Should You Haul Away Your Junk Yourself? The Pros & Cons of Cleaning-Up on Your Own
As one of New York City’s longest-running and most trusted rubbish removal companies, we at Cleanout Express know one thing to be true: without a doubt, in this life, junk will arise.
In other words, rubbish is inevitable. However, when so much rubbish has accumulated that you feel inspired to fully de-clutter, you may imagine that hauling away the debris remains your only option.
On the contrary: as a matter of fact, you actually have a decision in your hands between DIY junk removal and enlisting professional junk haulers like the Cleanout Express crew.
In light of this, a new question unfolds: is it better to remove your rubbish yourself, or is hiring a trustworthy junk removal expert the better choice?
Let’s break down the advantages and difficulties of each option.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR JUNK PILES UP?
Before comparing DIY junk removal to professional de-cluttering services, one point must be remembered. Just because you can haul away your own junk doesn’t mean you should.
What’s at the core of the junk removal dilemma? To put it simply, when our belongings break down or no longer serve the same purpose, we view these items as useless. Hence the transformation of these items from treasures to trash.
To begin the conversation, we should discuss the “easy things” to remove from your home. To rephrase it, we’re mentioning those items that are smaller than a toaster oven or a portable boom box. By and large, disposing of these pieces most often means placing them in the waste bin. Of course, the recycling bin should be used for any appropriate items as well.
But what about “big rubbish?”
To clarify, we mean your antiquated furniture pieces, outdated flat-screen televisions, large appliances that have seen better days. No matter the exact type of item, all of these belongings simply will not fit within a typical rubbish bin or recycling container.
That said, those who reside in an area with onsite dumpsters could probably make use of them for larger unwanted items. However, not only is this option less desirable for most junk items, it’s also probably a violation of local or municipal rules. E-waste must be removed by licensed professionals, like Cleanout Express.
Fortunately, Cleanout Express specializes in hauling away your junk in a fully ethical, fully reliable manner.
Call us today for a FREE, no-obligation estimate: (718) 658-0979!
Knowing that our always-uniformed, always-on-time crew is here for you should provide you with peace of mind. In other words, you can always call us should you decide to buck the “DIY junk removal” option and instead opt for Cleanout Express to ease your rubbish stress.
Thankfully, this all clears the path for a more thoughtful and specific dialogue on the pros and cons of DIY de-cluttering.
WHY CHOOSE TO REMOVE YOUR RUBBISH YOURSELF?
So let’s say you’ve generated an overwhelming amount of junk. Naturally, you imagine that eliminating the waste singlehandedly will save you money.
But are you indeed making a better economical choice? Or will you, when all is said and done, be spending even more time, elbow grease, stress, and — yes — money?
As a matter of fact, do-it-yourself junk removal comes with advantages and disadvantages.
The pros? For starters, it’s convenient.
If you have the time and necessary tools, going DIY lets you choose exactly when you want to clean out your space and remove your waste. You yourself can decide to schedule regular junk removal work on your own. No need to wait for a company to come and support you.
(PLEASE NOTE: At Cleanout Express, we make a point to arrive precisely when it’s most convenient for you! We are licensed and insured to haul your debris to a recycling center in New York. You’ll never find yourself waiting for our crew to arrive. In addition, we provide SAME-DAY and NEXT-DAY rubbish removal services! Just call us to schedule our team.)
Next, removing waste on your own is great for regular cleanup work.
When you live with people who are allergic to dust and waste, it is highly suggested to clear-out your junk on a regular basis.
(IMPORTANT: Cleanout Express is always available for regular, consistent scheduled cleanouts. And our fair quotes will save you more than you think on regular scheduled rubbish removal).
Despite these amenities, do-it-yourself junk removal is not exactly free of problems and obstacles. And in truth, these obstacles may lead you to steer clear of removing waste on your own.
