Junk Removal

When you add junk removal to your delivery, we'll haul away old shelving, clutter, and general junk so your new shelf has a clean home. However, there are some items we can't take due to safety and disposal regulations.

What we DO take

Old shelving, broken furniture, cardboard boxes, general clutter, scrap wood, non-hazardous household items, and anything that fits safely in our truck. If you're not sure, just ask — we're happy to let you know before we arrive.

Items We Cannot Remove

Hazardous Household Waste

These items require specialized disposal at designated drop-off locations.

Batteries — lithium-ion, car batteries (fire risk)
Liquids & chemicals — oil-based paint, pesticides, fertilizers, pool chemicals, lubricants, household cleaners
Mercury-containing products — thermostats, thermometers, fluorescent light tubes
Propane tanks & cylinders — even if empty
Motor oil & fuel — requires specialized recycling

Large & Bulky Items

These items require specialized transport or disposal.

Mattresses & box springs — require separate disposal
Appliances — fridges, freezers, air conditioners (contain refrigerants that must be removed first)
Tires — banned from most landfills

Construction & Renovation Debris

Heavy materials with strict disposal requirements.

Drywall / gypsum — requires special burial to prevent toxic gas
Asbestos — highly regulated, requires pre-approval and special packaging
Concrete & asphalt — extremely heavy, requires specific drop-off

Other Restricted Items

Electronics (e-waste) — computers, TVs, phones (contain hazardous materials, require specialized recycling)
Styrofoam & plastic film — require specialized recycling
Animal carcasses — require special handling

Not sure about an item?

Just mention it in the message field when you request your quote, or give us a call at (250) 718-2916. We'll let you know before we show up.