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Clutter Cleaning Tips for the Holidays and New Year’s 2012

Published on December 31, 2011 in Clutter, christmas tree disposal, get rid of junk, junk hauling, junk king and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .
The holiday and New Year’s season is a time of friends, food, and family. Celebrations are imminent, and your home plays host to everyone from coworkers to distant cousins. The season of giving is here, and getting your home ready for the flood of visitors, gifts, and parties is an inevitable challenge. It’s important to be able to enjoy your holidays, instead of being overworked by them. Keeping your house clean and tidy through it all is a challenge for anybody: try taking the stress out of the equation by letting  Junk King take care of all that post-party junk removal.
While you dearly love the annual fruit basket from your great-aunt in Duluth, and are genuinely attached to the excitement with which small children tear into their gifts, the mess afterwards can turn holiday cheer into seasonal panic. Waking up the day after your holiday party to deal with piles of cardboard boxes, wrapping paper, plastic toy packaging and the mysterious “extra parts” from assembly-required toys can ruin a perfectly good vacation day. All that extra garbage is unsightly and frustrating at the very least, and leaving it all piled up next to your house doesn’t exactly compliment the seasonal lighting on your porch.
To keep the stress at bay, there are a few ways to keep your house looking its best. First and foremost, try cleaning as you go along. Nobody will object to a quick run-through of your living room while they’re having pre-dinner cocktails, to pick up napkins, wine corks, used paper plates or dirty glassware. Asking the kids to pick up their own wrapping paper as they open, or keeping a plastic bag on hand for the bits of cardboard and toy packaging, keeps them from leaving a mess when they insist on playing with their new toys immediately.
If you’re the kind of person who saves wrapping paper and likes to recycle empty bottles, make sure you have a place for them to go ahead of time. Request an extra recycling bin from your trash provider, and have a box ready for folded, leftover gift bags or paper. For things you can’t save, keep trash bags on hand: and when the parties are over, the guests have gone home, and you’re ready for some well-earned relaxation, call up Junk King at 1-800-995 JUNK to have it all carted away. This means you don’t have to deal with backlogs of garbage bags or watching your Christmas tree disintegrate slowly on the curb while you wait for regular trash pickup, and gets the post-party chaos out from under your feet.
The holiday season is a great time to enjoy the people you love, from close friends to distant family. Hosting parties and having out-of-town guests is a wonderful way to enjoy the season. To keep your house tidy and keep you stress-free, planning for the holiday excess in advance will make a world of difference. By tidying up as you go, reusing what you can, and hiring Junk King’s professional hauling teams to deal with the piles of garbage you inevitably find yourself with, you can make sure your holiday, and the days that follow in 2012, are stress-free.

The Risks of Hiring ‘That Guy with a Truck’ for Junk Removal Services

Published on November 17, 2011 in Damaged Furniture, Professional Haulers, get rid of junk, junk hauler, junk hauling, junk king and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

You’ve probably seen the ad on craigslist or some other advertising venue.  It reads something like “Guy with truck. Cheap prices.  Will pick up the junk from your home or business.  Call me at —”  Although your gut feeling tells you it isn’t a good idea to hire this person, the ‘cheap prices’ line is inching you towards the phone.  Don’t do it – your gut is telling you the right decision to not hire this person.  Here’s a few reasons why it’s a bad idea.

It’s always better to hire a legitimate, reputable junk removal service like Junk King instead of turning to unheard of and unlicensed junk hauler. Some guy in a pickup truck may be cheaper than hiring a licensed professional, but the risks outweigh the benefits, especially if you are seeking the removal of junk from your home or business. In the event that something bad happens, that guy in a pickup truck could end up costing you a great deal more in the end in terms of both time and money.

Safety Risks

One of the main reasons to hire a bonded, licensed, professional junk removal company is insurance. Junk King’s workers are bonded and insured. If some guy in a pickup truck gets injured hauling away your junk, it opens up the possibility for insurance claims against you. That is a hassle you definitely don’t need.

