The top junk removal items we took in 2021
2021 was a busy year! Check out some surprising numbers of what we’ve taken this year and learn about all the different items we can take!
1-800-GOT-JUNK? has hauled an enormous amount of junk this year, and it’s safe to say that our teams understood the assignment. Whether it’s making over 34,000 couches disappear or working with various charities across the United States, Canada, and Australia, our teams have continued to commit to bringing relief to people through junk removal and helping our communities. For every truckload, we work to donate the donatables and recycle the recyclables, as a way to give back and divert as much as possible from the landfill.
To celebrate the year, we’re doing a round-up of some of the most common items we’ve taken, proving no item is too big for our teams to handle!
The 10 most common junk items removed in 2021
1. Mattresses
In 2021 alone, we’ve helped haul away over 47,600 mattresses from North America and Australia! Mattresses can be recycled and even donated occasionally. For more information on how you can properly dispose of your unwanted mattresses, check out our mattress FAQ page.
2. Televisions
During 2021, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? picked up over 38,100 televisions! Whether your TV is broken or you’re simply upgrading, it is important to dispose of TVs properly, as they can contain hazardous materials such as lead and mercury. In fact, many garbage pickup services don’t accept televisions due to these potentially dangerous materials. At recycling centers, they will ensure disposal is done safely and that some of the parts are re-used. To read more about how 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can help with TV disposal, check out our TV removal FAQ page.
3. Sofas
After a couple years of enjoying your sofa more than usual, it may be time to consider investing in a new one! Whether you have an unwanted sofa, sectional, or futon, we can take it. In 2021, we hauled over 25,600 of them! For more information on sofa removal, check out our furniture removal FAQ page.
4. Fridges & freezers
This year we’ve hauled away 12,521 fridges and freezers, making sure they were donated, recycled, or disposed of properly. A 1-800-GOT-JUNK? truck can fit 8 full sized refrigerators, which equates to over 1,500 truckloads in 2021 full of just fridges and freezers for responsible disposal! To learn more about how 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can help safely remove your old fridge, check out our refrigerator FAQ page.
5. Tires
Tractors, trucks, and cars, oh my! 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can take tires no matter the size, and in 2021 we hauled 9,493 of them! No matter where you live, tires shouldn't go to the dump. If you're looking for an eco-friendly way to dispose of your tires, many recycling facilities will accept them, or 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can save you the hassle and dispose of tires properly for you.
6. Pianos
While pianos are beautiful instruments, they do take up a lot of space and can be extremely heavy if you need to move them. Broken pianos also cannot simply be thrown in the trash, as they are large and often made of materials that do not break down naturally in landfills. This year, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has removed over 3,500 pianos to give people the gift of space!
When you’ve decided to part with your piano, consider donating it to a local non profit in your area. If you can’t find anyone willing to accept a donation, get in touch with us as we work with many charities and often donate pianos. If you need help getting rid of an old piano, whether through donation or proper disposal, check out our piano FAQ page for more information on how 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can help.
7. Treadmills
Perhaps your treadmill has become more of a coat rack than an exercise machine, or maybe you need to get rid of some old equipment to update your home gym. Either way, make the most of your space by sending that unused treadmill to join the over 2,500 others that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has hauled away in 2021!
8. Washers & dryers
In 2021, we hauled over 2,100 washers and dryers! Washers and dryers, along with any other appliance containing metal, should be recycled, as producing new metals can be costly and damaging to the environment. For more information on how to dispose of your old washer/dryers, check out our appliance FAQ page.
9. Barbeques
While barbeques are a classic cooking option in the summer, they tend to become quite neglected in the colder months, especially if they are left outside in the rain and snow. If your barbeque has seen better days, just call 1-800-GOT-JUNK? to take it off your hands. We can make your barbeque disappear along with the over 1,800 others we took in 2021! Whether it’s in the backyard or on the front porch, our teams will remove your barbeque right from where it’s located so you won’t have to lift a finger.
10. Hot tubs
Hot tubs can be quite difficult to remove given their weight and size, but with a little help from 1-800-GOT-JUNK? all you have to do is point! This past year, our teams have hauled away over 1,400 hot tubs! For more information on hot tub removal, check out our hot tub removal FAQ page.
Whether it’s recycling or donating, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? strives to divert as many items from the landfill as possible. We donate the donatables and recycle the recyclables, working with various local charities and recycling centers across three countries. We also can’t forget to commend the hard work of our uniformed truck teams! Without their dedication, professionalism, and friendly smiles, this large amount of junk removal and donations wouldn’t be possible!
If you are unsure if we can pick up your items, or think they might be too weird for us, check out our Weird Junk Top 10 List for a round up of the strangest items we’ve picked up in 2021! From a truck full of Bud Light boxes, to giant walkie talkies, we’ve seen it all. No matter how weird, we are happy to help!
If you’re ready to get rid of items that have been holding you down this year, give 1-800-GOT-JUNK? a call or...
Frequently asked questions
1-800-GOT-JUNK? is more affordable than you may think. Our junk removal prices are all-inclusive, which means you get:
- Professional, uniformed and insured crew members
- Junk removal from anywhere on the premises
- Loading, lifting and sorting
- Recycling, donating and disposing of items
- Transfer station tariffs and fees
- Gas and travel
We charge by the amount of space your items take up in the truck. We think it’s more fair to you to price by volume instead of the length of time it takes us to lift and load. The best part is we’re cheaper in bulk: the more stuff you have, the more value you get!
For materials with a heavy cubic weight, like dirt, concrete, and gravel, pricing is based on the total volume the material takes up in the truck, up to a maximum of one foot in height for a full truck.
Email us at business@1800gotjunk.com or call us at 1-888-475-3461
If you need service on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis, we offer bulk pricing discounts. This gives you better value compared to common alternatives, such as dumpsters or less-professional junk removal services.
Interested? Call our business account team at 1-866-916-5865 to discuss your needs as well as pricing options.
On the day of your appointment with us, our friendly, uniformed truck team members will give you a call 15-30 minutes before the start of your two-hour promise window. They’ll say hi, let you know what time they plan to arrive, and confirm any other details about your appointment if needed.
Whether your business has a single location or multiple locations, we can create a custom junk removal solution that works for you. We can coordinate pickups at multiple locations at a local, regional, and national level. Rather than work with dozens of regional or local companies, let 1-800-GOT-JUNK? handle the jobs across all your locations.
Absolutely! We take large items all the time. As long as it can be lifted and loaded into the truck by two people, we'll be happy to take it away for you!
We work with all types of businesses and can handle any type of job - cleanouts, bulk item removal, general junk removal and even specific items like cardboard or pallets. We can take pretty much anything as long as it's not toxic or hazardous. We can remove your items from wherever they’re located, whether it’s your office, store, site or anywhere else—all you have to do is point!
Yes, we're fully licensed, bonded and insured! We have insurance covering damages to both persons and property for every single booking.
While we don't quite service the entire map, we cover almost every greater metropolitan area across the US, Canada, and Australia. To see if we’re in your neighbourhood, you can start a booking by entering your postal code.
Our customer service center is open 24/7, so we’re here whenever you need us! While operating hours may vary in our franchise locations, we offer same-day and off-hours service, including weekends.
