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How much does 1-800-GOT-JUNK? cost? A junk removal pricing guide for 2026

Wondering about 1-800-GOT-JUNK? pricing? Learn how our all-inclusive, volume-based pricing works, from single-item pickups to full truckloads. 

Environment

The definitive guide to junk removal

Curious about the history of junk removal, how junk gets recycled, or the items we take? Read all about it and more in this comprehensive guide!

Decluttering

How to handle generational clutter: Jose Ruiz on letting go

When Jose Ruiz started documenting the emotional journey of decluttering his parents' home, his honesty went viral, touching millions. We sat down with Jose to discuss navigating generational clutter, building a supportive community, and how 1-800-GOT-JUNK? helped his family finally make space for peace and a fresh start.

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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
Decluttering

Spring cleaning tips from a KonMari Certified Professional Organizer

It's the season for spring cleaning, so read all about KonMari Method tips from professional organizer, The Tidy Moose!

June 18, 2022
Decluttering

How to organize your kitchen: A comprehensive checklist

Organizing your kitchen can help keep the space clutter-free! Check out the five areas you should focus on to optimize your kitchen organization.

June 18, 2022
5 surprising items that were mistakenly thrown away
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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
The weird and wonderful world of junk in 2019
Weird junk

The weird and wonderful world of junk in 2019

You wouldn’t believe the amount of strange items we’ve picked up this year! Check out our round up of the 10 weirdest junk items we’ve hauled in 2019.

June 18, 2022
Environment

How to ensure toxic waste disposal is done safely

Decluttering? Beware of toxic products. Here's what to do with things like paints, cleaners, oils, pool chemicals, batteries, and pesticides.

June 18, 2022