Getting rid of junk can be a complicated process, especially if it’s been piling up for a while. Whether it’s one drawer, one room, or a whole house, there’s a way to help make the task easier. Here are some residential junk removal tips for clearing a space and keeping it organized.

Residential Junk Removal Tips

It’s not hard for junk to pile up. It may start as a few pieces of mail on the counter or empty boxes you think you’ll use again. Next thing you know, piles have moved to the closet that’s now spilling out into a room. If the thought of junk removal is overwhelming, there’s a way to lessen the burden.

Start small. Pick one counter, cabinet, or closet and work out from there. Use these tips to uncomplicate the task.

1. Take a breath. Sometimes it’s easier to clear your mind before you clear your room.
2. Take a photo. Document the junk before and after removal. Not only does this give you proof of your accomplishment, but you’ll also have a reference of what you removed.
3. Make a list. Sort items into categories: keep, donate, sell, recycle, upcycle, trash.
4. Ask for help. If your list is still overwhelming or contains bulky items—like furniture and appliances—call a professional mover or junk removal company.
5. Collect proper tools. Wear the right clothing and safety equipment (like gloves and glasses) if you’re removing debris. Use hand trucks, lifting straps, and ratchet straps to move heavy items. Consider renting a dumpster if you know there will be a lot of trash.
6. Protect yourself. Stretch before lifting anything and use proper form.
7. Think of the environment. Some items contain hazardous material that can’t be thrown away with regular trash. Separate electronics, chemicals, and other types of junk currently regulated in your local area.
8. Clean the space. Once the junk is gone, deep clean the space.
9. Organize. Help prevent junk from piling up again by designating shelves and baskets to store items. Regularly go through the space to clear out whatever you don’t use and repeat step #3.

Remember, these nine steps don’t have to be taken in the same day. Some of them don’t have to be taken at all if you start your next junk removal project with #4.

Residents Trust JDog Junk Removal & Hauling

If you’ve already decided your junk removal project is too big to take on by yourself, JDog has your back. Not only do we haul away large items, cleanout entire rooms, and handle e-waste recycling, but we also reuse, recycle, resell, and re-purpose your items whenever possible. This takes care of #5-7, leaving you with a clear space to organize and enjoy. Call 844-GET-JDOG for a free estimate on your next junk removal project today.