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    I got the whole Junk removal info from everyone here down. But where do you take it after you get it? the closest place i know thats a landfill is like 2 hours away.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Monj View Post
    I got the whole Junk removal info from everyone here down. But where do you take it after you get it? the closest place i know thats a landfill is like 2 hours away.
    Anything that is re usable, you either keep it, sell, or donate it. Anything else, is trash!
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    Add your fuel and travel time into your quotes.

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    If it just a small job of course I can't charge a day rate. The smaller pickups I make have to be convienient. My rate is for clean out or demo for someone that needs more than an item or two. I look at these types of jobs as an opportunity to get my name out and a few flyers. My last pick up turned out real well lots of computers and he went into the garage and cleaned out every scrap of metal. It ended up being a $200 bonus on top of the electronics.

    When I go out on a smaller job I always get some flyers out and ask them to talk to neighbors.

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    I'm still on the pot about this so I know it's either chit or get off the pot lol. But it's one of those things that I don't want to under charge and I don't want to over charge for now what I was thinking of doing was sending flyers out in the mail by me I live in a very rural area where we have to bring our garbage to the dump so what I was thinking is put out a flyer saying I charge 2.00 a bag and that I will go to the dump 3 day per week that kinda thing just to get my feet wet.

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    Here is a link to really get you guys thinking. What if you had the land to turn all those wooden furniture into valuable compost? Hell even the plastic looks like it can be broken down now. Microbes are the ****! Your old sofa - and much more - could be composted, say scientists (The University of Manchester)
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    Hello I'm just new to this forum and was looking for a community that can relate to junk removal. I'm part of Atlas Bobcating company that provide Efficient and complete rubbish removal services.
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    Welcome. You should really post an intro inthe intro section. And yes, there are those of us who do trash as well as scrap.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rubbishremoval View Post
    Hello I'm just new to this forum and was looking for a community that can relate to junk removal. I'm part of Atlas Bobcating company that provide Efficient and complete rubbish removal services. Know more about our service at atlasbobcating.com.au/rubbish-removal
    New York? with an OZ website?

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    Affordable trash disposal thoughts on pricing

    Burly has a great approach to pricing. Also you need a min. charge in ma. I charge min. $75 you will be surprised how many people will pay $75 to dispose of a love seat . I get $100 for a couch . Also I have a 10 yard dump trailer I charge $275 to drop and they fill , then I haul . Usually under 1ton so I pay $75 dump fee . I make $200 to drive an hour . If I do junk removal me loading I get $200 half trailer and $375 whole trailer . Sometimes I do a whole trailer and the strap a couch on top extra $100 . Burly is right you must look professional and don't barter for junk . You are going to get it anyway so get paid . Never back off on your prices esp. If you feel like it is reasonable . Also a lot of my single item pickups go straight to goodwill dump charge $0 . Check out my setup and my website which is a must for junk removal . The more reputable you look the more you can charge . The look of success sells . The customer that doesn't care is a customer you don't want .

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    I know this is kind of awkward as this thread has been here for a very long time. Scrap is obviously junk and I thought it would be best to ask this query here. I've a lot of rusted tools which I would like to get rid of. Been a while since they have occupied the space in my garage and I believe it is time to finally say goodbye to those. The amount is huge and hence I wasn't able to do it myself. I live in the York area in Ontario. My neighbors advised me to get the help of junk removal services. Considering the options available locally, I found Junkit(York) to be a suitable option. My question is, would I be be able to sell the tools or is letting the junk guys take it the only option that remains?

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    Personally, at the very least I would remove them for no charge.
    With prices the way they are you should expect to incur a fee.

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    Dwight, you haven't been here long enough for me to send you a PM. Welcome to the forum! I am very close to you and might be interested in helping you out for free. If they are rusty, it is unlikely you will be able to sell them, I have working stuff that sits on Kijiji forever with no luck, I just can't bring myself to scrap them. I'm not sure how much I'm allowed to say here without it being solictitation (of my removal services, not other ones) which is not allowed.

