Holding on while letting go: Meghan Yuri Young’s fresh start

Navigating clutter after losing a loved one can feel overwhelming, but letting go is often the first step toward healing. Meghan Yuri Young shares how sorting through her late father’s belongings helped her honor his memory and transform her home into a place of fresh possibilities.

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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. 

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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!

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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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Renovations

1800-GOT-JUNK? and Space Invaders: making space for possibility in Melbourne

From impressive renovations to emotional transformations, 1800-GOT-JUNK? proudly helped Space Invaders again for an all-new season in Melbourne!

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Decluttering

Making space for what's next: decluttering tips from the Founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Learn how to turn "clutter anxiety" into a space you love with tips from the Founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

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Are refrigerator water filters recyclable?

Your refrigerator’s water filter is recyclable, technically. Find out what you can do with it.

January 16, 2026
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Use this room-by-room cleaning checklist to get your deposit back.

January 14, 2026
Weird junk

Can 1-800-GOT-JUNK? really take away even your weirdest thrift finds?

A life-sized Dino cut-out, a dragon clock and ceramic rooster? When award-winning blogger, creator, author and lifelong thrifter, Dina Younis, accumulated some weird junk she knew to call 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

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How to dispose of an old fire extinguisher

Discover how you can get rid of your old fire extinguisher without harming the environment.

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How to dispose of concrete

Concrete is durable and widely used, but it can be difficult to handle when it’s time to remove it. Here’s how to dispose of concrete responsibly.

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How to dispose of a mattress

Discover how to responsibly part ways with your old mattress through easy recycling, donation, and disposal tips.

March 31, 2023
Weird junk

The top junk removal items we took in 2022

2022 was a busy year! Check out some surprising numbers of what we’ve taken this year and learn about all the different items we can take!

December 15, 2022