☀️ WHAT WE TAKE: CALIFORNIA JUNK REMOVAL
As a professional, family-owned junk removal service in California, we not only haul your unwanted items but also guarantee responsible handling that complies with the state’s stringent recycling mandates (such as the E-Waste and Mattress Recycling Acts).
The Full List of Junk We Haul in California
| Category | Accepted Items | Key California Compliance |
| Household & Furniture | Sofas, Couches, Chairs, Tables, Bed Frames, Storage Bins, and other general residential debris. | (All handled with an emphasis on donation/reuse before disposal.) |
| Mattresses & Textiles | Mattresses, Box Springs, Futons, and all related bedding and textiles. | Mandatory Recycling: We route all mattresses and futons to certified recyclers as required by the state’s Used Mattress Recovery and Recycling Act (SB 254). |
| Electronics (E-Waste) | Televisions (all types), Computer Monitors, Laptops, CPUs, Printers, VCRs, DVD Players, and Cell Phones. | Landfill Banned: California classifies E-Waste as a Universal Waste (Hazardous Waste). We collect these items and deliver them to a certified e-waste handler for proper, legal recycling. |
| Appliances & Metal | Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Ovens, Microwaves, Water Heaters, and general scrap metal. | Major Appliances: We ensure all required materials (like mercury switches) are properly handled before the item is scrapped or recycled. |
| Refrigeration Units | Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioning Units, and Water Coolers. | Special Handling Required: Your team is equipped to ensure the mandatory removal and certified disposal of refrigerants like Freon, which is an illegal disposal material. |
| Construction & Yard Debris | Lumber, Yard Waste (tree limbs, brush), Concrete, Bricks, Tiles, Asphalt, Roofing Shingles, and Cabinets. | Tires: We accept and route all tires to a state-approved tire recycling facility. (Tires are banned from California landfills). |
⚠️ WHAT WE CANNOT TAKE: Universal & Hazardous Waste
California law strictly prohibits the disposal of all Universal Wastes and Hazardous Wastes into municipal landfills. We cannot haul the following items:
| Prohibited Item | Reason for Prohibition in California |
| Paints & Solvents | Oil-based paint, paint thinners, and non-empty aerosol cans (these are toxic/flammable Universal Waste). |
| Batteries & Lamps | All batteries (AA, AAA, button, rechargeable, lead-acid, etc.) and all fluorescent/mercury-containing light bulbs and lamps. (Universal Waste). |
| Chemicals | Pesticides, Herbicides, Pool Chemicals, Acids, Flammables, Poisons, and Propane Tanks. |
| Automotive Fluids | Motor oil, Antifreeze, and Gasoline (even small amounts). |
| Medical Waste | Sharps, Needles, Pharmaceuticals, and biohazardous materials. |
| Treated Wood | Wood that has been treated with chemical preservatives. |
Next Step for Prohibited Items: Customers must take these materials to a local Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility or collection event, which are provided by most California counties.