The Call
A contractor called about a renovation project in South Riding, the large planned community in southeastern Loudoun County, neighboring Chantilly. His crew had 7 old fence posts to get rid of before the next phase of work could start — nothing complicated on paper, except for one detail he made sure I understood right away: each post was set in concrete, and averaged about 300 pounds.
He didn't sugarcoat it. "This isn't a one-person job," he told me. "Are you sure two people can handle this?" I told him yes — DMV Go Junk could take care of it, no doubt about it. He asked again. I gave him the same answer. We agreed on a price, and I got the address.
Seven posts, each set in its own concrete footing — the job the contractor wasn't sure two people could handle.
Why Everyone Else Quoted So High
Before calling me, the contractor had already priced this job with a few other companies. Every quote came back steep. It's easy to see why: posts this heavy typically call for a four-person crew and a chunk of the day, and the concrete filling means the debris has to go somewhere equipped to take it — in this case, a landfill out in Lorton. Concrete disposal isn't cheap, and Lorton isn't close. Add it up, and it's no surprise other companies were pricing high.
📍 Coordinated with Both the Contractor and the Homeowner
This wasn't just a drop-in job — we coordinated directly with the contractor on scope and pricing, then confirmed access and timing with the homeowner before showing up. Everyone was on the same page before a single post came out of the ground.
We gave a price that wasn't the cheapest number the contractor could find, but it was a fair one — priced honestly around the real weight and the real disposal cost, without padding it the way some quotes clearly had been.
The Job — All 7 Posts, No Issues
We showed up, coordinated with the homeowner on-site, and got to work. Seven posts, each anchored in its own concrete base, each pushing 300 pounds. No shortcuts, no drama — just steady, careful work until every post was out and loaded.
A close look at what made these posts so heavy — solid concrete footing on every single one.
Mid-job — working the posts free one at a time, no equipment left behind, no mess left over.
The contractor's crew had cleared other renovation debris nearby, but the posts were the piece nobody wanted to touch. By the time we finished, all seven were gone, the area was clean, and the next phase of the renovation could move forward without that obstacle in the way.
What Happened After
The customer was happy — genuinely happy, not just polite. Hard work, clear communication, a friendly attitude, and a clean job site when we left. On top of the price we'd agreed on, they tipped an extra $150, specifically because they'd shopped this job around first and knew exactly how much worse it could have gone, both on price and on service.
"Called around to a few companies for this one and every quote was high — heavy concrete posts, long drive to the landfill that takes concrete. DMV Go Junk gave us a fair price, showed up, worked hard, and left the place spotless. Would call them again without hesitation."
— Contractor client, South Riding, VAHeavy Renovation Debris? We Don't Say No.
Concrete-filled posts, old footings, construction leftovers that "need four guys" according to everyone else — this is exactly the kind of job we don't shy away from. If you're a contractor or a homeowner mid-renovation with something heavy that needs to go, text us a photo and we'll give you a straight answer, not a runaround.
Heavy Debris to Remove in South Riding or Chantilly?
Concrete, fence posts, renovation leftovers — text us a photo for a firm price, no four-person minimum required.
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It depends on how many posts, how heavy each one is, and how far the disposal site is. Concrete-filled posts are far heavier than a standard fence post — 300 pounds each is not unusual — and landfills often charge more for concrete disposal. Text us photos and we'll give you a firm price before we schedule.
Yes, with the right technique and equipment. We've done it — a contractor doubted it was possible with fewer than four people, but we handled all 7 posts on this job without an issue.
Yes. We regularly coordinate with contractors and homeowners together on renovation debris — confirming access, scheduling, and disposal requirements before we arrive so the job goes smoothly for everyone involved.
Weight and disposal distance both drive up cost. Concrete-filled items often have to go to a landfill equipped to handle concrete, which can mean a long drive and higher disposal fees. Some companies pass all of that along at a steep markup. We price it fairly — not the cheapest, but honest.