Todd Porter is a king — a junk king.
Porter and his wife, Christine, have reigned over their empire of clutter since opening a Junk King franchise in the Capital Region four years ago.
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Todd Porter is a king — a junk king.
Porter and his wife, Christine, have reigned over their empire of clutter since opening a Junk King franchise in the Capital Region four years ago.
The Albany Times Union recently wrote a great piece on Junk King. From the article:
Porter’s crews see this firsthand. They’ll clean out an entire home, office or storage space, then turn around and haul individual pieces of furniture to the Habitat for Humanity Capital Region ReStore at 70 Fuller Road. A percentage of the hauling fee is also donated to the nonprofit.
In an effort to be as eco-friendly as possible and avoid trips to the landfill, 80 percent of materials collected are recycled.
“I think people feel very cathartic when they get rid of stuff,” Porter said. “It’s like a new start.”
In six years, the Rapp Road landfill that services most of Albany will reach its full capacity. That means that all garbage collected beyond that point will either have to be recycled or shipped somewhere else. Those potential shipping costs are what the local legislators are worrying about. They’re considering a “pay-as-you-throw” system. The more you toss out, the more you’ll be charged. Think of it as a power bill for your trashcan. Apartment buildings are already being hit with a $180 per unit trash collection charge. All of this means you need to find a better way to handle your garbage overflow. That is a job that is tailor-made for Junk King Albany.
Junk King Albany is part of a national chain of professional junk haulers. Although their service is not free, it isn’t unreasonable. Junk King’s pricing policies are based on volume. It all comes down to how much space your junk is going to fill on the back of the truck. This isn’t a “by the pound” price. That would be way out of control. Instead, the flat fee that Junk King charges includes all the labor, the transportation and those dumping charges.
One of the ways that Junk King is able to keep their prices so low is because they avoid going to the landfill. Any time a truck rolls up to Rapp Road they’re going to be weighed and hit with a big dumping fee. Instead, Junk King prefers to drop off its collected garbage overflow to recycling centers or charities. If you’re done with your old sofa, that doesn’t mean it can be reused by someone else. This is the kind of eco-friendly disposal policy that might just help Albany’s landfill squeeze out a few more months of use.
Your junk removal session will be completed by two very competent movers. This is the crew that is going to make sure you don’t strain your back. It doesn’t matter where you might be keeping your junk. The Junk King crew will gladly climbs stairs and crawl into crawl spaces. Just think about how your home will look after all that junk is clear out. When you need to take care of your garbage overflow and junk removal, the only call to make is to Junk King Albany.
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching you might be scrambling to pick up those roses and chocolates for your significant other. Although those are nice gifts, they’re also a bit cliche. Plus, they don’t last very long. Instead, why not think outside of the box for this Valentine’s Day and provide a junk removal session with Junk King Albany. Transforming your living space into a junk free home is the kind of gift that can last a long time.
This isn’t much that Junk King Albany can’t take from your home. There are some restrictions on transporting hazardous materials like oil and chemicals. Beyond that, pretty much anything can go. As you pull together your list of “things to get rid of” keep in mind that you won’t have to be doing any of the actual lifting. That should open up that list to include things like old sofas, exercise equipment and major kitchen appliances. If you’re done with something, then it’s time to get rid of it with an assist from Junk King.
The Junk King crew can also be a big help when it comes to taking something apart. That includes big things like pool tables or hot tubs but also demolition projects like pulling up carpets and removing dry wall. Then there is all the help Junk King can provide with cleaning up your backyard. Anything that is out there rusting away can finally be loaded up onto the back of the Junk King truck.
As those items are packed onto the truck, the team from Junk King will be looking for anything that could benefit a local charity or be recycled. This is part of their complete junk removal package. If Junk King can find an alternative to the landfill, then that is where your junk is going to end up.
Call today to set up your junk removal session. One call could have your junk picked up within hours! The price for this cleanup will be based on how much space your junk is going to use on the truck. It’s never about the weight. That’s a very fair way to price out this kind of work. It won’t take long for your home to become junk free. Put Junk King Albany on that job today!
How much new stuff came into your home since Christmas? Typically, that is the time for things to show up like new flatscreen televisions, laptops and game consoles. You can certainly tell if your neighbor got any of those goodies but the boxes they threw out the day after Christmas! Now that the holidays are behind us, it’s time to look forward to the New Year and that means it’s time to get rid of your post-holiday clutter. That would be all the stuff you replaced or discovered you don’t need any more. No more excuses. Time to bring in Junk King Albany.
