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Santa Claus Could Use Some Junk Hauling

Published on December 7, 2010 in junk hauling and junk king. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

As the holiday spirit embraces us, we often tell our kids the many tales of Santa Claus and his elves up in the North Pole.  Most versions of the story are fairly similar: the jolly bearded man runs a tight operation in the freezing north, managing a hyper-efficient team of elves that are tasked with bringing joy to kids around the world.  The main purpose of this north pole base is to build a myriad of different toys and then deposit them in the homes of those kids who were ‘nice’ throughout the previous year.

Like any large production company, Santa’s toy building operation would indirectly produce a massive amount of junk and trash.  For every hundred toys that were successfully produced, there would likely be a few duds and broken items among the batch that a ‘nice’ kid certainly wouldn’t want to end up with.  It wouldn’t only be the smaller toys that could end up botched, but also bikes with missing handle bars, power wheels with faulty engines, and giant toy robots that were permanently switched to the ‘evil’ setting.  All of these broken toys would need to be tossed out.

Santa wouldn’t want to taint the pristine wilds of the north pole by tossing all of that junk into a landfill; he would certainly go with a greener option and recycle the discarded toys.  Which is why a Junk King North Pole franchise would come in handy; they’d make sure to take all of that junk off of Santa’s hands so he could get on with his business.

On a more serious note, the holiday season does produce a ton of junk and trash due to the massive amount of buying that occurs.  As kids and adults get new toys to fill their homes, their old toys often become less important (aka junk).  That new lazy-boy recliner will certainly replace the old ripped one, and the state of the art HDTV screen means there won’t be room for the old boxy TV set anymore.   Where do all of these junk items go?

Most often, these items end up sitting in someone’s basement or garage, collecting dust for several years.  Not only are these items now useless, but they are also taking up valuable space in your home that could be otherwise utilized more efficiently.  So instead of trashing your house this holiday season, give Junk King a call at 1-800-995-JUNK and they’ll haul that garbage out of your house before you can say “Kris Kringle.”

Post Halloween Clean Up

Published on November 1, 2010 in Furniture Pick Up, Old Furniture Pick Up and junk hauling. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Halloween has come and gone, and very likely has left your home in a state of disarray.  You may have spent the past week putting together elaborate costumes for your kids (or yourself).  Depending on your level of enthusiasm, some of these costumers may have involved intense manual labor, including sewing, carpentry, welding and/or pyrotechnics.

Perhaps you threw your annual Halloween bash, complete with heat-sensing jack-o-lanterns and autonomous remote-controlled scarecrows to better haunt party-goers.  Even if you went low-tech with orange easter grass and a steamy witches’ cauldron – there probably was quite a mess waiting for you when you woke up the next morning.

Your annual Halloween ritual is sure to be followed by the annual post-Halloween clean up.   This could involve getting sticky candy goop off the floor and picking up every little wrapper and piece of discarded orange paper.  Some of the bigger tasks could involve hauling out carts of trash, costume parts and furniture that might have been damaged by the mess.

Although it doesn’t sound like a fun time, your post-Halloween cleanup could provide for a great opportunity to fix up your house.  After all, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and getting your house in proper order could impress your guests even more than a perfectly roasted Turkey.  Think about moving around some furniture, redecorating rooms for the holiday season, and even throwing out some old items.

Your Halloween party may not have damaged any of your furniture, but your cleanup will certainly let you evaluate some pieces of furniture in your home that are standing on their last leg (literally).  Imagine how great it would feel to replace those old items with brand new sets including couches, end tables, lamps, dining rooms tables and chairs. That Thanksgiving-day football game would certainly look better on a brand new flat-screen HD TV.  Think about hauling out that old boxy set and replacing it with a slim, lightweight, high-tech television.

Although you can probably handle the goop-pickup and window washing part of your cleanup process, you may need professional help for the larger items.  If you’re planning on redecorating and replacing any old pieces of furniture, there is sure to be some heavy-duty hauling on your task list.  Don’t risk throwing out your back or disfiguring the trunk of your car; simply hire a professional junk hauling service like Junk King.

Junk King is efficient and eco-friendly; recycling near to 60% of all hauled materials.  Simply call 1-800-995-5865 or book online to schedule a junk hauling appointment today.

Feel Safe At Home With Your Junk Hauling Service

Published on October 28, 2010 in junk hauling, junk hauling business, junk king, junk king reviews and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

Several decades ago, the country was a safer place.  Home owners left their doors ajar to let the breeze in and drivers picked up hitchhikers without a second thought.  Repair men, the milk man and neighbors came and went through our homes without supervision.  Although our memories of the standard American neighborhood in the 1950s may be somewhat cliche and distorted – it definitely was a safer time then.

