[This article first appeared here in March 2019. It has been revised and expanded.]
Most people tend to think of old furniture, appliances or piles of clothes and toys when they think of junk hauling. But not their yards.
But the truth is that many times people can accumulate large volumes of debris and waste in the process of either cleaning their outdoor property, or as a result of some landscaping work. No matter how and why the "yard junk" is generated, it still has to be gotten rid of.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Yard Waste Removal, junk removal, household waste, home improvement, yard waste, yard waste disposal, residential trash removal
[This article was first published in March 2021 and has been expanded and revised.]
All those leaves, grass, and other trimmings are completely organic and biodegradable, right? Yes, but they still don't belong in landfills. Here's why.
Despite what might seem an intuitive assumption about organic yard waste material - or even food waste - organic waste can be quite harmful to the environment.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, yard waste, yard waste disposal, paper recycling, organic waste, food waste
Summer is getting closer every single day, and what better way to celebrate Father's Day than by hosting a shindig specifically for dad? However, before you start planning the perfect celebration, it's essential to get your backyard in top shape.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, yard waste, yard waste disposal
If you're planning on hosting a Memorial Day BBQ, now is the time to get your yard ready! This means getting rid of any extra junk that might be taking up space. Fortunately, Junk King can help with that. We're a professional junk removal company that will come and haul away your unwanted items quickly and easily.
So what are you waiting for? Give us a call here at Junk King today and let us help you get your yard ready for a great Memorial Day BBQ!
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, junk disposal, yard waste, yard waste disposal
[This article was originally published in March 2019 and has been updated and expanded.]
Spring is here and cleaning your outdoor area will likely result in yard waste that will need to be disposed of. Hmm what to do with all that green stuff and where to begin?
Although many throughout the country are still suffering through the throes of very winter-like weather, spring really is "just around the corner" and post-winter cleanup will be a priority.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, Spring Cleaning, lawn debris, yard waste, yard waste disposal, outdoor cleaning, lawn care, bulk trash removal
[This article originally appeared here in April 2016 and has been expanded and revised.]
Yard waste removal isn't just for spring and summer. And it can involve much more than all those leaves you still need to rake up! It can also mean junk hauling.
The winter can be a great time to clear out yard waste and unwanted, outdoor junk. It just takes a bit of planning and preparation.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Yard Waste Removal, storm cleanup, junk hauling, yard waste, yard waste disposal, outdoor cleaning
We generate millions of tons of organic waste every year in the United States. And most of it ends up in our landfills. But that is changing now and for the better.
Back in 2018 the EPA estimated that we tossed out over 63 million tons of food and organic waste. And that almost 56 percent of it was landfilled.
Topics: Green Junk Removal, yard waste, organic waste, food waste, bioenergy, alternative fuels, biofuel
[This article was first published here in December 2021 and has been expanded and revised.]
Officially, winter does not begin until December 21st. And for many homeowners, yard work - and yard waste - continues until it gets too cold or too wet.
The question is, when it's already cold, or already wet, do you really want to be hauling yard waste? Or can it stay?
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, lawn debris, yard waste, yard waste disposal, hot tub removal, home winterizing
[This article was originally published August 2020 and has been revised and updated.]
Fall is officially just a few days away. And one of the best things about fall is that it's a great time for lawn and yard preparation before winter comes.
But it also can mean a great deal of yard waste removal and landscaping debris to be gotten rid of.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, lawn debris, yard waste, yard waste disposl, lawnmower removal, lawn care, organic waste
[This post was originally published in March 2019, and has been revised, expanded, and updated.]
Your new yard looks great! But now that the excitement of your improved landscaping has waned you still have to get rid of the yard waste you've created.
And the more ambitious and wide-ranging your landscaping project is, the larger the piles of organic waste and other types of yard debris. So, what do you do with it all now?
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, DIY projects, yard waste, yard waste disposal, organic waste