[This blog was originally published on April 30, 2020 and updated on December 28, 2020. ]
Things have a tendency to pile up around the house.
This is especially true if you are spending more time in that house. And with the recurring “stay at home” orders, sheltering in place, and the occasional need to self-quarantine, many of us are doing exactly that.
But this tendency for things to pile up is also true for our backyards. And that can require yard waste cleanup.
In fact, many people have been taking advantage of this time at home to reinvigorate their lawns, landscaping, and even their backyard gardens. And, depending on where you live, vegetable gardens have become a very popular project for families to take on.
DIY Projects In Your Outdoor Space Means Yard Waste Cleanup
The problem, however, is that all this yard work, landscaping, and possibly creating new gardens can mean clearing away space and creating large piles of dirt, rocks, sod, and assorted landscape junk and debris. You may even have some old lawn furniture, dilapidated sheds, or even old hot tubs that no longer work sitting in your yard and taking up space.
Not to mention presenting a potential safety issue.
Any junk, debris, or piles of yard waste can potentially have rusty nails, exposed screws, metal fittings, rebar, or even broken glass laying around. These things can be dangerous for kids, pets, and for unfortunate adults who happen to trip over or bump into them.
This is the kind of yard waste that you want to get cleaned up fast, and yard waste cleanup is exactly the type of service that Junk King San Diego can provide.
Some Additional Yard Waste Cleanup Precautions
Unless you’ve been asleep for most of 2020 you are painfully aware of the coronavirus pandemic and the complex assortment of restrictions that have been implemented to help protect everyone from COVID-19. These precautions, while presenting challenges for many businesses and for daily activities, have not prevented Junk King San Diego from removing junk.
In fact, our service is considered an “essential business” and we have gone to great lengths to accommodate the requirements of federal, state, and local health agencies. Junk King has put into place several precautions to make junk removal safe and worry-free for both our customers and our moving crews.
For example, following the recommendations of the CDC, all of our employees wear masks and gloves for every junk pickup. In the course of picking up and loading junk and debris, our teams maintain a reasonable social distance. For this reason, most of our pickups take place at the curbside whenever possible.
That means we can pick up your yard waste while you are safe on the porch!
However, when it comes to safe yard waste cleanup, we can still pick up everything wherever it happens to be piled up. That also includes dismantling any structure that you have in your backyard that you would like to bring down and dispose of.
Here’s what we’ve been incorporating into daily operations to adapt:
100% TOUCHLESS PICKUP – We’ll maintain a 6-foot distance from every customer. Our haulers can pick up curbside, never entering your home.
VIRTUAL ESTIMATES – Send photos to the Junk King team for a touchless price quote.
NO CONTACT PAYMENT – You can pay for our services over the phone to limit social exposure.
PROTECTIVE GEAR – Gloves, masks and hand sanitizers are provided on every truck used to protect you and our haulers.
At Junk King San Diego we have implemented touchless, no-contact junk removal practices that incorporate safety steps to keep everyone safe during this time of coronavirus concerns.
Safe Yard Waste Cleanup Means More Than Grass and Leaves
The types of materials that Junk King can pick up and remove makes for quite a long list.
For yard waste that can include anything from palm fronds to gravel, concrete rubble to old lumber, and even broken lawnmowers, trimmers, and hot tubs!
And, of course, grass, leaves, tree trimmings, and other organic waste and debris.
But it’s good to know that Junk King San Diego can remove and dispose of far more than what you’ve piled up in the yard. If you are planning on having us come to clean up your outdoor waste piles, why not have us take that old, unused junk still clogging up your garage, attic, or tool shed?
In fact, we can take just about anything except hazardous waste, including:
Old furniture
Televisions
Used appliances
Old electronics
Trash and household garbage
Mattresses
Refrigerators
and even construction waste
Essentially, if it’s something you no longer want or need, simply show us where it is and we’ll take care of it with our touchless, no-contact junk removal service.
What Does It Cost for Yard Waste Cleanup?
We know that simply saying, “It depends.” isn’t what you really want to know, but it’s true: the amount you pay is based solely on the amount of space your yard waste takes up in our truck.
This is how we maintain our policy of affordable pricing.
Our prices are always based on how much space a customer’s items take up in our trucks get packed up and never on how heavy the load is, like some companies do. This can make a big difference for you, especially when you are getting rid of large piles of rock and dirt!
And we work hard to ensure that our prices are better than any other licensed and insured, eco-friendly, recycling-based junk removal company in our trade area.
As we noted here, many junk hauling firms charge by weight. This is actually a disadvantage for customers with particularly heavy junk items such as old appliances or masonry rubble. You will never have that problem with Junk King San Diego.
Because we only charge by the amount of space your junk takes up in our trucks, this means savings for you and simple, transparent pricing.
And, along with great pricing, we always offer free estimates so you don’t have to wait to see what your junk will cost to be hauled off. And we also guarantee to beat any written estimate.
You can try it yourself by using our free pricing tool and estimator.
This tool can give you an estimate on your own by simply adding up the items you want us to haul away. Our pricing estimator will give you an online estimate of the actual price our friendly team will provide you with once they’re onsite.
It’s incredibly easy to set up your junk removal session with Junk King over the phone or online. And, if you book online, you can start saving right away with an automatic $20 off your junk removal job.
Your Expert Partners for Safe Yard Waste Cleanup
One call to Junk King San Diego will solve your junk removal problem.
At Junk King San Diego, we provide expert junk removal and hauling services to the entire San Diego area. For junk removal services that are both affordable and green, you need look no further than Junk King San Diego.
Call us today and tell us about the junk items you want to have removed from your home or place of business.
Once we know what you have and what it will take to remove it, you’ll get a price quote from us in writing that is guaranteed to beat any other written estimates. Once you agree to our quote, we can schedule a time that works with your busy schedule.
Ready to get rid of your yard waste and other junk? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.
You can make an appointment by booking online or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).
After you do, our professional and insured junk removal team will call 15 minutes before we arrive on site. 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 haul those items into our junk removal trucks – all with no hidden fees.
Enjoying your backyard and other outdoor space means maintaining it and then getting rid of the piles of yard waste you created. Junk King San Diego is standing by to help with that goal. Book a session today.
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According to the website Statistic Brain, the average household in the U.S. only keeps their mattresses for seven years before deciding to replace it.
Why do they choose to get a new mattress? There are a few things that happen to most people that cause them to transition to a new mattress, often a larger one.
Two of the most common reasons are couples moving in together or getting married. Previously someone may have been using a Twin-size mattress or a Queen-size mattress and may need to consolidate or upgrade to a bigger mattress when taking the next step in their relationship with their significant other.
Interestingly, however, while one might think that a move up to a more luxurious sleeping space like a King or even a California King would be the norm, the number one mattress used in the U.S. is a Queen-size mattress.
Of the over half-dozen mattress sizes offered on the market, a Queen-size mattress is used in almost 50 percent of American homes with the next most popular size being the standard King mattress at just 19 percent of sleepers. Sorry, Californians, but the California King is nowhere near as popular!
And another good reason for a new mattress is the family “addition.”
Eventually, the time comes to move a child from a crib or child’s bed to a twin or even a full-size mattress. And the more kids that come along, the more mattresses you need.
On an interesting side note, although most people in America are sleeping on Queen-size mattresses, the most popular size sold in the United States is the Twin-size mattress. Of all the sizes available, Twin mattresses represent over 30 percent of the market share.