THE CHALLENGES OF REMOVING RUBBISH BY YOURSELF
First and foremost, carrying the junk for disposal is harder than it looks! You are also required to be licensed by th estate of New York to dispose of the debris legally.
Hauling away your junk without the help of professional cleaning services will require you to have a huge car or, at the very least, an empty truck bed. Without the right equipment, you may find yourself prematurely exhausted or, even worse, injured in the process.
In addition, do-it-yourself rubbish removal is more expensive than at first glance.
Let’s face it: the whole point of DIY cleaning is to spend less than hiring rubbish removal services.
Nevertheless, you’ll have to put aside some funds for properly managing the waste, including the cost of gas for the trips to and from the disposal area, the landfill charges, and the cost of labor.
When you sum all of these up, the end result proves, by and large, greater than the cost of hiring rubbish removal professionals from the outset.
Finally, self-directed junk removal requires great amounts of both time and “sweat equity.”
Beyond the price, you will also have to show great physical effort for DIY trash removal, in addition to making the time for it.
Instead of bingeing on your favorite shows or doing the things you love over the weekend, you’ll end up investing your time and effort in hauling-away your junk.
THE BOTTOM LINE: DIY JUNK REMOVAL ISN’T ALWAYS THE BEST CHOICE
In all honesty, rubbish that’s too large for a residential trash bin will create a problem for a non-professional vehicle not meant for waste removal. This is true especially for multiple junk items that require removal.
What is more, many junk items — such as mattresses, old furniture, and appliances — are, without reservation, much larger and heavier than any one person can handle as an individual.
To put it another way… without talented, trained junk removal help, you’re unlikely to remove the most unwieldy and cumbersome items from your home, business, workplace, or property by yourself.
Last but not least, the most important question of all…
Do you really want to remove your junk on your own?
At the end of the day, when you have a personal heart-to-heart… chances are that you don’t want to go it alone.
At Cleanout Express, we show great sensitivity and kindness for this. “We TRULY Care!” about you, and we seek to eliminate all the stress, anxiety, and frustration that emerge when the junk becomes too much.
To be clear, all of the steps, equipment, and costs involved for you to lug junk away by yourself makes it all too much. To rephrase it, DIY junk removal is way too challenging and difficult for the majority of us. And that includes those of us who are inspired to remove rubbish ourselves.
But don’t fret! At Cleanout Express, we have the perfect solution for you. Please call us to haul away your waste at a convenient time for your schedule.
WILL CLEANOUT EXPRESS JUNK REMOVAL COST A LOT OF MONEY?
To be transparent, the cost of rubbish removal work is what discourages most people from hiring a professional company.
However, we at Cleanout Express pride ourselves on fair, accurate, highly reasonable, cost-effective estimates on ALL junk removal tasks!
Your best bet? Please call us for a FREE, no-obligation quote on the services you need: (718) 658-0979!
WILL CLEANOUT EXPRESS BE CAREFUL WITH MY ITEMS?
In truth, the overarching drawback of most rubbish removal services is that you won’t have time to sort your stuff before the crew comes.
You likely have items with sincere sentimental value. And you may not want the junk removal crew to dispose of belongings in a huge rush, without thinking of what truly matters to you.
Cleanout Express, however, shows the utmost respect, kindness, and sensitivity for EVERY single junk removal request we take on.
To be honest, our highly trained, always-uniformed crew will treat your property like their grandmothers’ homes… with absolute care and attention to detail!
With Cleanout Express, our junk haulers listen to you. We honor all of your requests and needs. With our team, we are committed to “WOW!”-ing you with our extraordinary customer services.
In other words, we will only remove what you say to remove. And we will delicately set aside anything you’d like to hold onto.
Hopefully, through the course of this article, the choice has become crystal-clear:
When you want reliable, cost-effective, stress-eliminating junk removal, you should always call Cleanout Express first!
Call us today for a FREE, no-obligation estimate: (718) 658-0979!
