Junk removal keeps jobsites safe and usable by clearing construction debris, outdated fixtures, and accumulated clutter. Materials are sorted for reuse, donation, recycling, or proper disposal to match local rules and reduce waste.
Overview
- Scope: construction debris haul‑away, garage and attic cleanouts, move‑out piles, appliance and e‑waste removal, yard waste, and light demolition debris.
- Goals: clear pathways, protect finishes, minimize landfill, and document disposal when needed.
- Access: scheduled pickups, on‑site staging, or temporary containers/dumpsters with permits where required.
What This Service Includes
- Sorting & staging: separate donation, recycling, metal, and landfill; protect floors and doorways; bundle or break down bulky items.
- Loading & transport: dollies, sliders, and moving blankets; tie‑downs and tarps; delivery to transfer stations, recyclers, or donation centers.
- Construction debris: drywall, lumber, trim, flooring, tile, fixtures, cabinetry, doors, and packaging (cardboard/plastic wrap).
- Household items: furniture, mattresses (per municipal rules), rugs, shelving, and outdoor items.
- Appliances & e‑waste: refrigerators and AC units with certified refrigerant recovery; stoves, washers/dryers, dishwashers; TVs, monitors, printers routed to e‑recycling.
- Yard waste: branches, leaves, and clean green waste separated from construction materials when required.
- Documentation: photos of before/after and disposal receipts available upon request.
Items Not Accepted or Special Handling
- Hazardous materials: paint, solvents, fuels, asbestos, lead paint chips, mold‑affected materials, and chemicals routed to local hazardous waste facilities.
- Heavy fill: concrete, brick, dirt, and roofing may require separate containers due to weight limits.
- Data devices: hard drives and media can be directed to certified data destruction upon request.
Standards and Practices
- Finish protection at floors, stairs, railings, and doorways; corners padded for large carries.
- Weight and volume planned to meet local road and facility limits; loads strapped and covered.
- Donation and recycling prioritized (metal, cardboard, appliances, clean lumber offcuts).
- HOA/municipal rules observed for containers, placement, and pickup times.
Scheduling and Access
- Single pickups, phased removals during construction, or full cleanouts.
- Clear path requested: parked vehicles moved, gates unlocked, elevator or loading window scheduled where applicable.
- Tight access addressed with smaller loads or carry‑out methods.
Disposal and Compliance
- Approved transfer stations and recyclers used; materials separated per facility guidelines.
- Refrigerant recovery for fridges/AC by licensed providers; metals and e‑waste routed to appropriate streams.
- Local tipping, weight, and manifest requirements followed; receipts available.
Quality Markers
- Jobsite walkways cleared; no nails, shards, or loose debris left behind.
- Staging areas swept; no scuffs or damage to finishes; doorway and floor protection removed after work.
- Donation and recycling recorded when requested.
Safety
- Proper lifting, gloves, eye protection, and dust masks as conditions require.
- Load limits respected on stairs and decks; spotters used on ramps and tight turns.
- Sharps and broken glass boxed and labeled before disposal.