The Top 10 Most Common Junk Removal Items We Haul Away For You
- kris allard
- May 31
- 3 min read
From torn and used couches to mystery garage & basement piles. Heres what people get rid of most.
At Mighty Mouse Junk Removal, we’ve seen it all, literally. Whether it’s a single item or a whole home clean out, our team knows what tends to pile up the fastest. If you’ve got clutter, chances are it falls into one of these categories.
Here are the Top 10 most common items we remove and why people call us to haul them away.
1. Old Furniture
Couches, recliners, dressers, tables, you name it. Furniture is bulky, hard to move, and often won’t fit in a regular garbage pickup because of its size and weight.
Why it’s tossed: It’s outdated, broken, or to make room for something new
2. Appliances
From mini fridges to washers and dryers, broken or outdated appliances are one of the top items requested.
Why it’s tossed: It stopped working or got replaced.
Eco tip: We properly dispose of appliances to prevent harmful materials from hitting the landfill.
3. Electronics (E-Waste)
Old TVs, computers, printers, and tangled cords are common finds in garages, offices, and closets.
Why it’s tossed: It’s obsolete, no longer functional or not required.
Recycle tip: We make sure your e-waste goes to certified recycling centres.
4. Yard Debris
Branches, leaves, fencing, decks and even that old kiddie pool. Yard waste tends to accumulate fast.
Why it’s tossed: Back yard clean up, landscaping projects, remodels or storm cleanups.
Note: We haul green waste, fencing, concrete, and more.
5. Construction Debris
Renovation mess? We’ve got you. Wood, drywall, flooring, and tile are all things we routinely haul from homes and job sites on a daily.
Why it’s tossed: Home and business improvement projects.
Bonus: Save your back and time. Mighty Mouse does the lifting and cleanup to keeo your projects on time.
6. Hot Tubs
Heavy, awkward, a pain to dismantle and a eye sore. Old and broken ot tubs are one of the trickiest items homeowners need removed.
Why it’s tossed: It’s no longer used, broken, or part of a backyard upgrade.
We bring: Tools and muscle to remove it safely and quickly.
7. Household Junk
Boxes of random stuff, old decor, bins of toys, and everything that’s been collecting dust in the garage or attic.
Why it’s tossed: Moving, downsizing, or a clean up.
Declutter tip: If you haven’t used it in a year, it’s probably time to let it go.
8. Mattresses & Box Springs
These are tough to dispose of and the city of Ottawa doesnt always pick them up.
Why it’s tossed: Replaced with a new bed or cleaning out a spare room.
9. Carpet & Flooring
Whether from a remodel or flood damage, we frequently remove old carpet, wood, vinyl, or laminate flooring.
Why it’s tossed: Home renovations or wear-and-tear.
Yes: We’ll rip it up and haul it out.
10. Garage Junk
This is the #1 clutter hotspot. Broken tools, sports equipment, old paint cans, mystery boxes. What ever it is, it ends up in the garage.
Pro tip: Call us before you try to tackle it yourself.
No job is too big or too small. Whether it’s a single couch or a full estate cleanout, our team makes junk removal easy, fast, and friendly.
