If you take a look around your house, you will notice that there are so many things that you don’t need or haven’t used in ages. There may also be things that are broken or useless like a broken fridge that is collecting dust in your basement or clothes that don’t fit you anymore. Having so much clutter in your home can raise your stress level which is why it is recommended that you declutter your home every year or so. You probably feel overwhelmed by all this stuff and don’t know where to start, and throwing them in the trash isn’t a good option as it won’t be eco-friendly. That being said, there are simple ways to help you get rid of trash and junk from your home. Keep reading to find out more.
Donate
You should divide all of your junk into stuff that you should throw away and stuff that you can donate. You can donate toys that your kids have outgrown, clothes that are still in good shape but don’t fit you anymore, bags, and shoes that you have used in a while. Find a reputable charity and deliver this stuff to them. If you have a huge book collection, you can also donate some of them to your local library or a school in your neighborhood. Donating some of your unused stuff won’t only help you declutter but will also allow you to help people in need.
Sell Usable Items Online
Who said you can’t make a profit from the old junk in your house. This can be done by using any of the different websites and apps to sell some of your usable junk. You can sell gadgets or devices that you don’t need anymore like an old mini-fridge, treadmill, or TV. You can also sell used clothes, shoes, and accessories. Make sure to take good-quality pictures of the items you want to sell and include a detailed description of them as well. If you are wary of strangers and want to sell your stuff only to people you know then you can post the items you want to sell on your social media pages so only friends or family will contact you.
Hire a Junk Removal Service
Just like there is stuff that you can donate or sell, there will also be stuff unfit for either. However, as we mentioned before, throwing them in the trash isn’t good for the environment. In this case, you will have to hire a junk removal service to get rid of them in an eco-friendly way. These services will take anything, according to this website, and they will either donate or recycle most of the stuff they collect. Some services don’t offer pickups so make sure to find one that does to make things easier for you. The way these services work is that you call them and schedule an appointment for them to collect your junk for a price, and to get rid of it in a responsible and eco-friendly way.
Swap with Your Friends
Your friends and family probably also have stuff that they want to get rid of but don’t know how. You can ask them to come over, bring all of their unwanted stuff, and display them among yours, and you can all pick what you want out of them. Swapping with your friends won’t only help all of you to get rid of the things that you don’t want, but will also be a fun activity where you get to spend time with your loved ones, and maybe even pick a thing or two from their stuff that you have always secretly wanted.
Keep Your Home Clutter-Free
Now that you found out how to get rid of junk and trash in your house, you should know how to keep your home clutter-free. This can be done by avoiding impulse purchases; so when you go shopping, make a list, and stick to it. You should also keep your home organized as by doing so you will avoid cluttering. Make rules for yourself as well: if you buy something new then you have to get rid of something old.
You want to make your home a stress-free zone and the key to that is decluttering. This can be done by finding easy and responsible ways to get rid of unused stuff that will allow you to help other people including friends and family, help the environment, and even make some cash. Last but not least, avoid buying stuff that you don’t need and keeping stuff that you don’t use to prevent the accumulation of clutter in your house.
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