Junk Removal Blog - The Official Junk King Blog http://blog.junk-king.com The Official Junk King Hauling Blog Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:43:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Add Junk Removal to your Warm Weather Preparation List http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2012/04/add-junk-removal-to-your-warm-weather-preparation-list/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2012/04/add-junk-removal-to-your-warm-weather-preparation-list/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:43:06 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=925

The temperatures are starting to rise again and the snow, what little there was this year, is melting away. Are you ready for spring and summer? Has the cleaning bug hit your home yet? It’s time to make a list and get ready for milder days. BBQs, badminton nets, and pick-up basketball games are all signs of spring, and summer to follow. Look around the house and outside at your driveway and yard? Are you ready for the season? Is the outside as clean as indoors is? Maybe you should add some junk removal to your to-do list.

Let’s talk about that list. Every year you look at what needs to be done and you do the same things all over again. Are you caught in an endless cycle of clean, clutter, clean, clutter, etc? How about this year you permanently remove some of those items you usually just push aside? You’re never going to use that broken down lawnmower again. Stop fooling yourself.

Some useless items you can bag up or throw into a trash can and have them removed. Others require the help of a professional junk removal company like Junk King.  Junk King provides an experienced hauling team who can haul things away and dispose of them properly, like those old appliances stacked behind the garage. You haven’t thrown them away because the city trash collectors won’t take them. Meanwhile, they’re poisoning your land, the main reason why they can’t be put into a landfill in the first place. Try Junk King’s junk hauling and recycling services. It’s better for the health of you and your family, not to mention it will increase your property value.

Consider this for a suggestion. Don’t put it aside when you can throw it away. There are dozens of items in your home that you can easily get rid of and never miss again. Have the junk removal pros load up one truckload and you’ll clear enough space in your home to house a large dog. You always wanted a pet, didn’t you? Here’s your chance. Make room and you can have a new addition to the family. Or, you could just make room so you can have – more room. What a concept!

Maybe it’s time to stop thinking of it as spring cleaning chore and start thinking of it as spring cleansing. You have too much stuff and it will get in the way of all those warm weather activities you’re planning. Don’t move it down to the basement or into the attic. Don’t fill up your garage with equipment you’ll never use again. Get a Junk King to get rid of the clutter for you and have the spring and summer you always dreamed of – one where nothing gets in the way of what you truly want to do in your yard or home.

]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2012/04/add-junk-removal-to-your-warm-weather-preparation-list/feed/ 0 Junk Removal Can Clear Your Mind http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2012/02/junk-removal-can-clear-your-mind/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2012/02/junk-removal-can-clear-your-mind/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:19:08 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=916 Make a list. That’s the recommended first act in a course of action designed to change your life for the better. Every year around New Years, most of us make a mental or written list of some kind outlining what we want to do differently in the upcoming year. 2012 is no different, though some believe it might be the last year we’re able to do any of this stuff. Didn’t you know that aliens abducted Elvis and are bringing him back? Or is it that whole Mayan calendar thing? Either way, it’s still the beginning of the year and you need to put junk removal at the top of your to-do list.
Why junk removal? First, let’s define what we mean by the term. Junk Removal is getting rid of those items that you aren’t using anymore, and are just taking up room in your house.  You can start off by taking stock of all the junk in the basement, attic and garage – those are the places that people often accumulate the most junk. That’s actually a positive chore at the beginning of the year. Pack up all those old toys, get rid of the exercise equipment that’s gathering dust, and throw out those clothes that will never fit you again. There’s no use lying to yourself. The kids won’t ever wear them.
Once you’ve gotten rid of all that material clutter and Junk King has driven away after the job, think about how the lack of junk  in your home has made a difference in your life.  You’ll probably feel less stressed, more creative, more open.  Take a deep breath and embrace the change. That’s what junk removal is all about – it’s about change for the better.
The same concept of junk removal can apply to your life in 2012.  How are you going to live your life better this year? If you really think the end of the world is coming , how do you want to spend your last year? How can you work on clearing all the clutter in your head and concentrating on what’s important in your life?
Junk removal of character and emotional baggage is critical if you’re going to be happier and more productive this year than you were last. A wise man once said, “Live every day as if it’s your last and you’ll find you become a better person.” It doesn’t work for everyone, but it might work for you. Get rid of your old junk and make a fresh start, literally and figuratively. Clean out the basement, garage and attic so you aren’t holding onto the past and so that you’re ready to move forward.
]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2012/02/junk-removal-can-clear-your-mind/feed/ 0 Junk King Helps Out with Local Stanford Treeathlon http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2012/02/junk-king-helps-out-with-local-stanford-treeathlon/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2012/02/junk-king-helps-out-with-local-stanford-treeathlon/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:12:30 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=913 Junk King is proud to donate one of its trucks to help with the cleanup for the Stanford Treeathlon, an annual Bay Area triathlon that takes place on February 26th this year.

