Volume
A few pieces of furniture from a cottage on Lake Manitouwabing is a part load. A renovation tear-out with old cabinets, flooring and lumber fills a trailer.
McKellar, Hurdville, Broadbent and Lake Manitouwabing
Junk removal in McKellar, Ontario
Ravens Ridge Junk Removal is an owner-run business that provides junk removal in the Township of McKellar, Ontario, reached from South River by Highway 124. McKellar's transfer station does not accept construction or demolition debris, shingles or drywall. After a cottage renovation, that leaves a pile the transfer station will not take. Ravens Ridge takes construction material and job site waste. Text a photo and get a quote, with travel shown as its own line.
- Takes construction material and job site waste
- A quote from your photos, travel shown as its own line
- Evening and weekend pickups, confirmed by Tim
- Locally based
- Fully insured
- We recycle where possible
How much does junk removal cost in McKellar?
Ravens Ridge Junk Removal prices each McKellar job from your photos. Small items get a firm price, and bigger jobs are confirmed on site. These are the things that set it.
Type of material
Construction material is dense. Lumber and old cabinets weigh far more than the same volume of furniture, and weight is part of the price.
Access
Cottage roads off Hurdville Road and Centre Road can be narrow and steep. A pile beside the driveway is quick. A pile behind the cottage is not.
Highway 124
McKellar is a long run from South River. The quote shows the travel line for McKellar, which is why it pays to send everything at once.
Photograph the whole pile from two sides, and anything in it that might be paint, fuel or asbestos. Tim reviews photos before he prices.
How the quote works
Small items that a photo shows clearly get a firm price. For anything bigger, your photos give a detailed quote, and the final price is confirmed on site before anything is loaded. Pricing is by how much there is and what makes it harder to move, never by the hour. Travel is shown as its own line on the quote, so you see it before you book.
These change the price, so put them in your message or your photos:
- Upper floors, basements and stairs
- A long carry, for example 200 feet from the parking spot to the door
- Heavy material, such as concrete, soil, shingles or wet lumber
- The photos must show everything. A pile that is deeper than it looks is priced as what it is
If there is more on site than the photos showed, the extra is priced before it is loaded. If you would rather not go ahead, Ravens Ridge leaves and you owe nothing.
Junk removal vs the McKellar transfer station: which is best?
The transfer station on Lee's Road handles household waste well. Its by-law draws a firm line at building material.
| Ravens Ridge junk removal | McKellar transfer station | |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture and mattresses | Carried out and loaded for you | $20.00 per item, and you deliver it |
| Construction material and job site waste | Taken. Put it in the photo | Construction and demolition debris is not accepted |
| Shingles and drywall | Put it in the photo and Tim will tell you if it can go | Not accepted |
| Appliances with refrigerant | Put it in the photo and Tim will tell you if it can go | Not accepted |
| Loose yard waste | Put it in the photo and Tim will tell you if it can go | $30.00 per load, up to three quarters of a ton |
| Who can use it | Anyone with a job in McKellar | Proof of property ownership in McKellar is required |
| Best for | Renovation piles, cottage clear-outs and heavy items | Bagged garbage and the odd single item |
How waste works in McKellar
McKellar has no curbside collection. The township runs a transfer station at 13 Lee's Road. From April 15 to September 15 it is open Monday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Wednesday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. The rest of the year it is open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The township's transfer station by-law charges $20.00 per item for household bulk items such as furniture, mattresses, doors and carpeting, and $30.00 per load for loose yard waste. It does not accept vehicles, refrigeration equipment, hazardous waste, soil, construction or demolition debris, shingles or drywall, and it asks for proof of property ownership in McKellar.
The township describes itself as having over 15 lakes and numerous rivers, with fishing camps, cottage resorts and campsites. Where there are that many cottages, there are renovations, and the transfer station does not take the debris from them.
Township of McKellar details checked against mckellar.ca on September 21, 2026. By-law fees should be confirmed with the township office, as the by-law document could not be read in full.
What Ravens Ridge Junk Removal does in McKellar
Every Ravens Ridge service is offered in McKellar, Hurdville and Broadbent.
Residential junk removal
Single items and household loads: furniture, mattresses and the pile in the garage.