Junk King Albany is part of a chain of professional junk haulers that made 2015 a very clean year. They are on target to do the same thing for 2016! Before calling Junk King, take a few moments to walk through all the storage areas of your home. Go through the closets, garage, attic and basement. Take note of all those things you would like to see “disappear” from your home. Remember, you don’t have to worry if something is too heavy or bulky. The Junk King crew is going to handle all the lifting and loading. That includes climbing any amount of stairs to get at the junk. This is your crew; put them to work!
Once you’ve decided what you want to get rid of, you can schedule your junk removal session online or over the phone. Junk King will make sure you have all the truck space and manpower you need to get the job done.
What about the cost? Before the crew loads up anything, they’re going to give you an estimate based on how much space your junk is going to fill on the back of the truck. This is a price that is based on volume and not weight. It’s the only fair pricing approach for this type of work.
After everything is loaded up, you can get back to your day. The Junk King crew will still be working to make sure your clutter is disposed of in a responsible manner. If they can avoid making a trip to a landfill, then they’ll consider that a good day! Is it time to get rid of your clutter? Junk King can make it happen with one phone call.
The two most popular New Year’s resolutions are also the most challenging to accomplish. Those are to lose weight and make more money. Although you can get to both of those goals, it won’t happen overnight. On the other hand, if one of your resolutions involves clearing the clutter from your home that can easily be taken care of with one call to Junk King. These are the junk removal pros that can get your home junk free in no time at all!
Some Albany residents have already jumped in on the decluttering action and came away very impressed by Junk King.
“The men were on time, pleasant, business-like and hard working. They quickly cleared out our area with no problem,” writes C.P. of Clifton Park.
“You were easy to contact and prompt to respond. Your staff was courteous and on time, and took care of everything promptly,” posted James B of Rensselaer.
“They arrived on time and were very personal, friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend this company. I had a lot of junk to move and it was done very efficiently,” writers W.H. of Berlin.
Junk King doesn’t ever want to waste your time. They understand that once you’ve decided to get rid of junk, you want it gone ASAP! One call to Junk King puts the plan in action. Typically, the junk removal sessions are completed within the next day. You could also ask for a same-day pickup. If it works better for Junk King to come out to your place on the weekend, then they can make that happen, too!
You’ll be assigned two very capable movers who will be doing all the lifting and loading. This is really all you need to take care of most of your junk removal. There are those jobs that require additional help like with a hoarder cleanup. For those assignments, Junk King can dispatch a second team and truck to get the job done.
As for professional, all the Junk King crews are licensed, bonded and insured. They also offer a fair pricing policy that is based on volume and not weight. That price is determined by an estimate of how much space your junk will need on the truck. One fee covers everything from the pickups to the drop offs. Clearing the clutter for the New Year is easy when you give the job to Junk King.
Holiday parties are every bit a part of Christmas as the tree and Santa. In fact, if you’re lucky, you might just have Santa show up at your home during your party. You certainly want to make sure the house is ready for the big guy and all your guests. That means some serious clutter removal. We’re not just talking about shoving everything out in the garage but getting rid of all the unwanted stuff once and for all. To make that happen, all you have to do is call Junk King. You’ll be amazed at how fast they can clean your cluttered home!
The Junk King business model is built upon a simple notion: They do all the work. Your only responsibility is to decide what you want tossed out. Take a tour your entire home to see what it is you can do without. Remember, Junk King is going to be providing you with a two-man moving crew and huge truck to get the job done. Translation: There is no limit on what you can get rid off. That includes asking the Junk King team to climb down in the basement or up into the attic.
A cluttered home can also mean a cluttered backyard. You can put Junk King to work out there, too. This is a great chance to remove old patio furniture or a crusty grill. Anything you have piled up by the garage or under the porch can finally be hauled away!
Everything that is collected by Junk King has the chance of a new lease on life. You might be finished with the furniture or clothes you’re getting rid of but that doesn’t mean someone else couldn’t use them. Junk King has set up working partnerships with many local charities. They know exactly what these organizations are looking for at any given time. The Junk King crew will strive to make sure your stuff doesn’t go to waste. That is just how they roll.
Once Junk King has worked their magic, you’ll have more room in your closet. That will make finding things a lot easier. You could even have enough space in your basement or spare room to set up a home office or gym. Let Junk King transform your cluttered home into a junk free home in no time at all!
Welcome to winter. The forecast for Albany is cold followed by more cold. Of course, long time residents are used to the winters and know what it takes to get their homes ready. On that to-do list are things like clearing out the rain gutters before the first snow, covering up the patio furniture and rechecking the water heater. Another thing you might want to add to that list is to clear the clutter that has accumulated around your home. For that job, Junk King is the best call to make.
