What Items Can Junk Removal Companies Take?

One of the most common questions before booking a junk removal service is: "Will they actually take my stuff?" The answer, for most items, is yes — but there are important exceptions. Here's a complete breakdown of what Haulin Junkies takes, what we don't, and why.

What Haulin Junkies Will Take

Furniture

Sofas, sectionals, loveseats, armchairs, recliners, ottomans, dining tables and chairs, coffee tables, end tables, bookshelves, dressers, nightstands, bed frames, headboards, desks, office chairs, filing cabinets, entertainment centers, wardrobes, and patio furniture.

Appliances

Refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, ranges, stovetops, microwaves, garbage disposals, air conditioning units, water heaters, trash compactors, and small kitchen appliances.

Electronics & E-Waste

Televisions, computers, laptops, monitors, printers, stereos, speakers, gaming consoles, DVD players, cell phones, and tablets. These are handled as e-waste and recycled through certified channels — not dumped.

Mattresses & Bedding

Mattresses (all sizes), box springs, futon mattresses, and foam toppers.

Construction & Renovation Debris

Drywall, lumber, flooring (hardwood, laminate, tile), carpet and padding, roofing shingles, concrete chunks, brick, block, fencing, decking, and general renovation waste.

Yard & Outdoor

Yard waste, tree branches and brush, shed demolition and removal, playsets and swing sets, trampolines, lawn equipment, patio furniture, and fencing.

Hot Tubs & Large Items

Hot tubs, above-ground pools, exercise equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches), and safes (depending on weight and access).

Specialty Cleanout Items

Estate cleanout contents, hoarder cleanout contents, foreclosure cleanout contents, apartment cleanout contents, storage unit contents, and garage cleanout contents.

Cardboard & Paper

Cardboard boxes (broken down or not) and cardboard waste from deliveries and moves. We recycle 100% of cardboard — it never goes to the landfill.

What Haulin Junkies Will NOT Take

Item	Why We Can't Take It
Household chemicals (bleach, cleaners, pesticides)	Classified as household hazardous waste under Florida law
Paint (wet or partially dried)	Hazardous waste — must go to an HHW facility
Motor oil, gasoline, fuels	Flammable hazardous materials
Car batteries	Must be recycled at auto parts stores or HHW events
Propane tanks (full or partially full)	Pressurized — contact your propane supplier
Asbestos-containing materials	Requires licensed abatement company
Medical / biohazard waste	Requires licensed biohazard disposal

For hazardous household waste in Orange County, the free drop-off facility is at 2812 E. Michigan St., Orlando — open Tuesday through Saturday.

The Haulin Junkies Sorting Process

What makes us different is that we sort every load before disposal:

1. Donate first — usable furniture, appliances, and household goods go to Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and Mustard Seed of Central Florida.
2. Recycle second — cardboard, metals, and qualifying electronics go to certified recyclers.
3. Dispose last — only what genuinely can't be reused or recycled goes to the landfill.

We sort, we donate, we reduce — it's not just a tagline, it's how we run every job.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you take junk from inside and outside the home?
Yes — garage, attic, basement, yard, shed — wherever it is, we haul it.

Q: Do you take items from upstairs or hard-to-reach areas?
Yes, with a labor upcharge for stairs or difficult access. We'll tell you upfront before we start.

Q: Do I need to sort anything before you arrive?
No. We do the sorting on-site. That's our job.

Q: What if I'm not sure whether you'll take something?
Call us at (407) 815-4926 and describe the item. We'll tell you immediately whether we can take it and what it'll cost.