No, you do not need to sort your construction debris before the crew arrives. When you book Junk Master, our crew sorts every load, does all the lifting and loading, and gives priority to recycling, so drywall, lumber, metal and broken tile can sit together in one mixed pile. Your part is short: keep hazardous products out of the pile, leave suspect old-house materials alone, and make sure the crew can reach everything.
That matters for homeowners, landlords and contractors across Commerce City and the Denver Metro. A remodel pile is heavy, sharp and slow to break down by hand, and our construction debris removal service in Commerce City exists so you can skip that work.
Sorting Construction Debris Before the Crew Arrives in Commerce City
You do not have to sort construction debris before our crew arrives in Commerce City. Separating wood from metal, or drywall from tile, is part of our job. Every load gets sorted after it leaves your property, and recyclable material gets priority.
A mixed pile is fine. The only staging that helps is placement: one pile, or a few, in spots the crew can reach without moving vehicles or crossing a finished floor. Our price includes loading from anywhere on the property, so the crew can carry debris up from a basement, out of a garage or down from a back bedroom.
A quick description when you call does help. Tell us roughly how much there is, what it is made of, and whether any of it is heavy, wet or up a flight of stairs. A photo of the pile is the fastest way to show us.
Should I Bag or Pile Loose Renovation Debris Before Pickup?
You do not need to bag loose renovation debris before pickup. A pile works. Bags help only with small, dusty scraps such as drywall crumbs, broken plaster and floor sweepings, since they keep that mess contained on the way out.
Large pieces like studs, cabinet boxes and drywall sheets can go out loose. There is no need to box them up or cut boards down to size. Our crew handles the loading and cleans up the work area once the truck is full.
Items to Keep Out of Your Construction Debris Pile in Commerce City
Hazardous products are the items to keep out of your construction debris pile. Junk Master does not take paint, chemicals, solvents, oil or gasoline, so a half full can of stain or thinner buried in a mixed pile causes trouble for the whole load. Set these in a separate spot before the crew arrives:
- Leftover paint, primer and stain
- Paint thinner and other solvents
- Cleaning and other household chemicals
- Motor oil, gasoline and fuel cans from tools and equipment
For these products, we point customers to Denver's Household Hazardous Waste program.
Two other groups need care for a different reason. Materials from older homes may contain lead paint or asbestos, and the safe move with them is to leave them undisturbed until you know what they are. The next two sections explain why.
What Should I Do With Trim and Wood Painted Before 1978?
Trim, doors and other wood painted before 1978 may carry lead paint, and federal rules focus on the work that disturbs it. The EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program applies to housing and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. Anyone paid to do work that disturbs painted surfaces in them must be certified, including sole proprietors.
The rule generally does not apply to homeowners working on their own pre-1978 homes. The exceptions: you rent out all or part of the home, run a childcare center in it, or are renovating it to sell for profit.
On pickup day, the practical step is simple. Tell us when you call that the house was built before 1978 and painted surfaces came out. Leave those pieces whole; there is no need to break them up to fit a pile.
How to Tell If Old Insulation or Flooring From Your Commerce City Remodel May Contain Asbestos
The best guide to whether old insulation or flooring from your Commerce City remodel may contain asbestos is the EPA's list of where it turns up in homes. That list includes:
- Vermiculite attic and wall insulation
- Vinyl floor tiles, their backing and adhesives
- Roofing and siding shingles
- Textured paint and patching compounds
- Walls and floors around wood-burning stoves
- Pipes coated with asbestos material, plus oil and coal furnaces and door gaskets
According to the EPA, exposure may occur only when asbestos-containing material is disturbed or damaged, and remodeling is one of the activities that can release fibers. So these materials stay out of a debris pile until you know what they are.
Vermiculite gets the firmest warning. The EPA advises that you should assume vermiculite insulation contains asbestos, leave it undisturbed, and hire a professional asbestos contractor before any remodeling that would disturb it. Colorado also requires certified people for asbestos inspection and abatement work.
