Do I need to move items to the curb?

No. We carry items out from wherever they are — bedroom, basement, attic, or backyard. You don't need to move anything before we arrive.

How quickly can you come?

Same-week availability is the norm. For Port Coquitlam and nearby areas, same-day pickups are often possible. Call (236) 308-8156 and we'll find the earliest slot.

We can't haul hazardous materials: paint, propane tanks, asbestos, chemicals, or biomedical waste. Almost everything else — furniture, appliances, electronics, construction debris, yard waste — is fair game.

Do you recycle or donate items?

Yes. We sort as we go and drop usable items at donation centres and recyclables at the appropriate facilities when possible, rather than sending everything to landfill.

Moving Cleanout Checklist: Clear Your Space Before Moving Day

Moving is stressful enough without discovering a pile of junk on moving day that nobody dealt with. Work through this room-by-room checklist to systematically decide what to keep, what to donate, and what to junk — so nothing gets missed and your move goes smoothly.

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Keep

Donate

Junk

Living Room

0/7

Sofa / sectional

Armchairs

Coffee table

Entertainment unit / TV stand

Rugs / area rugs

Floor & table lamps

Shelving / bookcases

Bedroom(s)

0/7

Bed frame(s)

Mattress(es)

Dresser / chest of drawers

Nightstands

Clothing (donate before you pack)

Mirrors

Desk / office chair

Kitchen

0/5

Fridge (if not staying with property)

Stove / range (if not staying with property)

Small appliances (toaster, blender, etc.)

Dishes & cookware (donate extras)

Microwave

Garage / Storage

0/8

Tools (keep, donate, or sell?)

Shelving units

Bins and storage boxes

Sports equipment

Lawn equipment (mower, trimmer, etc.)

Old paint cans — HAZMAT (municipal drop-off only)

Bicycles

Tires (specialty disposal — not standard junk removal)

Basement

0/6

Exercise equipment

Old furniture

Boxes of miscellaneous items

Water heater (if replacing)

Old appliances

Chemicals / solvents — HAZMAT (municipal drop-off only)

Outdoor / Yard

0/6

Garden / patio furniture

BBQ / propane appliances

Planters & pots

Fencing materials / lumber scraps

Shed contents

Yard waste / brush

⚠ Hazardous Materials Cannot Be Junk Removed

Paint, oil, solvents, pesticides, propane tanks, and similar hazardous materials cannot be included in a junk removal load. Bring them to your local municipal hazardous materials depot. Metro Vancouver residents can visit Metro Vancouver's hazmat disposal info for drop-off locations.

Pro Tips for a Smooth Cleanout

Start 2–3 weeks outDon't leave the cleanout to the last week. Dealing with items takes more time than you think.
Use Buy Nothing groupsFacebook and community Buy Nothing groups often accept items that donation centres won't — furniture, older appliances, random household goods.
Box up charity items earlyLeave bags and boxes by the door so they make it out before moving day chaos takes over.
Hazardous materials → municipal depotPaint, oil, chemicals, and propane can't go with junk removal. Plan a separate trip to your local hazmat depot.
Time your junk pickup strategicallyBook junk removal 1–2 days before moving day — clear the space so movers aren't navigating around a pile of stuff.
Donate before you packEvery item you donate is one less item to move, unpack, and potentially re-donate at the other end.

Serving Metro Vancouver & the Lower Mainland from Port Coquitlam.

(236) 308-8156

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