Where Does Your Junk Actually Go?
Eco-Friendly Junk Removal in Northern Colorado
Most people think junk removal means "load it and dump it."
But what actually happens after the 3 Peaks truck pulls away?
Here’s the truth — your junk doesn’t just disappear.
In fact, much of what we haul never touches a landfill. We carefully sort, recycle, repurpose, and donate whenever possible — and today, we’re taking you behind the scenes to show you exactly how that works.
🌎 Why This Matters
Most homeowners want to do the right thing — but don’t know where to take old furniture, appliances, or scrap materials.
That’s why 3 Peaks Junk Removal & Hauling has created partnerships across Northern Colorado donation centers, recycling facilities, metal yards, and local non-profits — to keep reusable items in circulation and reduce landfill waste.
📊 What We Divert From Landfills (National Averages + Our Targets)
Material TypeNational Average Diverted3 Peaks Current ProcessFuture GoalScrap Metal80–90%Recycled at local scrap yards95%+Appliances60–75%Recycled/Salvaged – refrigerants handled properly80%Furniture10–30% (varies)Donated/Repaired/Resold (ReFurnishd coming soon)50%Electronics25–50%E-waste processing partners75%Cardboard/Wood50–75%Recycled or repurposed80%General Junk20–40%Sorting + Donation Screening50%
📝 We’re continuously building relationships with donation centers, Habitat ReStores, and scrap facilities to increase diversion rates.
🛠 How Your Junk Gets Sorted — The 3 Peaks Process
1️⃣ Collection & Pre-Sorting (On-Site)
At the job site, we separate metal, reusable furniture, appliances, donation-quality goods, and true waste.
This helps reduce landfill trips — and lowers dump fees for you.
2️⃣ Donation Screening
📦 Items we donate or repurpose:
Working appliances
Old but solid furniture
Fitness equipment
Tools and household goods
Lumber, cabinets, doors, vanities (remodel salvage)
Local donation partners include:
🛍 (Insert when ready: e.g., Habitat for Humanity Greeley, ARC Thrift, Salvation Army Windsor, Homeward Alliance, etc.)
3️⃣ Recycling & Salvage
Materials we keep out of landfills through recycling:
MaterialWhere It GoesWhat It BecomesScrap MetalColorado Iron & MetalAuto parts, building suppliesCardboardLocal recycling centersPackaging, insulationConcreteIndustrial recyclersRoad base, construction fillAppliancesMetal salvage yardsRecovered metals, refrigerant recycledE-WasteCertified processorsCircuit recycling, component recovery
4️⃣ Responsible Disposal (Only What’s Left)
Only items that cannot be recycled, repurposed, or salvaged are sent to permitted disposal sites like:
Weld County Landfill
Larimer County Waste Transfer Station
Even then, we minimize volume by breaking down bulky materials before disposal.
🔍 Real Example — What a Typical 3 Peaks Haul Becomes
Item HauledFinal DestinationOld treadmillDonated to community fitness programBroken washer & dryerRecycled at iron & metal yardScrap lumber and pipingRepurposed for hobbyist projectOffice desk (solid wood)Refinished — resold locallyDamaged couch with moldLandfill — responsibly disposed
💬 “Why Does This Matter to Me?”
Aside from being good for the planet — YOU also benefit.
Responsible DisposalCustomer BenefitFewer landfill runsLower dump feesPartnerships with resellersKeeps pricing fairDonation processPotential tax donation receiptsTransparencyTrust & Peace of Mind
🌿 Why 3 Peaks is Different
🚫 Not “Random Guy with a Trailer.”
✳️ We’re an eco-friendly, structured, licensed, and insured hauling company building a circular waste solution for Northern Colorado.
We don’t just remove junk —
We re-route it back into the community, economy, and environment.
Ready to Clear Clutter — the Smart Way?
📍 Proudly serving: Greeley, Windsor, Fort Collins, Loveland, Johnstown, Windsor, Severance, Evans, Kersey, Eaton, and surrounding areas.
📞 Call or Text: (970) 620-9758
“Remove it responsibly. That’s the 3 Peaks way.”