In addition, do you really know who you are inviting into your home?  With Junk King, you are inviting trained, reputable, and courteous junk removal professionals.  If you go with the ‘guy with the truck’ you are inviting a complete stranger who has the potential to be dangerous to you and your family.

Property Damage & Theft

Another risk to consider is the potential for the unlicensed haulers to cause property damage of some sort to your home or office . Somebody has to pay for the damage or expend labor in repairing any damages they cause.

Also consider potential property theft. You could find that items that were not junk were removed or an untrustworthy person could return to your residence at some time in the future to remove more desirable items. If working a job site, there could be theft of construction materials or contractor’s tools that could be seriously detrimental to your reputation if you are trying to run a business. It just isn’t worth the risk.

Legal Risks

There are also legal risks involved in hiring a guy with a pickup truck instead of a legitimate professional team like Junk King.  Any injury or accident that occurs in your home could result in a law suit against you.  Who knows – maybe the person has an act where they purposely hurt themselves just to embroil you in a legal battle and empty your bank account. You risk the security and sanctity of your own home when you choose ‘that guy in a truck.’ Far better to contact Junk King, a reputable company that has measures in place in case something happens.

For the safest, sure-thing, no hassles and no worries junk removal service, contact Junk King.  Simply call 1-800-995 JUNK or book a free on site estimate online today.

Benefits of Recycling Old Furniture, Large Trash and Everyday Items

Published on September 13, 2011 in Green Junk Removal, Landfills, Recycle Furniture, Recycling, junk king, junk recycling, large trash pick up and trash removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .
There isn’t really any doubt in anyone’s mind that recycling is beneficial to us all. Just take a look at all the landfills in your area that are filled with plastics and other materials that will never break down. Those blue bins the trash company provides you with for separating bottles, paper goods, and cans for recycling should be a regular part of your daily routine. No one should even have to think about it anymore.
Certain substances can only be recycled; they do not degrade. If you’re planning on doing some cleaning in your home, make sure you know which ones they are. Textiles like rayon fall in this category, as do plastics and polymers. They’re built to be indestructible and they are, so make sure the junk removal company that takes them away is going to be recycling and not just dumping them. That old couch could become a new piece of furniture or a garment for someone. It still has a use. Throwing it into a landfill would be a waste and could poison the soil. Those dyes and wood preservatives they used to manufacture it are usually toxic.
If you’re not able to see the environmental benefit of recycling, consider the financial impact it has on our economy. Every year, hundreds of trees are cut down for paper goods and thousands of pounds of harmful emissions are released into the air by plastics factories. The economic impact of just these two actions is staggering. The trees need to be replaced because they’re our source of oxygen. The factories need to be refitted to lower emissions. Accomplishing either of these costs money – both the actual cost of the actions and the legislation and lobbying required for them to happen.
Some states have bottle bills that require a deposit on all plastic bottles and cans. The deposit is refunded when you return the empty containers, a good incentive for people to recycle. With the economy being the way it has been, you don’t even have to cash them in yourself. In most cities if you place your cans on the sidewalk in a paper bag someone will come by and get them. There are plenty of folks out of work who are happy to make their money five or ten cents at a time.
It’s important to recycle. There is also a responsibility that comes with doing it. Use the bins the way the trash removal company instructs you to because doing otherwise it will cost you and them more money.
When you have a large piece of furniture that you need taken away, don’t just leave it out for the trash trucks. Consider calling a junk removal company like Junk King that specializes in recycling and can bring the item someplace where it can do some good. The end result of actions like that will be cleaner air, land, and water, not to mention much-needed job creation in the recycling industry.

