2020 Year in Review for Cully's Junk & Removal Services

The business started slowly in March 2020 with the junk removal and bin rentals, then suddenly the Pandemic hit and everything shut down. We were still getting calls but decided to sit it out even though we were deemed essential until we had time to assess the situation. At the end of April we opened back up with strict safety protocols in place, masks, hand sanitizer, distancing and making sure clients were not in rooms or the houses when we cleaned them out. We also made sure that windows were open for better airflow when in properties for longer periods.

In May things really heated up because everybody was at home doing reno’s and clearing spaces etc. Junk volume doubled from the previous year and the bin rentals were also seeing an increase – work was really hectic. As the Summer approached calls for landscaping were coming in quick and scheduling became an issue, working late and over the weekend became the norm to get the projects finished. The landscaping team worked back to back jobs from back yard rebuilds, sod laying, building driveways and block patios. The team certainly got fit over the Summer.

As usual once the Fall hit and the landscaping came to a stop the junk removal and bins went crazy again with everybody wanting to get things done before the Winter. We worked right through till the end of November with the better weather.

All in 2020 was very distributive but one of the best years Cully’s has seen so far. We continued to contribute back to the community lowering prices where we could and sometimes offering our services for free to help people out due to the circumstances around Covid. We found even in trying times the people of Lethbridge were very positive with a great attitude – we are so lucky to be working in such a great community as Lethbridge. As Winter approaches the team can now have a nice rest as we gently tick over in time to start all over again at the beginning of March 2021.

2019 Year in Review for Cully's Junk & Removal Services

Spring of 2019 started very strong, we did a lot of residential junk removal and bin rentals.  We purchased another 2 black 16-yard bins (dumpsters) because of the demand.  Keeping on top of the maintenance schedule was a top priority so all the equipment was serviced, and safety checked with certification.  Late Spring Cully’s Junk and Removal Services got voted the NO1 junk company in Lethbridge for 2019 by THREEBEST RATED, a point scoring system that rates your business on service, access, website information and reviews – a welcomed vote of confidence.

We noticed a drop in demand for waste removal at the start of the summer as the economy stalled, so we decided to diversify a little and teamed up with Ladybug Arborist as she liked all the cleanup jobs we did for her business and she started giving us landscaping work - anything from laying sod to block and decorative concrete slab designs.  Also teaming up with Charles Jahnke Bobcat Operator for the heavier commercial earth removal - redesigning garden areas, driveways and boulevards.  As Fall came, we saw an increase in the demand for waste removal again and the team switched modes and worked flat out with both the junk trailer and bins to keep our customers happy.

Recycling continued to be very important to the business, more and more residential and commercial clients are wanting items recycled ethically or upcycled.  We were seeing lots of cardboard, furniture, electrical items, paints and oils.  Our metal recycling loads doubled, and we took hundreds of fridges and freezers to our metal recycling partners.  Donations of unwanted items to charity shops such as garden items, kitchenware and furniture saw us keep more and more items out of the landfill and in tern upcycle and make available to others unwanted goods.    

Being versatile was the key to 2019, we found off the back of the waste removal there’s lots of add on work.  To stay competitive in a changing market and to be profitable you have to embrace change.  The team have welcomed the rotating roles which bring new learning opportunities and increase knowledge and skillset.  Being adaptable and teaming up with great partners will only see Cully’s Junk and Removal Services thrive in 2020.       

About Cully's Junk & Removal Services

Sean Cullen (Director) set Cully's Junk & Removal Services up in 2014 to serve Lethbridge and surrounding areas -  supplying a junk removal and moving service to both residential and commercial clients.  The business is all year round, with March to October being the busiest months.  Open 7 days a week 7am till 10pm, equipment consists of a 2017 Ram 3500 Diesel and 2014 large dumper trailer fitted specially to manage bigger loads.  Advertising on Google, Facebook and Kijiji to maximise exposure – offering a wide range of services:

