Junk & Rubbish Removal in Yew Tee

Trucks are quoted in fractions (minimum, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, full) of a box bed that typically holds 10-15 cubic yards / 8-12 cubic metres. Crews eyeball your pile against the truck. To avoid disputes, ask what the truck's full capacity is and get the quoted fraction written on the job sheet before loading starts.

Sell or give away anything usable first (collection-from-home marketplaces shrink piles fast), consolidate everything into one accessible spot at ground level, break down furniture flat, and keep rubble separate from light junk. Getting the pile to the curb or driveway can knock a meaningful amount off, since indoor carry time is what crews price in.

Send photos of the pile with something for scale, list large items individually, and mention access (floor, stairs, distance to parking). Volume-based quotes from photos are usually accurate within one price band; on-site quotes are worth it for whole-house clearances. Always confirm whether the quote includes labour, disposal fees and tax.

Most junk removal firms take e-waste but route it to certified recyclers, sometimes for a small per-item fee. Free alternatives exist almost everywhere: retailer take-back schemes when buying replacements, manufacturer programs, and council/municipal e-waste drop-off points. Wipe or remove drives from computers and phones before handing anything over.

Standard refusals: hazardous waste (chemicals, solvents, fuel, wet paint), asbestos, gas bottles, batteries in quantity, medical waste and tyres in some markets. These need licensed specialist disposal. Fridges, mattresses, TVs and monitors are usually accepted but carry per-item surcharges because of recycling requirements.

Contact your town council — most offer free removal of a limited number of bulky items per month for HDB households, booked a few days ahead and left at the void deck or designated point. Private disposal services (S$60-S$300 per trip) make sense when you have more items, tight timing, or a condo without such a scheme.

Karang guni are Singapore's traditional rag-and-bone collectors — they buy scrap metal, old appliances, electronics, paper and clothing, and will often collect from your door. For items with recoverable value you may be paid instead of paying; for genuinely worthless bulky junk, you'll still need the town council or a disposal service.