Junk scattered around your property is not just unsightly. It can also create hazards. Household waste can sometimes contain sharp objects and inflammable substances. Also, junk can attract pests and even snakes to your property, jeopardizing your safety. It is a good idea to have a junk removal company haul junk away from your property at regular intervals.
Junk Removal Explained
Simply put, junk removal near you in Santa Rosa entails removing items you no longer need or use from your property. Your provider’s crew will do all the work for you, including lifting the waste and sorting and loading it. Some junk removal services offer curbside pickups. If you want to donate items in your junk, hire a junk removal company that will sort items to send to your chosen charity. A good junk removal company disposes of waste in a responsible manner.
What Junk Removal Companies Take
Some junk removal companies specialize in construction waste removal. Such companies are equipped to haul and dispose of old drywall, asphalt, concrete, plywood, lumber, shavings, sawdust, and all other types of construction waste. Some providers remove only fragile items. Many junk removal companies have certain rules that they expect their customers to abide by. Some won’t collect items left on the sidewalk of your house.
Though the type of items junk removal companies take will vary from provider to provider, some common items that most companies accept include
- Old furniture, such as tables, chairs, and desks
- Couches and mattresses
- Box Springs
- Electronic appliances such as microwaves, stoves and ovens, air conditioners, refrigerators, dishwashers, computers, dryers, washers, and water heaters
- Trash compactors
- Copy machines, printers, monitors
- Hard-surface materials such as plastic items, cardboard, and wood pallets
- Bookcases and filing cabinets
- Bagged garbage and yard waste
- Tires and scrap metal
What Junk Removal Companies Don’t Accept
Most junk removal companies won’t haul away toxic or hazardous waste and items that are too heavy to lift or kept in a hazardous area.
Here is a list of items junk removal companies don’t accept
- Pesticides, rodent killers, pool chemicals, herbicides, and fertilizers `
- Fuel
- Paint and paint thinner, propane, and kerosene
- Ammunition and explosives
- Fireworks
- Vehicle and motor care products such as antifreeze, brake fluid, motor oil, and radiator cleaner
- Thermometers, fluorescent bulbs, and mercury thermostats
- Radioactive and medical waste
- Asbestos and “special waste” as defined by local, state, or federal laws
Tips for Choosing a Junk Removal Company
When choosing a junk removal company, watch out for amateurs who pretend to be know-all experts. Assess your junk removal needs and then determine if the company you are considering can meet them.
Here are some tips for choosing a provider you can rely on.
- Check providers’ reputation
- Make sure the provider you are considering has a valid license and carries insurance
- Talk to providers’ references. Ask them to rate the provider and if they would hire them in the future
- Check junk removal companies with the BBB
North Bay Junk Removal is committed to helping property owners maintain clean, litter-free property. Our professionals are trained to handle different types of junk. To learn more, call 707-595-0991.
