Whether you’re moving, renovating your home or business, or clearing out excess clutter, professional junk removal is a valuable way to get rid of items taking up space. If you’ve never used this service before, you may have a few questions, however. Fortunately, the team at Honolulu’s Pacific Junk Removal has heard it all and shares what you should know.

4 FAQs About Junk Removal

How Does Removal Work?

Whether you’re looking for disposal services or furniture recycling, the job usually starts with an estimate. The company will assess how much you want to be hauled away and provide you with a price, which is based on how much space your junk takes up in the truck. Pacific Junk Removal’s trucks are 18 cubic yards, allowing them to take care of your trash in one trip.

What Happens to My Junk?

It depends on the junk removal company you work with. In general, a portion of the material will be delivered to donation centers, reused, or recycled. The rest will be taken to a landfill.

What Kind of Junk Can I Throw Away?

In general, you can’t get rid of hazardous waste, such as chemicals, paint, water heaters, and oil tanks. Most disposal services are only licensed to remove non-hazardous, solid waste — namely, the stuff you would normally throw away in your home.

Why Can’t I Just Use a Dumpster?

You can rent a dumpster instead. However, you’ll likely have to spend more because you’re paying for the entire dumpster rather than the volume of items you toss away. Additionally, a professional team can get rid of material quickly — a dumpster will only take up space until it’s hauled away.

If you’re looking for a reliable and efficient disposal service, trust Pacific Junk Removal. This family-owned business takes pride in caring for the environment, and donates up to 60% of collected material for recycling and reusing. To learn more about their services, speak with a representative by calling (808) 833-7171 or visit their website.