Pittsburgh Junk Company

About

Listed for

• Estate cleanouts

  What we found: has its own page for this service. See that page

This is a hauling company. It is listed because it offers this work as a service of its own, not for general junk removal.

Good to know

• Estate cleanouts can be done without a family member present if access is provided, with updates sent by photo. Source
• Usable items are donated to local charities, materials such as wood, metal and textiles are recycled, and the landfill is a last resort. Source
• Clients are asked to set aside important paperwork before the crew arrives, and the crew works with them so documents aren't thrown out by mistake. Source
• Each truck holds up to 13 cubic yards, about six pickup-truck loads. Source
• Same-day, next-day and same-week bookings are often available, with one-hour arrival windows. Source
• Hazardous materials are not accepted, including asbestos, medical waste, explosives and firearms. Source

Services

Estate cleanouts

Removal of furniture, appliances, electronics, clothing and general household items from estates of any size, with usable goods sorted for donation. Source

Residential junk removal

Pickup of household clutter and bulky items, from single pieces to full-home cleanouts. Source

Furniture removal

Hauling of sofas, mattresses, tables, beds, dressers and similar items. Source

Appliance removal and recycling

Removal of refrigerators, washers, dryers and microwaves, with broken units sent to local appliance recycling facilities. Source

Storage space cleanouts

Electronic recycling

Removal of TVs, computers, printers and copiers for recycling. Source

Piano removal

Light demolition

Tearing down sheds, dismantling hot tubs and removing playsets, with the debris hauled away. Source

Construction debris removal

Hauling of renovation and construction debris. Source

Property management cleanouts

Full cleanouts and tenant-turnover clearing for landlords and property managers. Source

How a job runs

1. Call or fill in the online form; an estimate can often be given from photos and a description, or after an in-person visit.
2. Get an upfront price based on the size of the job.
3. The crew removes furniture, appliances and other items.
4. Items are sorted for donation, recycling or disposal.
5. The space is left clear and swept.

Questions to ask before you hire

• Do you sort for donation and resale, or does everything go to the landfill?
• Is the quote a fixed price for the whole home, and what could change it?
• What do you do with documents, photos and valuables you find?
• Can you finish before the closing or lease date, and will you leave the home broom clean?
• Are you insured, and can you send proof before the job starts?