Unfortunately, getting older is another common reason people choose to get new mattresses. Aging causes many people to look for a new and different mattress to better accommodate their changing sleep needs as they get older.
But the most common reason for buying a new mattress is because the old one has finally worn out. Mattresses do get old and, when they do, they start showing signs of breaking down, which can be uncomfortable and lead to poor sleep and aching bodies.
The most important thing you have to consider when buying a new mattress is not just how it feels but also the return policy. This is an investment in a piece of furniture that you will be spending up to one-third of the next eight years on. The difference between you getting a good night’s sleep and being restless could be in that mattress.
That’s why it is essential it needs to be a perfect fit. It won’t feel great the first couple of nights. In fact, it may take up to 2 to 3 weeks for that mattress to conform to your body. That’s a long time you should allow for the adjustment period.
If after that time it still feels “off,” then you should think about swapping it out. That’s why a 30-day return policy is so vital. A 45-day return policy would be even better! The other thing you need to consider is how to handle your old mattress disposal. That’s easily taken care of with one call to Junk King San Diego.
Mattresses are one of the most popular things that Junk King San Diego takes from homes and apartments. In extreme cases, some of those mattress removals involve a bedbug infestation. It will be helpful to let Junk King know that’s what you’re dealing with because they have to take special precautions. But it won’t be a problem and it will only be a small extra charge.
We understand that it might seem to you that you’re going a bit overboard hiring a pair of movers and a truck just to get rid of an old mattress. But instead, think of it as a chance to get rid of all the rest of your unwanted clutter.
And no worries there! We can put our two-man crew to work loading up their truck with the clothes you’re no longer wearing and don’t want, all the old toys no longer being played with, the dozens of books you’ve already read at least twice – oh! – and the exercise equipment that you used to use when it was new but haven’t really worked out with since.
And you probably have plenty of old electronics, or e-waste, that you could get rid of as well.
What about the backyard? At Junk King San Diego, we’re not limited to just taking away clutter and junk from inside your house. We can help you clear out your garage, your backyard storage shed, and even your backyard!
In other words, when you decide you need to get rid of your old mattress, take a good look at the rest of your unwanted junk. And, when you’re ready, you need to bring in Junk King San Diego.
Junk King San Diego offers professional mattress and box spring removal services. Disposing of used mattresses, box springs, and bedframes by yourself can be difficult because they often cannot be dumped into our local landfills. One reason for this is that mattresses can contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment.
The good news for you is that Junk King San Diego provides a full-service mattress disposal service that is an efficient and environmentally friendly way to recycle your mattress and box springs that help keep our environment protected and remove your old mattress for you.
Most of us spend far too many nights sleeping on old mattresses. But most of us have a difficult time knowing when to get a mattress to replace our old one. In fact, how do you know when your mattress is old?
It turns out that there’s a short answer and a long one.
The short answer is, “It depends.” And the long answer is simply what that depends on. For example, the construction of a mattress goes a long way in determining how long it can provide proper support and comfort. In addition, the quality of the mattress really does make a difference, as well.
Strictly speaking, a low-end, traditional inner-spring mattress may need replacing after only five years, especially if there has been little or no maintenance, and the sleeper is over 200 pounds.
That’s because, in addition to construction and quality, sleeping position, body weight, and the type of care a mattress receives all play a role in the expected lifespan of any mattress.
According to SleepFoundation.org, the average lifespan of most common mattresses are as follows:
Mattress TypeAverage Lifespan
Innerspring5.5 – 6.5 years
Foam6 – 7 years
Hybrid6.5 – 7.5 years
Latex7.5 – 8.5 years
In addition to these average timeframes, there are a few key things you can pay attention to that can tell you when your mattress is old:
Does your mattress feel saggy or unsupportive?
Do you wake up with aches and pains?
Do you or your partner toss and turn through the night trying to get comfortable?
Have you noticed an increase in allergies or asthma symptoms?
Has it been 7 or more years since you purchased your bed?
If your answers are “yes” to one or more of these questions, it may be that now is when to get a mattress.
There are, of course, those situations where a new mattress is necessary because of a new addition to a home – or when you’ve decided that a King mattress is going to be far more comfortable for the two of you than your perfectly good, but somewhat too cozy Queen.
However, even if you like your current mattress, there are classic signs that you should watch for that are a clear signal that it’s time for a new mattress.
1) Your Mattress Is Sagging and has Indentations
The supporting structure of your mattress, especially memory foam or traditional innerspring mattresses, can begin to break down after time. One result can be low spots, dips, or indentations in the top surface of the mattress.
2) Your Mattress Makes Noises when You Move
A mattress that begins to lose some of its structural integrity can also get a bit noisy when you’re on it. If your mattress makes (increasingly more) noise during the night as you are sleeping, this is probably why.
3) Your Mattress Has an Unpleasant Odor
It’s unfortunate and even a bit awkward to admit, but older mattresses can begin to take on sour or bitter odors. This isn’t necessarily because the occupants have poor hygiene habits. Rather, this can be the result of mildew, mold, and fungi building up in the mattress over time, especially in a humid climate.
4) Your Mattress Triggers Allergies
A similar condition can also lead to allergies or aggravate existing ones. Along with mildew and mold, dust mites are known to infest mattresses, which can wreak havoc for those with allergies. If you frequently wake up with a headache, watery eyes, and even a runny nose, allergens in your mattress might be the cause.
5) You Wake Up in Pain
Sleeping posture is key to both a restful sleep and one that doesn’t leave you sore in the mornings. However, an older mattress can make it so that your back, hips, arms, or neck are stiff and painful.
6) You Can’t Get Comfortable or Can’t Get to Sleep
On the other hand, it may just be that you don’t enough sleep to notice if you’re waking up in pain. Mattresses that no longer support your body in the way they were designed to do can interfere with sleep.
7) Your Mattress Has Developed Humps or High Spots
When the padding inside your mattress slips and bunches up over time, it can result in raised areas in your mattress. This uneven density and surface area can mean a lack of proper support and uncomfortable pressure points.
8) You Sleep Better on A Different Mattress
Of course, sleeping in an expensive hotel with high quality beds may cause you to be envious, but if you sleep better on most any other mattress, then it may be time to replace yours.
9) Your Sleeping Situation Has Changed
As we noted earlier, sometimes the reason you need a new mattress is simply because you’re going to no longer be sleeping alone, which is hopefully a good thing, and you’ll need a larger mattress.
10) Your Mattress is More than 10 Years Old
Even if your mattress still seems fine and you sleep well, if it’s more than seven years old, you should consider replacing it anyway. Mattresses break down very gradually and it’s possible that you’ve just become slowly accustomed to it.
What Attracts Bed Bugs to Old Mattresses?
Unfortunately, even the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t spared us from the annoying infestations of bed bugs.
“Bed bugs typically spread through human movement and can be found anywhere humans linger, including homes, hotels, hospitals and cars. Their bites are painless but they are difficult to eliminate. They were nearly eradicated in the U.S. in the 1940s because of potent pesticides, but the bed bug population spiked again in the early 2000s with an increase in international travel.”
Bed bugs are small, flat wingless insects that are reddish-brown in color and approximately one-quarter inch long, before feeding and are about the size and shape of a small apple seed.
