How to recycle: Don’t forget to reuse!
You've heard the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. This post focuses on Reuse; how you can reuse items and how we apply this concept in our business.
With the increase of single use alternatives created, it’s now much easier for you to play an active role in the reduce, reuse, recycle process. From metal straws to plastic-free reusable wrap, many traditional single use items now have sustainable alternatives! These small swaps not only help the environment but also continue the conversation around sustainability and multi use items, making other consumers more aware of their choices.
When you reuse or repurpose a product you ensure that all it’s potential worth is utilized before it is discarded for good. Keep reading for tips on how you can incorporate the important step of reusing into your life and hear how 1-800-GOT-JUNK? contributes to the process.
How to lead a sustainable lifestyle
Your purchasing decisions are the starting point for sustainability. If you keep in mind a product’s lifetime value when shopping, you can drastically help the environment. For example, by making the simple decision to use a reusable water bottle instead of a plastic one, you can save an average of 156 plastic bottles annually. Or if you switch to reusable cloth shopping bag, you can keep approximately 307 plastic bags out of landfills each year! These small sustainable swaps can make a HUGE difference over time.
When you get bored of your existing furniture, consider revamping what you already have instead of buying new. Structurally sound furniture can be updated with a coat of paint or quick reupholstery job for a whole new look.
Another sustainable shopping option is going to thrift stores. From small, local-charity affiliated thrift shops and vintage boutiques, to multinational organizations like Goodwill or The Salvation Army, they are an invaluable piece of the reuse puzzle by giving previously loved items a second chance. Even something as simple as checking your local used bookstore before buying a new novel is a valuable effort at making sustainable consumer choices. Keep in mind, if you are donating to a second hand store the items must still be in good condition in order to be accepted.
How 1-800-GOT-JUNK? operates sustainably
Reusing is a big one for us here at 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. A lot of the items we pick up on jobs are still in working order, they just don’t work for that particular person anymore. Many of our customers are concerned about where their items will end up, because they don’t want something in good condition ending up at the landfill. The good news is items in good condition won’t go to landfills! Our franchises across North America and Australia have relationships with numerous charities, including Goodwill, The Salvation Army and various local donation centers, that will take the items and ensure that they live to see another use. We do our best to recycle the recyclables and donate the donatables as a way to minimize our environmental footprint!
Frequently asked questions
1-800-GOT-JUNK? is more affordable than you may think. Our junk removal prices are all-inclusive, which means you get:
- Professional, uniformed and insured crew members
- Junk removal from anywhere on the premises
- Loading, lifting and sorting
- Recycling, donating and disposing of items
- Transfer station tariffs and fees
- Gas and travel
We charge by the amount of space your items take up in the truck. We think it’s more fair to you to price by volume instead of the length of time it takes us to lift and load. The best part is we’re cheaper in bulk: the more stuff you have, the more value you get!
For materials with a heavy cubic weight, like dirt, concrete, and gravel, pricing is based on the total volume the material takes up in the truck, up to a maximum of one foot in height for a full truck.
Email us at business@1800gotjunk.com or call us at 1-888-475-3461
If you need service on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis, we offer bulk pricing discounts. This gives you better value compared to common alternatives, such as dumpsters or less-professional junk removal services.
Interested? Call our business account team at 1-866-916-5865 to discuss your needs as well as pricing options.
On the day of your appointment with us, our friendly, uniformed truck team members will give you a call 15-30 minutes before the start of your two-hour promise window. They’ll say hi, let you know what time they plan to arrive, and confirm any other details about your appointment if needed.
Whether your business has a single location or multiple locations, we can create a custom junk removal solution that works for you. We can coordinate pickups at multiple locations at a local, regional, and national level. Rather than work with dozens of regional or local companies, let 1-800-GOT-JUNK? handle the jobs across all your locations.
Absolutely! We take large items all the time. As long as it can be lifted and loaded into the truck by two people, we'll be happy to take it away for you!
We work with all types of businesses and can handle any type of job - cleanouts, bulk item removal, general junk removal and even specific items like cardboard or pallets. We can take pretty much anything as long as it's not toxic or hazardous. We can remove your items from wherever they’re located, whether it’s your office, store, site or anywhere else—all you have to do is point!
Yes, we're fully licensed, bonded and insured! We have insurance covering damages to both persons and property for every single booking.
While we don't quite service the entire map, we cover almost every greater metropolitan area across the US, Canada, and Australia. To see if we’re in your neighbourhood, you can start a booking by entering your postal code.
Our customer service center is open 24/7, so we’re here whenever you need us! While operating hours may vary in our franchise locations, we offer same-day and off-hours service, including weekends.
