by bojan | Sep 13, 2015 | Junk Removal Faq
What is and isn’t junk will always be up for debate. The word “junk” means different things to people, so the best general definition of the word junk is something that has little to no value and occupies a space that could be better used by something that is more useful. In the Toronto area, items that are frequently classified as junk might include: leftover chemicals, excess construction materials, broken furniture or yard trash and debris. We will explain these categories more specifically later but they are all things that the vast majority of people consider to be junk. Due to the large amount of construction, renovation and remodeling that goes on in a city the size of Toronto and the fact that most homes have basements, you can expect that demolition and construction materials are usually the most common junk items. Junk Value In terms of what is and isn’t junk, you must consider the definition of value. The price an item will fetch in a fair market is generally considered its value, but that amount is largely based on perception. As an example, if you happen to have an extra, damaged appliance that is not functioning and taking up space in your home, you might consider getting rid of it for next to nothing since it does not have value in your mind. On the other hand, should a handyman or electrician be in need of an appliance, they may view your non-working “junk” as just a replacement fuse or wire away from being a great purchase. Value is not always immediately apparent, so if you are... 
by bojan | Sep 13, 2015 | Junk Removal Faq
There are definitely some signs that you might suffer from a clutter problem. You shouldn’t get too down on yourself though; there are millions of people all over the world that suffer from the same issue. On an extreme scale, the clinical term is called hoarding and it pertains to individuals that cannot seem to discard even the smallest item in their lives. Not everyone suffers from this mental illness to the level of a full-blown addiction, but many do struggle with it on a lesser degree. Here To Help The city of Toronto has a prevalence of basements and anyone with clutter problem will tell you that is the mother of all storage spaces for junk. Luckily there are also many junk removal companies in Toronto like 1-800-IAM-JUNK that specifically deal with helping junior hoarders through their clutter problem. We typically try to clean them up before they graduate to complete shut-ins. Here are some of the more common signs that you may have a problem with clutter. Odd smells – When organic materials sits for long periods of time, it will usually rot and the smell of decay in the form of old newspapers, clothing, plants or other things is usually a pretty big flag that you are holding onto your junk for too long. Blocked off rooms and closets – In more extreme cases, people will accumulate so much stuff that they have trouble hiding it away. Instead it becomes part of the room and makes it difficult to move through the home or find things when you need them. Large piles of outdated magazines and... 
by bojan | Sep 13, 2015 | Junk Removal Faq
Should you find that your belongings are taking over your home, it might be time to consider downsizing by making some tough decisions. As a grown adult, it is very reasonable to assume no one is really interested in seeing your 2nd grade macramé art project or your bronzed baby shoes. Unless you break these out from time to time (which, let’s be honest, would be kind of creepy) you might be better to let them get included in your junk removal project. Toronto is a great city for cleaning out your home or yard as it is a bustling metropolis that is constantly growing and changing along with the transient and multi-cultural population that calls it home. Modernizing the city and its landscape is a common project that many of its residents take part in. Citizens frequently remodel and renovate older homes in the city and many times those building materials don’t make it to the dump or landfill. Instead they pile up in the yard, garage or basement where they can be overlooked and left for another day. Aside from sentimental items and leftover construction materials, you can add broken furniture and appliances to the list of things that people seem to struggle with getting rid of in a timely manner. Many times the cost to repair the appliance is as much as the item is currently worth which makes it hard to justify repairing. Still, people believe the old, worn-out couch or fridge that’s barely pumping out cool air shouldn’t get tossed out, so it adds to the clutter. How Does The Homeowner Avoid Clutter Mistakes?... 
by bojan | Sep 13, 2015 | Junk Removal Faq
There are many companies in the Toronto area that specialize in junk removal. They can haul away just about anything with your instruction and can usually get it done in a day or two. Most can give you a pretty clear picture of when it can be done and for how much if you supply them with some details about your removal project. The prevalence of these junk removal companies afford you as the consumer the ability to be selective in whom you ultimately use for the project. For that reason, it is important to use all the tools at your disposal to make the best decision. A good place to start is with your online resources when searching for a junk removal business. This can be done from the convenience of your own home at your leisure and for the most part the information is free to the general public. You might consider using websites like the following verified ones to make your decision. 1800Contractor.com Angie’s List HomeAdvisor.com Yelp Contractors.com You will find a plethora of information on any of these sites and most of the reviews paint a clear picture of what you can expect from a junk removal company. Finding a Toronto based company should not be that difficult and you will probably have to whittle it down to a couple of options. Once you got your sights set on a select few choices, you should plan to meet with each one to discuss your junk removal and essentially interview them for the project. This will give them a chance to put their best foot forward... 
by bojan | Sep 13, 2015 | Junk Removal Faq
When you have decided to hire a junk removal company in the Toronto area, there is some prep work you should do around your house or yard to ensure they can remove your junk quickly and with no damage to your property. It is important to remember the safer the job is for the people moving your junk, the quicker the job will go, which is generally a good thing for all parties involved. Below we will discuss the strategies a homeowner can employ to make the job more accessible and safer for those working in his/her home, so that dangerous situations involving chemicals or sharp, heavy objects, or other health concerns can be anticipated and successfully avoided. One Example You might want to prep your home for before the junk removal company arrives would be clearing out the demolition from a previous renovation or remodeling job. Anything you can do to cut down on the amount of dust and particulate in the air will help keep your furniture and home cleaner during the removal process. It is also a good idea to remove as many obstacles as possible that might impede the workers from getting your junk out of the home. Furniture, appliances and any items you wish to keep should be cleared out of the way to prevent them from getting damaged and from slowing down the process. During The Winter In the Toronto area, there can be bitterly cold winters with severe weather during those months. Should your removal project be an outdoor one, the weather can be an impediment. Most junk removal companies can overcome... 
by bojan | Sep 12, 2015 | Junk Removal Faq
When you hire a junk removal service, you may be concerned about where the things you are disposing of will end up. There are more people living on the Earth than ever before, which means more junk is being created by the second than at any point in our history. Conscientious individuals that want to make the world a better place for generations to come generally take a keen interest in where their junk may be going after removal. This is an especially common in the progressive Toronto market where conservation and recycle efforts are a major community concern. Most junk removal services like 1-800-IAM-JUNK will gladly discuss the policies and procedures we have in place to sort and recycle the junk we remove from our customer’s homes, yards and buildings. Eco-Friendly Removal A good junk removal company understands their role in the movement to responsibly dispose of trash and they should be able to explain their strategy for maximizing the amount of re-useable junk they collect. However not all junk removal companies are the same so if you are interested in where your junk will end up, you should not hesitate to ask them. The less junk that goes in our landfills the better, so make sure the removal service you choose will sort your junk by biodegradable materials, plastics and aluminum to name a few. In a city the size of Toronto, there are a multitude of junk removal companies that are successfully operating, so businesses will do everything they can to find a competitive advantage. Recycling is one such service that may require a little bit...