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How 1-866-We-Junk-It Can Help You Sell Your Home

Selling your home can be an extremely difficult and time-consuming process. If a good realtor is a seller’s best friend, a good junk removal company is a close second. Take a look at how 866 We Junk It can help you sell your home quicker and for more money.

On the outside

Anyone who is buying or selling a home is familiar with the term “curb appeal”. Curb appeal is how attractive the home is when viewed from the street, and greatly impacts the buying/selling process. Many factors can influence curb appeal, such as home design, colors, landscaping, and décor.

If you are looking to enhance your curb appeal, no detail is too small. Installing new windows, siding, and roofing shingles are all great ways to tidy up your appearance while improving your resale value. Even cleaning up your yard can make a difference.

1-866-We-Junk it offers rental dumpsters in sizes of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 cubic yards. Whether you are engaging in a small landscaping project or remodeling your entire home, we have a dumpster that will accommodate your waste.

On the inside

Strong curb appeal is a good way to get potential buyers to step foot into your home, but they need to be equally as impressed with the inside before they make the purchase.

Sellers should do everything they can to portray their homes in the best possible light. Home interiors should be kept clean to maximize space and give off a good impression of the home. In fact, studies have shown that cleaner homes are easier to sell than cluttered ones.

So, if you are having trouble selling your home, you may just need to cut down on the clutter. 1-866-We-Junk-It offers junk removal services to homes across Long Island and New York City. Just tell us what needs to go, and we will get it out of your home as quickly as you need us to.


1-866-We-Junk-It is New York’s premier junk removal service. We offer dumpster rentals, demolition, and clean out solutions to homes and businesses across Long Island and New York City. Visit our website for more information, or call us for a free estimate at 866-935-8654.

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6 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Recycle

When you think of recycling, you probably picture aluminum cans, milk cartons, cardboard boxes, and computer paper. But it is so much more than that. If Americans knew about all the products that could be recycled, we could save tens of thousands of pounds of solid waste from ever entering our landfills.

Take these six items for example, which can all be recycled:

  • Running shoes. Is it time for your shoes to kick the curb? Don’t throw them away! Most running shoes can be broken down and remade into running tracks, playground flooring, and you guessed it – new shoes.

  • Cosmetics. Maybe your lipstick can’t be recycled, but the tube it comes in can be. Many makeup manufacturers even offer their own recycling programs.

  • Cell phones. Many people get new cell phones every two years, which eventually leads to a small (or large) collection of old devices. Recycle your old phones instead of letting them collect dust in your house.

  • Crayons. Don’t think crayons make a significant impact in our landfills? Consider the fact that more than 100,000 pounds of them are produced every single day.

  • Holiday decorations. Your holiday lights and fake Christmas tree are both made out of recyclable materials, meaning they don’t have to be thrown away.

  • Motor oil. If you get your oil changed at an auto shop, chances are the old oil is already being recycled. But for you DIYers, take the time to drop off your used oil at a local recycling center.

Looking for more household items to give a second life? Check out this list of recyclable products from Mother Nature Network.

866 We Junk It is fully committed to the health of our environment. When you hire us for your junk removal needs, you can rest assured knowing that all salvageable items are donated or recycled. Visit our website to learn more or call us for a free quote at 866-935-8654.

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Why You Should Choose 1-866-We-Junk-It for All of Your Junk Removal Needs

Have a heavy-duty cleaning project that could use an extra hand? There are many professional junk removal services that would be happy to help, but if you live on Long Island, there is only one right choice: 1-866-We-Junk-It.

Here are four reasons to choose us for all of your junk removal needs…

Same-Day Services

Got a last-minute project or emergency cleanup that you need to get done? No worries – 866 We Junk It provides same day junk removal services to homes and businesses across Long Island and New York City.

Fully Licensed & Insured

When the jobsite is at your home, you want to know that you are protected against all potential accidents. If an uninsured company is removing a large piece of furniture from your basement and one of their workers slips and falls down the stairs, you could be held personally liable. Luckily for you, 866 We Junk It is fully insured, giving you the peace of mind that you deserve.