During the day they hide on beds, primarily in mattress seams and box springs, and on bed frames and headboards. They can also be found in cracks and crevices of walls, floors, and furniture.
They come out at night and, while they don’t fly or jump, they can crawl quite rapidly.
“Unfortunately, bed bugs are attracted to humans. These flat, reddish-brown bugs resembling apple seeds are drawn to carbon dioxide and warmth. Bed bugs need blood to survive—and people are a pretty excellent source.”
Although they most often end up in mattresses, they can come from other infested areas in a home. Bed bugs can be found in used furniture. They can also travel in luggage, purses, backpacks, or other items that have been placed on soft or upholstered surfaces.
The good news is that, with proper treatment, they can be eradicated.
The Best Practices for Cleaning & Disposing of An Old Mattress
If you are looking to sell or donate an old mattress that is still in decent shape and has the promise of many more years of use, it should still be cleaned and prepped first. To sell or donate your used mattress, first make sure that it is structurally sound, clean, and free of any odors or infestations.
So, how about a few old mattress disposal tips?
If your mattress has slight stains, cleaning it yourself can be a viable option. Here are some steps for cleaning old mattresses:
Vacuum
Vacuuming the top and sides of a mattress can remove pet hair and dander, human skin, and dust.
Spot Clean
Use a non-toxic enzyme cleaner to chemically break down the stain.
You can use a combination of hydrogen peroxide, liquid dish soap, and baking soda. Mix the combo into a spray bottle and apply to the stains, and then blot dry with a wet then dry clean rag.
Combine lemon juice and salt until the mixture is thick and apply to the stain. Let it sit for around 45 minutes to an hour and then wipe off with a clean rag.
Deodorize
If you find that the mattress has a slight odor, try sprinkling a layer of baking soda on the surface and letting it sit for a few hours. Vacuum off the baking soda and, if possible, let the mattress air outside.
If your old mattress is still usable, clean, and free of infestations and damage, then it is a suitable candidate for selling, gifting to friends or family, or donating to a non-profit that accepts mattresses. In the latter case, you want to review the organization’s specific requirements before hauling your mattress to their facility!
How to Pack Your Old Mattress for Disposal
When it comes to how to dispose of mattresses, your options are somewhat limited.
In most locales, you cannot place your old mattress on the curb, next to your residential trash and recycling bins. However, that’s not always the case everywhere.
“If you live in an area where you can, in fact, throw out a mattress with your regular trash, make sure to carefully read any additional rules to avoid fines and/or pickup refusal. In most places, you will be required to wrap your mattress in plastic, and in some places, you will be required to wrap the mattress in a specially made plastic mattress bag. To be safe, cover your mattress in plastic (or a plastic mattress bag) and seal it shut with packing tape.
Some municipalities have additional rules and regulations when it comes to throwing out a mattress. In some places, there is a monthly bi-weekly “heavy trash day” specifically designated for the disposal of large items like mattresses.”
The disposal process for mattresses is a bit simpler if you choose to have your old mattress recycled.
And this is a good thing, too, since it is also true that not all mattress retailers will take your old mattress for you after you’ve purchased a new one from them. And, with the multitude of online mattress shops doing business today, getting rid of your old mattress is a job that often falls on you.
How to Repurpose an Old Mattress
Disposing of a used and unwanted mattress does not automatically mean a trip to the dump or waste transfer station. Not that you can easily do that in San Diego anyway. Used mattresses that are less than 10 years old, preferably less than seven, can be “repurposed” instead.
In its simplest form this would just mean using the mattress on another bed, somewhere else.
That could be a guest room in your own home, or that of a friend, family member, or even a neighbor. It’s amazing how many people can make use of a good, gently used mattress in a child’s bedroom, a spare room, or even in a garage that’s been converted into an “extra” bedroom.
Repurposing can also take on the form of donating. While you can find non-profit and other charitable organizations who might take them, not every group takes mattresses unfortunately. And if you are considering selling it instead, keep in mind that California prohibits the sale of mattress with visible stains.
And, if it is really beyond its useful life as a comfortable mattress for sleeping, there are dozens of creative and clever ways to put it or its components to good use in a new life.
As one article suggests, you can use it for everything from decorative planters to compost to new bedding for pets. Repurposing, or “upcycling” can be an inspiring and eco-friendly alternative to simply tossing out an unwanted, old mattress.
Yes, You Can Recycle Mattresses. Really.
And this is a good thing, too, since it is also true that not all mattress retailers will take your old mattress for you after you’ve purchased a new one from them. And, with the multitude of online mattress shops doing business today, getting rid of your old mattress is a job that often falls on you.
We strongly urge you not to sneak off in the middle of the night with your old mattress strapped to the top of your car and try to simply dump it somewhere outside of town near the Border. Not only is that a bad move for the environment, but it is also against the law in San Diego and illegal no matter where you live in California. Not to mention that there are far better options for handling old mattress disposal.
“Okay,” you may be thinking, “But I don’t want it taking up space in my garage!”
Or maybe it’s your spare bedroom or even a rented storage unit. We get it. Maybe you’re thinking you might be able to use it as a “spare bed” for overnight guests. More than likely, however, you’ve got the guest room thing covered already.
So, the old mattress still needs to be removed somehow. The good news is that it’s easy to get rid of your old mattress legally, efficiently, and in an environmentally safe manner.
That’s because almost 90 percent of a standard mattress is recyclable, and the old materials can then be reused to manufacture new products. In fact, even the springs, foam, upholstery, wood pieces, and pretty much the entire box springs, too, if you need to get rid of one of those, too.
If you have a suitable vehicle, really like hauling big, awkward, and heavy objects like your old mattress, you could possibly recycle it yourself.
Once you manage to haul it out, load it up, and secure it properly, you’ll need to know if there is a recycling center near you that accepts used mattresses. There are a few good online resources such as Earth911.org or ByeByeMattress.com with tools to search for these types of recycling centers.
But wait! You really don’t have to do ANY of the mattress removal work!
The fastest and easiest way is to call Junk King San Diego. We are a professional mattress removal service and we will do all the hard work for you – and be assured that your old mattress will be disposed of in the best manner possible.
The Mattress Recycling Process
We’re all quite familiar with the basics of recycling glass bottles, cardboard boxes, and even aluminum cans. They are somehow crushed, shredded, and melted and then magically turned into raw material to make new stuff out of glass, cardboard, and aluminum.
More or less. But when it comes to envisioning the process of actually recycling a mattress, that can be a bit beyond most of us.
However, it can be done, and the process is quite similar regardless of where the mattress ends up for recycling. Here is a high-level overview of the mattress recycling process in less than 100 words:
First, the innersprings are separated from the foam and fabric of the mattress.
Then the foam and fabric covering is shredded.
The foam is baled and loaded for transport to carpet manufacturers.
Foam bales are then cleaned, processed and turned into carpet padding.
This steel springs are taken to scrap metal yard and smelted down to be used as recycled steel.
The wood from the box springs is recycled or used in reclamation projects.
The problem is that, in the US, we still don’t recycle nearly the number of mattresses each year that we could. As one article from The Balance Small Business notes,
“Almost 4.5 million mattresses and 4.5 million box springs are sent to the landfill or incinerator every year in the United States, according to Nationwide Mattress Recycling, amounting to 250 million pounds of mattress material. With an average mattress consuming 23 cubic feet of space in a landfill, and the threat of fire retardants leaching from them, there is increasing pressure from landfills to divert old beds.
