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Junk Removal Service Comparison
When looking at junk removal services, you as the customer have many options. Some of these junk hauling companies may use different types of trucks to provide their service. The type of truck your junk removal provider uses can give you a good idea on the type of services they provide.
Not all junk removal companies are the same. This article will break down the pros and cons of each type of junk removal business you may consider hiring. Read more to compare junk removal services in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA area.
Junk Removal using Box Trucks
The typical box truck ranges in size between 25 and 45 cubic yards, although large ones can be over 80 cubic yards. The typical dump truck ranges in size between 12 and 20 cubic yards. An average house cleanout (furniture, appliances, clothes, living room set, kitchen set, etc.) will require 1 to 2 box trucks, depending on the amount of items being removed. When using dump trucks, that number can jump to 4 or 5 truckloads.
Certain types of trucks are best suited for certain areas. Cities, for example, thrive with small dump trucks because there are typically numerous “transfer stations” nearby where the trucks can dump their items. In more rural areas, there are no transfer stations and landfills can be up to one or more hours away!
Therefore, in rural areas such as Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, it is important to maximize the amount of items in each load. In those situations, a box truck is many times the best option due to it being able to haul over twice as much junk as a dump truck.
One downside to junk hauling with a box truck is small debris. We have found that during basement & garage cleanouts especially, box trucks make life very difficult. Basements and garages are loaded with small items.
These items are then dumped in the box trucks, creating a “mountain” of debris. This debris can slide down, and you can only fill about half the box truck before it all rolls out. Unloading this debris mountain can also be a difficult and time consuming process.
We have found that using box trucks for furniture removal during house cleanouts is the best usage of their space.
Dump Trucks for Junk Removal
The most common type of truck used by professional junk removal services is the Isuzu NPR Dump Truck. It is reliable, safe, and easy to operate. They are most famous for being used by 1800-GOT-JUNK.
The types of companies that operate dump trucks for junk removal services are typically not the cheapest junk removal option. With that said, they are professional and responsibly dispose of your old items.
A drawback with using a dump truck compared to a box truck is the amount of items you can hold. A typical junk removal dump truckload is 15 cubic yards. With a typical box truck, that number jumps to over 40 cubic yards! This means fewer trips to the dump – which is beneficial on large cleanout projects.
Junk Removal Alternatives
While we just mentioned the two most popular methods of junk removal services, there are other ways that your junk can be hauled away. It is also important to compare these alternative junk removal services to see which is the right fit for you.
- Pickup Truck
- Dump Trailer
Pickup Truck Junk Removal
The pickup truck is the favorite method of “cheap” junk removal. This is because many people already have pickup trucks, so there is a very low barrier to entry into the junk removal business.
The benefit to using a person with a pickup truck is they are cheaper than most competitors. A downside to pickup truck junk removal services is that they are small, and can only hold approximately 4 cubic yards of debris.
We receive many calls from people that tell us they know someone who offers extremely cheap junk removal. We warn all of our customers that while the junk removal services are cheap, many of these “pickup” companies are uninsured. In addition, they typically do not properly dispose of your items and resort to illegal dumping.
Dump Trailer Junk Removal
The least popular, but often-times most flexible option is dump trailer junk removal. Dump trailers are very versatile, in the fact that they can hold 12-40 yards of items depending on size, and can haul tremendous amounts of weight.
Where dump trucks can only haul 2-3 tons of items before they are overloaded, most dump trailers can haul 5-7 tons of junk! This means that dump trailers are great for concrete removal, debris cleanup, and demolition cleanup jobs. They also dump, which makes unloading extremely easy.
The only downsides to dump trailer junk removal is that they often-times cannot fit into tight spaces. If the driver of the truck and dump trailer is inexperienced, backing the trailer into driveways, alleys, yards, etc. can become a challenge. This is why it is important to ask your junk removal company what type of truck/trailer they use to haul your junk away before you agree to the project!
The Best Junk Removal Service
Now that we have compared junk removal services, you can clearly see that some companies are better than others. depending on the type of junk removal project there is.
A+ Enterprises Junk Removal uses ALL these types of trucks/trailers, to custom-fit for your job! This means that we are able to provide the most cost-effective, time saving, and efficient option for every type of junk removal project.
