Over the years, we can all have a tendency to collect many things. These can be mementos of trips or adventures we have had, gifts from celebrations, anniversaries, and loved ones, awards and accolades that we have proudly earned, or just items that we couldn’t pass up.
Yet, as these things collect in our homes and offices, we are often not as quick to discard them. They start to add up. This can lead to a large amount of junk and unwanted items accumulating. These items take up our space and can cause us to feel overwhelmed with their presence.
It can sometimes feel like a challenge to get rid of your old junk. Just contemplating sorting through all the items can be enough to make you want to quit. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. There are some simple and easy steps you can take to find a new home for your unwanted items.
Remember the old saying that reads one man’s junk is another man’s treasure? Thanks to online marketplaces like Craigslist, Kijiji, and even Facebook’s Marketplace feature, you can reduce the amount of junk in your home and earn money while doing so. These platforms make it fairly simple to post advertisements for your unwanted things. Be sure to add some attractive photos and a detailed writeup to entice your buyers. If you are unsure what you should charge for your belongings, do a little research. Occasionally, you may be surprised to find that your junk is actually a collector’s item. You could also hold a yard sale and let your neighbours sort through your things to find their own treasures.
Another good way to clear out your unwanted items is to donate them to charity. There are several organizations that can help your things find a new home. Some non-profits will donate the items themselves to those in need, while others will find a way to turn your junk into cash, which they will then use to help others. The good news is that it often doesn’t matter what you donate, which makes it the ideal solution for larger items that you cannot or do not want to sell. Furniture, appliances, and even vehicles can all be donated to local organizations. Don’t overlook smaller items of value as well, including clothing, toys, and books. It is important to remember to ask the charity if they issue donation receipts that can be used when you do your taxes. Donating your items could help you get a break on your taxes, clear out your unwanted junk, and leave you with the feeling that you have done a good deed for others less fortunate.
For those items that you are not ready to part with, you can consider renting a personal storage space. This will allow you to clear your home or office of items that are crowding the space. Yet, you can still hang onto your treasures in case you decide you need or want them in the future. Most storage companies charge affordable monthly rates and offer a variety of different sized spaces to fit any need.
Rather than toss your unwanted items into the garbage, consider sorting them and taking them to your nearby recycling centre. These places can always find a use for your junk. Whether you want to clear out paper goods or boxes, plastic items, or even your old electronics, recycling your unwanted items is a good option for the environment. It will also help you clear away your items and help you reclaim your space.
Handing off your unwanted items to family and friends who may find a use for them is another option to clear your space. Giving your unwanted things away for free may be the quickest and most efficient way to part with your unwanted junk. Be sure to ask them if they know anyone who could use any of your old things. This can help you get rid of your junk while making a new friend.
If the idea of sorting through all your unwanted junk items is just too overwhelming, it may be time to hire a professional junk removal company. At Red Bins, we offer a variety of services, depending on your needs. Let us come and handle the task of clearing your home or office of your unwanted junk. Our full-service junk removal team offers a complete and comprehensive cleaning to help you get rid of your things. Simply call Red Bins and we’ll place one of our disposal bins on your property for you to dispose of your items and for us to pick up. We’ll not only remove the bin and your unwanted junk, but we will also ensure that your space is cleaned before we leave. Alternatively, you can rent one of our bins and take care of the disposal process on your own. Our skilled junk removal specialists are flexible and strong. You can rely on Red Bins to do a quick and efficient job of removing your junk.
Letting items collect at home or work seems to come easier than discarding them. Many times we find it difficult to part with our things just in case we need them in the future. Alternatively, we can become so emotionally attached to the memories associated with our things that giving them away can be too difficult. However, by allowing these items to accumulate at your home or office, you may soon notice that you are running out of space to house all your belongings. In addition, the thought of getting rid of your unwanted junk can seem so overwhelming that you don’t know where to start. Yet, there are some important steps you can take to reclaim your space. These include selling your items, donating them, recycling them, or calling a professional junk removal company.
For more information about professional junk removal services, call Red Bins at 416-733-2467 or contact us here.
