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Last update on May 15, 2026
Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We were very pleased with the work and service they are worth every penny and also they clean up after work was done."
+70
Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas
Approved
IronGrip Junk Removal & Demolition provides professional junk removal, property cleanouts, and light demolition services in Mount Pleasant and throughout Mid-Michigan. We handle everything from household junk and estate cleanouts to sheds, decks, fences, and interior tear-outs. Fully insured, dependable, and built for tough jobs with clean results. Same-day and next-day service available.
Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Excellent job of picking up and cleaning up. Very very cordial. I would highly highly recommend them to anyone that needs their work. Joe Chrencik"
Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I called them for some junk removal service around my house. Great response time, extremely professional, high-quality work. Overall, a great experience! Easy to deal with, reasonable prices, and I would definetly call again!"
Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2018
Free estimates
"Easy to work with. Responsive and efficient. Glad I found T.L.C. Strongly recommend them for clearing a property."
Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I had some leftover construction debris that was too big for trash pick up but not enough for a bldrs waste trailer. McIntire Services hauled it away the same day I called them! They were super personable and reasonable. . I will definitely use them for other services."
Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Miller and his colleagues were able to do a lot of things quickly. Along with everything else, they also grabbed some old furniture that I needed help moving to the curb. They took several cares to make sure nothing was damaged during the move, including wrapping the furniture, turning off all the lights, and packaging the picture frames."
Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Called me right away about the job, gave a fair estimate, and completed job within a day."
Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Very easy to work with. Trustworthy, Solution based and efficient."
+4
Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"John and Renee were great to work with. Easy and flexible schedules. They got the project done in a good time frame. Overall really happy with their work and would recommend them!"
Contact your local municipality to request garbage collection services. In most areas, your local city or municipality manages garbage collection, which contracts a waste collection company to do trash collection and other garbage collection and disposal services. However, if you can’t wait for the next trash collection day, you can also contact a local junk removal service to come and haul away your garbage. Confirm with any junk removal companies what items they will take. If you’re renovating your home or have a lot of garbage to get rid of, consider renting a dumpster.
The cost of junk removal services for private garbage collection factors in wages for labor, the cost of maintaining and operating vehicles and trailers to haul garbage to a dump or recycling center. Landfills also charge a fee to dump garbage, which varies depending on what kind of waste it is.
A garbage collection pro or junk removal company can typically take anything from a single item such as refrigerator to the entire contents of a house or out-building being emptied. One exception is disposing of hazardous waste (like bleach or used oil), which is typically handled by your municipality. Check reviews, references, and qualifications of any company you hire to collect garbage. Ask what the company’s limitations are, what tools and equipment they use, and their availability.
Disposing of old paint, bleach, oil, and fertilizer should be handled by a company that specializes in this kind of waste. Many private junk removal companies do not dispose of these items. Because these materials are hazardous to the environment and dangerous to handle or dispose of improperly, you should confirm with your local municipality about places to take hazardous materials for safe disposal.
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