Now you think twice about letting a stranger into your home or car – for good reason.  You never know who the person entering your home is and what their agenda might be.  It’s better to be safe than sorry in the world we live in.  That’s why it is of the utmost importance to do your homework when you hire a service where strangers are going to be working in your home.

Most often we find trust in the service sectors through references – someone who used the person or company before and had good things to say about them.  However, a good reference isn’t always possible, especially within the world of specialized home services that span thousands of industries.  Another good way to find references is online: sites like Yelp provide reviews from customers that can help you decide if you want a person or company to be in your home.

In the world of junk hauling, references are extremely important.  Junk King takes pride in getting great reviews from its customers, which are reflected through testimonials across Junk King franchises around the country as well on sites like Yelp.com.   Beyond references, all of Junk King’s employees make a point to embody professionalism.

In the industry of junk hauling there also are quite a few ‘companies’ out there that don’t make a point to be professional. That doesn’t  necessarily mean they won’t be on time and efficient with their work .  However, they simply don’t have an image or brand to upkeep.  For example, a company might pick up day-laborers or let their employees wear ripped jeans and t-shirts.  The employees also might not be bonded and insured, so if they cause damage in a home it’s left up to homeowner to deal with it. As far as feeling safe at home with these employees – it’s not a sure bet.

Junk King makes sure all of it’s employees are bonded to protect homeowners and their property.  In addition, the Junk King image is extremely important to the company, which means all employees need to be in ship-shape with their uniforms and overall job performance.   Essentially, when you let a Junk King employee into your home, we want you to feel like its the 1950s: a golden age when you felt safe and secure in your home and neighborhood, even with strangers around.

Get rid of your extra clutter today and book a junk hauling appointment with Junk King.  call 1-800-995 JUNK or book online.

Junk around the Web

Published on October 6, 2010 in Updates, junk hauling and junk king. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

The internet is a great tool to listen into the global chatter.   Every day people start a new conversation online which represents the newest trends and the top breaking news.  Particularly with the addition of Social Media like Facebook and Twitter, we can now ‘listen’ in real time to various conversations. So what are people talking about in terms of ‘Junk’?  Junk can refer to quite a few things, including unhealthy foods, debris floating in space and junk hauling services like Junk King.  I’d like to take a quick survey of the web to see what people are talking about.

Twitter: Conversations and ‘tweets’ involving Junk – including mentions of Junk Hauling, Junk Journalism and Junk Food.



News: Recent news and updates on Junk from around the world. Some noteworthy items include news about Junk King’s recent franchise expansion and the possible discovery of sunken treasure.

Junk Hauling for the NFL Season

Published on September 15, 2010 in Professional Haulers, get rid of junk, junk hauling and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Wouldn’t it be great if you could have some of the huge linemen from your hometown NFL team put their strength to work in your home?  Imagine those guys on moving day, hauling your heavy items out of the house as if they were carrying grocery bags.  Unfortunately, the thought of hanging out with our favorite NFL players, much less having them do our household chores, is just a pipe-dream.

Don’t fret too much though – at least the NFL season is finally here!  *Cue NFL Theme Song*.  For families across the US, the start of the NFL season means much more than simply watching football games.  It means family and friends getting together to root for their home teams, it means Halloween and Thanksgiving are on their way and it means getting your ‘entertainment room’ completely overhauled for the best NFL viewing experience in the neighborhood.

Although the start of the NFL season is all about having fun, preparing for those gatherings can be a bit of work.  Having friends or family over for the big Sunday game means using your Saturday to do some shopping and pre-party prep.  A stop by the grocery store to pick up your standard game foods is a necessity.  Some favorites include buffalo wings, potato skins, vegetable dips and your standard chips and salsa.   Some ice cold beer is usually in order as well.

The real work, however, comes into play at home and getting your living room ready for the game.  On the simpler side of things, a nice dusting/wipe down of unused furniture surfaces can make everything shine a bit more.  For those with larger aspirations for the NFL season, a complete overhaul of the living room may occur.  This could include getting rid of the old boxy TV set and replacing it with a Flat Panel, LCD, Plasma, 3-D, Super-HD 150 inch screen.  Well, maybe that’s a bit much, but many people are replacing their old TV sets with new high-def screens.

Some people also might consider a new furniture set for the living room. Sitting on old, musty, ripped couches and chairs can take away from the game viewing experience.  Now imagine a brand new furniture set that matches your team colors; now there’s something that can get you pumped up for the game!

