Is your home losing space due to excess junk that you are unable to remove on your own? Everyone accumulates unwanted items over time, but getting rid of these items can be both a physical and logistical challenge. Appliances can be particularly difficult, as they may be both unwieldy and contain materials that cannot be disposed of in your regular trash pickup.
The good news is that junk removal companies can make this process easier. By choosing a smart junk removal team that focuses on eco-conscious, green processing and even donation options, you can rest assured that your unwanted appliances will have a minimal impact on the environment when you get rid of them. Here are the basics of junk removal services to dispose of your old appliances.
The Types Of Appliances a Junk Removal Company May Take
Junk removers may be able to find a safe disposal method for your appliances that would be otherwise unavailable to you or even more cumbersome. Be sure to choose a team that partners with local charities so that your old appliances might be able to find new homes.
Appliance removal services can be used for:
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Dishwashers
- Washing Machines
- Clothes Dryers
- Water Heaters
- Stoves
- Microwaves
- Air Conditioners
While these appliances often have internal materials that have different disposal requirements than other trash, junk removal companies can take care of that for you. Microwaves, for example, contain a potentially dangerous piece called a capacitor that may be dangerous for trash crews. If you are unsure, always feel free to ask!
Items Not Eligible For Junk Removal
While junk removal teams can take care of a lot of junk, some appliances may not eligible for pickup.
These include:
- Items containing propane, gasoline, or oil
- Vehicles
- Appliances regulated by your jurisdiction
Each junk removal company and the jurisdiction within which it works will have specific rules about what can and cannot be picked up.
Why Use Professional Junk Removal Services?
The reality is that hiring a junk removal company does require an investment. If you are wondering why you should offload this type of project to the specialists, here are the top reasons:
Convenience
Sometimes, if you have a significant amount of junk in need of disposal, the sheer act of handling it all can be overwhelming. Such physical work and the investment in garbage materials (e.g., bags) can quickly leave you wishing that you had an active service helping you instead.
Safety
Hauling junk can be unsafe. Heavy items may lead to herniated disks or even broken bones. If you drop an item on yourself or someone else, they may need medical care. Loads that are not properly loaded or secured be come and even bigger hazard. A junk removal company frees you from these risks by loading and transporting the junk without the need for your assistance.
Ideal Opportunity
If you are getting rid of a “junk” appliance simply because you do not need it anymore, you may be able to donate it! Junk removal companies that partner with local charities and non-profit organizations have the connections necessary to transform your junk into someone else’s next opportunity.
How Does Junk Removal Work?
If you are considering a junk removal company, it is useful to know how the entire junk removal process works.
- Contact the company and describe your situation. They will work with you to plan a date and time to visit your home.
- When they arrive, they will haul your junk to the truck so you do not have to. Providing easy access to your items is useful (such as by clearing a walkway), but the team can handle getting items up stairs or around corners.
- Once the items are loaded, the junk removers will handle disposal from there! They may donate items where possible, recycle what they can, and then dispose of the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions About Appliance Removal Services
Which charities will my junk go to?
Every junk provider who does donations typically works with partners in their community. Habitat for Humanity and The Humane Society are common nationwide options, but many local charities can also benefit.
What if my items are too damaged to donate?
If you have items you can donate, such as tables, that are too worn or damaged to be accepted by a charity, they do not have to go to a landfill! Junk removal companies can recycle those materials to reduce their environmental impact and decrease landfill waste. Talk to your team to learn about which items they can donate (and where), which pieces are recyclable, and how to minimize the effect your trash has on the ecosystem.
Try Junk Removal To Clean Out Your Home
If you have been trapped with appliances you no longer want, you do not have to give up space in your home for them! The team at 123JUNK can help you dispose of your unwanted items without you needing to lift a finger. Our eco-friendly mission to Donate – Recycle – Dispose™ focuses on donation and recycling whenever possible to mitigate the harm that junk can have on the environment.
If you need assistance with appliance removal, contact 123JUNK to schedule a pickup!
