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The weird and wonderful world of junk in 2019

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June 18, 2022
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July 20, 2022
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You wouldn’t believe the amount of strange items we’ve picked up this year! Check out our round up of the 10 weirdest junk items we’ve hauled in 2019.

The weird and wonderful world of junk in 2019

As the new year approaches, it’s time to reflect back and look forward to the year ahead. For us, that means reminiscing about all the straight-up weird junk we helped customers get rid of. Here’s a roundup of the top 10 weirdest items we picked up in 2019. We can take anything, weird or not - all you have to do is point!

Top 10 weird junk items of 2019

10. Deer head - Richmond Metro

Oh, deer. We couldn’t stop fawning over this one.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? truck team member posing with a deer head

9. Marlin - Cleveland

We can’t put our finger on it, but something about this seems fishy.

Giant sword fish statue on a wall

8. Giant scorpion - Portland Metro

The owner was bugged by this thing but getting rid of it probably still stung a little.

large scorpion on top of an old sofa

7. Big chair, little chair - Nashua New Hampshire

It’s chair-ception! Starring a very tiny Leonardo DiCaprio.

large weaved light brown chair

6. Vintage baby stroller - Scranton

This vintage stroller would be perfect for a hipster baby.

Vintage baby stroller

5. Mannequin heads - Lancaster

We really had to put our heads together to figure this one out.

Mannequin heads in a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? truck

4. Lipstick carousel - Boulder

Most people just keep their lipstick underneath a pile of receipts at the bottom of their purse, but this is much fancier!

Antique green lipstick carousel

3. Homemade robot - Oakland County

This little guy just needs a vacation. You know, to recharge his batteries.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Truck Team Member posing with a homemade robot

2. Giant camping chair - Atlanta Northwest

That feeling when your boss puts you in chair-ge for the day.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? truck team member sitting on over-sized camping chair

1. Tired Santa - Queensland

Santa is looking a little partied out after the holidays. We can relate! Next time, Santa should try these holiday hacks to help him keep the stress at bay.

large Santa statue inside a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? truck

Have some weird junk (or otherwise) that you need to get rid of?

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Frequently asked questions

How does 1-800-GOT-JUNK? charge for junk removal?

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

Do you provide recurrent, bulk-service pricing discounts?

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.

When should I expect you to arrive?

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.

Do you service multiple locations?

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.

Can you remove large and bulky items?

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!

What items can 1-800-GOT-JUNK? remove?

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!

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes, we're fully licensed, bonded and insured! We have insurance covering damages to both persons and property for every single booking.

Do you service my region/location?

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.

What are your hours of operation?

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.

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