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Our weirdest junk items from 2024

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July 31, 2024
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July 31, 2024
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Sure we can take your old mattresses and couches, but you would not believe the crazy things our teams have hauled away. Keep reading and see the weirdest junk items we’ve taken.

Our weirdest junk items from 2024

Can you believe it has already been a year since we shared our 2023 weirdest junk finds list? We’ve removed a lot of junk from homes and businesses in North America and Australia since then, and we’ve definitely seen some interesting items. That means it’s time to share our newest Weird Junk finds with the world.

Let’s get to it! (You’ll want to keep scrolling through the whole list, because it just keeps getting weirder.)

Countdown of the 2024 Top 10 Weird Junk items

10. Giant rose

Our team really rose to the occasion to help this customer out of a truly thorny junk situation.

Giant blue rose leaning agains a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? truck

9. Cruisin cooler

We like to think our trucks are the coolest rides around, but this one might have us beat.

A cooler with wheels, handlebar and breaks

8. Dog pillow

When you’re out on the trucks all day, anything is paw-sible. The ulti-mutt junk find might be just around the corner!

1-800-GOT-JUNK? uniformed truck team member holding a pillow in the shape of a french bull dog

7. Truck load of wine bottles

It took us a Prosecco-nd to get all these wine bottles in the truck, but overall it was a grape job!

The back of a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? truck filled with hundreds of empty wine bottles

6. Toy ship

You can abso-loot-ley trust us to get rid of your junk in a hurry! We’ll do all the work so you can get some arrrrr and arrrrr.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? truck team member inside a mini toy ship

5. Chocolate milk cow

Take a look at this udderly incredible cow made of chocolate milk cartons. The customer was sure glad they didn’t have to mooooooove it themselves.

Cow statue made of milk cartons

4. Giant candy cane

When this customer asked if we could possibly help them make this sweet item disappear, we said, “Of course we cane!”

Gian candy cane loaded into the back of a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? truck

3. Furry boombox

What kind of music is played on a furry boombox? Maybe Bark Side of the Moon? Or some Feline Dion?

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Team member wearing a furry boombox custom

2. Million dollars shredded

Dr. Evil - one MILLION dollars; *Dr. Evil voice* We’ll give you a hint about what this is but first you have to give us…

Container filled with one million dollar bills shredded

1. Pancake chair

This chair really takes the (pan)cake. Getting it into the truck took some skill(et) but when it comes to tough jobs, no one stacks up to our Truck Teams!

Real functioning armchair made of pancakes

After looking at all these items, there is one certain thing: no junk if too weird for us to take. Check out what we take and prove how we can help you get rid of almost anything that is taking valuable space from you.

Do you have something that might top these? Don’t let the Weird (or ordinary) Junk get in your way, get rid of it today!

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Frequently asked questions

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

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!

Do you provide recurrent, bulk-service pricing discounts?

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.

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 or text 15-30 mins before we arrive to let you know we’re on our way.

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 neighborhood, you can start a booking by entering your zip code here.

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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