What should you get rid of before moving?

Before moving, get rid of anything that is broken or worn out. It’s also a good idea to clear out belongings that you have not used in a year.

The best time to declutter is right before a move. Every item you decide to keep is something you will have to box up and haul to the new place. Doing some honest sorting up front saves serious money and effort.

It helps to start with the obvious. Toss anything broken or worn out. Then look for duplicate items like second blenders, extra sets of dishes, and tangles of old cables. Moving is the best excuse to get rid of the things you don’t need. Then be realistic about what will and won’t fit the new place. Oversized furniture that will not work in a smaller home or a different layout is not worth paying movers to relocate. When in doubt, if you haven’t used something in a year, you can probably get rid of it.

Once you have your pile, the fastest way to clear it is a single junk removal visit. The Junkluggers of Grapevine, Irving & Denton hauls away the items you don’t need anymore, even if they’re big and bulky. Everything from furniture to appliances to exercise equipment to general clutter is fair game. You won’t have to carry any of it to the curb. The crew can do that for you, picking it up from any room in the home.

We sort every load after pickup. When possible, we donate to local charities. When not, we recycle everything we can. For the items we are able to donate on your behalf, all applicable donation receipts will be provided. With same-day and next-day service available when the schedule allows, you can clear it out before the movers arrive.

Ready to lighten the move? Schedule your pickup online. The Junkluggers of Grapevine, Irving & Denton serves Grapevine, Irving, Denton, Roanoke, Coppell, Euless, Flower Mound, and Lewisville.