    Please either post a few more times so we can Private Message or post some contact info and I will check back here to see if I can help you out.
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    1-800-GOT-JUNK? The capacity of the Got Junk truck influences the price of your belongings. It is how it works. Even if half a car costs less than a whole truck, you still pay the same amount. Maybe separate half loads, eighths, and quarters from a truckload. It makes no difference that the company no longer provides a $99 waste disposal service. Depending on how much space it takes up in the truck, it may cost as much as $129 to remove a single item. 1-800-GOT-prices? JUNK differs depending on where you are. In one region, an entire truck may cost as much as $597, while in another, it could cost $760 or more. Single goods start at USD 129 and go higher from there, regardless of where you live. So, why is estimating the cost of 1-800-GOT-JUNK so tricky? Here are fee list</p>

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    Quote Originally Posted by drewan View Post
    I know scrap is part of the junk removal. I have been thinking about this after I got asked if I take furniture and the owner of the yard I bring scrap to suggested that I charge for it. I came up with some prices and wanted to run them by you guys and gals and see what you think of them? so here it goes.
    The transfer station here charges: I'd charge:
    65.00 per ton /1.00 per 30 gallon bag - 130.00/2.00
    75.00 per ton construction material - 150.00
    Mattresses:
    Double 8.00 - 16.00
    Single 4.00 - 8.00
    Couch 8.00 - 16.00
    chair 4.00 - 8.00
    Tv 2.00 - ---
    They charge for white goods also which I pick up free already. I have no clue what to charge for shed's but do these prices seem alright
    Junk Removal Bellevue WA, to high or to low I will be using a full size pick up and a trailer the same size but about 1'-2' foot sides.
    I'm open to all suggestions.
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    My friend recently relocated to her new house and she had to do some extra cleaning work as she had bought it from another person. The construction junk was immense. Can someone suggest some good junk removal services? It would be really helpful for her!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SaraGranms View Post
    My friend recently relocated to her new house and she had to do some extra cleaning work as she had bought it from another person. The construction junk was immense. Can someone suggest some good junk removal services? It would be really helpful for her!
    Where is she located?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BurlyGuys View Post
    Hey, George, take into account that 800 got junk's prices are standardized throughout the franchises, and they GET those prices, and they are much higher than mine. It's all in presentation and perceived value. If you appear and act professional you can command professional prices. My charges are considerably LESS than theirs, and yes, I do get a LOT of no thank you's, but I get a lot of business too.

    If you charge nothing you will be busy all day long and die broke.
    If you charge a medium price you will work very hard for your money, and probably not be able to save very much.
    But if you charge what you are worth, you will work less and be able to save some money.
    Who wants to work and earn only enough to pay today's bills? What about the future?

    Take into account also that I am not operating as a solo practitioner. I have a crew and a warehouse and those expenses have to be taken into account. I could charge much less if I wanted to be one guy with a pickup truck, but I am trying to build a sustainable business that can support me into retirement.

    I mean no disrespect to those of you who work alone, but do charge what you are worth.

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    Your pricing seems reasonable, especially considering the transfer station rates. Doubling the charges for the weight-based fees makes sense to cover your time, labor, and transportation costs. For items like mattresses, couches, and chairs, your pricing looks fair and aligns well with what others might charge for similar services. However, for TVs, since you don't have a charge listed, you might want to consider a small fee—perhaps $5 to $10—depending on the size and weight. As for sheds, you could charge based on the size and complexity of the job. Maybe start with a base fee of $50-$100, depending on the shed's condition and how difficult it is to dismantle and haul away. Overall, I think your pricing is on the right track, but you might want to adjust slightly based on how much time and effort each job typically takes. It's also a good idea to be flexible and adjust as you get more experience and feedback from customers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Atdma View Post
    Burly has a great approach to pricing. Also you need a min. charge in ma. I charge min. $75 you will be surprised how many people will pay $75 to dispose of a love seat . I get $100 for a couch . Also I have a 10 yard dump trailer I charge $275 to drop and they fill , then I haul . Usually under 1ton so I pay $75 dump fee . I make $200 to drive an hour . If I do junk removal me loading I get $200 half trailer and $375 whole trailer . Sometimes I do a whole trailer and the strap a couch on top extra $100 so si suggest this site https://zenrepublic.agency/. Burly is right you must look professional and don't barter for junk . You are going to get it anyway so get paid . Never back off on your prices esp. If you feel like it is reasonable . Also a lot of my single item pickups go straight to goodwill dump charge $0 . Check out my setup and my website which is a must for junk removal . The more reputable you look the more you can charge . The look of success sells . The customer that doesn't care is a customer you don't want .
    Your pricing seems reasonable, especially considering the transfer station rates. Doubling the charges for the weight-based fees makes sense to cover your time, labor, and transportation costs. For items like mattresses, couches, and chairs, your pricing looks fair and aligns well with what others might charge for similar services. However, for TVs, since you don't have a charge listed, you might want to consider a small fee—perhaps $5 to $10—depending on the size and weight. As for sheds, you could charge based on the size and complexity of the job. Maybe start with a base fee of $50-$100, depending on the shed's condition and how difficult it is to dismantle and haul away. Overall, I think your pricing is on the right track, but you might want to adjust slightly based on how much time and effort each job typically takes. It's also a good idea to be flexible and adjust as you get more experience and feedback from customers.


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