Does junk removal include eco-friendly disposal and donation?

Many junk removal companies include eco-friendly disposal and donation as part of their standard service, though the process varies widely by company. Companies with a formal donation program sort usable items for local charities and provide a donation receipt, while budget haulers often take everything straight to the nearest transfer station. 

You want to clear out your space, but the idea of tossing out perfectly good items might make you uncomfortable. The temptation then is to go with an “eco-friendly junk removal company,” but that term can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. It’s worth knowing what eco-friendly junk removal looks like in practice.

A truly eco-friendly service treats the landfill as a last resort. It sorts every load, sends usable furniture and goods to local charities, routes metal and electronics into recycling, and only then disposes of what is left. This is not often the case with budget haulers. Most drive straight to the nearest transfer station and all items end up together regardless of condition.

The Junkluggers has a 100% landfill diversion goal. That means if it can be kept out of the landfill, it will be. Donation is always the first option when possible. The next best option is recycling. Disposal is only done as a last resort, and even that is done responsibly. We partner with local charities to give usable items a second life, route recyclables to the right facilities, and move resale-worthy pieces through Remix Market, the brand's reuse program. For the items we are able to donate on your behalf, all applicable donation receipts will be provided. 

If you’re looking for an eco-friendly way to clear out your space, you can always schedule eco-friendly junk removal online with The Junkluggers of West Atlanta. The crew will then come over and give you a written on-site estimate. If you approve, items are picked up and hauled no matter where they are in the home. Same-day and next-day appointments are available as needed. Areas served include Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Woodstock, Canton, Cumming, Smyrna, and Powder Springs.