HOW TO PREPARE FOR JUNK REMOVAL IN SEATTLE — FROM THE CREW

WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOUR JUNK REMOVAL APPOINTMENT

1. Take the photo before you tidy up

When you request your photo quote, photograph the space exactly as it is — not after you've spent 20 minutes reorganizing. An accurate photo of the actual state gives us the most accurate quote. If you stack things neatly, the photo often underrepresents the real volume, which can create confusion at the door.

2. Pull out anything you want to keep before we arrive

Make a pass through and move anything you're keeping to a separate area — another room, the other side of the garage, or clearly set aside. The crew only removes what you direct us to take, but clear separation makes the job faster and cleaner.

3. Create a clear path to the junk

The faster we can access items and load them, the faster the job is done. If anything is blocking the path from the junk pile to where our truck will park, clear that path first (or include those blocking items in the removal if they're going too).

4. Confirm parking for the truck

In dense Seattle neighborhoods — Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont — street parking can be tight. If you have a driveway or can reserve a spot near the access point, note it when you book. Parking restriction timing matters: many Seattle neighborhood streets have 2-hour parking that starts at 8am.

5. Drain the hot tub if that's what we're removing

Connect a garden hose to the drain valve near the equipment panel and run it to a yard area. A fully drained tub saves significant time and keeps your price lower. A tub with residual water adds $75–$100 to the job.

WHAT NOT TO BOTHER DOING

Don't bag or box loose items

You don't need to bag trash or box up loose items. We load directly from the pile. Bagging actually slows things down because bags puncture and boxes collapse under load. Leave loose items loose.

Don't move heavy items yourself

That is literally why we exist. Don't strain yourself moving appliances, dragging furniture, or repositioning heavy items before we arrive. Wait for the crew.

Don't pre-sort recyclables from trash

We sort everything for appropriate disposal, recycling, and donation. You don't need to separate anything. Just show us the full load.