How to Find Dependable Rubbish Removal Services

Know the qualities of an efficient rubbish removal service before you commit.

Rubbish. It’s not just a word for “trash” that comes to the US from Australian, British, and New Zealand slang. No matter what you call it, whether that be waste, refuse, junk, garbage, litter, debris, or any other word, one thing is certain:

It needs to be disposed of in some way.

Maybe you’re getting ready for a big move or you’re cleaning out all the clutter in your house. In any case, you’re here because you need help removing rubbish you don’t want anymore but that you can’t throw away with your regular garbage in the rubbish bin.

It’s always better to donate or recycle your old stuff instead of dumping it. Is there still life in your old clothing, appliances, electronics, exercise equipment, furniture, and other stuff?

There are likely plenty of charities and organizations in your community that will happily take it off your hands to give to others or sell in their shops to raise money to support their services.

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However, avoid treating these organizations as places to get rid of your old, useless junk. These charities are in need of gently used items that someone else can use and enjoy using.

For those wondering, that doesn’t include your big screen TV from 1983 that “works just fine” or the dining table in the basement that wobbles but “just needs a folded napkin under the leg,” no matter how valuable you think they are.

But what can you do with your old stuff that is really just junk? Well, you can request a special collection and take it to the curb for municipal garbage disposal, or if it’s too big and heavy to haul to the curb or your supposed dependable garbage pickup service won’t take it, you can choose to have a rubbish removal company dispose of it for you.

You don’t want to choose just any rubbish removal service, though. Here are the top 5 things to look for when choosing the right junk removal company.

Your junk doesn’t necessarily have to end up in a landfill. Your junk can still be valuable to others, so a reputable junk removal company will have relationships with local charities and recycling services. That’s why many people use junk removal companies as a way to divert as much of their waste from landfills as possible.

There are some rubbish haulers that will simply take your unwanted items straight to the dump after removing rubbish, but the best junk services find ways to recycle, reuse, or donate the stuff they pick up. If you have some unwanted items you would like to donate to a local charity but can’t get your donation to the donation center, the right junk removal company may be able to do it for you.

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Obviously, you want to have some sort of idea of what to expect before you choose a junk removal company. You can learn about the experiences of a company’s other customers by checking online. Websites devoted to customer reviews, such as Yelp, Google Reviews, and Angie’s List should have ratings and reviews of most rubbish removal services in your area.

When looking through these sites, pay attention to the negative reviews for how the company handled complaints. Also, check the Better Business Bureau for ratings of how companies resolve customer complaints. It’s normal for even the best junk removal company to have negative reviews. Sometimes accidents and miscommunication happen, but it’s about how a company handles these problems that’s important.

The junk removal company you finally choose should be capable of removing all your junk without you having to bag it up and take it all down to the curb yourself. Especially if you have a lot of junk and/or bulky, heavy items, you’ll want to find a full-service removal company that will take the items from where they are inside your home and carry them directly to their truck.

A good rubbish hauler will remove just about anything other than hazardous waste. Every junk removal company has exceptions to what they will take, so make sure you ask about their policies.

You’re here because you need help removing rubbish, so we imagine you don’t want it sitting around your house for weeks or months. A good junk removal company should be able to provide service within a day or so after booking.

A dependable rubbish hauler will also be prepared to have the proper tools and equipment to get the job done efficiently, as long as you alert them to any special requirements such as disassembly or other potential issues. Remember, the whole reason you’re using a junk removal service is to get rid of your unwanted stuff easily.

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Once you’ve done your research and gathered a list of potential choices, call each junk removal company to ask any questions and get some quotes. Be careful of rubbish haulers with exceptionally high or particularly low pricing.

Most junk removal companies will require that they give you an on-site estimate, which is really just a waste of time. This type of removal service will quote low based on the approximate volume of your junk, then add on extra fees and finalize the cost when the job is complete.

A good rubbish removal company, on the other hand, will be able to give you an all-inclusive price for your pickup up front. It should also be clear what is and what isn’t included in the pricing.

At LoadUp, we understand your unique junk removal needs. We have made it our mission to provide exceptional service with honesty and transparency. We work with local, vetted professionals across the nation to provide you with the best customer experience you’ve ever had. We know junk removal, and we do junk removal right.

There are plenty of reasons to choose LoadUp for your rubbish removal and junk disposal needs. Here are just a few of those reasons:

1. Instead of sending thousands of tons of rubbish to local landfills, LoadUp uses eco-friendly disposal methods such as donating items to local charities or taking unusable junk to local facilities for recycling. We know you don’t want to contribute to pollution and landfill crowding, and hey, we don’t either.


2. We’re proud to have an average customer rating of 4+ stars across all our reviews platforms. Upon pickup completion, LoadUp sends a request to each and every one of our customers to publicly rate and review our service. We want to know what we’re doing right and how we can become even better, and we want our potential customers to know, too.


3. LoadUp is synonymous with full-service junk removal. We provide home-to-truck removal service at no additional charge. We figure, why even point to your junk when you don’t have to lift a finger? If you can’t be there or feel more comfortable leaving your items outside, we offer curbside pickup service (with a discount!) too.


4. When you book junk removal with LoadUp, you can have your rubbish hauled away as soon as the following morning. We’re even currently rolling out on-demand service in select areas. To make matters more efficient, the average pickup only takes our Loaders 15 minutes or less to complete once they arrive at your location.


5. LoadUp is shaking up the junk removal industry with online upfront, honest pricing. Actually, our competitors are pretty upset with us about it. Call us crazy, but we believe that you deserve to know exactly what you can expect to pay before you decide on a junk removal company. We also believe that getting that information should be fast and easy instead of wasting your time with haggling and onsite visits.

We strongly believe it’s our job to make sure our rubbish removal and junk hauling services help make your life easier, not more stressful. That’s why we take extreme care to respect your space, your property, and your time. You shouldn’t be worrying about the work we’re doing, just enjoying the benefits of it.

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