What Items Can’t Be Taken by Junk Removal Crews?

For those who are looking to clean out their home or business, junk removal services are simple and effective. Whether you are spring cleaning, remodeling or preparing a home for a move, enlisting a professional junk removal group is frequently the quickest way to eliminate unwanted items. But not everything can be removed.

If you’re planning to hire a company for junk removal in Coral Springs, FL, you should know which items are off limits. This guide will tell you what to look out for so you will not have any unwanted surprises and your removal will go smoothly.

Why Some Things Can’t Be Deleted

Junk removal service adhere to tight local, state and federal county codes. Some are too hazardous to deal with, while others must be disposed of specially. Usually, the objective is to ensure the safety of the crew, the environment and local waste facilities.

Everyday Items Junk Removal Teams Won’t Pick Up

So here’s a breakdown of the kinds of items that junk removal services are likely to say no to:

Hazardous Waste

The term 'hazardous waste' refers to any substance that is flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive. Examples:

Paints and paint thinners

Motor oil and gasoline

Pesticides and herbicides

Asbestos

Cleaning chemicals

These can be hazardous to health and should be taken to the nearest household hazardous waste facility for disposal. Not sure how to get rid of these in Coral Springs, contact Broward County Waste and Recycling Services.

Lithium Batteries and Other Electronics

Although some companies offer it, many junk removal services shun e-waste recycling:

Car batteries

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Damaged electronics

Batteries, if not properly handled, can leak harmful chemicals or catch fire. Specialized recycling centers are almost always the best bet for safe disposal.

Medical Waste and Biohazards

Medical waste includes:

Used needles and syringes

Expired medications

Blood-soaked items

Health laws regulate these items and they need to go to medical waste disposal services, not to traditional junk haulers.

Pressurized Containers

These include:

Propane tanks

Fire extinguishers

Oxygen tanks

Even if empty, these containers can pose a threat from the pressure already built up in them. Junk removal teams will generally require customers to take these to a gas supplier or hazardous waste facility.

Tires

More often than not junk removal companies do not collect car or bike tires since they have to pay disposal fees and due to environmental restrictions. But, many local tire chain stores will take them for a nominal fee.

Wet Paint and Solvents

If the paint is still in liquid form, it’s typically rejected. You can let the paint harden with cat litter or a paint hardener and discard if your community permits. By taking the services of the Hazardous Waste Disposal Program, the citizens of Coral Springs can properly dispose of these types of items.

Large Industrial Equipment

Construction equipment and heavy-duty machinery such as:

Concrete slabs

Industrial machinery

Large metal beams

…frequently require special equipment or permits to be removed. A lot of junk hauling Coral Springs companies will only service homes and small businesses.

What You Can Remove

And now, for the “no-go” list, here is what junk removal crews can take:

Old furniture

Broken appliances

Yard debris (brush, clippings, etc.)

Mattresses

Clothes/crap (normal and regular around the house mess)

Office equipment

Construction waste (in limited capacity)

Most of the junk removal service providers in Coral Springs, FL offer same day service including weekends, so your junk can be cleared the very next day.

Before Scheduling Junk Pickup, Consider These Tips

Request a List of You Cannot Take With You

Before your appointment, have your junk removal service provider send you a list of what they do not remove. This prevents waiting for delivery on the removal day + avoids the disappointment.

Sort Your Junk Ahead of Time

Sort out recyclable, hazardous and regular junk beforehand. It only makes it easier for the crew, and it’s how you’re meant to dispose of it according to local waste rules.

Leverage Specialty Services for Limited-Access Items

For hazardous or restricted materials, call over:

Broward County Household Hazardous Waste

Used and Full-Service Electronics Recyclers in Coral Springs

Services Medical Waste Disposal

Selecting the Right Junk Removal Service in Coral Springs, FL

All junk removal companies are not created equal. Look for businesses that are:

Licensed and insured

Environmentally responsible

Top-rated among customers in the area

Clear pricing and policies

A junk removal and hauling company is a great partner to keep you compliant with waste laws, while also getting your junk out of the way quickly.

Final Thoughts

Learning what junk removal crews won’t take can save you time, money and frustration. Professional junk haulers can get rid of nearly anything from around your home or place of business, but there are restricted and hazardous items.

Whether you’re cleaning out your garage or staging your home for sale, an established junk removal company in Coral Springs, FL will make it easier — as long as you know what to expect.