At the same time, environmental initiatives by the mattress industry, retailers, institutions and the hospitality industry also are creating an increased demand for mattress recycling services. The good news is that mattresses are widely recyclable – over 95 percent on average according to one mattress recycler.”
The Do’s and Don’ts of Mattress Recycling in San Diego
While mattress recycling is an established is a well established process and a growing segment of the overall recycling industry, there are still some limitations.
For example, not every type of mattress can be easily recycled, and some mattress-type products are not acceptable for recycling at all, unfortunately. These items include:
Severely damaged, frozen, stained, soiled, twisted, or wet mattresses, box springs, and foundations.
Items infested with bed bugs
Car beds, Sleeping bags, and Pillows
Any children’s item such as carriage pads, dressing table pads, strollers, lounge pads, crib bumpers and baskets.
Water beds or camping air-mattresses
Fold-out sofa beds and Futons
While these are not considered acceptable for standard mattress recycling, many of these items contains materials that are still recyclable such as wood parts and metal components that can be used as scrap metal.
Also, certain states have specific laws governing the disposal and recycling of mattresses. These are California, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
“If you live in the state of California, Rhode Island, or Connecticut, there are some options you have when it comes to recycling your old bed. If you aren’t sure where to drop off your used mattress, check the bye bye mattress website. This will give you all of the recycling centers and drop off’s that participate with the law put into place.”
So, for those of us in beautiful San Diego, mattress recycling is one of our options for old mattress disposal.
If you buy a new mattress from a brick-and-mortar store – not an online store – you can have it delivered and request that the store take your old mattress for you. That’s the purpose of the additional fee you had to pay when you purchased the new mattress.
If you are simply disposing of an old mattress, or you bought a replacement online, you can still arrange for mattress recycling here in sunny San Diego County.
And, if all else fails, you can arrange to have your old mattress picked up by a local and reliable junk removal company like Junk King San Diego.
Junk King San Diego: Your Number One Choice for Old Mattress Disposal
At Junk King San Diego we are serious about recycling and being eco-friendly.
Because of this, our standard operating method starts with recycling, reusing, and repurposing as much junk material as possible. In fact, we succeed in recycling up to 60 percent of it.
For Junk King, being green isn’t just something we put on our website – it’s what we do. We were the first recycling-based junk removal service in the United States when Junk King was founded in 2005.
And we have continued to recycle, repurpose, and reuse as much as possible everything that we pick up at every location, including San Diego!
Your Number “Go-To” Resource for Old Mattress Disposal in San Diego
At Junk King San Diego, we serve the entire San Diego area including Alpine, La Mesa, Bonita, Lemon Grove, Chula Vista, Santee, Dulzura, Ramona, El Cajon, Spring Valley, Jamul, and Lakeside.
For old mattress removal and other junk removal services that are both affordable and green, you can rely on Junk King San Diego.
So, call us today and tell us about the junk items you need cleared out of your property or place of business. We’ll give you a quote in writing guaranteed to beat any other written estimate. Once you agree to our quote, we’ll schedule a time that works with your busy schedule.
Ready to get rid of your junk? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.
After you do, our professional and insured junk removal team will call 15 minutes before we arrive on site. Once there, you simply point and we’ll haul your mattress and any other items into our junk removal trucks – all with no hidden fees.
If you are a property manager, landlord, real-estate agent or even a homeowner in San Diego, you will likely need to facilitate a property cleanout at some point.
It’s estimated that 80 percent of people who move do so between April and September, which is referred to as peak season for movers. And it can be a peak season for property cleanouts, too.
Fortunately, Junk King San Diego is here to help with our professional property cleanout service.
What is a Property Cleanout Service?
A property cleanout can be needed for several reasons and one of the most common is for rental properties. That’s because rental homes and apartments regularly require cleanouts.
There’s a reason for that.
In the United States as a whole, for example, there are over 44,000,000 renter-occupied households and that represents about a third of the population. While there are certainly a large number of single-family homes being rented, a vast majority of these renter-occupied households are apartments.
Just in California, for example, there are over 6,600,000 people who rent apartments, or close to 20 percent of the state’s population. And, in San Diego, almost 47 percent of the more than 490,000 households are renters according to 2017 Census ACS data.
And these folks tend to move out frequently.
In fact, close to 25 percent of all occupants currently renting their home or apartment had lived in a different location the year before. People move for a variety of reasons, but the number one reason people move out is due to job transfers, which account for almost one out of 10 moves.
But here’s the thing: while most prior tenants may leave a rental property clean and empty, there are always those who leave things behind.
And not just small things. Often it is old furniture, unwanted exercise equipment, appliances, used mattresses, piles of old clothes, and even garbage. In other words, they leave behind large amounts of junk that must be removed and disposed of.
However, property cleanouts are needed for other types of properties, as well.
Property rental professionals and property managers also work with short-term rental homes, vacation properties, duplexes, triplexes, and other types of leased properties. Like house and apartment renters, these tenants can also fill rental spaces with large amounts of furniture and belongings, some of which get left behind when they vacate.
And, like apartment managers, these landlords and property managers can get overwhelmed with the tasks of property cleanouts and junk hauling.
Who Needs Property Cleanouts?
As we noted previously, people are constantly relocating and, in fact, the Census Bureau estimates that almost 13 percent of renters move each year.
But the problem is that none of those vacated properties can be leased again until any junk that was left behind has been removed and the property is cleaned. And, as a property manager or landlord, you know that each day a rental property sits unoccupied is a day that goes by with no rental income.
Are you a property manager or landlord who needs to get rid of junk left by the previous tenants in one of your rental units?
There’s nothing more frustrating than having to conduct a property cleanout of someone else’s stuff, especially when it’s an entire house, apartment, or office that is full of junk. Before you can hire a professional company to clean the building, all the junk and trash has to be cleaned out and removed.
Property management is much easier if you have a quick and affordable junk removal service standing by to help you out. The good news is that Junk King San Diego is your “go-to” partner for property cleanouts for homes, apartments, and other rental properties!
And we know that businesses often need property cleanouts, too. Especially smaller businesses that lack the time, personnel, and resources to take care of the cleanout and then the junk removal, hauling, and disposal.
That’s why having the option of outsourcing these tasks to a dedicated and professional property cleanout service is a huge benefit. And that’s what you get with Junk King San Diego.
Pros and Cons of Hiring Professional Home Cleanout Service
There are many good reasons to opt for a professional home cleanout service and one of the main advantages is the quality of work that will usually be performed.
Unlike most cleaning crews or part-time junk haulers, a professional home cleanout service will usually be comprised of highly-trained and experienced staff who specialize in the requirements of typical home and property cleanouts.
Another plus is the convenience.
Most property managers, landlords, and real estate professionals have far more pressing tasks to focus on than taking the time to do a job that is better left to experts anyway. For professionals, convenience can be easily translated into savings. Their own time is far more valuable than the cost of hiring a cleanout service.
Safety is another upside to hiring a professional firm. No one wants to spend an afternoon hefting bulky trash or old furniture, anyway, let alone throw out your back or twist your knee in the process.
Moving, loading, hauling, and unloading bulk trash, junk, and debris can be a real safety hazard to anyone, but especially so for those who are not accustomed to the work involved.
However, there are a few downsides of hiring a professional house cleanout company, the main one being overcharged for the work that is done. This could come in the form of a less-than-expert cleanout being performed. Or it could simply be cleaning fees that are substantially higher than the local market would support.
