What does a junk removal crew actually do?
A junk removal crew comes to your property, picks up whatever you point at and hauls it off. You do not need to drag anything to the curb first. We go into basements, attics, back bedrooms and crawl spaces, and we take items apart when they will not fit through a door.
Once the truck is loaded, we sort the load. Usable furniture goes to donation when a charity will take it. Scrap metal gets recycled. Anything with refrigerant is handled so the gas is recovered the right way. What is left goes to a licensed disposal site. The whole visit usually takes an hour or two for a normal household load.
The reason people call us instead of doing it themselves is simple. A sleeper sofa or a chest freezer is heavy and awkward, and it is easy to get hurt carrying one down basement stairs. We have the dollies and straps for it, and we do this every day.
What kinds of junk do we haul in Harrison?
We take almost anything that is not hazardous. Below are the jobs we get called for most, and each one has its own page with more detail.
Furniture and mattresses
Sectionals, recliners, dressers, bunk beds and office desks all count. We handle hauling off unwanted furniture from any floor of the house, and we take apart big pieces when a stairwell is too tight. If you only need a bed gone, we also handle getting rid of an old mattress and box spring as a single-item pickup.
Appliances and hot tubs
Old refrigerators, washers, ranges and water heaters are some of the hardest things for a homeowner to move alone. We can take out a dead refrigerator or washer the same week you call. Backyard spas are a bigger project. We handle removal of an old spa that no longer holds water, including cutting it apart when it will not fit through a gate.
Whole-house and garage cleanouts
Some jobs are more than a few items. We help families with clearing out a parent's house after a move to assisted living or a death in the family. If you want a garage you can park in again after years of storage, we handle that too.
Debris from remodels and the yard
DIY projects leave piles behind. We haul leftover remodeling debris like old cabinets, drywall scraps, pulled carpet and broken tile. After a spring storm we pick up storm limbs and brush piles that will not fit in a yard waste tag program. And when an outbuilding has rotted past saving, we handle tearing down a rotted shed and hauling off the pieces.
Why does junk pile up so fast in homes around here?
Junk builds up in local homes for a few plain reasons, and most of them have to do with the houses and the weather in this part of the Ozarks.
- A lot of the housing is 40 or more years old. Census estimates put the typical home in the city at around 1980 construction. Older homes tend to have basements and attics, plus a shed or two out back, and those spaces quietly fill up over decades.
- People stay put. About one in five residents is 65 or older. When someone downsizes after 30 years in the same house, there is usually a lifetime of belongings to sort through.
- Storms add to the pile. Spring is the wettest stretch of the year here, and April and May bring hard rain and wind. Ice storms have caused major damage in past winters. Downed limbs and water-soaked carpet need to go somewhere fast.
- Hilly lots make hauling harder. Steep driveways and long walks from the back of a lot to the street make it tough to get heavy items out without a crew.
None of this means your house is a mess. It just means stuff collects, and at some point it is easier to have a crew take it all in one trip.
Can't the city trash service take it?
City trash service handles a lot, and it is worth knowing the rules before you call anyone. Household trash has to fit in the cart with the lid closed. Anything outside the cart has to be scheduled as a bulky item pickup, and the hauler charges a fee for each item. The city also runs a curbside cleanup twice a year, usually in April and October, which replaced the old monthly bulk pickup.
There are limits. Appliances that contain Freon are not accepted as bulky items. Mattresses and box springs have to be wrapped in plastic. The drop-off center is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. You can read the city's residential trash rules for current details and fees.
If you have one small item and can wait for a cleanup week, the city program may be the cheaper path. If you have a truckload of heavy pieces or a deadline, such as a closing date or a move-out inspection, a junk removal crew saves you the time and the lifting.
How is junk removal priced?
Junk removal is priced mostly by how much room your items take up in the truck. A single couch costs less than a quarter load, and a quarter load costs less than a full one. A few other things move the price:
- Weight. Dense material like roofing shingles or wet carpet weighs a lot for its size and costs more to dump.
- Access. A basement with a narrow stairwell or a long carry up a steep driveway takes more time than items sitting in a carport.
- Special handling. Refrigerators and hot tubs need extra work before disposal.
- Labor for teardown. Cutting apart a spa or dismantling a swing set adds time.
We give you a free estimate before any work starts, either on site or from photos you send through the form. The price we quote is the price you pay unless you add items. There are no hidden fuel or disposal charges tacked on at the end.
Where does your junk go after we haul it?
We try to keep as much as we can out of the landfill. Furniture and household goods that are clean and usable go to local charity thrift stores when they have room. Metal items like bed frames and grills go to scrap recycling. Cardboard gets recycled. Refrigerators and freezers go where the refrigerant can be recovered before the metal is scrapped. Only what cannot be donated or recycled goes to disposal.
If you want a certain item to go to a certain charity or a family member, tell us when you call. We are glad to set it aside.
What should you do before the junk removal crew arrives?
You do not have to do much. It helps to walk through and decide what stays and what goes, then mark the keep items with tape or move them to one room. Pull out anything personal from drawers and closets, like old papers and family photos. Keep pets inside or in the yard away from the path we will use.
You do not need to bag loose items or carry anything outside. If a heavy piece is upstairs or in the basement, leave it there. That is our job.
Where is our shop located?
Our office is at 905 N Maple St #1 in Harrison. Call ahead before stopping by, since the crew is usually out on jobs during the day. Our hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm.
Harrison Junk Removal
905 N Maple St #1, Harrison, AR 72601
Junk removal questions we hear most
How much does junk removal cost?
Junk removal cost depends mostly on how much of the truck your items fill. Weight and access matter too. A single appliance or couch is the low end, and a full house cleanout is the high end. We give a free estimate on site or from photos, and that quote is the price you pay unless you add more items.
Do you clean up after the junk is hauled away?
Yes. After the junk removal crew loads the truck, we sweep the area where the items sat, whether that is a garage floor or a stretch of driveway. We also pick up small debris left in the yard from a brush or remodel haul. You should not have to clean up after us.
How soon can you come out?
Most junk removal jobs can be scheduled within a few days, and we sometimes have same-day or next-day openings during the week. For storm damage or a hard closing deadline, call and tell us, and we will tell you honestly how fast we can get there.
Are you insured if something gets damaged?
Yes. Harrison Junk Removal is licensed and carries insurance. Our crew uses furniture pads and floor protection when we carry heavy items through a house. If we damage a wall or door frame while removing junk, we make it right.
Do I need to be home during the pickup?
Not always. For junk sitting outside or in an unlocked garage, you can point out the items ahead of time and pay after. For junk removal inside the home, someone needs to let us in and confirm what goes. Many landlords and out-of-town family members schedule it this way.
Ready to get your space back?
Call (870) 726-4780 for a free junk removal estimate, or send a few photos through the form and we will reply with a price. We answer Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm.