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Practical guides for cleaning out your home.
Kansas City advice on garage cleanouts, estate cleanouts, and more, from the crew that does the hauling.
How to get rid of an old couch in Kansas City
A couch is the single item people most often need gone. Here is every route in Kansas City, from free city pickup to a paid haul, and which one fits yours.
How to get rid of an above-ground pool in Kansas City
Taking down an old above-ground pool is mostly about the water, the base and the fence. Here's how to do it without breaking a city rule.
Removing old kitchen cabinets: what to know first
Kitchen cabinets come out faster than you'd think, once the plumbing is capped and you know whether your house was built before 1978.
Tile floor removal: why it's harder than it looks
Floor tile comes up one stubborn piece at a time, and the pile weighs far more than you'd guess. Check what's underneath before you start.
Pulling up laminate or hardwood floors: what's involved
Click-together laminate comes up in an afternoon. Nailed hardwood is slow, splintery work. Here's the difference, and the rules that come with each.
Where to take junk yourself in Kansas City (2026 guide)
If you have a truck and a free morning, here is every place in the metro that will take a load from a regular person, with the hours, the payment rules and the gotchas that send people home.
How to get rid of junk for free in Kansas City
There is more free junk disposal in Kansas City than most people use. Here is every route, what each one refuses, and the honest point where a paid haul is cheaper than your Saturday.
How to get rid of exercise equipment in Kansas City
The treadmill paradox: it cost $1,500, weighs 300 pounds, and almost nobody wants it. Here's where exercise equipment actually goes in KC.
Moving boxes & styrofoam disposal in Kansas City
After the move comes the mountain: flattened boxes, foam blocks, packing peanuts. Half of it recycles easily; half of it must never touch your cart.
Treated lumber & old fence disposal in Kansas City
The most dangerous thing you can do with an old deck is burn it. Here's why treated lumber is its own disposal category, and where it goes in KC.
How to get rid of wood pallets in Kansas City
A stack of pallets behind the building is worth more than you think. KC has recyclers that pick them up free, and some pay. Check the stamp first.
Household hazardous waste disposal in Kansas City
Half a garage shelf is stuff nobody can haul: chemicals, pesticides, old gas. KC has a good free disposal system for it, once you know the rules.
Medical equipment & sharps disposal in Kansas City
After home health care ends, two very different problems remain: equipment somebody needs, and sharps nobody can touch. Here's the route for each.
How to get rid of a piano in Kansas City
Grandma's upright was the family treasure. Today it's 600 pounds that most charities won't touch. Here's where pianos actually go in KC.
Fire pit & charcoal ash disposal in Kansas City
The rusted fire pit is easy, since it's scrap steel. The ash is where people start fires and kill gardens. Here are the rules for both.
Christmas tree disposal in Kansas City
Real trees get a real second life in KC, where free drop-offs turn them into mulch every January. Strip everything off the tree first, and never burn it in the fireplace.
Storm cleanup in Kansas City: debris pickup and drop-off
When a storm drops half a tree in the yard, KC has a real playbook, with free pickup appointments and drop-off windows. Know the rules before the next one.
How to get rid of an old water heater in Kansas City
That dead tank in the basement is mostly steel, which means several disposal routes are free, and a scrap yard might even pay you. Here's how it works in KC.
How to get rid of an old grill in Kansas City
The grill itself is simple, since it's mostly scrap metal. The propane tank is the whole complication. Here's how both parts leave your patio.
How to get rid of old propane tanks in Kansas City
That rusty grill tank in the garage is one of the few things we legally can't haul. Here's where it actually goes, and the easiest option is free.
How to dispose of drywall (sheetrock) in Kansas City
Half a room of old drywall doesn't fit in any trash cart, and KCMO won't take construction material curbside anyway. Here's the real KC picture.
Yard waste pickup and drop-off in Kansas City (2026)
You can't put branches in the trash in Missouri, because state law bans yard waste from landfills. Here's how every KC option actually works.
