Junk Removal Deals in Vancouver BC

20140122_111014Everyone wants to know how to get the best junk removal deal in Vancouver. I don’t blame them. We all would like to save some money on the rubbish disposal cost. In this article I will attempt to provide you with some information on how to save money when dealing with the rubbish removal companies operating in Vancouver.

Looking for the cheap junk removal company in Vancouver

This strategy should work well but it might fail you in ways you can’t anticipate. The term “cheap” is overused this days. So is the saying that you get what you pay for. I believe in finding a balance between the two ideas. For example many of the companies willing to pick up your garbage will advertise themselves as the cheapest. However, most will try to hit you with last minute hidden fees. Therefore, use the cheapest strategy with caution. Call them and ask for details. Get the total price.

 

How to get the lowest disposal fees?

In few words, get the company to do only the things that you can’t do yourself. For example labour is a significant cost to the garbage disposal business. The faster they can load your trash onto the truck, the cheaper the service will be. Having 2-3 guys from the company taking boxes from your basement up the stairs and all the way to the driveway, you could be looking at $60-$90 per hour. It could be better to get your family and friends to help you get everything outside as close to the where the truck will be parked as possible . This way you also get to check what you are throwing away. There will be enough time to check the boxes and make decisions on what you want to keep and what you need hauled away.

Bagging the little items of garbage is a good idea too. It is so much faster to load rubbish which is in bags. It can be done 2-3 times faster. Also, avoid mixing different types of junk together. They have to be separated and this involve lots of work. It is better to not mix them in the first place. Many of my clients pile everything together and are surprised when they see me sorting garbage for few hours.

Scheduling garbage pick up at the right time

Everyone one knows how bad traffic can be in Vancouver. Junk Hauling companies deal with traffic and time is costing them money. The guys get paid the same regardless whether they load rubbish or they sit in traffic. Therefore, try scheduling them outside the rush hours. I’ve had clients who had no choice but to have me come at 5 pm. In all of those case, I encountered traffic in both directions. Those kinds of jobs usually add significant amount of labour cost to my clients. Therefore avoiding these hours is a money saver.

Get more rubbish before calling the garbage removal company

Try getting as much rubbish as you can for each pick up. Money can be saved by having the junk removal company visit you few times but hauling away larger loads. Some clients even forget to take things out and then they call the company again just few days later. Organize your rubbish and when you think you got everything ready, call the company. Follow these simple tips and you will get the best junk removal deals in Vancouver.