Clearing the clutter might not have an impact on whether you stay warm in your home but it will certainly make things look a lot better. That will matter if you’re stuck inside. Do you really want to spend another winter tripping over furniture in the basement that you want to get rid of? What about all your winter sweaters? If they’re crammed behind a lot of clutter in the closet, then you should clear the way. Junk King can make that happen.
When you hire Junk King, you’ll be put in charge of your own two-man moving crew. This is the team who will do all the heavy lifting for you. The Junk King crew doesn’t care how many stairs they have to climb to get at your junk. They just want to leave you with a smile on your face!
With Junk King on the job, you can count on your stuff not being wasted. As the crew load up their truck, they’ll be on the lookout for those things that could benefit a charity. Items like clothing, household goods, toys and small appliances can really make a difference especially at this time of year. Junk King has set up partnerships with many Albany charitable organizations and they know just what they’re looking for.
Those extra charity drop offs are included in the affordable rates offered by Junk King. These prices are based on how much of the truck bed your stuff will fill up. The Junk King team will present you that final estimate once they’ve looked over all of your stuff. When you agree to the number, the crew will get busy and your junk will fly out the door! Why not spend this winter in a junk free home? Junk King can get you there!
There are many Black Friday shoppers who will think nothing of camping out in front of their favorite store. Of course, this might mean missing out on the warmth of sharing Thanksgiving dinner. If they’re lucky, then they’ll get some turkey and stuffing dropped off by a friend. Their goal is to be first in line when the doors open on the day after Thanksgiving. That way they’re sure to score the best deal on all kinds of goodies. Before you pitch your tent outside a store, you might want to consider hiring Junk King to clear out the clutter in your home. After all, you need to make room for all the things you’ll be buying on Black Friday, right!
When you hire Junk King to remove your clutter, you’re really hiring your own personal work crew. This will be a two-man moving crew responsible for taking away all the stuff you’re done with. You’ll get to direct that crew to any room in your home to pick up the stuff. That includes sending them down into the basement or up into the attic. This is the team who knows how to lift heavy objects. Don’t worry about turning over your sofa, treadmill or pool table. It can all be gone with Junk King.
As the crew loads up your stuff, they’ll be looking for anything that might be reused somewhere else. They’re not looking for their own collection but instead are hoping to find things for a local charity. Junk King has set up partnerships with many of these organizations around the Albany area. They know exactly what they’re looking for. If they spot that in your stuff, then they’ll make sure that item gets to those who need it most. It might mean an extra drop off but that’s just how Junk King rolls!
Obviously, you want to make sure you’re getting a good deal for this type of service. Junk King will never charge by the pound. That makes a huge difference. Instead, they base their rate on a flexible pricing policy that is all about volume. It all comes down to how much space your junk will take up on the back of the truck. It’s a fair deal that can’t be beat. Before you bring in your Black Friday goodies, get Junk King to take out your clutter.
How long is your holiday prep to-do list? If you’re like most folks, then you’ve got a lot to get ready for. Beyond all the shopping and baking, there is also the house to get clear. What about the office? Surely, you’ve got some clutter piles in there that could be hauled away. In fact, you could become a hero to the whole company by scheduling a junk removal appointment with Junk King. They’ll make sure that cluttered space is clear before Thanksgiving!
The majority of Junk King customers are homeowners who need help cleaning up their garages, basements and attics. However, there are a growing number of businesses who also can depend on Junk King for fast and efficient junk removal. Just as in your home, at your office storage space is at a premium. There could be all kinds of unused office furniture, cubicle walls and file cabinets that can be cleared out to make better use of that office space.
Then there are all the old office equipment items that contribute to that cluttered feeling. Things like copiers, computers, monitors and fax machines that have been replaced are not just wasting space. That e-waste has to be properly disposed of at a certified recycling center. Junk King will see to it that your office e-waste and other unwanted items get to the right drop off for a responsible disposal.
When you hire Junk King, you are actually hiring a pair of capable movers. This is a team who knows how to navigate huge objects around corners and up and down service elevators. Best of all, the Junk King crews aren’t going to be disruptive. They want to get in and out as quickly and quietly as possible. You might not even realize they were there until you see all that wide-open space!
If you want, you could also arrange to have Junk King take care of your home clutter in the same day. They can follow you home from the office and make quick work out of removing all your junk. That sounds like the perfect excuse to take the off early from work! Don’t let your home or office stay cluttered. Get Junk King in there ASAP!