The Best Truck Bed Accessories for Hauling Large Loads

Published on September 8, 2011 in junk hauling, junk removal and truck bed accessories. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .
It’s Saturday afternoon and the last thing you want to do is haul junk. Unfortunately, you promised your sister that you would find a way to dispose of her old mattress and box spring and a few other large, broken pieces of furniture.  On the drive to her house you begin to panic, worried about the very real possibility that your new truck bed will get damaged in the process. Don’t make the mistake of neglecting your truck-or worse, your sister. Take the time to learn about the best truck bed accessories for hauling large loads and protect your truck from scratches and dings.
Invest in a Decent Cargo Carrier
If you are serious about protecting the bed of your truck from damage, it’s critical that you invest in a decent cargo carrier. A cargo carrier is different from a traditional bed liner, as they tend to be a little more durable and are frequently more expensive.  However, if you are willing to do the research and compare prices, you can get one relatively inexpensively. There are several different varieties to choose from and even more manufacturers. Consider quality over looks if you’re main reason for purchasing a cargo carrier is for protection. Keep in mind, while you are taking steps to protect your vehicle, there is nothing that is 100 percent effective, and scratches and dents may still occur, regardless of how careful you are.
Use a Plastic Bed Liner
Another option for protecting your truck bed is to use a bed liner. Most brands are easy to fit with extremely durable, plastic liners. Again, as with cargo carriers, bed liners cannot protect your truck bed from all damage. In the event you are carrying a heavy load that has sharp edges, understand that a plastic bed liner can puncture and damage your truck bed. Always wrap cargo in several thick, heavy duty blankets. Special blankets designed for cargo are sold at most moving companies or U-Haul facilities.
Consider Using Junk King’s Hauling Services
Here’s an even easier way to protect your truck bed-don’t use it. In fact, calling a professional junk hauling company like Junk King may be the smartest move yet when it comes to protecting your vehicle. After all, the less you use it, the more pristine it stays. Besides, why take a chance when you don’t have to.
Junk King will provide you with a team of legitimate professionals who make responsible disposal of your junk super simple. Not only do you free yourself from the physical burden of having to load and unload junk, but also, the mental stress that accompanies moving any large load. Don’t put yourself or your friends and family through unnecessary stress. Consider Junk King and rest assured that your old junk will be picked up and disposed of in a responsible, hassle free way.
Moving heavy loads can be difficult, time consuming and stressful. While there are several ways to protect your truck bed from damage, nothing is ever 100% effective. Plastic bed liners can puncture and cargo liners can shift while traveling. For absolute protection, go with the pros. Not only will they remove your junk easily, but they will dispose of it responsibly-and that’s the best protection money can buy.
Simply call 1-800-995 JUNK or book a free on site estimate online today.

Recycling Methods – How Junk is Turned Into Useful Materials Again

Published on August 26, 2011 in hauling, junk hauling and junk recycling. 0 Comments Tags: , , .
Ever wonder what happens to the old refrigerator or ripped couch that you see from time to time on the curb or in front of a home? Unfortunately, alot of it still ends up in landfills when people toss the items out in the traditional way. However, eco-friendly companies like Junk King try to make sure items like these are properly recycled.  Here’s some info on how it all starts and what happens to those items after they are picked up.
Where Does all our Junk Come From?
Remember the radio you absolutely had to have three years ago that has recently been replaced by a bigger more current sound system? Or the two outdated computer printers that are sitting in the basement collecting dust? You’re not alone if you’re starting to build a collection of junk that is no longer useful to you. However, many of these items may still have a purpose, even if they are broken. Of course, not to you anymore, but in many cases, recycling methods can turn almost any kind of junk into useful materials again. From old appliances or office equipment to your daughter’s ten speed bike, junk is everywhere.
What is Junk Recycling?
Most people are familiar with the act of recycling and more than likely the image that comes to mind is probably the blue bins. In efforts to prevent wasting materials, we recycle. We throw our bottles into specific containers, we separate our newspaper from our other trash, and we even rinse out plastic containers. Most of us are aware that creating new products from used products reduces air pollution from incineration and water pollution from landfills. Almost anything can be recycled, including glass, paper, metal, plastic and electronics. But junk? How?
Junk recycling doesn’t get as much attention as bottles or paper. Perhaps that’s because there are no big blue bins to place an old piece of furniture in or a broken computer. As a result, most people aren’t quite sure what to do with old household items like appliances, or furniture. However, it’s easy to contribute your old junk. In fact, it’s as simple as calling Junk King.  A professional junk hauling team is at your disposal to come to your home and pick up your junk so you don’t have to worry about loading it into your vehicle or carrying it. Responsible disposal is easy, convenient and satisfying, leaving you with the peace of mind in knowing that your useless items are being recycled and used for good.
Everyone has junk. Some of us more than others, but nevertheless, there is something we can do about it. Consider junk hauling services to dispose of your useless items and know that your efforts at responsible disposal will have a positive impact on someone else. The beauty of recycling is the benefit of knowing something useful will most likely be made out of something that has served its time with you.

