Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of junk removal can vary greatly. Most junk removal companies will charge you based on how much room your items take up in a dump truck.  However, there are other things to consider. There are 3 main factors when it comes to pricing junk removal. 

1. The type of junk you have.
2. How much junk you have. 
3. Where your junk is located on your property. 

Example: Having a reclining chair removed from your garage will probably be much cheaper than having 3 sectionals removed from your basement. 

Most junk removal companies charge extra for really heavy items like pianos and pool tables. While most companies also offer discounts for items that are easily accessible. 

Most junk removal companies will take anything that is not hazardous, and 2 people can easily lift. What junk removal companies can and cannot take will depend greatly on your area and local regulations. Here in Northeast Ohio, we at Top Shelf Junk Removal can take pretty much anything besides:

• Pianos
• Pool Tables
• Hazardous Waste
• Tires
• Paint
• Corpses
• Huge Piles of Dirt and Concrete

No, junk removal is not free. No junk removal companies pick up junk for free. If you are looking to donate items in good condition, you should reach out to your local Goodwill or Charity. Junk Removal companies are businesses, which means we have expenses. We have to pay for:

• Labor
• Payroll Taxes
• Accounting Fees
• Rent
• Truck Payments
• Insurance
• Disposal Fees
• Fuel
• Office Equipment
• Advertising & Marketing
• So Much More. 

Yes! Most junk removal companies do pickup scrap metal. However, we do not pick it up for free. The payout for steel here in Northeast Ohio is less than $0.10/lb. We will sometimes give discounts for large amounts of scrap that are easily accessible. If you're looking to get rid of scrap for free, you'll need to look for a scrapper, not a junk removal company. 

There are quite a few options when it comes to getting rid of old furniture. 

1. You can donate your old furniture to a local charity.
2. You can sell your old furniture on Facebook Marketplace.
3. You can try to get rid of your furniture for free on Craigslist. 
4. You can call a junk removal service like us to remove it from your home or business.
5. Depending on your area, you may be able to put it out on the curb for bulk pickup. 

There are pros and cons to all of these methods. More times than not, donation places won't take your old furniture unless it's in amazing condition. 

Getting rid of anything online can take up lots of your time, and buyers can be very unreliable. 

Bulk pickup is a good option for those of you who don't mind doing all of the work. You'll have to get everything out of your home, as trash companies will not come in to get it. It's also important to know that many municipalities have strict regulations and limitiations on their bulk pickup schedule. I can't tell you how many times we've been called to pick up stuff off someone's curb because they didn't know the rules. In most places, you can not just put whatever you want on the curb. 

Junk Removal companies are a very convenient service. All you have to do is call us, and we'll make your junk disappear. It's that easy. The obvious downside here is that we charge to come pick up your furniture. However, getting rid of stuff can be a hassle. To our customers, it's worth it to pay us to take care of it for them.