Property cleanouts
A whole garage, basement, shed, cottage or house emptied and swept.
Garage cleanouts
A full garage cleared, loft included. You mark what stays.
Basement and attic cleanouts
Everything carried up from the basement or down from the attic.
Commercial junk removal
Rental units, shops and job sites cleared after hours.
Shed and fence demolition
Small structures taken down and hauled away.
Estate cleanouts
What is left after the family has chosen and the estate sale is over. Tim reviews photos first.
Hoarding and downsizing cleanouts
Heavily filled homes cleared with care, at the pace the household sets. Tim reviews photos first.
Illegal dumping cleanup
Piles other people left on your lane, lot or cottage road, loaded and hauled away. Photos reviewed first.
Where to find junk removal near me in McKellar
Ravens Ridge Junk Removal serves the village and the lake roads around it, including these places.
- McKellar village
- Hurdville
- Broadbent
- Lake Manitouwabing
- Hurdville Road
- Centre Road
- Lee's Road
- Highway 124
McKellar sits on Highway 124 between Dunchurch and Parry Sound. See also junk removal in McDougall and junk removal in Parry Sound, farther along the same road.
Nearby pages: Parry Sound, McDougall, Magnetawan, Burk's Falls.
Jobs that suit McKellar properties
A township of lakes and cottages suggests a clear set of jobs.
- Construction material and job site waste. Old decking, cabinets, flooring and lumber, loaded from the pile. Put everything in the photo.
- Cottage furniture turnover. The old set out, before the new set arrives.
- Sheds and fences. Taken down and hauled away.
- Property clear-outs before a sale. Cottage, bunkie and garage emptied, with Tim reviewing photos first.
Junk removal questions from McKellar
How much does junk removal cost in McKellar?
Ravens Ridge Junk Removal prices each McKellar job from your photos. Small items get a firm price, and bigger jobs are confirmed on site before anything is loaded, with the Highway 124 travel shown as its own line. Volume, the type of material and access all affect it, and construction material costs more than furniture because it is heavier. Text a photo to 249-506-6447.
The McKellar transfer station will not take my renovation debris. Will Ravens Ridge?
Yes. The McKellar transfer station does not accept construction or demolition debris, shingles or drywall. Ravens Ridge Junk Removal takes construction material and job site waste. It does not take asbestos, paint, gas, oil or biohazard, so mention the age of the building when you send photos. For shingles and drywall, put them in the photo and Tim will tell you if they can go.
Do I need to own property in McKellar to book?
No. The transfer station asks for proof of property ownership in McKellar, but Ravens Ridge Junk Removal can be booked by an owner, a renter, a contractor or a family member.
Can Ravens Ridge clear a cottage on Lake Manitouwabing?
Yes, where the cottage can be reached by road. Ravens Ridge Junk Removal works with a truck and trailer, so island and water-access properties are not possible. Show the lane and the parking area in your photos.
When can Ravens Ridge come to McKellar?
Ravens Ridge Junk Removal books McKellar pickups on evenings and weekends, and Tim confirms each one. Because of the distance, it makes sense to book one full load.
Is the price from the photo final?
For small items that a photo shows clearly, yes. For bigger jobs the photos give a detailed quote, and the final price is confirmed on site before anything is loaded. If there is more than the photos showed, he prices the extra first. If you decide not to go ahead at that point, Ravens Ridge leaves and there is no charge. Travel is shown as its own line on every quote.
Get a price for junk removal in McKellar
Text photos of the pile or the rooms and say you are in McKellar. You get a quote, with travel shown as its own line.
Ravens Ridge Junk Removal
South River, Ontario
249-506-6447
How far is McKellar from Ravens Ridge Junk Removal?
Ravens Ridge Junk Removal is based in South River, near the east end of Highway 124 at Sundridge. McKellar is well along that road toward Parry Sound. There is nothing to bring anywhere. The truck and trailer come to you.
The route runs south from South River on Highway 11 to Sundridge, then west on Highway 124 through Ahmic Harbour, Dunchurch and Fairholme to McKellar. Hurdville Road and Centre Road lead off Highway 124 to the lake properties.
See the route from South River to McKellar
Tell Tim whether a truck with a trailer can turn around at the property. On a shared cottage road, mention any gate or bridge with a weight limit.