Spring Cleaning Tips

Published on April 7, 2011 in Old Appliances, Spring Cleaning, junk king, junk removal and organization tips. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .
Spring cleaning is a time during the year when people go through their homes and do a thorough clean from top to bottom.  In the past, people did not get out of their homes as much during the winter and they accumulated a variety of trash and junk items.  The practice originated because cleaning was one of the top priorities when winter was over.  Today this process has stuck and many people go about the process of cleaning their homes thoroughly each spring.
In many cases, doing a truly complete spring cleaning job can be a daunting task. The best way to approach this is by creating a list of areas that need to be cleaned and the tasks that need to be completed in each area.  Most people start by performing the basics – picking up, washing dishes, some light dusting.  It is hard to focus on out-of-the-way areas that need cleaning when the rest of the home is dirty or cluttered.  Making sure that dishes are clean and the house is free of debris will make the tasks that come later much easier to perform. Once clutter is removed, the next step is to vacuum and mop.
After your home is clean, you will want to focus on areas of the home that don’t often receive regular attention throughout the year. Closets are the best place to start.  People have an out-of-sight, out-of-mind mentality and tend to place a lot of useless junk in their closets.  Go through and take a look at all the items placed inside and evaluate their usefulness. Get rid of any useless junk and clothes that are worn out, no longer fit properly, or have gone out of style.
The next place you will want to go is the kitchen.  Go through all the cabinets and see what junk items can be removed.  Often we tend to put away chipped and damaged dishes thinking that we may have a use for them eventually, but it is better to get rid of them now.  These items are easily replaced should the need for extras arise.  Be sure to check the expiration date on all food and discard if it is out of date.
Finally, if you have a garage or store room, you will want to clean there. These are areas that often require professional junk removal services.  Any unusable items like broken tools or lawn equipment should be either fixed or discarded.  Many people have broken appliances in these places as well. Those items may require special disposal to avoid the release of dangerous chemicals.
Once you have finished your spring cleaning, you will find that you have much more space available.  A good way to get rid of all the unwanted junk is to have a yard sale.   As the old saying goes, one man’s trash is another’s treasure.
Be sure to contact Junk King at 1-800-995 JUNK if there are any items that you are unable to discard for yourself.  Before you know it, you’ll be spending your spring relaxing in a clutter free home!

What’s in a Junk King Web Page?

Published on February 16, 2011 in Junk Removal Franchise, junk franchise, junk hauling business, junk king and junk king reviews. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

The world today is more connected than ever through the internet.    The majority of Americans are doing a large portion of their daily activities online, including shopping, social networking and research.   It’s not only about doing what’s trendy or popular, such as going on Facebook and Twitter.  It’s about having instant access to information, where you want it and when you want it.

With our customer’s best interests in mind, Junk King has thoroughly ramped up the online presence of each of it’s franchises with unique webpages that make it easier than ever to find out information about Junk King. These local pages let Junk King customers from across the country have instant access to all the junk hauling info they need, including an easy way to book a free on site estimate. Here are a few of the great features on each franchise page:

1.  We’re Local: Although Junk King is a nation-wide brand that you can trust to perform at the highest quality level, we also like to stress our local roots in each community.  That’s why franchise pages  offer a local flair – from providing pictures of the area around you to giving descriptions of the local franchise owners.

