Junk King Blog

If you’ve been doing some spring cleaning you probably have piles of excess stuff, junk and things you just don’t want or need. But junk removal can be more than just simply throwing everything away.

There are many other household items that can be recycled in addition to paper, soda cans and plastic water bottles. But many people are quite unaware of these so they end up in our landfills instead.

Recycling is not limited to paper, plastic glass and cans. It can, in fact, include a wide variety of other household trash items. In fact, with some creativity, some planning and consistent effort, almost anything you get rid of can actually be recycled, reused or repurposed. 

Now that spring is here many folks are looking to replace some old appliances. Some of the most difficult to dispose of are washers and dryers. Is there a simple solution for old appliance removal?

With some things it makes sense to replace them with used items. But large appliances, such as washers and dryers, have gotten more efficient with each year.

When done the right way, ordering a dumpster can do a lot to make your life easier. Whether you order a dumpster for a big residential decluttering project or a major commercial construction contract job, the benefits are numerous. You have a convenient place to deposit junk and debris, you can move through your project at a pace that makes sense for you, and when you’re done, everything gets hauled away.

Everyone has large junk items to dispose of once in a while. Often, these items are made of various metals and can be hard to get rid of. But scrap metal recycling makes disposal easier.

Scrap metal recovery and recycling is a massive and growing industry in the United States. Some recent figures give a sense of the volume of materials handled every year. 

The refrigerator is probably the central fixture of any kitchen besides the stove. But, like any appliance, they become dated and old, and eventually need to be replaced.

If you've been thinking about upgrading to a new high-tech refrigerator, this is a great time to do so. New models now come complete with smart technology, temperature sensors,  water filtration systems, and energy saving features. Not to mention a wide selection of colors and designs.

So, it’s that time again: your clutter is out of control, and you need an elegant solution. Perhaps you’ve been hard at work on a home improvement project, and you’re finally in the stages of wrapping it up. Or perhaps you’ve simply let the junk pile up in your home over a particularly reclusive winter. Whatever the case may be, you’re now in a position where you need to choose an effective waste management solution. Brace yourself: the dumpster rental companies are coming.

A new mattress is an investment in your health and your well-being. It also means having to deal with the chore of disposing of your old mattress that's been replaced. 

Everybody wants a good night's sleep, right? And a major key is having the right mattress.

When you rent a dumpster, you are paying for a few different things. Sure, you are paying first and foremost to use the dumpster for a few days. However, you are also paying for dumpster delivery and dumpster pickup. There is a reason that you will pay more if you are farther away from the dumpster rental company. Delivery and pickup require travel time, which will always figure into your final bill.

When homeowners are looking to put their houses on the market, it can often pay to do more than simply spruce up the place. Upgrades and renovations can be costly, but certain projects will bring back all or most of that cost in increased resale value.

Whether you hire a residential contractor or decide to go the do-it-yourself route, minor renovation projects to your home can be worthwhile investments. The prospects for your home improvements run the gamut from new front doors to landscape makeovers. The key is determine not only which projects  are most needed for your house, but which ones will bring the maximum return on investment.