Disposal vs. Selling Junk: What SG Homeowners Prefer
- Junk Value
- Aug 2
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 18
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If you’ve ever tried to clear out your home in Singapore — whether after moving, upgrading furniture, or dealing with a spoilt appliance — you’ve probably asked yourself this question:
👉 Should I sell this junk, or just pay for disposal?
On paper, selling sounds like the smarter choice. You make back a bit of cash, someone else collects, and you feel good about “recycling” your item. But in reality, many Singapore homeowners quickly discover that selling old or bulky junk isn’t always as simple — or as profitable — as it seems.
At Junk Value Recycling, we speak to customers every day who started out trying to sell their items, only to end up frustrated and calling us for urgent disposal. Let’s break down why.
Where People Try to Sell
Carousell & Gumtree – The go-to for used furniture and electronics.
Secondhand stores & dealers – Some buy appliances, branded furniture, or antiques.
Scrap yards – For items with metal parts (fridges, washing machines, bikes).
Pros
✅ You might make some quick cash
✅ Great if your item is still in good, usable condition
✅ Someone else arranges collection
Cons
❌ Time wasted – Buyers ghost, delay, or cancel last minute
❌ Low offers – You may get $10 for an item that cost $1,000 new
❌ Limited demand – Old mattresses, spoilt fridges, or bulky wardrobes usually get zero interest
❌ Logistics – If the buyer doesn’t have transport, you have to move the item
💡 Customer story: One HDB homeowner told us she listed her sofa for free on Carousell just to get rid of it. After 2 weeks of no-shows, she called Junk Value for same-day collection.
When selling doesn’t work, most homeowners turn to disposal. Here’s what’s available:
Usually free for 1–3 items per month (check with your town council).
Requires booking in advance.
Limitations: Not for commercial-scale junk, and no urgent requests.
Many condos provide bulk item disposal days.
Must comply with condo schedule.
Not suitable for urgent removals.
Same-day collection possible
Handles bulky, heavy, or hazardous junk
Professional movers with trucks and tools
Paid service, but offers convenience and certainty
While some Singaporeans successfully sell smaller items like phones or working electronics, when it comes to bulky junk — beds, mattresses, wardrobes, spoilt appliances — the preference is clear:
Disposal provides:
Peace of mind (no waiting for flaky buyers)
Legal compliance (avoids dumping fines from NEA)
And when the condo or town council can’t help quickly, paid disposal services like Junk Value Recycling become the best solution.
Here’s why disposal often ends up cheaper in the long run:
Transport fees = even if someone “buys,” you may pay movers to deliver.
Stress factor = dealing with strangers, delays, and rejected items.
Compare that to a one-call solution:📞 Call Junk Value Recycling at 91459514 | 9425 1998, and your bulky junk is cleared the same day.
If your junk is small, working, and in demand → Try selling first.
If your junk is bulky, spoilt, or urgent → Don’t waste time. Call Junk Value Recycling.
Singapore homeowners overwhelmingly prefer disposal for peace of mind, speed, and safety. And when you factor in the cost of delays and hassle, it often works out cheaper too.
👉 Don’t risk fines or frustration. Call 91459514 | 9425 1998 or visit www.junk-value.net for safe, fast, and professional junk disposal in Singapore.
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