From the Treeathlon site:

“The Stanford Treeathlon returns for a fifth year in the Port of Redwood City in Redwood City, California. Collegiate, age group and relay options are available. The Treeathlon is the primary fundraiser for the Stanford Triathlon Team. Funds raised from the race sustain our mission to raise awareness of the sport and to expose the Stanford community to tri-fitness.”

Junk King always strives to make an impact for good in the local communities around it – helping with recycling and trash pick up efforts can often make a big difference.

]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2012/02/junk-king-helps-out-with-local-stanford-treeathlon/feed/ 0 Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall, all you have to do is call – for Junk Removal http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2012/02/winter-spring-summer-or-fall-all-you-have-to-do-is-call-%e2%80%93-for-junk-removal/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2012/02/winter-spring-summer-or-fall-all-you-have-to-do-is-call-%e2%80%93-for-junk-removal/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:00:12 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=909 It’s an unavoidable fact of life that, no matter how hard we try to keep up, junk happens. It starts small: a cardboard box or two that you keep promising yourself will get recycled someday. Maybe a broken computer or television set that you haven’t managed to dispose of properly or a defunct car battery. Then the holidays begin, and it’s all downhill from there. Sound familiar? If it does, try not to stress! We all fall behind, no matter what the season, and when the piles begin to form, it’s easy to feel like you’re up against an insurmountable task. Whatever the problem, though, there’s a simple solution to those ever-increasing stacks of out-of-date magazines and damaged DVDs–hiring a junk removal company like Junk King can get you back to your life without spending days sorting through the mess.
The holidays were a great time to have family and friends come to visit. It’s a season of giving, and as satisfying as giving or receiving the perfect gift may be, by the time the New Year came around, it’s a fair bet that you started to build mountains of wrapping paper where your living room used to be. Giant cardboard boxes and Styrofoam packaging are a space-consuming mess, along with everything from used plastic dishware to the pieces of the vase your adorable nephew managed to knock over five minutes after arriving. Leaving piles of bags and a moldering tree lying at the curb is an irritating mess, not to mention an eyesore. Rather than allowing the leftovers of 2011 to give you a migraine, it’s worth the extra cash to call the professionals, so you can get back to concentrating on 2012.
As we all know, junk accumulation is also a seasonal event.  After you’ve weathered the winter and spring is in the air, it’s a tempting time to throw open the windows and indulge in a good spring cleaning. Even the most organized household can acquire outdated coupons and piles of clothing that’s damaged or a little “behind the times.” If you’re a gardener, it’s time to break out your mulch and your trowel–and before you know it, you’re dealing with piles of empty bags, unwanted items and even furniture that you just can’t find a place for. Bags of yard waste, like branches, mulch or clippings, will keep piling up through the fall–and running them to the city dump is time consuming even if you’ve got a vehicle that can handle it all.
Any time of year, it’s inevitable that messes will pile up. From used Halloween decorations and yard clippings to holiday gift wrapping and dried-up Christmas trees, there will always be times that standard garbage removal just won’t cut it. Rather than allowing yourself to be buried in bags and piles, or leaving the mess on the curb, why not just skip the headache? Across the country you can hire Junk King’s hauling pros, who can get rid of the mess quickly and easily, allowing you to get back to enjoying the season, whatever it may be.

Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall, all you have to do is call – 1-800-995 JUNK – for the best Junk Removal service in the business.

]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2012/02/winter-spring-summer-or-fall-all-you-have-to-do-is-call-%e2%80%93-for-junk-removal/feed/ 0 It is good to be the King of junk, in Columbus, Ohio. http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2012/01/it-is-good-to-be-the-king-of-junk-in-columbus-ohio/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2012/01/it-is-good-to-be-the-king-of-junk-in-columbus-ohio/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:43:50 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=895 Starting Out:
Almost 2 years ago we became the first Junk King located outside of California when we opened our junk removal and hauling business here in Dublin, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. We take great pride in offering excellent service and great value to our customers.

Located near Columbus, Ohio:

Being located in Northern Franklin County means we are ideally situated to serve suburbs and towns in this area and we frequently serve Dublin, Powell, Columbus, Hilliard, Westerville, New Albany, and Grove City. We even offer junk removal and hauling services as far north as Marysville and the Polaris area (which is something our competitors can’t say).

