Making space for something vintage
Kelsey Mackall had big DIY dreams—but first, she needed to clear the clutter. See how 1-800-GOT-JUNK? helped her make room to bring them to life
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Every once in a while, a project comes along that lights a little fire in your DIY soul. For me, that project is a vintage camper. Yep, I bought a 1969 fixer-upper camper trailer, and I’ve got big plans to give it a new life as a cozy, road-ready home on wheels—bring on the adventures! BUT before I could dive into the demo and design, I had one big problem to solve: I had no space to work.
Between years of interior home projects and now the mountain of demo debris coming out of the camper (think: warped wood paneling, broken cabinetry, old appliances, bedding, and mystery bits from 1973), I needed serious help clearing the way—that’s when I called 1-800-GOT-JUNK?.
And let me tell you, I don’t hire help often (hence being a do-it-yourself-er), but this service was the best thing I could’ve added to my tool belt.
Same-day service, zero stress
I booked online in minutes, and they arrived the same day, smiling and ready to help. They gave me a quick, on-site quote (based on volume), and once I gave the go-ahead…that was it. I didn’t have to lift a finger. Actually, just one finger because all I needed to do was POINT!
No dragging junk to the curb, and no mess left behind—they cleaned up, too! Now I had a wide-open garage floor, ready for camper projects.
The team made it fun
Not only were the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? team members super professional and efficient, they were also genuinely fun to work with. We laughed, we swapped junk horror stories, and they answered all my silly questions, like “what’s the weirdest piece of junk you’ve ever removed?” and “what do you do with all the junk?”
Responsible junk removal brings major peace of mind
One of the biggest reasons I chose 1-800-GOT-JUNK? was their commitment to repurposing. They recycle the recyclables and donate the donatables, which is so important to me—ESPECIALLY when this entire vintage camper project is about reviving something that could easily be considered junk.
The best part? I can finally get to work
With the garage cleared out, I rolled my little camper right in. Now I’m officially in build mode–tools are ready, plans are drawn up, and ideas are flowing. None of this would’ve been possible without clearing that physical (and mental) clutter.
If you’re staring down a project and overwhelmed by the junk standing in the way, I can’t recommend 1-800-GOT-JUNK? enough.
Ready to Book?
You can schedule your stress-free junk removal service at 1800gotjunk.com or call 1-800-468-5865.
Trust me—your future project (and sanity) will thank you!
Frequently asked questions
We price based on how much space your items take up in the back of our truck, broken down into ⅛, ¼, ½, ¾ of a truckload, all the way up to a full truckload. Our trucks hold the equivalent of seven pickup trucks.
Our prices vary based on location and there is a minimum charge for our teams to remove your items, which is different in each location, based on a number of factors, including local disposal and recycling fees.
We offer single item pricing for certain items such as mattresses or TVs, sometimes this will be less than our minimum charge.
For materials that have a heavy cubic weight like dirt, concrete, and gravel, pricing is based on the total volume that the material takes up in the truck, up to a maximum of one foot in height for a full truck.
Watch us load up a truck to see how our standard pricing works!
If you need service weekly, monthly, or quarterly, 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 1-888-475-3461 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 or text 25-30 mins before we arrive to let you know we’re on our way.
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 neighborhood, you can start a booking by entering your zip code here.
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.
