What Happens to Junk Removed by Junk.com?

Where Does the Junk Go?

Are you looking for same-day junk removal that aims to be environmentally conscious? 

One of the most pressing questions on your mind is probably, “What happens to the junk?” According to EarthDay.org, our landfills exacerbate climate change as they release greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere, not to mention the effects of dumped trash on local ecosystems, wildlife, and human populations. As a person who cares about the Earth, you care what happens to your junk even if you want it gone.

You’ll be relieved to learn that Junk.com evaluates the things that get junked. The items we collect in our trucks typically fall into three categories: Usable goods, recyclable materials, and trash. Our company values sustainability, and we work hard to donate and recycle when possible and practice responsible disposal with whatever remains.

Here's what happens to your junk picked up by Junk.com:

1. Usable Goods Get Donated

When Junk.com salvages items that could serve their purpose again then we donate those items to charities and nonprofits. Your old refrigerator might be an eyesore that you have labeled trash, but it could be the perfect treasure for a family in need. 

Sometimes you have items that still work or could work again with just a little bit of care. Same-day junk removal services like Junk.com come in especially handy when you have big items to get rid of like furniture, appliances, or electronics that are still in reasonable condition but you need them gone. Perhaps you’ve got a hard deadline like a new tenant moving into the property or a demolition scheduled. Maybe you do not have the time or transportation to take these items in for donation yourself or you tried to sell them but could not get any takers. 

Regardless of why or how you ended up with usable junk, it would be a shame for these items to go out with the bulk trash to the landfill. No worries, call Junk.com and we’ll take these items off your hands and assess if they can find a new home.

2. Recyclable Materials Get a Second Life

When Junk.com evaluates the junk that comes in, we look for materials that can be recycled.

When you think of recycling, you might think of your neighborhood bin for paper, certain plastics, and bottles, but did you know that steel is one of the most recyclable materials there is? According to the National Material Steel Group, steel can be recycled repeatedly without losing its strength. Construction debris and old appliances often contain metals like steel that can be recovered and given new life. 

Even items that cannot be traditionally recycled in closed-loop recycling can be saved from the landfill through upcycling. While your cat-scratched old couch might be unsuitable for donation, the materials could be broken down and turned into new pieces. It is estimated that 95% of textiles like old clothing, sheets, towels, and curtains that end up in the garbage can actually be upcycled. While these textiles might never be clothes again, they could be insulation or wiping rags. 

3. Remaining Trash Gets Responsibly Disposed Of

While Junk.com always strives to practice sustainable junk removal, there are some items and materials that unfortunately do not have another use in them. When these items come into our possession, then we take them through the proper channels for responsible disposal.

Junk.com does not accept some materials that pose a safety hazard to dispose of like chemicals, paints, or biohazards. Have a look at what Junk.com will take and see if your junk items fall on the list.

Feel Good About Getting Rid of the Junk

Junk.com strives to practice eco-friendly junk disposal by donating and recycling whenever possible. If you’ve got junk that you need to get rid of, let Junk.com know. We’ll come at a time convenient for you, give you a fair price for removal, and then whisk the junk away. 

Ready to get rid of the junk? Call Junk.com at (844) 771-6830 or use our online booking tool to get our team out to appraise your junk as soon as today.