What Can a Junk Removal Company Take? A Complete Guide

What Items Can Junk Removal Companies Take?

One of the most common questions homeowners in Allentown and the Lehigh Valley ask before booking junk removal is: what exactly will they take? The answer is: most things. Professional junk removal companies are set up to handle a wide range of household, commercial, and construction items that regular curbside pickup will not touch.

Here is a complete breakdown of what Allentown Junk Pros accepts, what requires special handling, and what cannot go in a standard junk load.

Furniture and Household Items We Take

Furniture is one of the most common junk removal requests. Our furniture removal service handles everything including:

• Sofas, sectionals, loveseats, and recliners
• Mattresses and box springs (all sizes)
• Bed frames and headboards
• Dressers, armoires, and wardrobes
• Dining tables, chairs, and buffets
• Desks, office chairs, and filing cabinets
• Bookshelves, entertainment centers, and TV stands
• Mirrors, lamps, and area rugs

We remove everything — you do not have to move a single piece to the curb. Our crew comes inside, carries it out, and loads it directly onto the truck.

Appliances

Our appliance disposal service covers both working and broken appliances:

• Refrigerators and freezers (requires refrigerant recovery)
• Washing machines and dryers
• Dishwashers
• Ovens, ranges, and stovetops
• Microwaves and small kitchen appliances
• Air conditioners and dehumidifiers (requires refrigerant recovery)
• Water heaters

Refrigerant-containing appliances require EPA-compliant recovery by a certified technician before disposal. Our team handles this properly — it is not something you want to skip or cut corners on.

Electronics and E-Waste

Old electronics are a growing disposal challenge. Pennsylvania prohibits certain electronics from going to landfills, and for good reason — they contain lead, mercury, and other hazardous materials. We handle:

• Televisions (CRT and flat screen)
• Desktop and laptop computers
• Monitors and printers
• Stereo equipment and speakers
• Old phones, tablets, and gaming consoles
• Cables, cords, and accessories

All electronics are routed to a certified e-waste recycler, not a landfill.

Construction and Renovation Debris

Renovating a home in Allentown or the surrounding area? Our construction debris removal service clears:

• Drywall, lumber, and wood scraps
• Tile, flooring, and carpet
• Insulation (non-asbestos)
• Roofing shingles and gutters
• Plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets, tubs)
• Doors, windows, and framing
• Broken concrete and masonry (weight surcharges apply)

Garage and Outdoor Items

Our garage cleanout service takes care of the stuff that accumulates over years:

• Lawn mowers, weed trimmers, and garden tools
• Bicycles and sports equipment
• Old grills and outdoor furniture
• Metal scrap and general junk
• Yard waste, branches, and brush
• Sheds (we dismantle and haul)
• Fencing and deck materials

Estate and Whole-Property Cleanouts

Clearing an entire home after a move or following a loved one's passing? Our estate cleanout service handles complete property cleanouts from top to bottom — every room, every closet, every floor.

What Junk Removal Companies Cannot Take

There are some items that professional junk removal companies in Allentown and throughout Pennsylvania are legally or logistically unable to accept in a standard load:

Hazardous Materials

• Paint, stains, varnishes, and solvents (liquid)
• Motor oil, antifreeze, and automotive fluids
• Pesticides, herbicides, and pool chemicals
• Propane tanks and pressurized cylinders
• Asbestos-containing materials
• Medical waste and sharps
• Fluorescent bulbs and tubes

Lehigh County holds periodic household hazardous waste collection days. Check with the Lehigh County Authority for upcoming dates and drop-off locations near Allentown.

Bio-Hazardous Waste

Items contaminated with bodily fluids, mold in certain conditions, and anything requiring biohazard remediation fall outside standard junk removal scope. Specialized cleanup crews handle these situations.

What Happens to Your Junk After Pickup?

Responsible junk removal does not mean everything ends up in a landfill. Our process prioritizes diverting as much material as possible from disposal:

• Donate: Items in good condition go to Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, or other Lehigh Valley nonprofits
• Recycle: Metal, electronics, cardboard, and other recyclables are sorted and sent to certified recycling facilities
• Repurpose: Some items are passed along to organizations with specific needs
• Landfill: Only what cannot be donated, recycled, or repurposed goes to a permitted disposal facility

We aim to keep landfill-bound waste to a minimum on every job. It is the right thing to do for the Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania's environment.

Not Sure If We Take It? Just Ask.

If you have an item you are not sure about, call us at (484) 268-2734 before your appointment. We will give you a straight answer. For a full list of services we cover throughout Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and surrounding areas, visit our contact page and let us know what you need hauled.