Create a List
That might be the most important part.
Before you start decluttering your house, creating a checklist is important.
In this way, you will have a clear idea about items you need to keep and items no longer required in your house.
If you have a broken T.V, put it on the list.
If your broken oven needs a little repair and it can run smoothly for the next year, keep it.
Without a doubt, now you know clearly how you start the decluttering process
Put the Reuseable Items on a Garage Sale
A garage sale is a fast and relatively easy way to get rid of reusable items like furniture, electronics, old toys, console games, books, hot tub, trampoline, and others.
This is the best way as you can earn money on your unwanted items and save a budget to buy a new one.
If you have kids you can encourage them to put the old toys that they no longer play with, put on sale.
It will be a fun activity for them. They will enjoy making some money.
It could be a memorable activity for your family as well.
Recycle Unsold Items
If provided with proper resources, almost everything is recyclable including plastic.
Yes, many forms of plastic are recyclable including PET, HDPE, PVC, and more.
You can check out more about it here.
Beer, Soda cans, and glass jars are fully recyclable leaving no traces.
That’s really good to know that Americans are doing their part and recycling what is recyclable.
But still, only half of Americans have the access to a recycling facility.
In addition to this, only 72% of those having such facility take the responsibility and recycle.
Here's the list of What Can Be Recycled
Refrigerator and Ovens
Refrigerators and ovens have an excellent sales value.
Selling or Donating can be a good idea.
You can simply drop them off at a nearby recycling facility or donation camp.
Washers and Dryers
First, contact the company from whom you bought the product. Chances are that they do recycle them as well.
You can also recycle these at a local scrap yard or call pick-up services.
Paint and Aerosol Cans
Except for oil paint, all others are considered hazardous including aerosol cans, and can’t be recycled.
First, you’ve to empty the can before throwing them out before recycling.
You can use the remaining paint on metal bodies to prevent corrosion.
Car Batteries and Fluids
just like paints, car fluids like transmission fluid, engine coolant, and engine oil are toxic to the environment.
But you can still send them to a recycling facility as they how to deal with it.
Car batteries are highly explosive and toxic, but it doesn’t mean that they are not recyclable.
They are high in demand and go hand in hand when sold in good condition.
Cell Phone and Tablets
You can trade-in your old iPhone and get yourself a new one.
There are local donation centers that accept old phones and electronics.
Companies like Apple, and Verizon give you in-store credit when you trade your old device.
Furniture, Rug and Yard Waste
You can hire a local junk removal service and get rid of heavy and unwanted items in a matter of minutes.
They provide a free estimate and pick up the junk without any hassle.
You can book such a service here.
Donate the Unwanted Items
Not everyone is living in the good circumstances as you are.
It could be the dream of the next Olympics champion to buy new shoes so he could become the next fastest runner.
We would appreciate you to donate your unused shoes to One World Running.
They collect, wash and donate your shoes to developing countries so they could also catch the speed of developed countries!
Furthermore, if you have other items that you believe can benefit others, then you can donate them to local shelters and charities like Salvation Army.
Go ahead and donate, the world needs more of that.
What Might be Difficult to Tackle
Your life gets easier once you get rid of unwanted items and make your home clean.
However, there might be some items that could be difficult to tackle like:
- Hot Tub
- Dish Washer
- Storage Shed
- Construction Debris
- Other Heavy Equipments
Here Junk Removal Companies Comes In
Junk removal companies with their proper tools and trained crew make it easier to remove and get rid of almost everything.
California is full of junk removal companies and contractors.
But here is a company that provides free estimates and picks up junk at the lowest prices in town.
You can get an estimate by just giving a call here.
With more than 500 tons of junk removed and donations, Omar Cleanouts is the most reliable service in Los Angeles.
We take pride and love to serve America at the lowest price and best experience.
