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Cleaning Up Your Outdoors After Winter

Posted by Junk King on Mar 13, 2023 5:00:00 AM

[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.

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Topics: Yard Waste Removal, Spring Cleaning, lawn debris, yard waste, yard waste disposal, outdoor cleaning, lawn care, bulk trash removal

DIY Landscaping Projects Can Be Easy (Tips)

Posted by Junk King on Mar 8, 2023 5:00:00 AM

[This article was originally published in June 2017 and has been revised and expanded.]

With spring almost here and most of your winter cleanup tasks done, it will be time for some landscaping work. But what can you do that's quick and easy?

Homeowners often plan outdoor projects with the goal of sprucing up or totally transforming their landscaping. But not everyone has the time or budget for complete makeovers, or even long involved projects. 

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Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Yard Waste Removal, junk hauling, landscaping debris, landscaping, DIY projects, yard waste disposal, hardscaping

6 Tips For Spring Yard Prep And Yard Waste Removal

Posted by Junk King on Feb 24, 2023 5:00:00 AM

Spring is nearly upon us and the great outdoors is calling. And the outdoors of your home is calling for spring yard preparation and care.

Homeowners and renters across America are looking forward to another season of baseball, picnics, Easter egg hunts, and the like. But they've got to get their yards in shape for spring first.

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Topics: Yard Waste Removal, Green Junk Removal, lawn debris, yard waste disposal, outdoor cleaning, old lawnmowers, lawnmower removal, lawn care

Start that Shed Clean-out Project with These Easy Steps

Posted by Junk King on Feb 8, 2023 5:00:00 AM

[This article was first published in April 2015 and has been expanded and revised.]

Old and dilapidated sheds may be great for Halloween, but not for storage. And they can be both an eyesore and a hazard. But old shed removal can be easy.

Maybe it is about time to clean out your shed and get rid of all the junk that has sat in there for years. And maybe the shed, too!

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Topics: Residential Junk Removal, junk king, self-storage, yard waste disposal, shed removal, old lumber disposal

Bioenergy: Doing Your Part Through Composting

Posted by Junk King on Jan 27, 2023 12:30:00 PM

Composting is a practice that is probably as old as mankind. But composting at home is still new for many Americans. Yet it doesn't have to be difficult.

While some states have requirements for residential composting of organic waste, it is far from a widespread practice in the U.S. But it should be.

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Topics: yard waste disposal, composting, organic waste, food waste, compost, bioenergy, biofuel

It's Time For Yard Waste And Junk Hauling

Posted by Junk King on Jan 25, 2023 5:00:00 AM

[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.

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Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Yard Waste Removal, storm cleanup, junk hauling, yard waste, yard waste disposal, outdoor cleaning

Winter Yard Waste: Should It Stay Or Should It Go?

Posted by Junk King on Dec 5, 2022 5:00:00 AM

 

[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?

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Topics: Yard Waste Removal, lawn debris, yard waste, yard waste disposal, hot tub removal, home winterizing

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: Old Fencing Removal

Posted by Junk King on Nov 2, 2022 5:00:00 AM

[This article was originally published in April 2021 and has been revised and updated.]

That phrase from Robert Frost has some truth to it. But when you build a new fence to replace an old fence, you'll have a lot of old fence to get rid of. 

Few things spruce up an outdoor space like a beautiful, new fence. And few things can hold up progress on the job like old fencing removal. But someone has to do it.

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Topics: dumpster rental, Yard Waste Removal, yard waste disposal, bulk trash pickup, bulk trash, old fencing removal

Fall Landscaping And Yard Waste Removal

Posted by Junk King on Oct 24, 2022 10:30:00 AM

[This article was originally published in October 2020 and has been updated and revised.]

It's not unusual to think of spring as the time for landscaping projects and the yard debris removal that entails. But early fall is actually a better time for it.

And, unlike summer months, for example, the weather is nicer and the harshness of winter hasn't quite taken hold. That means both homeowners and their landscaping elements fare better.

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Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, yard waste disposal, outdoor cleaning

Hardscape Projects Can Enhance Your Outdoor Spaces

Posted by Junk King on Aug 26, 2022 5:00:00 AM

 

When we speak of landscaping most of us think of shrubs, trees, and plants. But hardscape structures can be a significant part of a residential landscape.

And deciding what to add and what to build can be as enjoyable as the feeling of looking out at what you've accomplished later when it's all done. But how do you get it done?

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Topics: landscaping, home improvement, yard waste disposal, backyard, hardscaping, curb appeal

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