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TOM is what we call our awesome truck team members! TOM is a Junk Removal expert who has worked with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? since we started in 1989. TOM's happy to help you get rid of any unwanted items in no time. Whether you need advice on decluttering, want to learn more about recycling, or just want to learn more about what we do, TOM is always happy to help!

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Decluttering

How to safely dispose of a swollen phone or laptop battery

Need to get rid of an old phone or laptop battery?

May 13, 2025
Renovations

How to dispose of styrofoam

Free yourself from mountains of Styrofoam packaging.

May 13, 2025
Weird junk

The top junk removal items we took in 2024

Can you imagine hauling away 31,368 sofas? And that’s not even the top item of 2024! Click and find out how much junk we made disappear in a year.

March 28, 2025
Renovations

How to dispose of your old toilet

Find easy and eco-friendly ways to dispose of your old toilet.

February 6, 2025
Renovations

How to dispose of your old carpet

We help you find a nearby place where you can responsibly dispose of your old carpet.

February 6, 2025
Renovations

How to get rid of an old hot tub

When your hot tub has to go, we’ll help you with its disassembly and removal.

February 6, 2025
Environment

How to dispose of an old fire extinguisher

Discover how you can get rid of your old fire extinguisher without harming the environment.

February 6, 2025
Environment

How to clean up a broken CFL bulb or fluorescent tube

Quickly learn how to clean up and dispose of a broken CFL bulb or fluorescent tube while keeping yourself and the environment safe.

February 6, 2025
Environment

How to dispose of any type of light bulb

Find out how you can recycle old light bulbs and which ones you can safely throw away in the trash.

February 6, 2025