The job of getting your old junk out and the new furniture in can be quite a task.  And, unfortunately, we don’t all have NFL linemen to do the heavy lifting for us.  However, you do have a professional, eco-friendly and affordable junk hauling service just a phone call away – Junk King!  The Junk King team is just as excited for the NFL season as you – we’ll be rooting for our home teams all around the country.    We’ll also be helping you prepare for your NFL parties by hauling out your old junk and making sure it gets disposed of in a responsible, eco-friendly manner.   Give us a call at 1-800-995-JUNK and we’ll give you a free on site estimate.

Get Your Life in Order on Labor Day Weekend

Published on August 31, 2010 in junk hauling, junk removal, labor day and organization tips. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

What is Labor Day all about anyways? Depending on who you are, you might think about this holiday with a distinct perspective.  If you’re in school, you probably see labor day as the end of your coveted summer vacation.  Many people see Labor Day as the unofficial end of the summer season; a time when the leaves are gearing up to change color and the air starts to lose some of its humidity.

Labor day actually began way back in 1882 as a way for the US government to appease trade and labor organizations.  Festivals were held in the streets and people celebrated, just like they do today.   Although labor day is a time of celebration, it also is the last weekend many people have to get ready for a long year ahead.  Besides kicking back and relaxing a bit, here are a few things you can do on labor day weekend to get your life in order for the year.

Donate Your Old Clothes: You might have stocked up on new bathing suits, shorts, and tank tops for the summer months, which doesn’t leave much extra space in your closet.  Grab a big black trash bag and take some time to sort through your clothes, picking out the items that you no longer need.  Be liberal in your selection: most of the articles of clothing that you ‘think you may wear at some point’ you will most likely never wear again.  There are a number of places you can donate old clothes, including the Salvation Army.

Get Rid of Useless Junk:  During the summer you probably were traveling quite a bit, which left you with little time to organize your home.  Labor Day Weekend is a great time to sort and get rid of all of that useless clutter around the house.  You know the stuff I’m talking about.   The toy bins of your now college-aged kids, building materials from the summer’s porch project, the speaker system with frayed wires hanging out the back…  Some items can be fairly large and hefty, making them difficult (and dangerous) to haul away on your own.  For these large pieces, be sure to give Junk King a call at 1-800-995-5865.

Get Your Appointments in Order:  When the summer finally winds down, the next several months can often be a dizzying array of events, doctor’s appointments, weekend trips, work meetings and more.  Although most of us have some sort of calendar or appointment book to keep all of this in order, we usually still aren’t fully prepared for what is to come.  It would be worth it to have a look at your calendar and make sure you have everything on the horizon scheduled – in the end the process of doing this will probably reveal a few items you left off your list.

The Future of Junk

Published on August 12, 2010 in Space Junk, junk hauling and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Over the past decade the Junk and Trash Hauling industry has evolved drastically. Junk removal services are becoming more efficient and eco-friendly.  It’s interesting to picture what the industry will look like in another ten, twenty or even hundred years. What does the future of Junk Removal hold?  Here are a few bold predictions:

  1. Space Junk Hauling: This one isn’t as far-fetched as it seems.  Space Junk has been dominating the science news headlines, as the debris from spacecraft and satellites is hurled at incredible speeds around Earth’s orbit.  Space Junk is very dangerous for any shuttles going into orbit or beyond, as even a small fragment of junk can puncture a craft’s hull.  There has been some talk of using powerful lasers to take care of this junk – however, what if a earthbound junk removal company was to make a foray into the great unknown? The private space sector is gaining steam, so it wouldn’t be completely crazy to imagine a junk removal company also providing a service in Earth’s orbit.  The same principles would apply – efficient, eco-friendly and cost effective junk removal services.
  2. Junk Removal Button: Remember that ‘easy’ button in the TV commercials?  Imagine if there was a junk removal button in your home or apartment, that you could press.  Within minutes, a professional team would be at your doorstep, ready to haul off any old furniture, broken down appliances, concrete, yard waste or whatever else.  It would be as easy as pressing a button, literally.
  3. Junk Expiration Date: One huge problem today is that people don’t really know when their junk should be thrown out.  People get attached to items, forget about pieces of furniture in dusty corners, or simply get lazy and never haul out their junk.  What if furniture and other pieces of equipment came with an expiration date?  It would be like a food item expiration date- letting you know when it was time to get rid of the item. In this case, the mechanism would alert the owner when the item was officially junk; broken, ugly, old or unused.

Although Junk King isn’t providing any of these futuristic services just yet, they are constantly improving their junk removal services for their customers.  Junk King is the leader in affordable, efficient and eco-friendly junk removal and would be glad to give you a free on site estimate.  Simply call 1-800-995 JUNK or book an appointment online.

