Month: October 2015

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When Should You Hire A Professional Junk Remover?

Whether
you are starting a remodeling project or cleaning out your home in an
effort to declutter, waste disposal is something you will have to
consider. Some of these jobs can be done completely on your own, but
others may require another set of hands – a professional set of
hands.
Here
are five scenarios where it may be better to hire a professional
junk remover, rather than trying to do it yourself.

You don’t own a pickup
truck.

If you don’t already own a truck, getting your waste to the dump is
borderline impossible. Unless you have a friend or family member that
is willing to lend you theirs for free, you are going to need to rent
one anyways – you may as well put that money towards a junk removal
service and save yourself the trouble of loading and unloading your
garbage.

You have a LOT of
garbage.

Even if you do have a pickup truck, it may not be big enough to
accommodate all of the junk leftover from your project. Who wants to
spend an entire day loading their truck beds, driving to the dump,
unloading, then driving back to do it all over again?

The job requires heavy
lifting.

If you have old furniture, appliances, or other heavy items, moving
them can not only be difficult, but it puts you at risk for an injury.
Know your personal limits and don’t try to do too much – your sense
of pride is not worth a herniated disc.

You live far from the
landfill.

All of us are not fortunate enough (or unfortunate enough, depending
how you look at it) to have a dump down the street. If you live miles
and miles away from the nearest landfill, it can cost you a lot of
time and gas to go yourself – especially if it requires multiple
trips. You also need to have a permit, which usually costs money.

You have items that
require special disposal.

Believe it or not, even landfills have regulations. Some items –
such as paints, batteries, and even refrigerators – require special
disposal, and you might not meet these requirements without a little bit of help. Many junk removal
services will take care of these items for you.
Are you looking for a professional junk removal service on Long
Island? Look no further than 866 We Junk It! For over 15 years, we
have helped home and business owners in Nassau and Suffolk Counties
clear their property of unwanted waste. We also offer dumpster
rentals for the DIY-type; just fill it up and call us to pick it up!

Visit our website for more information or call us for a free quote at
866-935-8654.

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Too Much Stuff in Your House? Here’s What You Can Do

We’ve
all been there – you take a look at your basement, and what used to
be empty space is now a pile of rubbish. If you are running out of
room in your home and don’t know what to do with all of your extra
stuff, here are some things you can try.
  • Host a garage
    sale.     Why
    not turn some of your old stuff into extra cash? Garage sales are
    fun to host and you can earn a decent amount of money, all it takes
    is a few hours of your time on a Saturday afternoon. If you want to
    host a successful tag sale, check out these tips.
  • Donate to a local
    charity.     If
    you have items in good condition that you aren’t getting any use out
    of, give them to someone who will. Check online for a list of local
    charities; you are sure to find something in your area that will
    accept just about anything you can think of. Giving back to the
    community feels good, and it will help you free up some extra space
    in your home.
  • Rent a
    self-storage unit.     Maybe
    you don’t want to get rid of your stuff, but you are simply running
    out of room to keep it. If that’s the case, there are an abundance
    of self-storage facilities willing to help you out. Take a look
    around and see which one is best for you: consider their monthly
    fee, proximity to your house, access hours, and the size of the
    unit.
  • Hire professional
    junk removers.     This
    is what you should do if your stuff isn’t worth keeping, donating,
    or selling. If you’re willing to spend a little bit of money, a junk
    removal service would be happy to take care of your unwanted waste
    for you.
If
you are looking for a junk removal service on Long Island or in New
York City, look no further than 1-866-We-Junk-It! Our team of
professionals will be happy to come to your home and clean it out for
you – the only time you will have to lift a finger is when you call
us at 866-935-8654.
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Common Home Storage Problems and How to Deal With Them

Decluttering
our homes is something that almost all of us struggle with. No matter
how hard you try, your home just isn’t big enough to store all of
your stuff. Some areas in particular are more problematic than others; here is how
to deal with some of the most common storage problems you will run
into.

Too Many Clothes to Fit
in the Closet
Many of
our closets are overflowing with an assortment of pants, shirts, and
jackets – much of which we will probably never wear again. But if
purging your wardrobe is out of the question, there are ways to make
everything fit. Cascading clothes hangers, such as the Wonder Hanger,
help you fit more stuff in your closet by maximizing vertical
space.
Unorganized Refrigerator
When
you come home from the grocery store, do you just stick your food
wherever it will fit? If you don’t have a method of organization, not
only will your food be hard to find, it could spoil quicker. Keep all
raw meat and dairy products on the bottom shelf, this area is coldest
so it will keep them fresh for longer. The door is the warmest area,
so reserve it for items resistant to spoiling such as bottled water,
condiments, and dressings.
Holiday Items
For
something that only gets used once per year, holiday items and create
quite the headache when it comes to storage options. Tree ornaments can
be kept in egg cartons, they are stackable, space-efficient and
provide extra protection. String lights can also be a hassle; prevent
them from becoming a tangled mess by wrapping them around a flat
piece of cardboard. As far as wrapping paper goes, store your rolls
upright in an unused garbage can.
Old Junk Overtaking
Basement, Garage, Attic, Etc…
It
happens to the best of us. What once started as a discarded item or
two eventually becomes a mountain of junk that overtakes the entire
basement, attic, garage, or shed. If this sounds familiar, help is
available. Some of these items (such as old furniture) might be too
heavy to move alone, and not everyone can devote a whole weekend to
cleaning out their house. Luckily, junk removal services exist so you
can pay someone else to do it for you.
Are you
looking for a junk removal service in New York City, Nassau County,
or Suffolk County Long Island? Look no further than 1-866-We-Junk-It!
If you need an extra hand reclaiming the space in your home, our junk
removal experts are more than happy to help. Call us today for a free quote at
866-935-8654.
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5 Things to Look for in a Junk Removal Company

When it
comes to professional junk removal, not all companies are created
equally. If you are searching for a junk removal service in your
area, you will likely have many options to choose from. Make sure you
pick a quality company by looking for these five traits:
  1. Speedy service. You
    want to get rid of your garbage as soon as possible, your junk
    removal service should understand that. When you call to inquire
    about their services, ask how long it will take them to get the job
    done. The industry standard is 48 hours.
  1. Big or small jobs. A
    quality junk removal company will be well-equipped enough to handle
    any job; no matter how big or small it is. Whether you just need to
    get rid of a couch or you need multiple commercial properties
    cleaned out, the company should be more than happy to meet your
    needs.
  1. Clean up. You
    are hiring this business to get rid of your unwanted stuff – this
    includes every last bit of debris. When a junk removal company
    leaves the job site, it should look like new. They should
    sweep up any remnants of your trash, leaving the space ready to be
    used as soon they pull away.
  1. Proper disposal.
    Waste disposal isn’t as easy as it may seem. Not all items can
    simply be brought to the nearest landfill, so you need to find a
    company who will abide by all dumping regulations with consideration
    for the environment.
  1. Competitive pricing.
    As with any service, pricing
    is a key concern for customers. You will want to call at least three
    local junk removal companies and ask them for a quote. This
    doesn’t mean to always go with the cheapest option, but it will give
    you an idea of what’s out there.
1-866-We-Junk-It
offers all of these things and more to our customers. We handle all
types of residential and commercial jobs, including demolition projects. We
always leave behind a clean job site, and properly dispose of all
materials. We even donate and recycle salvageable goods, only
throwing away that which has no other use. Call us today for a free
quote at 866-935-8654.