Junk removal costs a little bit of cash. It’s true. It’s not easy in Toronto trying to get rid of waste, furniture, construction or renovation materials, and more. Taking advantage of this, some junk removal companies will charge an arm and a leg to come and pick up whatever you want to throw out. If you want to pay less, get more from your junk removal service, and maximize the disposal, here’s what you do.
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Budget-Friendly Junk Removal Tips in Toronto – You Too Can Save Some Cash! |
The big question is how much can I expect to pay for junk removal in Toronto? On average, you should be looking at anywhere from $70 to $570 or more. The average condo visit in the GTA for junk removal usually costs around $210. This pricing of course varies according to the service chosen, the time of year, what the items are being taken, and more. Curious about how much money you’re going to have to spend on junk removal services? The answer’s to get estimates and compare.
Plan
If you know you’re going to need a junk removal service in Toronto at the end of the month because you’re moving condos, it doesn’t make sense to wait. Plan now. Plan in advance to separate what you’re going to want removed. You may want to write out a physical list or set a list up on your smartphone. Nothing should be left behind. Take a close hard look at everything you might want to throw away and know what you’re going to keep.
Segregate everything before the driver arrives
Before you call your junk removal company in Toronto to pick up your garbage, set it all aside. When the representative shows up, grabbing everything for them will be quick and easy. The company can also provide a quick and accurate estimate when they can physically see everything you’re wanting to toss. This way there’s no confusion and you know you’re not going to run up the bill, assuming of course that you don’t add anything on top of the things you advertise to a junk remover.
What about giving it to a friend or donating it?
Cut down on the junk you’re throwing way by seeing if a charity will pick it up. If you have high-value items or furniture in good condition, a Salvation Army or Goodwill may be interested in having it. Alternatively, you may also want to offer it to family and friends by posting it on Facebook. Furniture, large items, and more are worth passing on to someone else if you can rather than simply giving them away to a junk removal company. It will also cut down on costs if you have a larger load to give up.
Avoid injury
Junk removal service professionals are there to work. When you hire them, other than being organized and having put in the effort to plan what’s going to be thrown out, you don’t have much else to do. If you have large, heavy items such as furniture to move, don’t try to do it on your own. You don’t have to! Junk removal contractors are there to move and transport these items. That’s what you’re paying them for, after all. There’s no sense in risking injury or possibly damaging what you’re throwing out.
Do they accept everything you wish to throw out?
There are certain regulations or company policies which may mean certain materials or items aren’t collected by a junk removal service. Contact them directly and ask. Find out what they accept and what they don’t. For example, many flammable materials, paints, chemicals, and other hazardous materials aren’t really accepted by junk removal services in the GTA. For non-acceptable materials, you’ll have to find a nearby hazardous waste depot to drop them off at.
Don’t get hit with hidden fees
Are you looking for a cheap Toronto junk removal service – then watch out for hidden fees. Fortunately there are few instances where you would be charged above a quoted price or estimate. If you’re providing more junk than you initially said you would, if there are delays in loading, or if you’ve included hazardous materials that contaminate the waste you’re letting go, these are all possible opportunities for a company to charge you more. Avoid these hidden fees by confirming the price beforehand and being completely honest with what you’re unloading onto them.
Compare prices
There are more than one junk removal service in Toronto, each offering different pricing and/or services. Check them out. Research them. Ask for their rate and if you feel it necessary, see if there’s room to negotiate a little with the pricing. Unfortunately, many junk removal pick-up companies are quite busy in the GTA which means you may not be able to negotiate a better rate with most. Even so, there are cheaper rates out there at some companies. Compare estimates, ask if there are any discounts available, and try not to go dirt cheap.
Price isn’t everything
The saying ‘you get what you pay for’ is pretty accurate in the contracting industry. Waste management, waste disposal, junk removal, and pick-up aren’t any different. ‘Cheap’ isn’t always worth it. If you don’t trust the people coming to your place, you run the risk of them not showing up at all, causing damage to your property through neglectful handling, or simply a negative experience. If a junk removal contractor can’t answer basic questions about pricing, service, and more, or if they can’t commit to showing up at a specific time, that’s a sign to find someone else.
Is renting a dumpster a better alternative?
In some cases, you may find it more advantageous to rent a dumpster, get it dropped off, fill it, and then have them pick it up. This gives you the chance to dispose of furniture and waste according to your own pace. If you’re working on a renovation or construction, this might be something to consider, or if you’re moving and you have a lot, a lot, a lot of waste that needs moving! Dumpster rentals range in size, from small to large, can be delivered to your local anywhere in the GTA, and although the rules are the same in terms of no overfilling and no hazardous waste, you may find it to be more beneficial than a simple junk removal.