We have expanded our fleet to also introduce Switch-N-Go trucks. Our junk removal company currently has two of these trucks, which allow for the versatility of a small dump truck and the hauling capacity of a rolloff dumpster truck. Another benefit is when we fill a dumpster on a house cleanout junk removal, we just switch it out for an empty one which speeds up our junk removal process.
We understand that every junk removal project is different, which is why we maintain a fleet of box trucks, dump trucks, pickup trucks, and dump trailers to serve the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area and all of Northeast Pennsylvania!
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Sal and his team are amazing! They came and did a clean out the same day I called. They are honest, flexible, quick, and professional. They are worth every penny they charge. I wouldn't consider calling anyone else. Ryan K.
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March 8, 2019Excellent communication starting from the first call through our entire demolition project. Answered the phone and responded to emails and texts promptly. Got the job done quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend A+ Enterprises.
Michelle Pennington
June 10, 2020A+ Enterprise . . .gave an accurate estimate. . .did a PROFESSIONAL job. . .the team was "on-time" completed the work on schedule. . . very easy to work with. . . Highly Recommend!
Wes Coates
January 22, 2020 -
First class operation. Recently completed a demolition of a kitchen and bathroom to the studs in my house. Crew was efficient, careful and concerned about doing a good job. Fair prices. Look no further this is the company to hire.
Frank Mclane
March 22, 2021Very promote service. They came exactly on time for the appointment and I did not have to left a finger. I lost the invoice for the services and received a quick response and delivery for that as well. If you looking for reasonable priced service with a smile A+ is the way to go. Also to add I have used multiple junk companies and they by far are the best.
Kimberly Marriott
August 21, 2020A+ is a first-rate, highly professional outfit. They offered courteous, efficient, same-day service at a more-than-fair price. I recommend them with great confidence.
Joel Shuman
July 8, 2019 -
I can't say enough about Sal. He was very patient, knowledgeable, and went out of his way to ensure my company was taken care of. I absolutely recommend anyone to use this company. They get in and out very quickly and offer a great price. They also stick to their word which is very rare now-a-days!
Mark Van Dyke
October 25, 2019The A+ Crew led by Joe G were very courteous and professional. I highly recommend A+ without any hesitation
Joe McDonald
February 11, 2020I got a 100% accurate estimate from the owner and he dispatched a crew to clean out my house the next day (!). The guys were professional and very nice and personable, making a tough situation much easier to handle. Moreover, they worked until the job was done way over my expectations. This company has the best prices in our area and they are complete pros. I would recommend them to anyone...don't hesitate and call A+ first! They will be my first call in the future!
Daryl Williams
September 26, 2018 -
EXTREMELY PLEASANT AND PROFESSIONAL! Gave them a call to remove some old furniture and assorted boxes of junk. They said the had a crew in my area the next morning and could be here at 9am. Arrived right at 9 on the dot and got straight to work. They battled through all my cobwebs and work quick and efficiently. No trouble or damage from moving some big items in narrow areas. The price they quoted was great value for all the work they did. I have already and will continue to HIGHLY recommend them.
Michael Machion
August 3, 2019I would highly recommend them they did a great job and the men were very hardworking and very nice I intend to get them back for more at another time
Regina Pokrifka
August 11, 2020I hired Sal to remove a huge pile of dirt at the property. Sal and his team came on time and finished the job beautifully. They are reliable, honest, and excellent on their workmanship. I would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you Sal. AAA+++
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January 15, 2020 -
Very professional and efficient. Came on short notice. Very nice guys. Extremely good job done swiftly.
Julianne Cusick
May 27, 2019Sal really helped us out. We needed some junk removed right away and he got there within a couple of hours, was very professional and polite and did not charge an arm and a leg. He has a customer for life in us now!
Margaret Esopi
December 24, 2018I had called them to remove an old couch.. not only did the accommodate at a reasonable rate, they had it removed within hours!! Called 2-3 different places, tied prices w 2, however the customer service was phenomenal!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Thank you so much again!!
Jennifer Mieczkowski
January 22, 2021
