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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Decluttering

Make room for the holiday season in just 1 week

Getting your home ready for the holiday season doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Follow these tips to get your home holiday-ready in just 1 week.

November 24, 2022
Weird junk

Our top 7 totally rad old school weird junk items

Whether you’re still in school or graduated years ago, check out our top old school junk items submissions from our online community!

September 16, 2022
Decluttering

Yard clean up tips for outdoor hosting

Getting ready to host an outdoor event? Whether it's in your backyard or on the patio, we’ve got some tips to set you up as the best host of the summer!

July 15, 2022
Renovations

1-800-GOT-JUNK? makes junk disappear on Renovation Rekindle

1-800-GOT-JUNK? is excited to appear on Renovation Rekindle! Keep reading to learn about the show, the renovations, and how we contributed.

June 27, 2022
Weird junk

The top 10 wondrous and weird junk finds of 2021

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 2021.

June 27, 2022
Decluttering

The essential spring cleaning checklist

When you’re ready to kickstart your seasonal decluttering, checkout our room by room spring cleaning checklist to help you freshen up your home!

June 28, 2022
Decluttering

Cleaning for spring: Outdoor checklist

Get your outdoor space freshened up and ready for the warmer months with our 6 outdoor spring cleaning tips!

June 28, 2022
Decluttering

5 Spring Cleaning Tips from a Certified Professional Organizer

Use these top 5 professional spring cleaning tips to figure out how to improve your decluttering process this spring!

June 28, 2022
Photo collage featuring terrifying inherited items including eerie dolls, clown art, and unusual paintings and collectibles.
Weird junk

The ten circles of terrifying inheritance junk

From glowing uranium glass to creepy dolls, estate cleanouts are revealing a whole new side of family history. Nick Fox asked his Millennial Inheritance community to share the most unsettling objects they’ve uncovered while clearing out a relative's house. Explore ten hilarious, baffling categories—from soul-staring portraits to genuine hazmat finds—that prove inheriting an estate is often equal parts grief, glassware, and sheer surprise.

October 13, 2026