I called this company from reading reviews, I live out of state, but was visiting my daughter, we were discussing how to rid the stuff in the basement and so we read about this company and the reviews....these guys were AWESOME! They were fast, courteous and very efficient!...had them to come back 2 days later to remove a lot of debris in the backyard, they left the yard in top condition including photos before and after.....if you're out there and need your place cleaned out,don't hesitate to call RID JUNK!!!! – Teresa C.

When hiring a hauling or disposal company in Cobb County, needs vary and not all hauling companies are created equal. For residential hauling needs, often your weekly trash pick-up company can handle the job at no extra cost as long as the items are under certain weight and size requirements. Think: a box of small items and trash left curbside. For anything larger, your trash company will likely add an expensive surcharge. In most cases a local junk removal company can handle the job for less and you won’t have to wait a week til your next scheduled pick-up. 

How do you know who to call? A good junk removal company should meet these requirements: 

• business license (not as common as you’d think)
• liability insurance
• workman’s compensation insurance

For the same reason you wouldn’t hire a moving company without insurance, you don’t want to invite workmen into your home lifting heavy items, trash, debris, and miscellaneous junk. Insurance is there to protect you, the customer. 

Appliance Removal:

For large and heavy items like household appliances, ask the junk removal company if they follow all local laws & regulations for proper disposal. An established, professional junk removal company will be able to give you a straight answer and a fair price based on weight and disposal fees. 

Property Cleanouts:

If you’re preparing a property for sale or rental (apartments included), you definitely want the company to be fully insured and experienced with these kinds of jobs. Ask the company for references of previous apartment complexes, landlords, or real estate companies they’ve worked with in the past. This information should be readily available and will put your mind at ease that your property is in good hands. A good junk removal & property clean out company will leave the property looking better than when they arrived, sweeping out behind their team once the job’s done. 

Commercial & Residential:

Before making the hiring decision, take a look at their online presence. Do they have a working website? Do they have an established online presence on business review platforms like Google, Facebook, and Yelp? Read through the reviews, and pay special attention to reviews under 5-stars. A company that’s been around for years should have a plethora of 5-star reviews and a track record of working with both commercial and residential clients. As always, don’t be afraid to ask for references. 

We hope these junk removal hiring tips help. For your next junk removal job, consider a full service company like 678 Rid Junk (678ridjunk.com). They’ve served commercial & residential clients in Cobb & Cherokee counties for 10 years. To schedule service or get a phone quote for your junk removal job, call (678) 743-5865.