Your Junk Won’t Go to Waste

Just because something is junk to you, it doesn’t mean that it is junk to everybody else. We look to give everything we haul away a second life, whether that means recycling it or donating to someone in need. The only items that get thrown away are that which have no other use.

A Great Job At a Great Price

The bottom line is that 866-We-Junk-It provides excellent service at a price that can’t be beaten. With more than 20 years of experience serving Long Island and New York, don’t trust anyone else for your junk removal needs.

If you live in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, or the Bronx, contact 866 We Junk It today. You can request a quote online, or give us a call at 866-935-8654.

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4 Tips to Help You Downsize for a Move

Planning a downsize? Whatever your reason, use these four tips to help you live comfortably in your cozy new space.

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Keep a limit on your items.

For items that we have a lot of – such as books, clothes, or collectables – it can be hard to draw the line when enough is enough. In this case, lay out a firm limit for yourself. For example, only as many books fit on the bookshelf, or 8 pairs of pants and 15 shirts.

Use the “1-year” rule.

The one year rule is the definitive guideline for determining whether you should keep something or throw it away. If you have used an item within the past year, it might be worth keeping. Otherwise, don’t hesitate to toss it out.

Opt for multi-purpose items.

If your goal is to save space, doesn’t it make sense to stock up on items with more than one function? For example, an ottoman with built-in storage space or a floor lamp that doubles as a coat hanger.

Have a plan.

Having a plan can help take some of the stress out of downsizing. Once you close on your new home or apartment, make note of how many square feet of space you have to work with – this will determine how much stuff you need to get rid of. Sketch up a floor plan of your new space to help you visualize it better if you need to.

Looking for more downsizing tips? Check out this article from Care2.com!

If you are downsizing, 866 We Junk It can help you with all of your junk removal needs. We offer dumpster rentals and clean out services to homes and businesses in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. If you live in New York City or Long Island, call us for a free quote at 866-935-8654.

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Tips for an Easy Basement Clean Out

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Is there an item on your spring cleaning checklist that you have been putting off all season? For many homeowners, it’s cleaning out their basement. This area can quickly accumulate old furniture, appliances, and boxes full of junk, making cleaning a tall task.

If you are planning a basement clean out, here are four tips to help it go as smoothly as possible:

  • Take it one step at a time. If you have a lot of junk in your basement, cleaning it all out can be intimidating. Avoid feeling overwhelmed by taking everything one step at a time. Break up your basement into different sections, and focus on cleaning them one by one.

  • Allocate enough time. Be realistic with your expectations – don’t think an hour or two will be enough time to clean up a big mess. Set aside an entire weekend and dedicate it to cleaning out your basement. If you finish in less than your allocated time, consider the free time a bonus and use it to treat yourself.

  • Rent a dumpster. The junk from your basement isn’t going to fit in your standard garbage can. Renting a dumpster is an easy, convenient way to handle your inevitable waste disposal problem. Just have the container delivered, fill it up, and the company will return to haul it away. No driving back and forth to the dump.

  • Hire a junk removal service. If the stress of your basement clean out is getting the best of you, hire someone else to deal with the problem. A professional junk removal service will come to your home and take away all of your unwanted items for a modest price. They get the job done quickly, and you don’t have to lift a finger.

Cleaning out your Long Island home? Let the junk removal professionals at 866-We-Junk-It give you a hand! We offer a variety of waste management services including dumpster rentals, junk removal, and demolition projects. Visit us online or call 866-935-8654 for more information.

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Re-Shingling Your Roof? Here’s What You Need to Know

