Has your spring cleaning become a little less Marie Kondo and a little more Home Improvement?
If you've found yourself substituting a closet cleanout for a major furniture overhaul, you may be wondering what the heck to do with all this big junk on your hands now. It's been a while since you got a notice about curbside bulk pickup, so what the heck do you do in the meantime?
Let's find out.
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Your first step in your junk mission is to check your neighborhood Buy Nothing group on Facebook. They say one man's trash is another man's treasure, no? Once you join the group that corresponds to your neighborhood, you can post all your big items and see if anybody wants it. You can specify that they must be able to pick up the items and badda-bing-badda-boom, you can have your junk taken off your hands and make somebody's day in the process. P.S. the Nextdoor app works great for this too!
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The City of Austin has periodic dates where they go around the city and haul off any big junk you leave curbside. You can check for those dates on their website and read through their guidelines regarding what items they accept and how to prepare for pickup. If it's not bulk pickup time, please do not put junk out on the curb.
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With two locations in Central and North Austin, Duke's is a great option for those with junk on their hands in a period where the city can't pick it up. They have options for both dropoff and pickup; so, if you've got a vehicle that can take the junk to them, you can save a bit of money. Prices vary depending on the type of junk (household waste, construction waste, mattresses, and more). Duke's even carefully sorts the junk and recycles as much as possible (an average 80%!)
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If your junk is just junk-to-you and may be salvageable for another, consider donating to a thrift store around town. Savers and Salvation Army both accept larger items like furniture and other household goods. Check with their donation departments on each website for more details and locations. Salvation Army even allows you to schedule a pickup appointment.
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For all the huge stuff that you rip out of your home, schedule an appointment with LoadUp. They can remove large bulky items, like washers and dryers, mattresses and other heavy items you need to get rid of but can't seem to budge. Their pricing is upfront and based on your locations and items, and their online scheduling makes it super easy to book.
You've likely seen the College Hunks moving trucks around the city, but did you know they can haul junk, too? (What can't these hunks do?!) They're often even available for same-day and next-day appointments, making this an easy option for getting your clutter removed ASAP. After all, H.U.N.K.S. stands for honest, uniformed, nice, knowledgeable, service.
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With a name like Junk King Austin, we feel certain that your junk will be in good hands. You can book online or call to set up an appointment for touchless, no-contact junk removal. They'll take pretty much anything accept hazardous waste, so you can finally get that humongous, decaying bathtub out of your backyard (as long as it's not hazardous, that is).
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Offering same day service, Jack Rabbit Junk Removal offers removal services all throughout Central Texas and their pricing is based off of cubic yards. That means if you have a small item that's just mysteriously heavy, you may get a good deal from these fine people. They accept a variety of items; check their site for more details.
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EVEN MORE OPTIONS FOR BULK ITEMS & JUNK REMOVAL:
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