🌲 WHAT WE HAUL: MICHIGAN JUNK REMOVAL
Michigan’s regulations prohibit the disposal of certain wastes to protect the environment and recover valuable resources. Your junk is our responsibility, and we ensure compliance with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and local regulations, focusing on diverting materials from landfills.
We take practically everything non-hazardous and handle all the regulatory compliance for you.
Junk We Haul (The Full Michigan Compliance List)
| Banned from Landfills (We Haul & Process) | General Junk & Furniture | Appliances & Metal | Construction & Yard Debris |
| Whole Scrap Tires: Prohibited from landfill disposal unless cut or processed. (We ensure they are sent to a licensed processor or recycling center). | Furniture: Sofas, Mattresses, Box Springs, Desks, China Cabinets, Chairs. (We donate and recycle all reusable items). | Major Appliances (White Goods): Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers, Water Heaters, Microwaves. | Construction Debris: Wood, Drywall, Shingles, Concrete, and general remodeling waste. |
| Appliances with Refrigerants: Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units. (We manage the mandatory removal and certified disposal of refrigerants like Freon before recycling the appliance). | Bulk Trash & Clutter: Full storage unit cleanouts, garage junk, attic debris, and large boxes of old items. | Scrap Metal: Piping, Fencing, Grills, Water Heaters, and general ferrous/non-ferrous metal items. | Yard Clippings: Leaves, grass, and brush. (We deliver these to composting or soil conditioning facilities). |
| Lead-Acid Batteries & Used Oil: (Banned from landfills) Car batteries and used motor oil. (We route these to authorized collection centers). | Exercise Equipment: Treadmills, Ellipticals, Weights, Hot Tubs, Pianos. | Electronics (E-Waste): TVs, Computers, Printers, etc. (While not technically banned statewide, they are classified as Universal Waste and we strongly prioritize recycling them). | Heavy Materials: Concrete, Bricks, Rock, and clean fill. |
⚠️ ITEMS WE CANNOT ACCEPT (Universal & Hazardous Waste)
Michigan classifies several common household items as Universal Waste, a type of hazardous waste that must be managed and diverted from landfills. We cannot accept:
- Mercury-Containing Equipment: Thermostats, thermometers, and mercury switches.
- Lamps/Bulbs: Fluorescent bulbs, high-intensity discharge lamps, and neon lights (due to mercury content).
- Hazardous Chemicals: Wet/liquid paint, solvents, gasoline, pesticides, and pool chemicals.
- Asbestos: Asbestos-containing materials require specialized certification and handling.
Next Step for Prohibited Items: Your local county or city health department, in coordination with EGLE, provides free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection programs for these chemicals and restricted items.
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Let our professional, family-owned team handle the heavy lifting and the regulatory compliance, ensuring your waste is handled the right way in Michigan.