Another possible negative aspect to hiring a professional cleanout firm is the lack of assurance that the debris and rubbish cleared out of your property will be disposed of in a green and environmentally responsible manner.
The Process Behind Our Real Estate Junk Removal with Junk King San Diego
When you make the call to Junk King San Diego, you’ll find the booking process simple, easy, and “user-friendly.”
And we give you several options for booking a house cleanout, as well. You can also text us if you prefer and send us an image or two of the property and the junk you want removed. In addition, you can simply book an appointment with us online!
Typically, after you’ve selected a date for us to come out, we will provide you with all the available two-hour arrival slots for that day. You simply choose the time window you prefer, and we book the appointment.
On the day of your appointment with us, our junk removal team will call you 15 to 30 minutes before they arrive onsite to confirm your appointment and to advise you that they are on their way. Once they arrive, you will be provided with a free estimate calculated from the amount of space your junk will take up in our truck.
You need do nothing further as our team will proceed to remove and load all your junk items and materials that are in the property. Our home cleanout crews can take just about anything including large furniture, old appliances, and used mattresses.
It is important to understand, however, that we cannot remove or haul what are deemed as Household Hazardous Wastes, or HHW.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) any household waste material could be classified as Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) if it meets these criteria:
They are leftover household products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that are corrosive or toxic as household hazardous waste.
In addition, any household waste products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides can contain hazardous ingredients and will require special care when you dispose of them.
Most junk removal services are prohibited by law to pick up or dispose of hazardous materials.
The Top 3 Benefits of Working with a Professional House Cleanup Service Like Junk King
Working with a professional house cleanout service like Junk King San Diego means that you are working with the local experts in junk removal and property cleanouts.
Our collective years of experience, our commitment to maintaining a genuinely “green” junk removal operation, and our constant pursuit of delivering stellar customer service makes us the firm of choice for home cleanups.
In addition, there are three main benefits to working with Junk King San Diego for your house cleanout projects:
Our fair and transparent pricing. You will always know upfront how much your home cleanout job is going to cost and we never surprise you with added charges or hidden fees. And we work hard to keep our pricing the lowest in our service area.
Our green and eco-friendly process. We always separate all the junk and other items that we bring in each day and have well-established processes for ensuring that any material that can be reused or recycled is diverted from our landfills.
Our superior customer service. We know that when it comes to junk removal and even whole house cleanouts in the San Diego area that you have choices. And we also know that quality of service is far more valuable than cut-rate fees and cut-rate quality. Which is why we continually strive to remain the top-rated junk removal service in the region.
Of course, working with a locally owned and operated business is always a benefit regardless of the type of services being offered. But in the case of owner Bruce Stone and his crew, being local and serving their friends and neighbors by helping them get rid of clutter and debris is what makes the job so gratifying.
Property Cleanouts and Being Green
At Junk King San Diego we believe that landfills for junk are a last resort.
This is why our standard method of disposal starts with recycling, reusing, and repurposing as much material as possible, up to 60 percent of it, in fact.
Being green isn’t some marketing gimmick slogan because, when Junk King was founded in 2005, we were the first recycling-based junk removal service in the United States. And we have continued torecycle, repurpose and reuseas much as possible everything that we pick up at every location.
And that includes San Diego!
A little-known fact is that most “junk” is actually composed of mostly recyclable materials. That means that just because you can’t put it into your residential recycling bin, doesn’t mean it can’t be recycled or reused.
This is why, at Junk King San Diego, we are committed to disposing of your unwanted junk with proper recycling and disposalmethods as much as possible.
And, if you’re getting rid of working appliances or furniture items that are in good condition, we work to find a new home for them using our relationships with local organizations.
So, for a local, professional, and eco-friendly property cleanout service, Junk King San Diego is your best choice.
Preparing for an Estate Cleanout
Sometimes an estate cleanout is carried out in preparation for an estate sale. In these situations, it is critical that anything not being disposed of nor being placed in the estate sale itself is clearly marked or removed to a secure place prior to a cleanout.
The initial goal of a pre-estate sale cleanout is to get rid of anything that doesn’t belong in the estate sale and to clear any unwanted rubbish or junk so that your estate sale space is clean, organized, and uncluttered.
More often, however, a common house cleanout scenario is simply one where the previous tenants or occupants have vacated and left behind belongings, furnishings, junk, and various amounts of rubbish.
In these situations, the property manager, landlord, or real estate professional need only give the necessary direction and guidelines to the house cleanout crew to ensure that everything that needs to go is removed.
Property Cleanouts, Junk King San Diego, and Pricing
You can be confident that we work hard to keep our prices better than any other licensed and insured, eco-friendly, recycling-based junk removal company in the area.
Because many junk hauling firms charge by weight, it’s a disadvantage for customers with particularly heavy junk items such as old appliances or large furniture items. That’s not how we do it at Junk King San Diego
Instead, we only charge by the amount of space your junk takes up in our trucks. This means savings for you with simple, fair, and transparent pricing.
In addition, we always offer free estimates of your property cleanout junk removal so you don’t have to wait to see what your junk will cost to be hauled off. And we also guarantee to beat any written estimate.
Our online pricing estimator lets you get an estimate on your own by simply adding up the items you have to dispose of. And our expert property cleanout team will give you a final price once they’re onsite.
Your Number One Property Cleanout Service in San Diego
At Junk King San Diego, we provide expert property cleanouts and junk removal and hauling services to the entire San Diego area including Alpine, La Mesa, Bonita, Lemon Grove, Chula Vista, Santee, Dulzura, Ramona, El Cajon, Spring Valley, Jamul, and Lakeside.
For property cleanout services that are both affordable and green, you can rely on Junk King San Diego.
So, call us today and tell us about the junk items you need cleared out of your property or place of business. We’ll give you a quote in writing guaranteed to beat any other written estimate.
Then, if you like our quote, we can schedule a time that works with your busy schedule.
Ready to get rid of your junk? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.
After you do, our professional and insured junk removal team will call 15 minutes before we arrive on site. 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 haul those items into our junk removal trucks – all with no hidden fees.
If you’ve been searching online for junk removal services, there’s no need to search any further! That’s because we’ve got you covered here at Junk King San Diego.
In fact, no matter where you live, when it comes to junk removal, no other company compares to Junk King. This is because no other junk removal company offers better service and better value.
What is a Junk Removal Service?
Sometimes it seems that life often leaves you with unwanted junk. Maybe it’s because you’ve accumulated a large amount of belongings over time. Perhaps you’ve inherited or been given some things you no longer want or need. And, maybe, you’re in the midst of a home cleaning or home improvement project that’s generating a lot of junk and debris.
However, you end up with it, that junk has to be removed somehow. And that’s where a junk removal service comes in.
If you live in the San Diego area, you already know that disposing of unwanted junk is no picnic. Anything that can’t go into your residential trash or recycle bins has to be removed and hauled off somewhere. And that typically means the landfills.
“There are 6 Landfills in San Diego County, California, serving a population of 3,283,665 people in an area of 4,206 square miles. There is 1 Landfill per 547,277 people, and 1 Landfill per 700 square miles.”
Simply put, this means that every time you want to take a load of junk to the nearest landfill, you are only one of more than half a million residents that may be doing the same thing. The bottom line is that doing it yourself is both costly and time-consuming, not to mention unsustainable.