Bay Area Junk Recycling

Published on August 11, 2010 in Bay Area Junk Removal, Junk King San Carlos, Recycle Furniture and Recycling. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

The San Francisco Bay Area is truly a beautiful part of the country.  Every year, millions of tourists visit the San Francisco Bay Area to check out historic sites like the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown and Golden Gate Park.  Not only does the Bay Area have man-made attractions but also a plethora of natural wonders. Curvy roads run up and down the coast, cutting through quaint beach towns and providing incredible views of the Pacific. To the North of San Francisco lies Marin County, which is home to Mount Tamalpais, a variety of old growth Redwood Forests and a pristine coastline.  To the South lies the Peninsula, which boasts even more natural wilderness contained in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

One thing that Bay Area residents are particularly known for is their resepect for the environment around them.  This tendency makes sense, considering the natural grandeur that surrounds most Bay Area communities.  Recycling is big in the Bay Area.  The standard citizen makes a point to recycle their waste on a regular basis.  In addition to respecting the environment, many Bay Area laws further a green agenda, pushing landlords, businesses, and people to sort their trash by composting and recycling.

Although Bay Area resident have a hold on recycling their everyday waste, such as food, cardboard and cans, they still can find trouble with recycling larger items.  Walking around a standard San Francisco street you might see couches, desks, and other old furniture items on the curb. Especially during the summer moving months, many large items are discarded while people are in transition from one home to another.

People don’t mean wrong by leaving these large items on the sidewalk.  Their line of thinking is: “although I don’t want this piece of furniture anymore, someone else could possibly still use it.” However, these large items often don’t end up in the right places.  If they aren’t picked up for use by another resident, they can be broken up over time and scattered across the city.   These plastic, wooden and metal furniture parts can end up in the city’s parks, soil, and natural environments.

A Bay Area resident that really wants to make sure their heavy furniture items end up in the right place should call on a Bay Area Junk Removal professional.  A junk hauling company can efficiently pick up heavy items and make sure they end up in the correct recycling facilities.  These are bonded professionals who care about providing a good service to customers while also respecting the environment around them by recycling junk.

Junk King is the leader in Bay Area Junk Removal and Hauling, providing efficient and eco-friendly services since 2005. If you live in the Bay Area, keep an eye out for the signature royal red Junk King trucks: you’ll see the great service they provide to local residents.  If you’re intersested in scheduling a free on site junk removal estimate, call 1-800-995 JUNK or book online.

Junk Removal Flowchart

Published on August 4, 2010 in Residential Junk Removal and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

For those of you who aren’t quite sure if you need junk removal services, here is a flowchart that can help you decide.  Simply follow the ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers to find your way!

Junk Removal Means Change

Published on July 12, 2010 in junk hauling and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .


There has been a recent string of popular shows, books and news articles on the effect that organization can have on someone’s life.  These segments and books focus on ways that people can organize their lives and homes to make themselves happier. There is alot of advice on ‘de-cluttering’ – from things you need to toss in the trash to ways to more effectively utilize available space.  Some of this advice gets down to extreme details, like implementing color schemes and mirrors to make rooms look larger,  or using tiny shelf drawers to stash tools and items.  Our policy is pretty simple – if you don’t need it, it’s probably junk.  If it’s junk, it can only complicate your life, and you should do your best to get rid of it.

Although it would seem simple to know exactly what’s junk and what isn’t, it can often be harder than you would think to make this distinction.  After living in a house for decades, everything can start to blend together.  An old chest sitting in the corner isn’t junk – it simply has ‘always been there.’  That ripped-up couch ‘adds character’ to your basement, and that wobbly coffee table reminds you of the old days.  Although sentimental value can be applied to many items in our lives, many times our minds are simply activating a defense mechanism.  This defense mechanism is fighting against any change in our lives.

Change is always a difficult process.  Think about your children going away to college.  This is a hard change to stomach.  After spending 18 years taking care of your little boy or girl, they now will be moving away and starting a new independent chapter in their life.  Although one part of your head wants them to stay at home, you know the best path for them is to head off to college.

Changes in your home can be just as difficult.  People like to keep things the way they are – moving items around or throwing things out can be difficult and scary. However, in the end, this type of change is also for the better.  Getting rid of old pieces of furniture, electronics, yard items, bikes in the garage, or whatever else will end up freeing up tons of space in your house.  That defense mechanism will probably fire, saying “I should keep that old bike, afterall, John might come home and use it during the summers.”  In reality, the bike doesn’t even work anymore and fixing it up would cost more than buying a new one.  Toss that old bike and think about moving forward.

Junk King can be your mechanism towards change.  Our professional junk haulers can pick up your old items and efficiently take them off your hands.  We are eco-friendly, so you can be sure they’ll end up in the right place.   After your items are hauled away and you see some empty space in your house, you might feel like you lost something.  This will only last a moment though.  Before you know it you’ll realize how much better your home looks without that old junk and the world of possibility that lies before you.