine which firm is the right one for you.

Junk King provides efficient, safe, and eco-friendly residential and commercial junk removal services so you don’t need to worry about the pick-up or disposal of the debris after your cleaning project is done.

Whether you need our services several times during your cleanup, or just once after you’re finished, our junk hauling professionals will ensure that the junk and debris is out of your way so that you can get on with your life.

And our professional and experienced junk removal team can carefully remove and haul off any other types of junk you have except hazardous waste.

So, ready to get rid of your old junk? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.

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 all your unwanted stuff takes up in our truck.

You simply point, and we’ll load your old junk items into our big, red, clean junk removal trucks and haul them away – and all with no hidden fees!

All you need to do is make an appointment with us by booking online above, or by calling 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:

Accokeek

Annapolis

Aquasco

Bladensburg

Bowie

Brandywine

Brentwood

Capitol Heights

Cheltenham

Clinton

College Park

Davidsonville

District Heights

Greenbelt

Hyattsville

Upper Marlboro

Waldorf

Washington

and these nearby zip codes:

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The same report also noted that the average CRT was used for 11 years but kept in storage long after that.

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They are a Locally Owned Company

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