Junk removal curb side rates and extra labour cost

Most junk removal companies in Vancouver post their curb side rates, and the majority of clients are not aware of this detail. This can create conflicts later, when projects are completed. I would like to take the opportunity to explain, why rates can significantly vary, depending on where your garbage is. The issue is not in the difference of hauling rates, but in the fact that waste management companies do not inform their clients about this difference.

Depending on how much junk you have, hauling it away from your basement, or from your driveway, can make big difference in the labour cost for a given rubbish removal company. If it is few pieces of furniture and 10-20 bags, then no one cares. This can be done in 15 min, and the guys can be on their way to the other clients. However, if you have lots of items, and each has to be carried over a large distance, then the whole team could be there for 2-3 hours. We even had cases, when it took us 5 hours to load one truck. After paying the guys, and the other expenses, there isn’t much profit left for the company. Therefore, curb rates are a reference point.

As I stated earlier, most companies fail to disclose this information to their clients, because they want to appear as if they have the lowest rates. This is very unfair practice, that most junk removal companies in Vancouver are using, to get an unfair advantage over the competition and the clients they service.

So, when comparing disposal rates, keep this in mind. Make sure you are comparing the same thing.

If you want to avoid extra fees, then the best thing to do, is to get everything close to an area, where a truck can park. This way the guys can load it quickly and be out of your hair, and on their way to their next client. My hope is that this post has provided you with a clear explanation on the nature of extra fees in our industry.