Environmentally Conscious Business:

A big factor in our success seems to be that we are “green.” A lot of our customers say that our description as “eco-friendly” contributed to their choosing us and we think that is because more and more people are concerned about the environment. We recycle over 65% of the items we collect and we donate all re-usable items to charity, so the amount of trash removed that ends up in a landfill is very small. It feels good to be in a business that helps people and the planet. Call us and we’ll pick up your bulk trash, donations, and recyclables fast and hassle-free!

Professional Furniture Disposal and Appliance Removal:

Many of our customers want help removing and disposing of large household objects especially big furniture and heavy, bulky appliances and we are always glad that people don’t risk injury by moving such things on their own; aside from being experienced, fit and strong, we also bring tools and equipment to assist us and make sure it is as safe as possible for everyone. We frequently remove and dispose of couches, desks, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, furnaces, hot water heaters, air conditioners, and a surprising number of pool tables. We have never had a serious injury on a job and we work hard to keep it that way!

Hot Tubs, Spas, and Above-Ground Pools:

In the warmer months it sometimes seems like we run a business dedicated to removing hot tubs. These calls are one of the tougher calls we get, aside from the weight and size of most hot tubs they may also be connected to plumbing and electricity and this is where Eric’s experience installing water filtration systems really comes in handy because he understands all the dangers and the correct techniques needed to keep everyone (and everything) safe, dry and undamaged. The last thing our clients want to worry about is injury or damage and many hire us because they know we are experienced professionals.

Consumer Electronics:

We also get lots of calls to remove and recycle unwanted electronics like televisions and computers. As awareness about all the heavy metals and other toxic substances used in their manufacture grows, our services grows with it. It’s just not environmentally sound to throw away an old TV. We will pick it up and make sure that it is disposed of  properly. If it is a computer or any device with memory we will even make sure that the data is inaccessible so that it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. All electronics are properly sorted, recycled, and safely disposed of.

Experience with Sensitive Situations:

It’s sad to say but we also sometimes get calls for sensitive and delicate situations like cleaning out estates, helping hoarders, and even foreclosures. In situations like that we exercise great care to act with sensitivity, professionalism and discretion. We think the least we can do is make a trying situation, like the death of a loved-one or the closing of a business, as painless and easy as possible.

Licensed, Bonded and Insured:

Our customers can rest assured that our employees all wear uniforms, and that we are licensed, bonded and insured. Our website features testimonials from some of our customers and we recently were awarded the Angie’s list super service award. On our site you can also find our blog about junk hauling and trash removal in Columbus, Ohio.
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]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2012/01/it-is-good-to-be-the-king-of-junk-in-columbus-ohio/feed/ 0 Clutter Cleaning Tips for the Holidays and New Year’s 2012 http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/12/clutter-cleaning-tips-for-the-holidays-and-new-years-2012/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/12/clutter-cleaning-tips-for-the-holidays-and-new-years-2012/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:35:28 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=891 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.
]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/12/clutter-cleaning-tips-for-the-holidays-and-new-years-2012/feed/ 0 Holiday Christmas Tree Disposal and Junk Removal http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/12/holiday-christmas-tree-disposal-and-junk-removal/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/12/holiday-christmas-tree-disposal-and-junk-removal/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:34:17 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=887 The holiday season is a time of friends, food, and family. Celebrations are imminent, and your home may soon be playing 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, tidy and clutter-free through it all is a challenge for anybody: try taking the stress out of the equation by letting someone else take care of all that post-party junk removal – Junk King.
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 a forlorn looking Christmas tree, 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 Junk King’s top notch junk removal service 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.  Junk King will make sure to provide you with efficient Christmas Tree Disposal and more.
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 to deal with the piles of garbage you inevitably find yourself with, you can make sure your holiday, and the days that follow, are stress-free.
]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/12/holiday-christmas-tree-disposal-and-junk-removal/feed/ 0 The Risks of Hiring ‘That Guy with a Truck’ for Junk Removal Services http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/11/the-risks-of-hiring-that-guy-with-a-truck-for-junk-removal-services/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/11/the-risks-of-hiring-that-guy-with-a-truck-for-junk-removal-services/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:04:48 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=883 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.

