Junk removal
What We Take — and the Few Things We Cannot
The short answer is almost anything that is not hazardous. Here is the honest list, including the things no junk removal company is allowed to touch.
The usual answer is yes
What we take
If two people can carry it and it is not chemically hazardous, we can almost certainly take it. You do not need to sort it, bag it or stack it. Point at it and it goes.
Furniture
Sofas, beds, mattresses, wardrobes, tables, patio furniture. Anything still usable we try to get donated rather than dumped.
Appliances
Fridges, freezers, washers, dryers, ovens, dishwashers, water heaters. Refrigerant units go to the right facility.
Household clutter
Boxes, clothes, toys, books, general accumulation. Whole garages, sheds and spare rooms.
Construction debris
Timber offcuts, drywall, packaging, pallets, old fencing, ripped-out cabinetry and flooring.
Yard debris
Limbs, brush, palm fronds and storm debris — whether we cut it or you did.
Structures
Sheds, carports, decking and small outbuildings, dismantled and hauled off.
Electronics
TVs, monitors, computers and general e-waste, taken to the appropriate recycler.
Hot tubs and playsets
Both are dismantle-then-haul jobs rather than straight lifts, so mention them when you call.
Where the line is
What we cannot take, and why
This is not fussiness. These items are governed by disposal regulations, and no legitimate junk removal company in Florida will take them in a general load. Anyone who says yes to all of it is either not licensed or is going to fly-tip it, which becomes your problem if it is traced back.
- Liquid paint, solvents and chemicals — these need household hazardous waste disposal. Bay County and the other counties run drop-off points for exactly this.
- Motor oil, fuel and antifreeze — same category. Most auto parts stores take used oil free.
- Asbestos-containing material — older shed panels, some flooring and insulation. This needs licensed abatement and testing, not a junk crew. If we suspect it, we will stop and tell you.
- Medical and biohazard waste — sharps, contaminated material.
- Ammunition, explosives and flares — contact your local sheriff’s office, they will advise on disposal.
- Propane and pressurised tanks — many suppliers take these back.
Ask us first
Things that depend
A few things are not a straight yes or no. Tell us what you have when you call and we will give you a direct answer rather than turning up and refusing it on the day.
Tyres
Often yes, but they carry a separate disposal fee and there are limits on quantity. Worth mentioning up front.
Concrete, brick and soil
Heavy rubble is priced differently from general debris because it is weight rather than volume. Small amounts are usually fine.
Dry, sealed paint
Fully hardened paint in an open can is often acceptable where liquid is not. If in doubt, leave the lid off to dry it out first.
Vehicles and boats
Not our line of work, but we can usually point you toward someone who does it.
What happens to it afterwards
Everything is sorted rather than tipped into one skip. Usable furniture and household goods go to donation where there is somewhere local taking them. Metal and appliances go to scrap and the appropriate recycler. Green waste goes to green waste, not landfill.
It costs us a little more to do it this way and we think it is the right way to do it. If you particularly want something donated rather than scrapped, say so and we will make sure it happens.
Questions
Common questions
Do I need to sort or bag anything first?
No. Leave it exactly as it is. Sorting is our job and doing it yourself will not reduce the price.
Will you take a fridge or freezer?
Yes. They contain refrigerant that has to be handled properly, which is exactly why kerbside collection will not take them.
Can you take paint?
Not liquid paint — it needs household hazardous waste disposal. Fully dried and hardened paint is usually fine. If you have a lot of half-full cans, leave the lids off in a dry place for a few weeks first.
What if there is something you cannot take in the pile?
We will set it aside, tell you what it is and point you to where it can go, rather than quietly leaving it or refusing the whole job.
Do you take things from inside the house?
Yes. Upstairs, basements, back rooms — the carry is part of the job. Mention stairs and tight access when you call because it affects the price.
Is anything donated?
Where something is usable and there is somewhere local taking it, yes. Tell us if there is something specific you would rather see reused.
“Tony came over to grab Some used furniture. And spotted a tree that needed to be taken down.”
Not sure whether we take it?
Call and ask, or send a photo. We will give you a straight yes or no before we come out.