What do junk removal companies take?
Policies vary by company and city. Always confirm with the hauler. This is general guidance, not a promise for any specific company.
Usually accepted
- Furniture: couches, tables, dressers
- Boxes, clutter, general household junk
- Yard waste and branches
- Electronics (often recycled)
- Construction debris in small amounts
Often accepted with an extra fee
- Mattresses and box springs
- Refrigerators and freezers (refrigerant handling)
- Tires
- TVs and monitors (e-waste rules)
Usually refused (hazardous)
- Paint, solvents and chemicals
- Propane tanks and fuel
- Asbestos
- Medical waste
- Car batteries and motor oil (take to a local drop-off)
TBD: link each category to city household-hazardous-waste drop-off pages once sourced.
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