Step-by-step
A practical plan for the job.
- 1
Confirm delivery and the work window
Coordinate with the dumpster company before requesting labor. Tell JunkPDX when the container will arrive and when it must be ready for collection. Allow time for the agreed loading work between those events. If delivery changes, contact the crew promptly so an empty driveway does not become a wasted appointment.
- 2
Make the discard decisions
Mark items to load and keep uncertain belongings in a separate area. Remove documents, keys, medication and personal items from furniture or boxes. Name one authorized person who can answer questions during the job. The crew follows the approved scope; it should not decide whether a family member's belongings are trash.
- 3
Show the route, then clear it
Send photos of stairs, tight turns, doorways, gates and the container placement. Clear loose obstacles, arrange building access and keep pets and children away from the work route. Tell us about an elevator reservation or parking restriction before the day. Do not attempt a difficult lift just to get a better photo.
- 4
Share container and material instructions
Give us the provider name, container size, loading rules and item restrictions. Identify what is already inside. Flag sharp objects, unusually heavy pieces, wet material and anything unknown before work. Keep restricted materials out of the planned load unless acceptance and handling have been confirmed.
- 5
Agree on the final walkthrough
Show the crew the approved areas and identify any priority items. Before leaving, review what was loaded and any contents left because they were excluded or the container reached a limit. If more work is needed, agree on the next step before assuming a second trip or extra labor is included.