Safety Information For Junk Removal Clients In Orange County

Alisa Viejo and other city offices in Orange County are reminding residents that annual snake season is from March to October. A little bit of caution will go a long way for peaceful co-existence. Having had more than our share of lifting a box or moving a pile of broken branches to find a snake hiding out from the hot sun, we can attest to that.

Snakes will most likely retreat if given room. Do not deliberately provoke or threaten.  If you see one, try to remember that.

At OC Junk Hauling, safety of our employees and our customers is very important. During these months we urge caution when moving anything that has been outside for a while; it could be housing a critter. Rattlesnakes are sensitive to temperature extremes and will adjust their behavior accordingly. For example, after they have chilled down during a cooler evening, you might find them warming up on a rock catching a few rays. But to prevent getting all toasty, they’ll soon enough move under rocks, wood piles, bushes and boxes on your lawn or in your garage if you leave it open.

Reportedly, a most effective option is what’s known as a “rattlesnake proof” fence. Solid or with mesh no larger than one-quarter inch. Make it at least three feet tall but be sure the bottom is buried several inches below the ground.

California Department of Fish & Wildlife Suggestions

• Wear sturdy boots and loose-fitting long pants when walking through brushy, wild areas. Startled rattlesnakes may not rattle before striking defensively.
• Children should not wear flip-flops while playing outdoors in snake country.
• When hiking, stick to well-used trails. Avoid tall grass, weeds and heavy underbrush where snakes may hide during the day.
• Do not step or put your hands where you cannot see. Step ON logs and rocks, never over them. Be especially careful when climbing rocks or gathering firewood. Check out stumps or logs before sitting down and shake out sleeping bags before use.
• Never grab “sticks” or “branches” while swimming in lakes and rivers. Rattlesnakes can swim.
• Be careful when stepping over doorsteps as well. Snakes like to crawl along the edge of buildings where they are protected on one side.
• Never hike alone. Always have someone with you who can assist in an emergency.
• Do not handle a freshly killed snake, as it can still inject venom.
• Teach children early to respect snakes and to leave them alone.
Yes, #9 goes without saying but should be repeated all the same. And as for #8? Sounds like something out of a science fiction story. But apparently, it’s happened enough times for the CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife to include it.


If you’ve encountered a rattlesnake on your property or public area, call your community’s Animal Service Center. For example, Aliso Viejo is serviced by the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, at 949-470-3045.

Removing unwanted items from inside and outside your home can be tricky enough. Don’t take extra chances during snake season. OC Junk Hauling is a family owned junk removal business serving all communities in Orange County. We are not a franchise and our excellent Yelp reviews are a testament to the personal and customer-oriented service that we provide. Simply book a convenient appointment on-line or call us at (949) 424-9265. Once we know exactly what you want hauled away, we will give you a Free, No-obligation Estimate. Give OC Junk Hauling a call at +1 (949) 424-9265.

Celebrate Freedom From Junk In Orange County

July 4^th is a few more weeks away. What are you plans? Watch fireworks displays on TV being broadcast from Washington DC or Boston? Attend the local big one in Laguna Beach? Or have you decided to hold the largest party in your city to show off your great skyline view of your community’s celebrations? If the last one, we have two bits of advice. Don’t set off any fireworks yourself. And call OC Junk Hailing ahead of time so we can come before and after to take away all the debris.

Fireworks are not a DIY project

Leave it to the professionals. Really, you’ve heard it before. You are hearing it now. You will hear it again (courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association)

• In 2013, fireworks caused an estimated 15,600 reported fires in the U.S., including 1,400 structure fires, 200 vehicle fires, and 14,000 outside and other fires.
• In 2014, U.S. hospital emergency rooms saw an estimated 10,500 people for fireworks-related injuries.
• More than one-third (36%) of the fireworks injuries in 2014 were to hands or fingers. One in five (19%) were eye injuries. An additional 19% were to other parts of the head.

Don’t become a statistic.

Up close and personal

On the other hand, if you need to feel the power & see the lights as close as possible, then make sure you arrive as early as possible to the Laguna Beach Fireworks show. It is the premiere local hot event. The Laguna Beach fireworks display takes place in Heisler Park at Monument Point. In anticipation & preparation, the park will be closed at noon. The show begins at approximately 9pm.

Parking spaces will be difficult to find. Arrive early. On July 4th, the free trolley will be running on a modified schedule from 9:30am to 7pm.

Or you can hold your own cook out, family barbeque or dinner party; supply food & beverages and you’ll have no shortage of guests. But the more who show, the more you will need to pick up afterwards – and prior.

Yes, this is a reminder from your friends at OC Junk Hauling that clean up for a 4^th of July party is not just something you do at the end. You will have tons (hopefully) of friends & family over. What do your front and back lawns look like? Are your guests walking through the garage? What does that look like? Do you have a visible representation of a “to do” it list of boxes, or could there be used sporting & exercise equipment detracting from the beauty of your lawn?

Give us a call to haul all that away before the part begins. And we can also come back the next day for the cups, bottles, plates, food, etc. from what we hope will be a successful Independence Day celebration. Your place again next year?

Abandoned Tenant Property Cleanouts In Orange County

Most any landlord in Orange County will tell you that tenants are good people who stay, pay rent on time, and then move on. But some tenants, for reasons of their own doing or beyond their control, fall behind on rent, forcing the landlords to evict. And that is where OC Junk Hauling come in the door because tenants in a rush to get out usually abandon property.

There Are Rules

If the tenant has moved out of the rental unit and left behind personal property or belongings, California statutes say the landlord must first attempt to notify the tenant of the abandoned property. In fact, the landlord must give the tenant at least 15 days to reclaim property (18 days if the notice was mailed to the tenant).

If the tenant does respond within those 18 days, the landlord will be obligated to surrender the items to the tenant upon receiving a payment for storage (yes, the landlord, in California, can charge the tenant for the cost of storage of the property.).

Landlords are also required to allow the tenant reasonable time to move any large items such as furniture and appliances.

If the tenant does not claim the property, the landlord is free to dispose of it at the end of the notice period.

Be Ready to Move Forward

Frankly, in most cases, if it is a general piece of furniture like a chair, table, or bed, the former tenant didn’t want it anyway or didn’t feel it was worth the cost of paying to move it. As we offer a free no-obligation estimate, many a landlord in the past has called us in early in the process just to be ready to move when all legal obligations have been met.

Our service is essential to landlords who wish to re-rent ASAP to maximize revenues and minimize loss. Timeliness and quality of service is of paramount concern and is certainly provided by us. We offer same-day service 7 days a week, and all at a reasonable price! Our staff are prompt, professional, and courteous.

OC Junk Hauling is a fully insured, full-service junk removal and hauling company located in Orange County, California and is ready to serve you for all your hauling needs. We are responsible members of the community by staying committed to recycling or donating your unwanted junk and items whenever possible.

Call us today +1 (949) 424-9265 to schedule your no obligation appointment or for even faster service book online and save $30 off your order.