What Can a Junk Removal Company Take? A Simple Guide
If it’s taking up space and you don’t want it, there’s a good chance a junk removal crew can haul it. Here’s what’s usually fair game, what usually isn’t, and how to get the most out of your pickup.
What we can usually take
Around the house
- Couches, recliners and mattresses
- Dressers, tables and bed frames
- Appliances and old electronics
- Boxes, clutter and household items
Bigger projects
- Garage and basement cleanouts
- Old carpet and flooring
- Debris from light demolition
- Yard items like grills and patio sets
What usually can’t go
For safety and legal reasons, most junk removal companies can’t take hazardous materials, including:
- Paint, solvents, fuel and chemicals
- Propane tanks and anything pressurized
- Asbestos and other hazardous building materials
- Medical waste
If you’re not sure about an item, just ask when you book. Most communities, including the Milwaukee area, have household hazardous waste drop-off programs, and we’re happy to point you in the right direction.
How the pickup works
- Tell us what you’ve gotSend a quick description or a few photos for a free quote.
- Pick a timeWe schedule a pickup that works for you.
- We do the liftingYou point, we carry it out, even from the basement or upstairs.
- Gone for goodWe load it up and leave the space clean.
Group everything into one pickup instead of several small ones, and have it all in one area if you can. It makes the job faster.
Where does it all go?
We try to keep usable items and recyclable materials out of the landfill whenever possible. Furniture in good shape can often be donated, and metal and appliances can often be recycled.
Ready to clear it out?
One couch or a full garage, Greenway hauls it away so you don’t have to. Get a free junk removal quote.