Spring
is a popular season for home improvement projects on Long Island. One
of the top things that homeowners do during this time of the year is
replace their roof. Harsh winter conditions can their toll on your
shingles, and it is a good idea to replace them before the spring
showers hit.
If you
are planning on re-shingling your roof, these three decisions should
be at the top of your priority list:
  1. Determine
    what type of shingle you will use.
  2. Find
    a qualified contractor to get the job done (unless you plan on doing
    it yourself).
  3. Figure
    out how you are going to dispose of your old shingles.
If you are reroofing your home by yourself, one of the biggest
challenges you will face is getting rid of your old shingles. Even if
you hire a contractor, you will want to clarify who is responsible
for this part of the job. Weighing up to 400 pounds per square (a
roofing term used to signify 100 square feet), shingles are very
heavy and will likely require professional help to dispose of.
In most cases, the best option for getting rid of your shingles is
renting a dumpster. In order to avoid overloading it, it is important
that you get a container that is properly sized to accommodate your
home’s roof.
Here are the dumpster sizes that we recommend for two of the most
popular shingle types – 3-tab and architectural:
3-Tab
Shingles
  • 20 square of shingles – 10 yard dumpster
  • 40 square of shingles – 20 yard dumpster
  • 60 square of shingles – 30 yard dumpster
Architectural
Shingles
  • 20 square of shingles – 15 yard dumpster
  • 40 square of shingles – 30 yard dumpster
  • 60 square of shingles – 40+ yard dumpster
Different dumpster rental providers have different weight limits, so
it is important to know these numbers beforehand in order to avoid
getting slammed with extra charges.
Searching for a rental dumpster in New York? Look no further than 866 We Junk It. With over 20 years of experience serving Long Island,
Queens, and New York City, don’t trust anyone else with your junk
removal needs. Visit our website for more information or call us at
866-935-8654 for a free quote.
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How to Host a Successful Tag Sale

If the
spring season has you wanting to declutter your home and get rid of
your old stuff, one of the most popular methods of doing so is
hosting a tag sale. Not only will a tag sale give your items a second
home, it can make you some extra money in the process. Just follow
these tips and you will be well on the way to hosting a successful
sale.

What you will need:

  • Blank
    posters, markers, and a stapler/tape to make signage.
  • Folding
    tables to display your goods.
  • Change
    for your customers – small bills and coins.
  • Bubble
    wrap, bags, and boxes for packaging items.
  • Stuff
    to sell!
  • Optional
    – music and refreshments to make the sale more enjoyable for your
    guests/

What to do:

  1. Check local laws
    and regulations.
    It’s
    important to familiarize yourself with any local regulations
    regarding tag sales. You want to make sure you aren’t breaking any
    laws!
  1. Pick a time and a
    date for your sale.
    You
    should pick a date at least two weeks in advance to give you time to
    prepare and spread the word.
  1. Decide what items
    you will be selling.
    Cleaning
    these items and repairing any broken pieces will help them sell for
    more money. Determine a price for all of your items and mark them
    accordingly.
  1. Advertise your
    tag sale.
    About
    a week before your sale, start building hype by advertising it in
    your local newspaper or online outlets such as Craigslist. You can
    also post about it on your social media accounts to inform your
    friends and family.
  1. Post signage
    around your neighborhood.
    Start
    posting signs in your neighborhood two or three days before the
    sale. Make sure the signs are easy to read and include the date and
    time of the sale, as well as your address.
  1. Gather your
    supplies.
    The
    day before the sale, make sure you have everything you need,
    including tables for displaying your items, packaging materials to
    wrap up your goods, and small bills and coins to make change for
    your customers.
  1. Set up your tag
    sale.
    Give
    yourself two hours to do this. Make sure all items are properly
    marked and out on display. Add music and refreshments to make the
    shopping experience better for your customers.
  1. Final steps.
    After
    the sale is over, make sure to take down any signage that you
    posted, and get rid of your leftover items. You can put them on the
    curb with a “FREE” sign, donate them to charity, or simply throw
    them away.
If
you need a hand getting rid of your old stuff, look no further than
866 We Junk It! We offer professional junk removal, clean outs,
dumpster rentals, and demolition services to homes and businesses in
New York. If you live in New York City, Queens, or Long Island, call
us for a free quote at 866-935-8654.
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How to Properly Dispose of Your Medicine

We have
a lot of medicine in our homes. Medicine for headaches, fevers,
coughs, colds, stomach aches, allergies, and more. Just like anything
else, this medicine comes with an expiration date. It is important to
know how to properly dispose of your old medication in order to avoid
potential contamination and poisoning.

What
not to do

  • Flush it down the
    toilet.
    Unless
    the medicine’s instructions specifically call for it to be flushed,
    don’t do it. This could pollute your drinking water, as treatment
    stations aren’t very effective at removing these types of chemicals.

