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I’ll admit, I like to thrift weird things. But realistically, I can’t repurpose them all. If you’re a thrifter, you know how easy it is to accumulate things—especially the odd items. Over the years, I’ve brought home everything from a rooster statue to a dragon clock and even a life-sized Dino cut-out (yes, like the one from The Flintstones). But when it came time to tackle the clutter, I had one big question: Would 1-800-GOT-JUNK? actually take all of this off my hands?
The answer is yes! 1-800-GOT-JUNK? really will take just about anything, including your weirdest thrift finds. During our garage and shed clean-out, we had it all–from quirky thrifted treasures and renovation debris, to all the other junk that piled up over time. They removed it all in one easy appointment.
From same-day service and simple booking to their volume-based pricing and donation efforts, I’ll share exactly what my experience was like (and where my thrifted dinosaur ended up).
Why I needed help
As a lifelong thrifter, I love the thrill of finding something unusual. But over time, those quirky finds start to pile up. There’s always a little bit of guilt when you realize you don’t actually have a use for something you once loved bringing home. That’s why calling 1-800-GOT-JUNK? was such a relief. They made it easy to part with the old items I no longer had room for, and instead of feeling guilty, I could feel confident knowing my old items would find a new life.
Living in Northeast Ohio, it’s almost too easy for garages and sheds to turn into storage catch-alls. Between the long winters, the constant cycle of projects, and my love for thrifting, our garage became the place where “I’ll figure out what to do with this later” items ended up. Over time, that added up to a mix of renovation debris, seasonal clutter, and quirky thrift finds. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? made it possible to finally clear out that space, which feels like a fresh start going into a new season.
Same-day service that worked with my schedule
One of the biggest perks of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is their same-day service. I was able to schedule their pickup to align with my garage project, so nothing sat around taking up extra space for long. They arrived right on time, in uniform, and ready to tackle everything.
All I had to do was point
This is by far one of the coolest features of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. All I had to do was point to the item, and poof! It was in the truck. No hauling or heavy lifting for me. They removed items from inside our home, from the garage, from the backyard, and even from our shed.
What they took (yes, even the weird stuff)
Here’s just a snapshot of what they hauled away:
- A whole lot of weird thrift finds, including: a life-sized Dino cut-out, a ceramic rooster, a dragon clock, a vintage doll carriage, and an oversized clown PEZ dispenser.
- Renovation debris
- Lawn equipment
- Furniture
- Toys
- Household items
- Clothing
- And so much more!
Within the hour, my space looked completely different.
Transparent pricing
When all that junk is weighing you down, the last thing you want to deal with is confusing pricing. With 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, you’ll get a free, no-obligation quote before they begin. You only pay for the space your junk takes up in the truck, which can fit the equivalent of eight standard refrigerators. Whether you’re getting rid of one bulky item or clearing out an entire garage, you’ll know exactly what to expect.
Recycling and donating
As a thrifter, I care a lot about keeping items out of landfills, and I loved knowing that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? sorts through everything–recycling what can be recycled and donating what can be reused. It’s wonderful knowing that Dino will get a second life with another weird thrifter.