Junk, garbage and waste removal

Scrap metal

Tile, carpet and flooring

Fence, shed and decks

Tree cuttings and leaves

Stump Removal

Concrete and stone

Soil. Sod and sand

Shingles

Landscaping and construction material

Recycling

Small demolitions

Garden projects

Rental Clear-outs

Floods and natural disasters

Estates, garage and storage units

Moving and RV towing

Car transporting

Window and eavestrough cleaning

New build cleaning and pressure washing

The right advertising and branding of the company with its moto Big or Small we Take it All has seen Cully's Junk & Removal Services stand out from the crowd, offering a competitive rate - Cully's Junk & Removal Services has established its self as one of the leading private waste companies in Lethbridge.  Liaising with clients to establish what their needs are and finding an affordable solution that works.  Friendly, hardworking and reliable staff that go the extra mile for all clients.

Starting March 1st 2018 promises to be an exciting year going forward as Cully's Junk & Removal Services has invested in new equipment and will be offering a new service of roll on and off bins for both residential and commercial clients.  We will be rolling out our 16 and 14 yard bins, delivered on time and for ease of use for all types of waste removal.  Also later in the year Cully's Junk & Removal Services will be adding a car transporter to its inventory.  Building on our expanding client base looking for new and potential customers will further advance our reputation in the market place.

Recycling will continue to play a major part in the operation going forward, residents of Lethbridge are environmentally educated and like to play their part in keeping the environment safe both now and for future generations.  Cully's Junk & Removal Services diverts tons of waste each year from the landfill – plastic, wood, metal etc.  Repurposing items thrown out has become fashionable and as a company Cully's Junk & Removal Services donates trailer loads of items including clothing and electrical goods for redistribution within the city.

Recycling in Lethbridge

We all know junk removal is extremely convenient, but it’s impact actually reaches much further than that. Junk is often more than just “junk”. There are many things that people just need to get rid of, but are still in great condition. At Cully's Junk & Removal Services, we are a huge proponent of recycling. And that means much more than just bringing your cans to the bottle depot (though that is very important as well). It also includes finding new homes for items that are in usable, working condition, but you just have no use or space for anymore. This is extremely beneficial not only to the environment, but to everybody involved. It seems these days that people can be quite quick to throw items out, simply out of convenience. We understand that it can be hard work to either sell, or give away things sometimes. It takes time, and life gets busy. So we bring that convenience to you, and remove these things for you. We either find people in need of certain things, or often times take large loads to value village, where it can be resold there. This is something everybody can be a part of, and together we can help make an impact. Taking care of our environment is more important than ever, and every little bit helps in order to make a difference. So whether that’s taking your cans and bottles to the depot, taking your cardboard and plastic recycling, or deciding to rehome items that you just don’t need anymore, every bit is as important as the last. And if you can manage to do them all, then that is all the better.

How can we help with your junk?

Junk. Everybody’s got it. It’s almost inevitable to accumulate things you just don’t need over the years. Or maybe something broke, and it’s time to get rid of it. Or maybe you need your hedges trimmed, but you just threw your back out last week. Maybe you’re renovating but all of your buddies have to work, and you could use a hand taking down a wall or two. For a lot of people, the time and energy to get rid of all this stuff can be difficult. And let’s be honest, our lives are busy, and some of these projects can be seriously time consuming. This goes especially for large, or difficult to remove objects. And that’s where junk removal seriously comes in handy. The purpose of Cully's Junk & Removal Services is to help you with this process of decluttering and cleaning, and do the hard work for you. And that goes for residential, as well as commercial. And best of all, we offer services year round. Junk doesn’t care what season it is, and the seasons themselves bring junk in their own way. Cully's Junk & Removal Services can help you with snow and ice removal in the winter. In the fall, with yard cleaning and leaf removal. And in the summer, when you finally decide to build that new deck you’ve been talking about for a few years, we can help you get rid of all those bulky scraps. And in the spring, well, Spring Cleaning. Need I say more? You never have to worry about making a run to the dump again, because Cully's Junk & Removal Services is here to do that for you. So if you’re in or around Lethbridge, be sure to give us a call and we can help you out.