At JUNK Riddance, we believe that responsible junk removal goes beyond simply hauling items away. Our commitment to eco-friendly practices means that up to 80% of what we collect is diverted from landfills through recycling, donation, and responsible disposal methods.
Every year, millions of tons of usable items end up in landfills unnecessarily. As Wisconsin's leading eco-conscious junk removal service, we're changing that narrative by prioritizing sustainability in every job we complete.
Our Eco-Friendly Commitment
Diverted from Landfills
Donation Partners
Eco-Certified Facilities
Unlike traditional junk removal companies that simply dump everything in landfills, we take the extra time and effort to sort, categorize, and direct items to their most appropriate destination. This commitment costs us more in time and resources, but it's the right thing to do for our community and planet.
Our 3-Step Eco-Friendly Sorting Process
Donation Assessment
First, our team identifies items that are still in good, usable condition. These items are carefully set aside for donation to local charities, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Common Donation Items:
- • Furniture in good condition
- • Working appliances and electronics
- • Clothing, books, and household goods
- • Tools and sporting equipment
Recycling Separation
Next, we separate recyclable materials by type and transport them to certified recycling facilities. Each material requires specific handling to ensure proper processing.
Materials We Recycle:
Responsible Disposal
Only items that cannot be donated or recycled are disposed of, and even then, we use licensed facilities that follow all environmental regulations for hazardous materials.
Special Handling Items:
- • Hazardous waste (paints, chemicals, batteries)
- • Mattresses (recycled through specialized programs)
- • Construction debris (sorted for material recovery)
- • Medical waste (proper disposal procedures)
The Environmental Impact
What Happens When You Choose Eco-Friendly Removal?
Reduced Carbon Footprint
Recycling materials requires significantly less energy than producing new materials from raw resources. For example, recycling aluminum saves 95% of the energy needed to create new aluminum.
Community Support
Donated items help Wisconsin families in need, support local charities, and strengthen our community. Your unwanted items become someone else's necessities.
Conserved Resources
Every ton of recycled materials conserves natural resources, reduces mining and logging needs, and protects ecosystems and wildlife habitats.
Less Landfill Waste
Landfills produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas. By diverting 80% of collected items, we significantly reduce environmental harm and preserve land.
Our Wisconsin Donation Partners
We've built strong relationships with local organizations that share our commitment to helping the community and reducing waste. When we collect usable items, they go directly to these trusted partners:
Habitat for Humanity ReStores
Building materials, furniture, appliances, and home improvement items support affordable housing initiatives throughout Wisconsin.
Goodwill & Salvation Army
Clothing, household items, books, and small electronics help fund job training programs and community services.
Local Shelters & Food Pantries
Furniture, kitchenware, linens, and household essentials directly help families and individuals in crisis situations.
Schools & Community Centers
Office furniture, electronics, sports equipment, and educational materials support local programs and youth activities.
Certified E-Waste Recycling
Why E-Waste Requires Special Handling
Electronics contain valuable materials like gold, silver, and copper, but also hazardous substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium. Improper disposal can contaminate soil and water supplies.
Electronics We Recycle:
- • Computers, laptops, tablets
- • TVs and monitors
- • Printers and office equipment
- • Cell phones and accessories
- • Audio/video equipment
- • Gaming consoles
Our E-Waste Process:
- • Data destruction services available
- • R2 and e-Stewards certified facilities
- • Component separation and recovery
- • Precious metal extraction
- • Safe hazardous material handling
- • Detailed recycling documentation
Metal Recycling & Scrap Processing
Metal is one of the most valuable recyclable materials, and recycling it provides tremendous environmental benefits. We partner with certified scrap metal processors throughout Wisconsin to ensure maximum recovery.
Ferrous Metals
Steel, iron, appliances, car parts, construction materials
Non-Ferrous Metals
Aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, bronze
Precious Metals
Gold, silver from electronics and specialty items
Environmental Benefits of Metal Recycling:
How You Can Make a Difference
Choose Eco-Friendly Services
When selecting a junk removal company, ask about their recycling and donation practices. Companies that prioritize sustainability may cost slightly more, but the environmental impact is worth it.
Donate Directly When Possible
If you have high-quality items and the time, consider donating directly to local charities. This ensures your items reach those in need and supports specific causes you care about.
Separate Before We Arrive
If you have time, separating items into donation, recycling, and disposal categories can speed up the process and ensure nothing gets missed. We'll still sort everything, but pre-sorting helps.
Ask Questions
Don't hesitate to ask our team where your items will go. We're proud of our eco-friendly practices and happy to explain our process and provide documentation when requested.
Does Eco-Friendly Cost More?
Honestly, yes - sustainable practices require additional time, labor, and facility fees. However, we believe the environmental and community benefits far outweigh the minimal cost difference.
What You're Paying For:
The good news? Our prices remain competitive because we believe sustainability shouldn't be a luxury. We absorb some costs because protecting Wisconsin's environment is part of our mission.
Ready to Remove Junk Responsibly?
Choose eco-friendly junk removal that makes a difference for Wisconsin