How to get rid of concrete & brick in Kansas City
Concrete is the junk-world exception: everything about disposing of it is weight math. Here's where it goes in KC, plus the free route worth trying.
How to get rid of old TVs & electronics in Kansas City
That dead flat screen, or the tube TV that weighs as much as a couch, can't just go to the curb. Here's every KC option, ranked from free to easiest.
Battery disposal in Kansas City (car, lithium, AA)
One kind of battery is fine in the trash, one gets you store credit, and one starts garbage-truck fires. Here's which is which in KC.
How to get rid of old carpet & padding in Kansas City
Old carpet is heavier than it looks, especially the padding, and most curbside programs have specific rules for it. Here's the whole KC picture.
Fluorescent tube & CFL bulb disposal in Kansas City
That box of old shop-light tubes in the garage contains mercury. Here's where each type of bulb actually goes in KC, including the one that trips people up.
Bulky item & large trash pickup in Kansas City (by city)
Some KC cities will take your old couch from the curb, with rules, weight limits, and sometimes a month-long wait. Here's how it actually works.
How to prepare for a garage cleanout in Kansas City
Most garage cleanouts take 2–4 hours. Here's how to shave an hour off (and some of the price) by prepping first.
How much does junk removal cost in Kansas City? (2026)
Single items start at $125, and a full 26-foot box truck is $2,200. Here's what moves the price up or down, in plain terms.
Where to donate furniture in Kansas City (2026 guide)
Not everything has to go to the landfill. Here's the complete list of KC-area places that accept used furniture donations.
Estate cleanout in Kansas City: a step-by-step guide
Estate cleanouts are some of the hardest jobs we do, and some of the most necessary. Here's a practical guide for the family doing the work.
How to dispose of an old mattress in Kansas City (2026)
KC's only public mattress recycler closed in 2023. Here's every route that still works: donation, private recycling pickup, city bulky pickup, and us.
Hot tub removal in Kansas City: cost & what to know
Hot tubs are one of the trickier removal jobs. Here's what one costs and how the job goes, for KC-area homeowners.
Spring cleaning junk removal checklist (KC edition)
Spring cleaning only counts if you finish. Here's the room-by-room punch list to clear out your house this season.
How much does shed removal cost in Kansas City? (2026)
Most KC shed teardowns run $295 to $945 depending on size and material. Here's the breakdown, plus what to do before we arrive to keep the price down.
What to do with old appliances in Kansas City (2026 guide)
Appliances are regulated separately from regular trash. Here's every legitimate way to dispose of one in the KC metro this year.
Apartment move-out cleanout cost in Kansas City
If your lease is ending and there's a pile of stuff you don't want to move, here's what a move-out cleanout actually costs in the KC metro.
Foreclosure cleanout in Kansas City: what to expect
Foreclosure properties come with their own problems: abandoned contents, biohazards, time pressure. Here's the process we use.
Hoarding cleanout in Kansas City: a careful approach
Hoarding situations are sensitive and complicated. Here's how Royal Junk Pros handles hoarding cleanouts in Kansas City, with respect and a clear plan.
How to dispose of old paint in Kansas City (the legal way)
You can't put paint in the regular trash in KC. Here are the legal disposal options, ranked from free to easy.
How to dispose of old tires in Independence, MO
If you have a stack of tires in the garage, here's where to take them legally in Independence and the KC metro.
Demo debris removal cost in Kansas City (2026)
Remodel debris piles up fast. Here's the real 2026 cost to haul it away in the KC metro.
Office cleanout cost in Kansas City (2026)
Downsizing, relocating, or closing? Here's real 2026 pricing for office cleanouts across the Kansas City metro.
Junk removal vs. dumpster rental in KC: which is cheaper?
Which is cheaper, a roll-off dumpster or a junk removal service, depends on the job. Here's the real comparison for KC-metro homeowners.
Moving day junk removal: what your mover won't take
You've hired the movers. But they won't take the old fridge, the propane tank, or that broken sectional. Here's the plan.
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