One of the great things about YELP as it has matured, is the diversification of the review listings. YELP has grown far beyond the 'foodie' site that formerly defined this wonderful resource. Yelp can source a good mechanic, hardware store, shooting range, dentist, hospice, or junk removal service? Ahhhh..... Enter Junk King!
After several exhausting months of massive 'clean-out' there remained several pockets of debris and junk at dad's house. Most of it could be burned, but they've got this draught going this year, including a 'burn-ban' with rather severe penalties. And some items remaining simply weren't burnable: lawnmowers, scrap metals, hydraulic rams, rusted washtubs, boat & motors; all the humus that 42 years in one home can provide. Short of digging a BIG hole by the dark of the moon and planting everything therein (which isn't very responsible; besides being time consuming and probably has a ban, also), I needed to move these items OUT, allowing my exit strategy and my LIFE to continue.
After calling several businesses who were very limiting (and expensive) in what they would and would not remove, I tried YELP. Junk removal is a far cry from fried artichokes or artisan pizza, but there was Junk King! A phone call connected me with the owner, Fred Friday. I listed my inventory and the guys were on their way the next morning. Shortly before the appointed time, the driver called and asked if they might begin a little early, should it be convenient for me! Ten minutes later a clean, non-smelly truck was backing up my drive! The guys were wearing clean uniforms, and were very professional as they examined my scattered 'projects'. Then, they set to work. They worked steadily, sometimes together, sometimes separately; asking anew whenever they had a question regarding an object. They swept and raked where applicable. And despite filling their truck to the brim, were finished in under three hours!
As they finished the final sweep-up on my drive, they explained that Junk King isn't a land-fill automatic service. They sort the loads, and recycle and redistribute applicable items picked up. That's a far better solution than a big hole in the back lawn!!
I must report one additional incident regarding my service that sums up my encounter with Junk King, however. As the morning progressed, it turned out that Junk King was unable to process the boat. Many businesses would have simply said, "Sorry, no can do!" Not, Junk King. Mr Friday personally drove to my door and apologized. He then "make a few calls" in order to locate a means of removal. Fellow Yelpers, such service and professionalism is ABOVE & BEYOND! read more