Junk King Blog

 

Landscaping often evokes images of crews planting trees and building walls. but landscaping can be for homeowners, too.

And it doesn't have to be difficult nor costly to upgrade and rejuvenate your outdoor space.

Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, landscaping, yard waste disposal, backyard

 

Yard waste doesn't have to end up in your local landfill. In fact, almost all of it can by recycled and reused when you know how. 

However, if you are looking out your front window at massive snow drifts and dealing with sub-Arctic temperatures, yard waste is probably the last thing on your mind.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Yard Waste Removal, lawn debris, yard waste disposal, composting, lawn care

 

No one likes moving furniture. And no one ever likes having to get rid of large furniture themselves. This is especially true for couch disposal. 

Couches, or sofas, are inherently large, bulky, and often quite heavy. It certainly is not a simple task nor a one-person job.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, furniture removal, Old Furniture Pick Up, furniture disposal, old couches, couch disposal

 

There are times when your cleaning project produces way more junk than will ever fit into your trash bins. That's when it's time for a rental dumpster!

Those big residential trash bins sometimes get full during the week just from your regular household trash and garbage. Never mind when you have an extra project or a large get together that produces a lot of trash.

Topics: dumpster rental, large trash pick up, Residential Junk Removal, large trash, garbage removal, large junk removal

 

The days of large swaths of lawn grass and expansive sprinkler systems are waning. And mowing, weeding, and raking every week. Low-water yard design is in.

Most every homeowner prides themselves on the lushness of their front lawns and the tidy look of a well-manicured landscape. But all that green grass comes at a price.

Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, landscaping, lawn debris, lawn care

The housing market is still booming and, for many areas, homes are selling quickly. But if you're selling, what home improvements should you invest in?

The harsh truth about home improvements and upgrades is that you almost never get back all that you put into it with your selling price. But some projects net a far higher ROI than others

Topics: home remodeling, construction debris removal, construction waste removal, DIY projects, home renovation

Winter construction, while typical in the sunnier parts of the country, is a bit harder in other regions. But they all require construction debris removal.

Because of the cold and the weather, that part of the job can be just as challenging as the actual work of building. junk hauling becomes a challenge. And it's not a job anyone on your crew really wants to do anyway.

Topics: junk hauling, outsourcing construction waste hauling, construction debris removal, construction recycling, construction waste removal

 

Disposing of household hazardous waste is becoming increasingly difficult for homeowners and others as new laws make it harder to get rid of.

Adding to the problem is the fact that many homeowners, renters and others aren't even aware that some of the junk and debris they need to dispose of is considered hazardous waste. 

Topics: Hazardous Waste, toxic waste, e-waste disposal, residential trash, household waste, EPA

 

Even if you live where stay-at-home orders have been lifted, COVID-19 is still here and so is the winter weather. So, staying indoors is still warranted.

Unfortunately.

Topics: COVID-19, health and safety, sanitation practices, coronavirus, preparing for winter, helpful tips

One of the many advantages of franchising is that you have a tried and tested playbook to work with. Given that so much hinges on that instruction manual, however, you want the best leadership at the top, adjusting the template to meet changing needs. Junk King understands this fully, which is why our leadership team is filled with industry experts who use their expertise to deliver the best results.

Topics: Junk Removal Franchise