2.  Easy Booking: This is Junk King’s version of shopping online.  We wanted to make it as easy as possible for our customers to book a junk hauling appointment with us.  With a few mouse clicks you can have a free on site estimate booked and a Junk King hauling team on their way to your home or office.

3.  Social Networking: We realize the modern day importance of social networking.   Not only does social media provide another pathway to provide information to our customers, but it also lets our customers connect with us.   Have a question, complaint, or comment about Junk King in your local area?  Simply find the Twitter or Facebook feed on the franchise page and let them know what you have to say.  Also keep up to date with local Junk King deals or announcements so you can really take advantage of your next home cleaning adventure.

4.  Testimonials: We know that it’s important for our customers to hear what other people are saying about each local franchise.  That’s why there is a ‘testimonials’ section on each local page that gives you a sample of inputs from various customers.   Hopefully if you hear the good word out there you’ll consider your local Junk King franchise when you need hauling services for your  home or office.

Professional Junk Hauling Considerations

Published on January 19, 2011 in Professional Haulers, junk hauling, junk hauling business and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

The dictionary defines a professional as a “person who is an expert at his or her work.” It can refer to a person who “follows an occupation as a means of a livelihood.” It’s easy to identify the professionals we have in our lives. Obviously, our doctors and dentists are professionals, but you would expect that from someone who spent years studying and training. The plumber we call on when the sink is clogged might not have gone to a university, but they are still a professional. So is the auto mechanic we turn to to fix our brakes. The point is that when it comes to taking care of business we want professionals handling the assignment. That attitude should be no different when it comes to hauling away your junk.

Is your garbage man a professional? Of course they are. They get paid to perform a service and they are an expert at their work. Are they in the same class as a professional athlete? Maybe not when it comes to their paycheck, but they are both professionals. Hiring a professional means you expect a level of competence. You want to get the job done right, done on time and done for what you expect to pay. Whenever anyone of these conditions aren’t met then trouble ensues.

How can you tell if you’re hiring a junk hauling professional? It could start with a personal recommendation. If a friend or neighbor has hired an experienced junk hauler to take away their refuse, then they should have no problem sharing the name with you; especially when the job was done right. You could also do what you’re doing right now which is online research. A business website reflects how a company wants to present themselves to potential customers. If a company has a sloppy looking website are they really professional? Chances are they might call themselves professional, but they really aren’t living up to any standards. Why would you hire a company like that?

Once you have identified the junk you want removed, you’ll be inviting workers into your home to take that away. Shouldn’t they be professionals? They’re not going to pick up a truck load of worker who will disappear after the job is finished. A professional junk hauling company will know all of their workers. They will also train them to perform up to the company’s standards. You might not think that a lot of training is involved in moving junk, but reputation is always on the line with every job. If the movers are dropping pieces or banging up walls are you going to recommend them? Probably not. That’s what really separates a professional from an amateur: the level of experience and pride they take in their work. If you are hiring a professional for everything else in your life, don’t stop when it comes to junk hauling.

Junk King is the consummate professional in the junk hauling industry.  Not only are all Junk King workers bonded and insured, but they are also trained to provide an efficient, streamlined service for all customers. For a professional junk hauling job today, simply call 1-800-995 JUNK or a book a free on site estimate online.

Get Rid of Your Old Furniture To Prepare for the Future

Published on January 14, 2011 in Furniture Pick Up, Pick Up Old Furniture and furniture removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

One new technology on the horizon is a holographic telecommunication system. This isn’t like having a web cam on your computer, but going more “Star Wars” with your phone calls. In order to pull off a true hologram, you will need around 16 cameras strategically placed around your living room to capture the complete 3-D hologram image. Quick: look around your living room. Are you ready for sixteen cameras to capture that scene? Do you even want that background showing up on the internet?

