Why I joined the junk removal industry and 123JUNK

During these unprecedented times, we take our role as an essential service provider seriously and we remain open to service our customers. We understand that everyone is very concerned with the potential spread of the Coronavirus. We’re following the guidelines put in place by the federal government, local governments and the CDC.

Below are some of the safety precautions we’ve implemented to protect our team and our clients:

We’re offering discounts for our customers who are able to stage their items outside of their property for pickup
We’re vetting our customers before scheduling appointments and while en-route to make sure they’re not showing signs and symptoms of illness
If the customer has access to masks or face covers, we ask that they wear them (if masks are unavailable, please maintain a safe distance of 6 feet at all times)
We are sending home any staff member exhibiting any symptoms of illness for the recommended period of time established by the CDC
All team members have been assigned masks and gloves
We are not assigning more than two team members to a truck
Our trucks and equipment are being disinfected daily
We’ve shut down our office from outside visitors and anybody who can work virtually is being encouraged to work from home
The company continues to hold regular team-wide virtual meetings to emphasize transparency and keep the lines of communication open
The decision to come to work remains 100% voluntary

This isn’t a fluff piece. I’m not here to blindly support the company I work for because my boss made me. I’m here to explain why I decided to work for 123JUNK. It isn’t because I’m a huge fan of “used stuff”. I came here because I agree with the vision that Collin Wheeler has for this company and for the future of junk removal.

In 2014, we support companies that provide a “better human experience”, and we turn away the ones that do too much of the taking, in the give and take relationship that is part of the business to consumer cycle. 123JUNK is most definitely a “better human experience” type of company and it shows in our reviews and how people feel about us.

It’s not really just about hauling away people’s old junk. It’s about being green and keeping furniture out of the landfill. Its about supporting our neighborhoods. Its about working with local charities that help people in our community. We are servicing a very busy metro DC area, but we are also making a change that goes beyond dollars and cents. So as it turns out, this junk business is something we can all be proud of.