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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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Renovations

Want your decluttered spaces to spark joy? Imagine how you can transform them!

You've cleared out your junk piles and it feels great! But now it's time to figure out what to do with all that space. Here's a little inspiration.

June 18, 2022
Weird junk

Weird Junk 2017: All the bizarre things people throw away

We often see the same kind of junk every day, but every now and then we'll come across some really weird stuff. Here's the weirdest junk from 2017.

June 18, 2022
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 18, 2022
Environment

How to celebrate earth day

Earth Day is a great occasion to help out our planet, but why limit it to only once a year? Check out our 5 ways to embrace Earth Day, every day!

June 18, 2022
Decluttering

How does 1-800-GOT-JUNK? work?

Ever wonder about our prices or what junk we take? Check out our answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

June 18, 2022
Environment

How to recycle a bicycle

Do you have old bikes lying around that you’re not sure what to do with? Check out how to dispose of them in an environmentally friendly way!

June 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 18, 2022