Who Needs Junk Removal?
Regardless of your age, no matter if you’re single or not, and despite your best efforts at keeping your personal belongings to a minimum – if that’s your style – you are probably going to find yourself needing junk removal service at some point.
There are many situations that leave folks with more things than they need, such as when they decide to “downsize” to a smaller house when they retire or – sadly – after a divorce or a family member passes away.
While these are some of the harsher realities of life, the end result is that they leave people with the unfortunate task of having to get rid of things.
Businesses need junk removal, too. Especially smaller businesses that lack the time, personnel, and resources to handle their own junk removal, hauling, and disposal. Having the option of outsourcing these tasks to a dedicated and professional junk removal service is a huge benefit.
When your junk is just small stuff, you can usually get rid of it in your household trash bins or workplace dumpster. You might even be able to donate it. But, if you have large amounts of junk or simply large junk items, that’s when you need the services of a reputable and reliable junk removal company.
What Items Our Junk Removal Service Takes
At Junk King San Diego, we take just about anything you want to get rid of. Whether it’s stuff from your house, or excess equipment and office furniture from your place of business, we’ve got you covered.
And another one of the many ways we save you money, while providing world class service, is by using junk removal trucks that are at least 20 percent larger than those of our competitors.
Examples of the types of junk we haul away include:
Furniture Removal
Television Disposal & Recycling
Yard Waste Removal
Foreclosure Clean Outs
Appliance Removal
Hot Tub Disposal
E-Waste Disposal
Trash Removal
Mattress Disposal
Refrigerator Disposal & Recycling
Construction Waste Removal
Garbage Removal
No matter what type of junk you have, or how big or how small, the team at Junk King San Diego will review the job with you, confirm your free estimate, and haul away your items quickly, safely, and efficiently.
Remember, we can handle most any and every kind of junk (except hazardous waste.)
How Our World-Class Junk Removal Works
What do you do when you have no more storage space? Do you find yourself playing Tetris ® with your stuff, moving it from one room or closet to another, trying to make it fit? It’s quite likely that you need to get rid of a lot of theexcess stuffyou no longer need or want.
And it’s likely that you can’t get rid of it by yourself.
Why is that? Well, for one thing, you probably need a larger vehicle than you own. Like a truck. And, while you could ask to borrow a truck from your brother-in-law or a friend – or even rent a truck for a day – you still have to do all the hard work.
Of course, you could also look into hiring some local guy with a truck who makes “dump runs.” But even that can be fraught with problems.
But why consider any of these options when you could easily hire a local professional junk hauling firm here in San Diego? Not only will you avoid the risk of damaging someone else’s vehicle (and having to clean it afterwards!), but you can know the job will be done quickly, efficiently, and completely.
In addition, you won’t be waiting in line at the landfill paying municipal dumping fees. And, speaking of landfills, the fact is that not all junk needs to go to the dump anyway!
Why Our Junk Removal Service is Green
Everyone agrees that recycling is important.
This is why, at Junk King San Diego, our standard method of disposal starts with recycling, reuse, and repurposing as much material as possible.
In fact, when Junk King was founded in 2005, we were the first recycling-based junk removal service in the United States. And we have continued torecycle, repurpose and reuseas much as possible everything that we pick up at every location.
Being green isn’t simply a “feel good” slogan for us – it’s a foundational part of what we do.
Did you know that most junk is made of many recyclable materials? And, just because you can’t put all of it into your residential recycling bin, doesn’t mean it can’t be recycled or reused. At Junk King San Diego, we are committed to disposing of your unwanted junk and usingproper recycling and disposalmethods as much as possible.
And, if you’re getting rid of working appliances or furniture items that are in good condition, we work to find a new home for them using our relationships with local organizations.
If you want a local, professional, and eco-friendly junk removal service, Junk King San Diego is your first choice. Choosing us means you’ll receive efficient, safe and “green” junk removal and hauling services along with the peace of mind that your old items are being reused or recycled properly.
What Our Junk Removal Service Costs
Along with keeping our landfills free of more old junk items, we work hard to ensure that our prices are better than any other licensed and insured, eco-friendly, recycling-based junk removal company.
Because many junk hauling firms charge by weight, it’s a disadvantage for customers with particularly heavy junk items such as old appliances or masonry rubble. Not so with Junk King San Diego. In fact, we charge simply by the amount of space your junk takes up in our trucks. This means savings for you and simple, up-front pricing.
In addition, we always offer free estimates of your junk removal so you don’t have to wait to see what your junk will cost to be hauled off. And we also guarantee to beat any written estimate.
Try it yourself!
Use our free pricing tool and estimator so you can get an estimate on your own by simply adding up the items you want us to haul away. Our pricing estimator will give you an estimate online of the final price our friendly team will confirm for you once they’re onsite.
Our pricing tool works for all types of junk items including yard debris, old furniture, large electronics, appliances and other household goods.
You simply give us a call, tell us what you have, and we’ll provide you with an estimate!
Finding Junk Removal Service in San Diego
One call to Junk King San Diego will solve your junk removal problem.
At Junk King San Diego, we provide expert junk removal and hauling services to the entire San Diego area. For junk removal services that are both affordable and green, you need look no further than Junk King San Diego.
Call us today and tell us about the junk items you want to have removed from your home or place of business.
Once we know what you have and what it will take to remove it, you’ll get a price quote from us in writing that is guaranteed to beat any other written estimates. Once you agree to our quote, we can schedule a time that works with your busy schedule.
Ready to get rid of your junk? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.
You can make an appointment by booking online or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).
After you do, our professional and insured junk removal team will call 15 minutes before we arrive on site. 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 haul those items into our junk removal trucks – all with no hidden fees.
Do you put your cell phone contacts into categories? There is an ability with smartphones to categorize specific phone numbers as friends, family, work or service professionals. It helps to make those lists so that you don’t have to scroll through all of your contacts to find the one number that you are looking for.
How many service professionals do you think you have in your contact list? One number that should definitely be added is the number for Junk King San Diego. You might not have a need for Junk King today but they will most certainly come a time when you have to have something removed from your Dulzura home that is simply too big for the trash can. That is the time to call in Junk King.
A Plan Of Action
That call you make to Junk King will trigger a plan of action that is can result in all your unwanted items being hauled away in a single session. That is always the mission for Junk King. Each appointment has a “standard” crew of two strong movers. That is the moving team that can take care of just about any type of rubbish removal need in a home. Of course, there are the occasional challenges that require additional team members and trucks. It is not uncommon on a job that involves a hoarder type of cleanup or clearing out a foreclosure property that additional crews will be dispatched.
You should never have to worry about the cost of that extra labor. That is because with Junk King you won’t be charged for that extra labor. You will always be charged the same flat rate whether you are getting rid of just a few pieces of furniture or an entire household furnishings. That flat rate is always based on how your stuff will be packed on the back of the truck. One price covers everything. And you will know what that price is before the work begins.
Are you ready to get all the junk out of your Dulzura home? Then you are ready to make that call to Junk King San Diego.
Getting rid of big rubbish items from your Chula Vista home might seem like an impossible task. After all, if you could have gotten rid of that item sooner, then it would be long gone. The challenge of getting rid of those big pieces is that you need movers and a truck. Those aren’t easy to come by on you own but they are extremely easy when you call in Junk King San Diego. Not only can we help you say goodbye to the rubbish from your Chula Vista home but we can do it the safe way.