]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/11/the-risks-of-hiring-that-guy-with-a-truck-for-junk-removal-services/feed/ 0 Dumpster Rental vs. Junk Hauling http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/10/dumpster-rental-vs-junk-hauling/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/10/dumpster-rental-vs-junk-hauling/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:31:09 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=876

Have you ever looked out your window and said, “That is a horrendous eyesore my neighbor has put out on his front lawn.” We’re talking about the dumpster, that massive box constructed of green, black, or blue metal that is taking up a good portion of your view and emitting an appalling stink. Do you want to be the one who does that to your neighbors? There are other alternatives, and junk hauling is one of them. Why store all that trash until the dumpster is full when you can have it hauled away and eliminate the need to replant your grass next year?
You might want a dumpster if you are demolishing a house or for other large scale projects to keep things clean.  Even for those kinds of jobs, you can call a junk hauling company like Junk King to handle the entire load. The rates are typically lower and you don’t have to worry about children or animals climbing into the dumpster and getting hurt. Even those dumpsters that lock can still be accessed by an enterprising youth with a thirst for adventure. There are a number of dumpster accidents involving children every year.
Junk hauling companies like Junk King also offer recycling services, something you won’t likely get from a dumpster rental company. If you’re stripping copper, getting rid of plastic tubing, or throwing out furniture you’ll want someone to  haul it to a recycling plant.  That way, you can prevent having an eye sore on your green lawn and be green yourself by having  junk disposed of in an eco-friendly manner.
In addition, dumpsters kill grass and tear up pavement, so no matter where you put them down you’ll be looking at a repair bill of some kind when the job is done. For a construction job, if you’re planning on using the home while you’re working, or moving back in immediately after, having the junk hauled away is a better option. It’s cleaner and less likely to cause a stink, literally and with the neighbors.
That covers the dumpster on residential property options, but what about commercial use? Some businesses, like restaurants for instance, need to have a dumpster out back to get rid of daily paper and food waste. There really isn’t any way around that. Junk hauling is a way to cut down on the size and price of a dumpster though. There is weekly waste from inside the office and other large junk items that can be hauled away on a regular or as-needed schedule. Think about it. Do you really need that huge dumpster out back? Chances are you could get a smaller one and hire Junk King for those bigger items.

If you are on the fence between a dumpster of junk hauling, simply call Junk King at 1-800-995 JUNK and have all your questions and concerns answered promptly.

]]> http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/10/dumpster-rental-vs-junk-hauling/feed/ 0 Should People be Required to Recycle? http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/10/should-people-be-required-to-recycle/ http://blog.junk-king.com/blog/2011/10/should-people-be-required-to-recycle/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:47:37 +0000 admin http://blog.junk-king.com/?p=872 There are a few issues that prevent states, cities, and towns from levying heavy fines against those who carelessly toss plastic and textiles into the trash can instead of the recycle bin. Despite volumes of evidence that disposal of these items in landfills and incinerators is killing this planet, there are still those who claim regulation is somehow an infringement on their rights as Americans. What about the rights of our children? Don’t they have the right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and grow food in non-toxic soil?

There are two sides to every story of course and enforced regulation is never really a good thing without some type of temperance. Most believe that recycling should be pushed by local government but not required. There’s too much room for graft and abuse once you start levying fines to those using curbside trash pick-up. Enforcement would also add additional costs to the service and force communities to raise fees and taxes. No one wants that. Opponents of recycling laws consistently use this potential pitfall as a “resounding reason” to vote against any attempt at reform in this area.

If costs do go up as a result of recycling legislation, one alternative for homeowners is to utilize a junk removal company with an eco-friendly junk removal policy, like Junk King. Folks around the country are already using Junk King to haul away and recycle their couches, appliances, old tires, refrigerators, construction waste and a number of other items.

So, if we can’t make recycling mandatory, how can homeowners be pushed to do it on their own? The best way to encourage voluntary recycling is through education. There are many campaigns running now that promote the benefits of recycling and shed light on the consequences of not doing it. Towns and cities across the country are supplying bins in addition to regular trash barrels so residents can recycle their plastic and paper goods. It is actually mandatory in many of these communities, but enforcement is typically lax and opposition to it is strong. What’s the bottom line? If recycling isn’t voluntary, it doesn’t work. We can’t force people to do it; they need to want to do it.

Whether you use town or city waste removal or hire a company like Junk King, recycling is important. If it wasn’t, there wouldn’t be so many millions of dollars spent every year trying to educate people about it. Plastic doesn’t break down – ever. Textiles contain toxic chemicals and dyes. Paper goods will degrade, but then new paper goods require that more trees get cut down and our woodland areas and rain forests disappear. You may not think it’s a big deal when you throw that soda bottle in the trash can, but what if everyone on earth did that every day? That’s nearly seven billion plastic bottles a day thrown into landfills. Imagine that.

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