If anything in your pile matches this list and has not been tested, leave it where it is and tell us before booking. We would rather plan around it than guess.
What Each Material Needs Before a Debris Crew Arrives in Commerce City
Most materials need nothing more than a reachable spot. The table shows what each one needs before a debris crew arrives in Commerce City and what to mention when you call.
| Material | Sort it first? | What to tell us |
|---|---|---|
| Drywall scraps and sheets | No | Rough amount; bag the crumbs if you like |
| Lumber and framing | No | Where boards with exposed nails are |
| Scrap metal, pipe and ductwork | No | Long pieces that need room to carry out |
| Concrete, brick and stone | No | About how much, since it is heavy |
| Tile and flooring | No | Whether any of it is old vinyl tile (see the EPA list above) |
| Cabinets, vanities and fixtures | No | Large pieces and where they sit |
| Insulation | No | What type it is; vermiculite stays put |
| Wet or moldy debris | No | That it is wet, so we can plan the load |
How to use this by situation:
- If you have a deadline, such as an inspection or the next trade starting, then book Junk Master as soon as you know the date. Same-day service is available.
- If the pile includes concrete, brick or tile, then send us a photo and let our crew carry it out. You never lift it.
- If the debris sits in a basement or upstairs, then leave it there. Loading from anywhere on the property is part of the price.
How Much Debris Fits on Our Truck and What It Costs in Commerce City
Our truck holds 15 cubic yards of construction debris. It measures 12 feet long, 7 feet wide and 5 feet high, about four regular pickup truckloads.
Pricing in Commerce City follows how much of that space your debris fills. The minimum charge is $85, a quarter load is $250, a half load is $350 and a full load is $550, with other fractions priced in between.
The price is all-inclusive. It covers labor, loading from anywhere on the property, disposal fees and cleanup of the work area. The only extra is local government recycling fees on computers and TVs, which are passed through.
For a closer look at volume, our article on how big of a load a junk removal truck can handle for construction debris walks through what each fraction of the truck holds.
Does Sorting My Debris Change the Price?
Sorting your debris does not change the price, because we charge for the space it takes up in the truck. A sorted pile and a mixed pile of the same size cost the same.
What keeps the number accurate is a good look at the pile. We offer free, on-site, no-obligation estimates and confirm the price with you by phone. A photo helps us give that price quickly.
Why Hire Junk Master for Construction Debris in Commerce City
Our crews do all the lifting, loading, hauling and disposal, and the price you confirm covers it. We hold Solid Waste Hauler Business Licenses for Commerce City and the City of Denver, and we are licensed and fully insured. Same-day service is available when the next trade is waiting on a clear floor. If the crew misses something, they come back.
Customers rate us 5.0 stars on Google across more than 250 reviews. They often mention upfront pricing, a fast response and a real person answering the phone. You do not even need to be home, as long as the crew has access and can reach you by phone.
What happens on pickup day:
- The crew looks over the pile and the path out, and we confirm the price with you.
- The crew loads everything, from every room or spot you pointed out.
- We clean up the work area.
- The load is sorted, with recycling given priority.
Your prep list for pickup day:
- Clear a path from the pile to the driveway or street
- Set paint, solvents, chemicals, oil and fuel apart from the debris
- Leave vermiculite and other suspect materials undisturbed
- Mention stairs, basements and wet debris when you book
- Arrange access and keep your phone nearby if you will not be home
The Bottom Line
You do not need to sort construction debris before the crew arrives. Our crew sorts every load and does the lifting and loading from anywhere on your Commerce City property. Your part is small: keep paint, solvents, chemicals, oil and fuel out of the pile, leave suspect asbestos materials and pre-1978 painted surfaces undisturbed until you know what they are, and give the crew a way in. Pricing follows load size, from an $85 minimum to $550 for a full truck, with disposal and cleanup included. Call Junk Master at (720) 999-0466 to book construction debris removal in Commerce City or set up a free estimate. A photo of the pile helps.