Masks On
The team from Junk King will be showing up at your property for the schedule appointment wearing their distinct red shirt and masks. That is part of the health guidelines that all businesses are adopting to keep their staff and customers safe. In addition to the masks, the Junk King teams will be practicing social distancing. You can just point to what you want removed and the Junk King team will pick it up on the spot. That is what they’ve always done; they’ll just be doing it from six feet away!
What hasn’t changed for Junk King is their dedication to responsible disposal of all the things that they collect. That involves the option of dropping items off at a recycling center or a charity. The last place Junk King wants to go is a landfill. Any day that they can avoid that trip is a good day for Junk King!
Junk King also remains committed to help making this rubbish removal process an affordable one. Their pricing policy is based on how the truck gets packed up. The more stuff that the crew can fit into a small space, the less you will be paying. You might think your stuff fills up half the truck but the Junk King crew can pack it into a smaller space. That will have you paying the lower end of the price scale every time.
When you’re ready to say goodbye to the rubbish from your Chula Vista home, you’re ready to call in Junk King San Diego.
“Easy booking online. They call to inform about when during the window they would show up. Fast and will definitely use again. Highly recommend!” – Kory, Santee
That is just one of the many positive posts that Junk King San Diego customers have put online to describe their experiences with Junk King. Setting up rubbish removal for your Bonita home shouldn’t be complicated. Junk King has perfected the approach for this type of job that generates these kinds of reviews:
“Great experience with these guys. They let me know they were on the way to my appointment and were right on time. Easily found a way to get a monster couch through our front door and easily down a flight of stairs. Will definitely use these guys again if the need arises.” – Bucky, San Diego
“Junk King was great. Mikey called me ahead of time to let me know when they’d be on their way. Service was fast and simple!” – Andrea, San Diego
The Junk King team are terrific problem solvers. They can quickly size up any removal task to determine the safest approach. Those “size up” skills come into play when making an estimate to the fee, too. The Junk King teams have a lot of experience with packing up trucks. That experience allows them to get as much stuff into as little space as possible. The result of that effort will mean you’re paying the low end of the price scale. That makes Junk King a great deal.
What reviewers can’t post is what happens after the Junk King crew leaves. That is when the responsible disposal part of the Junk King process kicks into gear. Those same crews will be sorting through all the items collected. They’re looking for anything that could be dropped off at a charity or a recycling center. This is what makes Junk King a green business through and through.
When you need to have rubbish removal in Bonita, you only need to make a call to Junk King San Diego. We’ll get the job done right every time.
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It’s been a long while now since we were first plunged into the lingering pandemic caused by an errant coronavirus strain known as COVID-19. Yet, it has, in many ways, permanently altered the way we live.
For example, it’s now normal to consider any interaction outside of your home with the question of, “Is it safe?” When you need something done in your home, it’s no long just enough to hire a service professional who is licensed and insured. It is now vital that you work with a company that is following safety guidelines provided by state health authorities.
And that even includes junk hauling.
Fortunately, for those living in and around Alpine, Junk King San Diego was out in front of the COVID crisis from the very start and was quick to adopt health and safety guidelines. This means you can hire Junk King with the confidence that we’ll take care of all the junk hauling from your Alpine home, and we’ll get it done while keeping everyone safe.
But there’s so much more to choosing and using a junk hauling service in Alpine.
The Hidden Dangers of Junk Removal
Of course, with COVID-19 variants still raging two years after the start of the pandemic, we are not diminishing the continued importance of staying safe. The most current guidelines regarding social distancing and wearing masks are still the foundation for our safety procedures.
At Junk King San Diego, all of our crews are always “masked up” and “gloved up.” When it comes to social distancing, for example, Junk King is happy to provide curbside pickup for all those junk removal items that you can bring down to your porch, driveway, or sidewalk.
And, if there happens to be a particular item that needs specialized lifting from inside the house, then we’ll find a way to get it done while maintaining the necessary social distancing and safety requirements. You won’t need to give it a second thought!
Junk King also can provide estimates and facilitate payments over the phone, as well.
These days you don’t want to take chances and we understand that. So, for fast and affordable junk hauling in Alpine, you can know that you’ll also be safe with Junk King San Diego.
Of course, another hidden danger when choosing rubbish removal services is dealing with unreliable or even unethical vendors. It’s not enough to simply grab your phone, type in or say, “junk haulers near me” and then pick the first one that comes up.
It is far too easy to find yourself stuck with an outfit that is barely flying “above the radar” legally and may or may not dispose of your junk properly.
But that is somewhat rare. The more likely scenario is that you can find yourself dealing with a company that charges unreasonably high junk removal costs or pads their “low” fee with a host of added charges.
Which is why our recommendation is to simply look for a “Junk King near me” and take advantage of our low prices, no hidden fees, green disposal methods, and great service!
Why Choose a Professional Junk Hauling Service?
Everyone wants to save money on junk removal. We get it. But there are “good” ways to save money, and there are some “not-so-good” ways.
Hiring some guy with a truck, for example.
There are plenty to be found in San Diego County and even in and around Alpine, for that matter. But what you may not know is that entrusting someone who is uninsured, not licensed or even bonded, can lead to some expensive issues.
This is because unscrupulous individuals have been known to simply dump other people’s junk off the side of backroads and in empty fields. Not only is this a safety and environmental hazard, but it is also highly illegal in California and in San Diego County. And if there are any identifying marks or other means of tracing that junk back to you, there might be some unfortunate liability repercussions.
Just like you trust your household trash removal to a professional garbage disposal company, you should trust your household junk hauling to professionals.
Secrets to Getting the Best Price for Your Trash Hauling Needs
So, perhaps you’ve been on Google searching for “cheapest prices for junk removal services in my area” or the “cheapest way to get rid of furniture.”
Well, there are a few secrets to getting the best price for not only your bulk trash hauling needs, for getting rid of old furniture and other junk.
One professional cost-saving secret is to choose a company that uses a big truck for junk haulers.
Why is that important? Because bigger trucks mean bigger loads, which means less frequent runs and, ultimately, lower operating costs. Which means lower costs for the customer!
Another secret is to avoid junk hauling companies that only charge a flat fee or even charge by weight.
A flat fee, of course, means you might pay as much for your small load of junk that your neighbor down the street or over in El Cajon, for example, paid for a load twice as big. That’s not fair nor is it very cost-effective for you.
And being charged by the weight of your junk can be just as bad.
Imagine a few cubic yards of old clothes, old blankets, and old draperies costing no more to haul than a small pile of concrete or masonry rubble from a remodeling job. Why should you pay more for a heavy load when the lighter load takes up far more space?
At Junk King San Diego, we always charge simply by the amount of space your junk will take up in our truck. Nothing more. Not by weight and no flat fees. And never any hidden charges or added fees.
Our crew will need to see all the things that you’re getting rid of to determine how to best fit it all in the truck. Their goal is to get as much junk and rubbish into as little space as possible. That way, your price will always be on the lowest end of the price scale as possible.
Our free, no-obligation estimate is also guaranteed – each time, every time.
And if you have another, lower estimate from a different company for the same junk hauling job, then Junk King will gladly match that price. And we can guarantee we’ll deliver exceptional service in the process.
Junk King San Diego: Tips to Help You Navigate Our Services and FAQs
At this point, you may still be asking, “What are some good tips for hiring a trash hauler in my area?”