  • Throw it straight
    into the garbage.
    You
    are asking for trouble if you take your medicine out of the bottle
    and throw it straight into the garbage. Pets and small children are
    very curious, and could potentially get their hands (or paws) on
    them. People have also been known to rummage through garbage cans
    intentionally searching for medicine.

How
to properly dispose of your medicine

  • Find a local
    takeback pharmacy.
    Plenty
    of facilities exist around the country that will take back your
    unused medicine. Find one near you by clicking here. If you can’t
    find one close you, contact your local law enforcement or the DEA to
    find out about any upcoming takeback programs in your area.
  • If there are no
    medicine recycling centers around you…
    you
    can throw your medicine away, but do it safely. Combine the medicine
    with an undesirable substance (such as coffee grounds or kitty
    litter) and seal them in a plastic bag. This helps prevents children
    and animals from poisoning themselves.
The
pros at 866 We Junk It are experts at all forms of junk removal. We
have helped Long Island and New York City businesses and residents
with all of their junk removal needs for over 20 years. If you are in
need of a dumpster rental, demolition, or clean out services, visit our website or give us a call at (866) 935-8654.
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Let 866-We-Junk-It Give You A Hand With Your Spring Cleaning!

It’s
that time of the year again. Spring is around the corner, and
homeowners are putting the finishing touches on their spring cleaning
lists.
Spring
cleaning can include a variety of tasks, but many people have one
common item on their lists: de-cluttering their homes and getting rid
of their old junk. Basements, attics, garages, and sheds tend to
accumulate all of our unused stuff, and before you know it there is a
mountain of garbage.
The
heavy appliances, old furniture, and seemingly endless pile of boxes
can be overwhelming – that’s where we come in.
Residents
of New York City and Long Island can call on the help of 866 We Junk It to assist them with all of their spring cleaning needs. Our team
of professional junk removers are more than happy to give you an
extra hand removing heavy items or cleaning out the messy areas in
your home. We even provide demolition services for structures such as
old decks, pools, sheds, patios, and garages.
More of
the DIY type? We can still help! We offer rental dumpsters in sizes
of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 cubic yards. No matter what your project is
– from cleaning out a small shed to remodeling your enitre home –
we have a container size to meet your needs. Enjoy the convenience of
throwing your junk in our dumpster and letting us take care of the
rest.
No
matter what service you choose, you can rest assured knowing that
your waste will properly be disposed of. 866 We Junk It donates
salvageable items, and recycles any products which can be given a
second life. The only things we throw away is that which has no other
possible use.
We even
offer same-day services for last-minute projects in the New York City
and Long Island area! Ready to get started? Visit the 866 We Junk It website for a free quote, or give us a call at 866-935-8654.
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3 Storage Tips To Straighten Up Any Garage

Your
garage was made for more than just parking your car, and it certainly
wasn’t designed to be a semi-organized landfill for your unused junk.
If you’ve got some organization problems in your garage, these three
tips can help clear it up.

Use PVC pipes to
organize your gardening tools

Gardening rakes, shovels, hoes, and brooms all have very long
handles, which can make storing and organizing them a chore. A little
bit of PVC pipe can take care of this. Just cut it into small
portions, drill it into your wall, and voila – a convenient storage
solution for your long-handled tools. Click here for step-by-step
instructions.

Overhead sliding
storage for your bins

Many
homeowners like to keep some of their extra stuff in those big,
plastic bins. While they are a flexible storage option that can
accommodate a variety of items, they can also take up a lot of
precious floor space. The solution: install an overhead storage
system where the bins can easily slide in and out. Click here to find
out how to do this simple DIY project.

Store
your small items in mailboxes

Hanging up a few mailboxes on the inside of the garage is a quick and
easy solution for all of those small items that can clutter up a
drawer or a desk top. Just screw them into your wall, and start
storing! You can even use a stencil and paint to designate what each
box is for (ex: cleaning supplies, tools, etc.).
Of
course, to use any of these tips, your garage can’t be packed to the
brim with junk. If you need help getting rid of the extra garbage in
your garage, give the professional junk removers at 866 We Junk It a
call. We offer rental dumpsters and clean out services to homeowners
across Long Island and New York City. Call 866-935-8654 today for a
free quote.