Month: September 2015

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What NOT To Do With Your Old Junk

Do you
have a steadily-growing collection of junk that is beginning to take
over your basement or garage? It’s time to do something about it –
just make sure it’s not one of these things.
DON’T Illegally Dump It
You
might be tempted to head out in the middle of the night and abandon
your stuff on the side of the road somewhere. Maybe it will be easier
than doing things the right way, but that is called “illegal dumping”, and it can lead to a serious fine and maybe even jail
time.
DON’T Burn It
Maybe
the thought of properly disposing of everything is stressing you out
a little bit. What if you just made a big pile out of your garbage,
set it on fire, and invited your friends over for a bonfire? Don’t do
that – not only are you releasing tons of toxins into the air, you
are also breaking the law.
DON’T Keep It
Though
it is not illegal, keeping it is almost as bad of an option as the
other two. You have finally made the choice to declutter your home
and get rid of your unused junk, don’t turn back now.
So what
should you do with your stuff?
  • Sell it. Host
    a tag sale or head to online sites like eBay to get money for your
    old stuff.
  • Recycle it. Do
    you have junk that could be recycled? If so, do the green thing and
    give it a second life.
  • Donate it. If
    your stuff is still in workable condition, give it to someone in
    need. They will use it more than you will.
  • Have someone else
    take care of it.     Too much work
    for you? Let someone else do it! Hire a professional junk remover
    and relax while they do all the work.
If
you are looking for a professional junk removal company on Long
Island, look no further than 1-866-We-Junk-It. We offer dumpster
rentals if you want to do the job yourself, but if not, our cleaning
professionals are more than happy to do your clean out for you. Visit our website for more information or give us a call at 1-866-935-8654.

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Why You Should Choose 1-866-We-Junk-It for Your Next Demolition Project

At
1-866-We-Junk-It, we are mostly known for our dumpster rentals and
top-notch junk removal services, but many people don’t realize that
we are also capable of full-scale demolition jobs; including
residential and commercial structures.
If you
live on Long Island or in New York City and are looking for a
demolition contractor, look no further than 1-866-We-Junk-It! Here
are just a few reasons why you should trust us to make sure that your
demolition goes smoothly and safely:
  • We provide fast,
    reliable service.     After
    you schedule a service with 1-866-We-Junk-It, you can bet that our
    team will arrive on time and ready to work. Count on us to finish
    all of our jobs before our deadline and provide you with excellent
    customer service along the way.
  • We are fully
    licensed and insured.     Demolition
    projects involve heavy machinery and plenty of safety hazards. In
    conditions like these where there is an obvious risk of injury, you
    want a demolition contractor that knows what they are doing in order
    to minimize these risks. And in the event that something does go
    wrong, you want a company that is insured so you aren’t held
    personally liable.
  • We have the
    manpower to tackle any job.     No
    demolition job is too big or too small for us! Residential work that
    we do includes sheds, garages, gazebos, pools, kitchens, walkways
    bathrooms, and even entire houses. We also offer commercial level
    demolition services for industrial-sized buildings.
  • We provide
    on-site cleanup.     Unlike
    many demolition contractors, we won’t leave you to clean up a huge
    pile of rubble and debris. Our company’s specialty is junk removal,
    and we take our cleaning spirit with us to every job we do. After we
    have completely demolished what you need us to, we will haul away
    the remains and leave you with a clean job site.
If you are interested in learning more about our demolition services,
take a minute to watch our short, animated video:
For more than 15 years, 1-866-We-Junk it has provided top-notch junk
removal services to residents and businesses across Long Island and
New York City. If you have a project coming up, come to us for your
rental dumpster and home clean out needs! Visit our website to learn
more about our company or call us for a free quote at 1-866-935-8654.
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5 Household Products You Didn’t Know Expire

All good things must come to an end. This age-old quote is true in
just about every aspect of life, including our household products.
Nearly everything we own has an expiration date, whether we know it
or not. So before you stock up on your favorite on-sale products,
make sure that they won’t go bad before you get a chance to use them.
Here are five common household products that you didn’t know expire.
Batteries
If you still have a pile of batteries leftover from your Y2K
preparation, chances are they are no longer good. From the moment
they are manufactured, batteries immediately begin losing small
amounts of energy. Your old batteries could be completely depleted by
the time you use them if you wait too long.
Cleaning
Products
Many of us have bottles upon bottles of cleaning products under our
sinks – when was the last time you used some of them? According to
Money Talks News, most soaps, detergents, and other cleaning
solutions begin to lose potency after a year or two.
Paint
When you first moved into your home, you cracked open a can of paint
and coated your walls with the color of your choice. Then you sealed
that paint can back up, and never touched it again. By the time your
next renovation comes around, this paint will probably have already
gone bad.
Cosmetics
For certain types of make-up, it doesn’t take long before they
accumulate so much bacteria that they are no longer safe to use.
Mascara is the shortest of them all, with a lifespan of three months.
Lipsticks, brushes and powders should all be replaced every 12-18
months.
Bottled
Water
Stocking up on bottled water for the apocalypse? Better think twice.
Believe it or not, bottled water actually has an expiration date. How
is that possible? The water itself doesn’t actually go bad, but
rather the plastic bottle can begin releasing chemicals into the
water if you wait too long to drink it.
How much of this stuff do you have sitting around your house? If you
need an extra hand getting rid of your unwanted rubbish, give the
junk removal experts at 866-We-Junk-It a call. Serving all of Long
Island and New York City, we provide dumpster rentals and clean out
services to residents and businesses in need. Visit our website for
more information or call us for a free quote at 866-935-8654.
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The Dangers of Hoarding

Thanks
to TLC’s popular TV show, many people are now aware of the mental
disorder known as hoarding. For those of you who have never seen the
show or heard the term, hoarding is defined as, “the persistent
difficulty to discard possessions because of a perceived need to save
them.”
Basically,
those with a hoarding mentality suffer from extreme anxiety at the
thought of getting rid of their items – regardless of their value.
After several weeks, months, and years, this leads to an excessive
accumulation of stuff, and it begins to take over their homes and
lives.
While
people find the television program entertaining and even amusing,
many don’t realize the effects that hoarding can have on a person’s
safety and health. Severe hoarding can lead to some legitimate
dangers, such as:
  • Fire hazards.
    Hoarding creates fire hazards
    in more ways than one; stored objects can be flammable, and the
    amount of clutter can block escape routes and prevent firefighters
    from finding victims.
  • Homelessness. If
    the hoarding becomes too severe, the Department of Public Health or
    a landlord can order the person out of the building. Shelters have
    also been known to ban those whose hoarding puts others at risk.
  • Risks to Children
    and Pets.     In some cases,
    hoarding can lead to the forfeiture of children or pets, hefty
    fines, and even imprisonment. This happens when the court deems that
    a home’s living conditions are unacceptable due to the mess that
    hoarding has created.
  • Mold. Mold
    can grow anywhere moisture is present, and exposure to it can cause
    allergic reactions, headaches, nausea, and even respiratory
    infections. A hoarder could have a mold problem and not even see it
    due to the vast amounts of clutter.
  • Structural
    Integrity.     Depending on the
    type of objects that are hoarded, stacking too much weight could
    actually damage the structure of your home.
Do
you need a hand getting rid of your excess junk? Whether or not you
qualify as a hoarder, we could all stand to clean up our homes a
little and reclaim our space! 1-866-We-Junk-It offers junk removal
services to Long Island and New York City, including dumpster
rentals, demolition, and clean outs. Call us today for a free quote
at 866-935-8654.