What happens to the things we love–and leave behind

New research reveals what people really want to happen to inherited belongings — and what actually does.

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Pricing

How much does 1-800-GOT-JUNK? cost? A junk removal pricing guide for 2026

Wondering about 1-800-GOT-JUNK? pricing? Learn how our all-inclusive, volume-based pricing works, from single-item pickups to full truckloads. 

Environment

The definitive guide to junk removal

Curious about the history of junk removal, how junk gets recycled, or the items we take? Read all about it and more in this comprehensive guide!

Decluttering

How to handle generational clutter: Jose Ruiz on letting go

When Jose Ruiz started documenting the emotional journey of decluttering his parents' home, his honesty went viral, touching millions. We sat down with Jose to discuss navigating generational clutter, building a supportive community, and how 1-800-GOT-JUNK? helped his family finally make space for peace and a fresh start.

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Environment

1-800-GOT-JUNK?: Your friendly neighbourhood junk recyclers

Wondering what happens to your junk when we take it away? Here's how we recycle some of the most common types of junk we come across each day.

June 27, 2022
Community

A&E's Hoarders: How 1-800-GOT-JUNK? takes part in a hoarding cleanup

Ever wonder what it's really like behind the scenes of a reality TV show? Here's what happens when 1-800-GOT-JUNK? gets the call from A&E's Hoarders.

June 27, 2022
Environment

Where does your junk go? The top 3 items junk recyclers haul away

Ever wonder what happens to your junk after we haul it away? Follow along on the journey your junk takes once it's in the truck.

June 27, 2022
Environment

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.

June 27, 2022
Community

How to donate to charity: An in-depth guide

We all want to make the world a better place, but it can be hard knowing where to start. Get inspiration from our 10 charity donation ideas!

June 27, 2022
Community

Get inspired by the Virginia North team’s charity work

At 1-800-GOT-JUNK? we do our part to give back in our communities. Keep reading to find out how the VIrginia North franchise goes above and beyond!

June 27, 2022
Renovations

1-800-GOT-JUNK? and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition are changing lives

We love the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition transformations! Keep reading to learn about them, the deserving families, and how we contributed!

June 27, 2022
Community

1-800-GOT-JUNK? makes dream homes come true with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Read all about our partnership with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and how our junk removal teams were involved with the show!

June 27, 2022
Weird junk

The 10 weirdest junk items of all time

At 1-800-GOT-JUNK? we take just about anything, no matter how strange! Read all about the weirdest junk items we’ve taken and where they came from.

June 27, 2022