And we get it. For many people, having someone else come and take care of their junk hauling is not something they do every day. Or every year, for that matter. In fact, this may be the first time you’ve needed junk removal services.
No worries!
Our number one tip is to call Junk King San Diego and let us walk you through the process and answer any and all of your questions. And, with that last point in mind, here are some frequently asked questions that we can answer for you right here:
What is Junk King San Diego?
Junk King San Diego is a top rated junk hauling company in San Diego and locally owned and operated by a San Diego native. Junk King San Diego is a full service and dependable junk removal company specializing in residential and commercial junk hauling. Best of all, no job is too big or too small for us!
What is a junk removal service?
At Junk King San Diego, our junk removal service includes trained and insured team members, a 20% larger truck than our comparable operators, dumps fees, pricing based on volume, and a sweep up after the job is complete.
Do you offer same day junk removal?
Yes, Junk King San Diego offers same day junk removal. Our trained and insured team will provide an onsite estimate. If the customer agrees to the estimate, our team can haul the items the same day. Junk King San Diego hauls just about everything but hazardous materials. Contact us today to learn more about same day junk removal.
How much does junk removal typically cost?
At Junk King San Diego we charge based on volume which provides higher value and better pricing than any comparable operator. Our BIG red trucks hold 20% more volume for less money. We believe in fair, transparent pricing, and we back it up with a free estimate.
What can I do with unwanted furniture?
Your unwanted furniture may be someone else’s treasure. Junk King San Diego’s goal is to keep 60% of every junk haul out of the landfill. We do this by recycling, donating, and repurposing as much as we can through our Recycling Center warehouse.
Can I just leave my couch on the curb?
It is important to check with your municipal trash hauler before leaving your bulky items on the curb. Junk King San Diego can assist with furniture removal from the curb with our COVID friendly touchless options, such as no contact pick up and no contact payment.
How much does it cost to go to the dump in San Diego?
Avoid the hassle of going to the dump. Junk King San Diego’s pricing includes all dump fees, so you don’t have to worry about any additional charges during your junk removal job.
Can I leave my mattress on the curb?
It is important to check with your municipal trash hauler before leaving your mattress on the curb. Junk King San Diego can assist with curbside mattress removal and recycle up to 90% of the mattress.
Can Junk King haul construction debris?
Junk King San Diego can haul construction debris for both residential and commercial projects. Our trained staff will provide you with a C&D recycling receipt upon your request after visiting the appropriate transfer station with your construction debris.
Can Junk King do a foreclosure cleanout?
Real estate agents, banks, and property managers partner with Junk King for affordable and efficient residential junk removal services and foreclosure cleanouts of foreclosed homes.
The Best in Junk Hauling for Alpine: Junk King San Diego and Our Big Red Trucks
So, ready to get rid of that junk, debris, or rubbish? Just one quick call to Junk King San Diego will take care of all your junk removal needs.
We provide expert junk removal and hauling services to Alpine and the rest of the San Diego area. So, for junk removal services that are reliable, affordable, and green, you can always depend on Junk King San Diego.
Just give us a call and tell us about the junk items you need to have removed from your home or your shop or office. Our expert team is ready to walk you through our effortless process quickly and easily.
Once we know what you have and what it will take to remove it, you’ll get a free estimate from us in writing that is guaranteed to beat any other written estimates. Once you agree to our estimate, we can schedule a time that works with your busy schedule.
After you do, our professional and insured junk removal team will call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive at your home or place of work. And once we’re 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 haul those items into our junk removal trucks – and we do it all with no hidden fees.
Enjoy your home and your outdoor space once again by getting rid of all the junk and clutter that’s getting in your way. Junk King San Diego is standing by to help with that goal.
You can make an appointment by booking online or by calling us at 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).
Many parents across San Diego are discovering what it is like to be a teacher. That’s because they are deeply involved in home-schooling for the first time. Thankfully, the school districts have provided all of the class assignments that can help keep parents on track. But there is a lot more going on than just following the assignments. Here are some ways that you can make sure your home-schooling is productive:
Wake Up the Same Time
Getting ready for home-schooling should follow the same routines as when your kids go to their actual school. That means waking up at the same time, having breakfast and getting dressed for the day. After that, you can decide when the school session should start around the house. It will also help the kids to go to bed at the same time that they are used to. Technically, the “it’s a school night” rules are still in effect!
Set up a Classroom
By now, your kids probably have all of their books from school. Each day, you may be printing out assignments from their classes. They might also still be the need for using maps and a bulletin board to help supplement some of the lessons. This is why you should set up a classroom area in your house that is separate from the TV room. It could mean sacrificing your dining room for the duration of the home-schooling. Setting up this special zone will help the kids get focused because they know when they are sitting at their “desk” it is time to get the work done.
Make Time for Recess
If you think back to your school days, then you probably remember recess as some of the best time of the school day. Your kids are no different. That is why you need to make sure they get their recess time while at home. Recess shouldn’t be just taking a break from the books but could also include going outside to play for a little bit.
Keep Them Cleaning the House
It is also important that you keep the kids on their chore schedule. This is not an extended vacation. That means all the things they were doing to help around the house needs to continue. In fact, you should take this opportunity while everyone is home to go through the entire house and decide which items can be tossed out. A thorough decluttering like that will go a long way towards creating a positive living environment. Junk King San Diego is standing by to help facilitate pickup of all your unwanted items. We have created some new procedures that are meant to safeguard our workers and our customers. The junk removal work needs to go on an Junk King San Diego can help do it the right way.
Every renovation project adds value to a home but not every one of those renovation projects has to be a kitchen or bathroom remodel. You could take on a landscaping renovation for your El Cajon property that would boost your curb appeal and your property value. A landscaping renovation would start the same way a kitchen renovation would. That would mean a certain level of “demolition” to create a clean slate to build on. In a backyard, that can involve digging up plots of sod, breaking up a concrete patio or taking down a wooden deck. Any level of demolition is going to create a serious amount of debris and that debris needs to be cleared away for the real work begins. Junk King San Diego is a terrific option to help you clear away all that yard debris for your landscaping renovation.
The Same Procedures
Junk King is going to use the same procedures for your landscaping renovation cleanup as they would for any other type of rubbish removal from your home. That procedure begins with the Junk King crew sizing up what you want to get rid of. They may certainly consider weight as a factor only in terms of deciding the best course of action for lifting and loading. It doesn’t become a factor when it comes to determining what your price will be. That is always based on the amount of space that all of the things you are getting rid of will occupy on the truck. The team from Junk King always wants to make as much room on the truck as possible. That allows them to make multiple stops for returning to the depot. It also allows their customers to pay the low-end of the price to. Junk King always wants to make this work fast and affordable.
If you are getting your landscaping renovation project started over the weekend, then it won’t be a problem for the Junk King crew to show up on a Saturday afternoon for the debris removal. That way your renovation teams can start fresh on Monday without anything hindering their work.
If a landscaping renovation is part of the plans for your El Cajon property, then you should make a session with Junk King San Diego part of those plans, too.
Let Junk King take care of loading, sorting, donating and sitting in the line at the recycle center for everything else - while you enjoy what you really want to do!
Our knowledgeable staff is ready to answer all your questions and book your free estimate in less than 5 minutes. Say goodbye to clutter and let us handle the heavy lifting for you.
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