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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Pricing

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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Environment

The repurposing journey: how we keep junk away from the landfill

Wonder what happens to the junk after we haul it away? Here we explain the 3-step process that helps us dispose of your unwanted items responsibly. 

June 25, 2024
Decluttering

How to dispose of an old lawn mower safely and responsibly

What to do with an old lawn mower: from selling to recycling to junking safely and responsibly.

December 22, 2023
Weird junk

Our spookiest junk discoveries

When we say that junk can be scary, it’s not only because it takes up space in your home. We dare you to see the spookiest items we’ve hauled away.

October 16, 2023
Decluttering

How to get rid of an old couch

If you purchase a good couch, it should last you about 7-15 years. Then, it’s time to move on. Here is our simple guide on how to get rid of an old couch safely and responsibly.

June 2, 2023
Decluttering

How to dispose of broken exercise equipment

If you are thinking of renovating your home gym or just clearing some space, here’s our junk experts guide on how to dispose of old or broken workout equipment safely and responsibly.

April 24, 2023
Decluttering

Why spring cleaning is important for your home

Have you ever wondered why you should spring clean? Check out the answers to your questions, and to find out how 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can help make spring cleaning a breeze!

March 1, 2023
Renovations

1800-GOT-JUNK? makes junk disappear on Space Invaders

1800-GOT-JUNK? is excited to appear on Space Invaders! Keep reading to learn about the show, the renovations, and how we contributed.

February 17, 2023
Weird junk

Our top 10 wackiest weird junk finds of 2022

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 2022.

December 12, 2022
Decluttering

Go Clean Co prepares for the holidays with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

1-800-GOT-JUNK? was happy to help Go Clean Co get ready for the holiday season. Check out how her experience went with our team!

December 9, 2022