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TOM is what we call our awesome truck team members! TOM is a Junk Removal expert who has worked with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? since we started in 1989. TOM's happy to help you get rid of any unwanted items in no time. Whether you need advice on decluttering, want to learn more about recycling, or just want to learn more about what we do, TOM is always happy to help!

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Decluttering

5 ways to improve your office organization

Desk clutter can become a distraction and take away from your work. Here's how to keep your office space clutter-free so you can get down to business.

June 18, 2022
Decluttering

4 areas your child should declutter before heading off to college

The average university and college dorm room is about 12 feet by 19 feet. Here's how to declutter so you can you fit everything you need in your room.

June 18, 2022
Decluttering

5 tips for successful back to school cleaning

When the kids head back to school, it's the perfect time to reduce clutter. Here's how to declutter to ensure a smooth start to the school year.

June 18, 2022
Decluttering

How to clean your home

Need advice on how to deep clean surfaces in your home? Keep reading for all our cleaning and disinfecting tips!

June 18, 2022
Decluttering

How to spring clean in a day: 8 priority areas to focus on

It's time for spring cleaning! Wondering where to start? Check out these tips on how to prioritize your cleaning tasks to ensure things run smoothly.

June 18, 2022
5 surprising items that were mistakenly thrown away
Community

5 surprising items that were mistakenly thrown away

Ever thrown away something important by accident? Chances are it wasn't nearly as bad as these stories of valuable items that ended up in the trash.

June 18, 2022
1-800-GOT-JUNK? contributes to landfill diversion by saving 3 tons of books
Community

1-800-GOT-JUNK? contributes to landfill diversion by saving 3 tons of books

When an emergency call came in, the owner of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? in D.C. didn’t think twice. See how they saved 3 tons of books from the landfill!

June 18, 2022
Clothes, houseware and furniture donation: What do thrift stores accept?
Environment

Clothes, houseware and furniture donation: What do thrift stores accept?

Can you donate a table with scratches on it? Here are some tips that outline what charity thrift stores take and what may have to be recycled instead.

June 18, 2022
Let's get weird: Weird Junk 2016 edition
Weird junk

Let's get weird: Weird Junk 2016 edition

2016 was a great year. Let's take a look back at all of the weird junk that we hauled away for our amazing customers. The weirder, the better!

June 18, 2022