Consider Your Junk Removal Options

For many individuals, unnecessary items tend to collect in garages, the front law, the carport, the basement, an outdoor shed, and many other areas around your house. Did you know this stuff can actually decrease the value of your property since it damages the aesthetic appeal of your yard and house? It's time for some thorough "spring" cleaning! Use at least one of these junk removal options to tidy up the outside and the inside of your house, no matter what season of the year it happens to be: recycling, donating items to a secondhand shop, sell useable items, or simply throw useless items away.

Before you can choose one of these options, you need to sort through your accumulated collection and determine what you have. Do you have items that are still useable and that others may buy? Are all your items old and broken down - perhaps things you never got around to fixing? These are probably candidates for throwing away. Do you have items made of wood, aluminum, or other recyclable material? Find some boxes and label them "Recyclable," "Throw Away," and "Sell." Then tackle to task of sorting through your stuff one room at a time.

Recycling Items

For any of your items which are made from recyclable material like aluminum, plastic, or wood, you can choose to recycle at a local center. Your local phone book and the internet are two great places to search for recycling centers located near your home. Some even pay money for certain recyclable items.

Yard or Garage Sale

If you're up to holding your own garage sale, you can make some money on your junk removal project. We all know the old saying, "One man's trash is another man's treasure!" So, invite your neighbors and friends over for a weekend yard sale and see how much of your stuff you can sell. Maybe your neighbors also have items they'd like to sell. You could hold a multi-family or neighborhood-wide yard sale.

Sell Items Online

There are many sites on the internet which allow you to advertise your items and sell them to others either within or outside of your local area. If your item is easily shipped, you may even end up selling it to an individual who live in another state! But no matter who buys it, you'll be making money on an item that was simply taking up space in your home. These online yard sale sites often provide secure payment methods, so you'll be sure to get your money before you ship out your item.

Donate Items to a Local Charity

If you have items that didn't sell, don't leave them lying around! There are many local charities that accept donations of many different types of items. They can use sell them at their local thrift store or give them to needy individuals.

Throw Away Useless Items

You final option is to throw away any items which are useless to you and others. Bigger items can be taken away by junk removal companies. Don't simply leave them lying around your home!