The end of summer is upon us, fall is around the bend, and yard debris cleanup and junk removal is on the list of chores to be done.
The various tasks involved with outdoor cleanup can be approached in a variety of ways. But having a plan and checklist can make it faster, easier, and more efficient.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Yard Waste Removal, summer cleaning, yard waste disposal, outdoor cleaning, fall home preparation
[This article was first published in September 2021 and has been revised and expanded.]
Fall is just around the corner and, though it may still feel like summer, the time for fall home prep is here. Along with yard waste and junk removal.
For some folks, depending on where you live, it may already be time for winterizing, as well. For most of us, however, it's largely time to 'pick up' and clean up after the long summer months
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, junk removal, winterizing, preparing for winter, fall home preparation
[This article was first published in April 2019 and has been updated and revised.]
Everyone likes to spend time in their backyard, especially in late summer and early fall. And here are simple things you can do to improve your backyard.
In many parts of the country, late summer or early fall are a great time to take on outdoor DIY projects. And the beauty of these ideas are that they are low-cost and easy to do.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, DIY projects, lawn debris, home renovation, home improvement, backyard, outdoor entertaining, backyard entertaining
[This article was originally published in October 2021 and has been expanded and revised.]
Fall is just around the corner and it's a great time for that big household junk removal project. But it also means you'll likely have large piles of junk and debris.
And sometimes those piles can be especially large. So, what do you do with all of it?
Topics: dumpster rental, Residential Junk Removal, Yard Waste Removal, junk removal, MINI Dumpster, affordable dumpster, yard waste disposal, rental dumpster, fall home preparation, JK dumpster bag, flexible dumpster bag
[This article was first published in August 2019 and has been revised and expanded.]
Summer is a great time for playing, swimming, camping and being outdoors. But if your own outdoor space is cluttered, a few summer cleaning tips can help.
If you use your outdoor areas regularly, especially if you have children, you know how quickly things can get cluttered. Combined with the normal dirt, dust, grass, leaves and other debris that piles up here and there, most yards and outdoor living areas need to be cleaned periodically.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, summer cleaning, Green Junk Removal, declutter, yard waste disposal, outdoor cleaning, cleaning tips
[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 previously published in March 2019 and has been expanded and revised.]
Everyone loves a green lawn. But finding ways to keep it that way with a truly "green" approach can be challenging.
As any homeowner or renter with a lawn knows, there are dozens if not hundreds of lawn care and landscape products on the market. These range from low-end, sometimes questionable products to highly-priced name brand items, all purporting to help your lawn or landscaping look its best.
But for products that are designed to make your outdoors green, how "green" are they?
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, landscaping, lawn debris, green products, eco-friendly, yard waste disposal, lawn care, low water lawn, lawn care tips
[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
[This article was first published in August 2019 and has been expanded and revised.]
Summer is a great time to complete those backyard renovation projects you've been planning for so long. But what you do with all the junk and debris that's left?
Planning a renovation project can be both fun and inspiring. And, if you're a dedicated DIY-type of homeowner, digging and building can be gratifying and enjoyable. But disposing of and hauling away all the debris, trash and old junk probably won't be.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, landscaping debris, landscaping, home renovation, backyard, hot tub removal, hot tub disposal, hardscaping, backyard entertaining
Are you tired of looking at that old, unused pool in your backyard? Thinking about attempting to remove it on your own? Think again. Pool removal is not a DIY project and can be dangerous if not handled by experienced professionals.
From potential injuries to property damage, the risks are high. So, before you grab a shovel and start digging, let Junk King help you understand why you should always turn to the experts for all your pool and hot tub removal needs.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, backyard