Are you feeling overwhelmed by piles of unwanted items? Whether it’s your children’s old toys or an unused treadmill, leaving them out at the curb for trash pickup day just isn’t an option. Besides creating an unsightly hazard in your neighborhood, the last thing you want is to add more junk to the nearest landfill.
Fortunately, there are some easy ways to make junk removal more sustainable and less overwhelming.
Recycling
You would be surprised at how many items can be recycled. Even large furniture can be recycled if it’s taken to the right place. Not only does this keep junk out of the landfill, but it frees up valuable space in your garage or basement. Wouldn’t it be great to use your garage to park your car in the winter, or use your basement for a teen hangout, instead of cramming these spaces with old furniture and exercise equipment?
Donating
Ever hear that old saying about one person’s trash being another one’s treasure? If you have gently-used items that are still in good repair, chances are good that someone else could use it. Charity groups and relief organizations can often use your old items to help someone else. By donating used items, you have the power to reduce the amount of production needed to make and circulate new items. That means you can clear out your living space and help out the environment while you do it.
Reusing
With a little creativity, you can repurpose old junk into something creative and useful. How about using an old suitcase to build a chair seat, or old dishes to create some fun wall decor? Old bowler hats make great light fixtures, and an unused skateboard is an excellent front yard swing. The only limit is your own imagination and ingenuity.
At Junkco, we are committed to disposing of your junk sustainably and keeping it out of landfills when we can. So when the job gets too overwhelming, contact us for sustainable junk hauling.