Junk King Blog

 

Across the US fire season has arrived and, with drought hitting hard, many owners need home hardening and junk removal to protect their homes and property.

High winds and ultra-dry conditions means that anything flammable near a home can become fuel. This is not the time of year to leave excess junk piled outside and near structures.

Topics: junk removal, safety, disaster cleanup, health and safety, safety tips, home hardening

 

Now that we're past Memorial Day, it appears we can have a summer of outdoor fun and relaxation without masks once again. But we still need to be safe.

While not every area is completely out from under restrictions, it seems that we will be able to pursue our favorite summer activities this year with little or no health mandates.  However, just being outdoors carries risks for people.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, safety, health and safety, summer fun, safety tips

 

Christmas means many things to many people, but we can probably all agree that it's a wonderful time of the year, and this is a good year to appreciate it.

With all of the unrest, uncertainty, and unease caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the tensions of the political campaigns, and the economic distress, Christmas can provide a brief season of normalcy.

Topics: safety, COVID-19, health and safety, coronavirus, holiday tips, safety tips

 

One of the most anticipated holidays of the year, Labor Day Weekend is upon us and it's going to be different for many of us, thanks to the coronavirus.

Topics: organization tips, safety, health and safety, coronavirus, labor day, holiday tips

 

Being safe during the summer will allow you to enjoy the season to the fullest. This means knowing in advance what to do, what to watch for, and what to avoid.

After months of avoiding coronavirus, summer means avoiding accidents, sunburn and dehydration among other things. And, no, you can't prevent every illness, every insect bite, and every scrape or bruise, but you can certainly take steps to minimize them.

Topics: summer cleaning, organization tips, safety, health and safety, coronavirus

 

Refrigerator removal is not the easiest chore a homeowner has to deal with. But there are a few things you should know before you start.

Topics: Refrigerator Disposal, Refrigerator Recycling, Hazardous Waste, safety, refrigerator removal

Winter is only a few months away and there is a lot of construction still taking place. But the colder weather makes construction debris removal a challenge. What can you do?

 

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

Every construction site needs periodic, ongoing clean up. But one of the benefits of construction debris removal is improved job site safety.

[This post has been revised and updated from its original publication in May 2017]

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

It's been a harsh winter already but there's still things you can do to winterize your home and minimize the impact of the next few months.

[A previous version of this post was published in February 2017. Winterizing is still a good idea every year.]

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, safety, winterizing, junk haulling, home security

Every contractor knows that their occupation is particularly dangerous. Accidents can happen quite easily on a site but construction debris removal can help.

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