There are three things that make having way too many knick-knacks, clutter, and junk around your home annoying.
- It makes finding things difficult.
- They’re a dust and dirt magnet – making it hard to clean around your home.
- There’s less room for you to store away the things you really need.
After a decluttering marathon, when you look at the pile of things you want to throw away, you probably feel exhausted and confused – honestly, where are you supposed to junk them?
Getting rid of junk in New Zealand isn’t just about putting things into trash bags and leaving them at the curb. You need to buy the right bins and garbage bags and place them in the proper containers – plus, you pay a rate for “waste removal” services (for instance, junk removal cost in Auckland is $100.39).
So not only does junk removal cost you time and energy – it’s expensive to boot!
Junk Removal: Can You DIY?
The short answer: yes, you can.
The long answer: It depends.
You see, junk means many different things – like old appliances, furniture, construction debris, clothing, etc.
You can purchase the items needed and keep track of the dates the council trucks come to pick up different types of junk (recycling, kitchen waste, etc.). And if you have a large vehicle and some friendly neighbours, you can even take larger items to the right places to dispose of them.
You may even save a little extra money (by not hiring a junk removal service), however, factor the negatives into this, too, like:
- The hours of grunt work involved.
- Time wasted trying to figure out how to dispose of these items.
- Finding an appropriate vehicle to transport the junk.
- Potentially making multiple trips to disposal areas – and the charges levied at these sites!
So all of this must make you wonder if you should give a professional service a go, right?
Here are a few reasons to hire a junk removal service
The benefits of hiring a removal service are many, such as:
- Clear up clutter for an organised and dust-free home!
- Get rid of heavy items – saving yourself possible injuries.
- Professional services know exactly how and where to dispose of different types of junk.
- Have time to relax – or do anything else you want!
This makes a removal service look a whole lot more appealing, right?
How Professionals Calculate Junk Removal Cost in Auckland
When you find a service that seems to fit your needs, you might be a little taken aback at the cost of having a professional service get rid of junk for you. So, it’s helpful to understand what professional junk removal services take into account when they figure out their charges.
So, to help here’s a quick rundown on what factors professional services account for when setting their junk removal cost.
1. Type of junk to get rid of
Different methods of disposal are used for different types of junk. For instance, kitchen waste is easily disposed of, whereas recycling PET bottles and food containers involve rinsing out the containers and then taking them to the right centres.
2. Amount of junk you have
Depending on the amount, different sized vehicles are needed – and it may even require multiple trips.
This sometimes might even mean that the team hired has to go through items to segregate the items as well.
3. Labour and permits in your area
The more junk there is, the more people need to be hired to complete the job – and the more the people, the higher the labour costs.
Also, junk must be disposed of in different facilities, and each council or municipality might levy varying costs.
For instance, the costs at a paper recycling centre will be lower than those at an electronics recycling centre.
What Junk Removal Cost in Auckland Look Like
Each different professional service charges its own junk removal cost.
At NexDo, we have some of the most competitive costs out there! Here’s a sneak peek into what our charges look like.
1. Furniture
This includes large, heavy pieces of furniture like beds, sofas, dining tables and even office furniture.
- We charge between $60 – $120 for couches, tables and cabinets.
- And a maximum of $160 for mattresses (yep, including king-sized ones!) and bed frames.
2. Appliances & Electronics
Some appliances have coolants and other chemicals within them that help them work. This is why proper disposal methods are vital – to ensure the safety of your family and the environment!
We handle all forms of whiteware and go to a maximum of $160 to get it out of your house!
3. E-Waste
Much like appliances, throwing these items in a landfill is entirely unsafe. E-waste includes computers, TVs, printers and laptops.
At Nexdo, our e-waste junk removal cost goes as low as $20 to a maximum of $55 only!
4. Yard Junk
Yard waste includes items like trampolines, BBQ burners and gas bottles.
Our junk removal cost for these items will cost you just a maximum of $80! Oh, and did we mention that we handle assembled trampolines – so you don’t need to stress about taking them apart!
5. General Garbage
This includes anything in bin bags, garden bags, polystyrene in bags and clothing – ranging from just $7 – $140 (for garden bags up to 100kgs!).
6. Vehicle Waste
Figuring out where and how to get rid of vehicle tyres and car batteries can be a nightmare. So we take all of that stress off your shoulders for a maximum of just $40!
Unsure About Which Service To Book?
We’ve got you covered! At NexDo, we just want to make things as easy as can be for you! So if you don’t know which service to book for your needs, you can use our ‘Call out’ option.
This option essentially means that we will come out and inspect the items you want to rid yourself of – for a fee of $49. Once our experts tell you what service(s) you need, you can go ahead and book it – and don’t worry, this fee is deducted from service charges!
