Summer is pretty much here and this is the best time to get rid of any extra junklying around. Each year, people ask us the best way to keep costs down while getting rid of their junk. We’ve been hearing it a bit more with the economy in its slump, so here’s three ways to help keep money in your pocket:

1) Gather junk in one spot

Many homes and businesses we serve around Massachusetts have junk in many different areas. Junk removers won’t mind gathering it up (we don’t!) but it takes a bit more time, and in turn, more money to fetch it all. Some of our customers have been gathering their junk into one area, some even in their driveways. This allows us to pull up, load it in, and haul it away! Less time, and less money.

2) Waste fees are based on weight - can you lighten your load?

Waste fees only seem to be rising. Maybe a dresser or desk can be chopped into firewood. Can you host a yard sale? Maybe people in your community could take it off your hands - Craigslist’s free section is a great resource to unload unwanted items. Lightening the load is a great way to lower costs.

3) Make sure you know what can go

Sometimes we make more than one trip as some junk is “hidden”. Try to be as thorough as you can when looking around your property, you may have more junk than you think! Let it all go in one shot rather than needing more than one service!

Gather that junk together!