This holographic program could be the wave of the future which means that whenever someone calls they’re going to be seeing exactly what state of tidiness your home is in. For many people, that could be a very scary proposition. All of this might be getting you thinking that it’s time for a change starting with your furniture. For a living room make-over, you’ll need to get rid of the old furniture and the best way to handle that task is by bringing in a Furniture Pickup company like Junk King.

You might think all you need to do to spruce up the place is a fresh coat of paint. Merely taking down a picture that has hung on your wall for years could reveal the necessity of a paint job. However, even the brightest new coat of paint won’t hide the fact that your furniture has seen better days. Let’s face it; you wouldn’t even be reading an article like this if the notion of getting rid of your furniture wasn’t somewhere in your mind. This is your golden opportunity. Hiring a local furniture pickup company takes all the stress out of getting rid of your unwanted junk. Don’t stop the work at your ratty sofa or stained coffee table; you can also toss out those crumbling book cases or the IKEA bureau that wasn’t put together right. You know the one!

As you take stock of what furniture you might want to toss out, you could discover a lot of other items that can go as well. Forget saving up for a yard sale; it’s time to toss out the trash. As long as your bringing in a professional crew of haulers let them really clean out the clutter. What shape is your garage in? Any spare tires laying around? Engine parts? Rusty fenders? All of that can be removed with your furniture. Are you really holding onto that stuff for sentimental reasons? Toss it away!

Hiring a professional furniture pickup crew makes all the difference when it comes to how your house will be treated. The workers you invite into your home should be bonded and insured. They shouldn’t be day laborers who will disappear after work. After all your old junk is gone, you can really get your home camera ready. We might be a couple of years away from the hologram telephones, but there is no reason why you can’t get a head start.

For the best in furniture pickup and removal, give Junk King a call at 1-800-995-JUNK or a book a free on site estimate online.

Junk King’s New Year’s Resolutions 2011

Published on December 31, 2010 in Green Junk Removal, Junk Removal Franchise, junk franchise, junk hauling business, junk king and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

We have had a great 2010 here at Junk King.  Not only have we expanded with many more franchises across the country, but we’ve also been able to continue to provide our customers with the high level of service that they’ve become accustomed to.   For Junk King, providing a top-notch junk hauling service that leaves our customers feeling satisfied has always been our number one priority.

Although we’re incredibly satisfied with 2010, that doesn’t mean we can’t have resolutions for the New Year.  Just like everybody else, we are always looking for new ways to improve. We want 2011 to be even better in terms of franchise expansion as well as providing our customers with the best hauling service out there.

So, without further adieu, here are Junk King’s New Year’s Resolutions for 2011.

- Stay the Green Path: Junk King has always been an eco-friendly company and we plan to continue our green ways into 2011. Our roots in the Bay Area are reflected throughout our franchises across the country who always make it a priority to recycle as much hauled material as possible.  With this mindset, not only can we help out businesses and homeowners by taking junk off their hands, but we can also make a difference by helping out the environment.

- Customer Satisfaction Stays on Top: No matter what we change, customer satisfaction will always be our number one priority. Going into the New Year, we want to make sure that although we are expanding, customer satisfaction continues to be the driving goal across all franchises.  We want to make sure that after a job is complete and we’ve finished loading up a truck, a customer can wave goodbye with a smile on their face and the knowledge that we’ve done a great job for them.

- More Junk King Franchises: So far we’re extremely satisfied that Junk King Franchises have been succeeding across the country, but this is just the start.  In 2011 we’ll see even more franchises in cities that could really use some great junk removal services.  Junk King Chattanooga and Syracuse are two of the first franchises that are set to launch in 2011 – expect many more to come.

No matter what happens in 2011, we’d like to thank all of our customers for their loyalty throughout the last year.  We look forward to working with new and old customers in the future.  Happy New Year!