Question 1

How quickly can you get to my house?

Accepted Answer

Same-day or next-day across most of Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts. Aquidneck Island, the East Bay, and Fall River often get same-day windows within hours of the call.

Question 2

Do I need to be there?

Accepted Answer

Not for most jobs. We can do everything by phone, photo, and text — including walk-throughs, quote approval, and final invoicing. Photos of the cleared space go to you at the end.

Question 3

What hours are you open?

Accepted Answer

Mon–Sat 7am to 7pm. Sundays closed for normal scheduling, but we sometimes pick up emergency calls (storm damage, last-minute move-outs) on Sundays — just ask.

Question 4

Can you work around my contractor's schedule?

Accepted Answer

Yes — coordinating with GCs, plumbers, electricians, and finish trades is routine for remodels and cleanouts. Tell us your day-of-week constraints and we'll plan around them.

Question 5

How is the price calculated?

Accepted Answer

Junk removal is priced by volume — how much of the truck your stuff fills. Minimum pickup is $150. From there it's 1/4 truck ($425), 1/2 truck ($850), 3/4 truck ($1,275), or full truck ($1,700). We also rent dumpsters: the Grizzly Bag (8 cu yd) is $299, 1-ton dumpsters are $400, and 2-ton dumpsters are $600. Labor-only help is $150/hour with a 2-hour minimum. Demolition starts at $7 per square foot. Every quote is flat and in writing before we start.

Question 6

Are there any hidden fees?

Accepted Answer

No. Disposal fees, dump tickets, recycling fees, and labor are all included in the quote. The only thing that can change the price is if the scope of the job is materially bigger than what we agreed on — and we'll talk about it before changing the price.

Question 7

What payments do you take?

Accepted Answer

Cash, check, all major credit cards, Venmo, Zelle, and ACH for business accounts. Net-30 invoicing available for property managers, GCs, and commercial accounts.

Question 8

Do you offer discounts?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 10% for active military, veterans, first responders, and seniors. Plus a 20–30% discount on curbside pickup when you've staged everything at the curb yourself.

Question 9

Do you take refrigerators with refrigerant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Refrigerators, freezers, and AC units are no problem — we route them to facilities that handle the refrigerant properly.

Question 10

Will you take hazardous waste?

Accepted Answer

No. Paint thinners, gasoline, propane (over 1 lb), asbestos, medical waste, ammunition, and similar materials need licensed hazardous waste handlers. Most towns hold hazardous waste collection days where you can drop those off for free.

Question 11

Can you take a piano?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We do piano removal as a specialty — uprights, baby grands, and consoles. Pricing reflects the extra labor and specialty equipment.

Question 12

How about hot tubs?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we cut them down on-site and haul the pieces. Drain, disconnect, cut, and haul are all part of the same visit. See the hot tub removal page for details.

Question 13

Where do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We cover Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts. Aquidneck Island, the East Bay, Greater Providence, South County RI, and the South Coast of MA — Fall River, New Bedford, Dartmouth, Westport, Mattapoisett, Marion, Wareham, and everywhere in between.

Question 14

Will you come out for one item?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A single mattress, fridge, or couch is a totally normal call. Pricing reflects the smaller job — it's not the same as a full truck.

Question 15

Can you do commercial work?

Accepted Answer

Yes — restaurants, retail, offices, contractors, property managers. Net-30 terms available on approved accounts.

Question 16

Are you licensed and insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We operate as CLARK RECYCLING AND HAULING LLC. General liability and commercial auto insurance. Certificate of insurance available on request before crews arrive.

Question 17

Do you donate anything?

Accepted Answer

Yes — furniture and appliances in usable condition go to local donation partners. About a third of what we pick up gets a second life this way.

Question 18

What gets recycled?

Accepted Answer

Metal goes to scrap. Electronics go to certified e-waste recyclers. Mattresses go to mattress recyclers when condition allows. Yard waste goes to municipal compost.

Question 19

Where does the rest go?

Accepted Answer

Anything that can't be donated or recycled goes to appropriate transfer stations and disposal facilities. We're committed to keeping as much out of the landfill as we reasonably can.

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