Declutter Your Storage Unit with Our Junk Removal Service

Home to the unwanted items that you will “get to later,” the off-property storage unit stands as a great helper. And a worse enabler. Instead of “getting rid of stuff” from the house, the storage unit– misused– tricks you into moving that pile of unwanted items from your home to another place. One that you end up paying extra for.

At OC Junk Hauling, we have helped people who haven’t seen the inside of their storage unit in years, as well as folks who visit their “stuff” every week to add more.  Stop. Just stop. What are you doing? Picture where those boxes, etc. might go if you brought them back into the house eventually– that is why you are saving them, right?

Where would they go? Consider this, if you haven’t needed them for the last two years, do you really need them? The old lamp without the lampshade. Your very first microwave. The electric fan with the frayed cord. The blow dryer that sounds like a jumbo jet.

Yes, we understand there are also mountains of memories in those piles of boxes. First-grade drawings by the kids. Favorite toys. Fading ticket stubs from special dates. Cute clothing that fits no one anymore but evokes warm and toasty visions of days gone by. Consider bringing technology in to assist. Grab your cell phone. Take pictures or make a video of the items. Download to your computer or tablet for posterity. There when you want to look at them, no matter where you are or whom you are with.

Then, as we have suggested in past blogs set up three boxes. Keep. Donate. Throw Away. If you think the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, (meaning you will overfill the first and underfill the last) then bring along an impartial friend or two to assist in the project. Strength in numbers.

Once you’ve started the project, give us a call at (949)424-9265. OC Junk Hauling is ready to serve you seven days a week.

After you’ve decided what needs to go and you’re happy with our free no- obligation estimate, all you need to do is sit back while our professional crew gets the job done! We do ALL the labor and loading, no matter where your items are located, and we clean up afterward, as well!

We will haul away your unwanted items from the first box. As for the second box, you can deliver the still good-for-use items to agencies of your choosing, or we can take off your hands and donate them to agencies we work with in the community.

You may also still have items to be stored. But, all things being equal, if you removed 2/3rds of the contents, then you should be able to drop down in unit size. And that will save you money each month.

OC Junk Hauling is a family-owned business serving our customers in Orange County, CA

Junk Removal For Valentine’s Day Gift? Trust OC Junk Hauling To Do The Job!

Creatures of habit that we are, Valentine’s Day often repeats itself year after year with flowers and chocolates. Not that there is anything wrong with those symbols of love, but it’s 2018, live a little and remember you live in Orange County!!! Do something a bit unusual. Here at OC Junk Hauling— yes we can be romantics too— have a list for you compiled from current & recent area blogs about things to do in the OC.

Going to Dinner involves drinking in the atmosphere, as well as eating the food. In the OC, dinner does not necessarily mean it must be on dry land. There are restaurants a plenty but there are also romantic cruises. We do have a lot of water around us.

Orange County Valentine’s Day Dining & Events Guide

Romantic interludes, as we said above, don’t have to involve flowers, chocolates or even dinner. Orange County offers a lot or romantic getaways that you can do anytime of the year, but they really stand out on Valentine’s Day. From the beach to the water. From a gondola ride to a sunset helicopter ride.

Romantic Things to Do in Orange County

And if you really, really want to get away from it all to spend private time with your sweetie, and you are the outdoors type, then has the OC got something for you. There are hiking trails.

Valentine’s Day Hiking Trails – Romantic Outdoor Activities for Couples!

But, let’s say you want to do something non-traditional to go with the traditional flowers and chocolates (or… you forgot to buy something…) how about an offer to clean up THAT spare room, attic, basement, garage section, or tool shed that was once a dream but now looks like a nightmare. You might be surprised to find you have a laundry room or sewing room that could double as a hobby room or home office for sweetie-pie.

And that’s when you call your loveable friends at OC Junk & Hauling. Be it old bicycles that you were going to fix but never did, or clothes you were going to donate sometime but never did, we will pick it all up and take away before Valentine’s Day. We can work with you on time to even do it when your honey is not home, so it will be a surprise! We offer free estimates, same day service, 7 days a week!

We are a locally owned, family business serving the OC for ten years. We clean out homes, garages, storage sheds/lockers, attics, basements of any size. What we collect is always donated, recycled, or disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

OC Junk Hauling is a phone call away at (949)424-9265

Let Your Hobby Shine With OC Junk Hauling

Hobbies can take up as much or as little time as you wish to put into them. They can also take up more room than you planned. Where do you “do your thing” in your home? Roll out and then remove from the kitchen table? On top of some boxes in the garage next to an old lawnmower? A heavy box that slides out from under the bed?

According to a 2016 “Ask Your Target Market” survey “56% of respondents said that they have multiple hobbies. 24% said they just have one real hobby that they practice or participate in regularly.”  If 80% of people in a random survey indicate involvement with a hobby, that’s a fairly serious indicator that hobbies are an important aspect of non-work life and deserving of designated spaces in your home.

And when you talk about designated craft-oriented spaces in your home, OC Junk Hauling suggests you look no further than Martha Stewart for tips!

How to Design the Ultimate Craft Room

“Every avid crafter needs a space that allows their creativity to flow free,” explains Martha. In a 12-step slide show that you should check out, she offers tips that apply specifically to crafts, but generally also can meet the needs of other hobbies, from collecting thimbles to fishing.

For example, let’s say that after all is said and done, you just can’t turn an entire room into hobby central. What about a corner? You know, the corner with THAT plant which has seen better days, or an ugly lamp you never liked? What can you fit into a corner of a living room, laundry room or garage? Check out slide #3 where Martha suggests a corner desk.It is a piece of furniture designed to slot into that 90-degree angle (also known as an “L desk”).

Put a cabinet hutch on top, as she suggests in slide #10.Now you have plenty of places to store & locate glue, catalogs, stamp folders, thimbles, fishing lures, trading cards, etc.

Other Suggestions

We mentioned the garage earlier. If you are working in a tight space between boxes, glue a magnetic strip to the wall.Then strategically hang scissors or any other metal tool your hobby requires. Nothing magnetic?Then go with a piece of Peg-Board and hooks!

OC Junk Hauling can help you with your corner of the hobby world. When you’re ready to bring in that corner desk, we are just a phone call away (949)424-9265 to remove the plant, ugly lamp, old lawn mower and whatever else that is getting in the way of your creative expression. In fact, you can book your appointment in under a minute and we offer same day junk removal.

 

 

Declutter for the New Year with OC Junk Hauling

New Year’s Resolutions. Many people make them. Fewer keep them. It’s all a matter of taking back control of your life in the “resolution area.” For example, resolve to commit to declutter your house for the new year. And here is a little incentive for you: January has been designated as “Get Organized Month” by the National Association of Professional Organizers. It’s an annual event to motivate people to “take control of their time, tasks and possessions.”

You aren’t the only one in this cluttered boat— or rather, house!

Just look at that guest room closet. Is that where all unwanted sweaters, shoes, books, magazines, etc. have gone to hide from everyday sight? You’ve lost control. And then there is the garage or basement. Let’s not even go there? No, you need to go there.

Declutter House Tips

By avoiding these home problem areas, you’ve given them control of your house. Be large & in charge, commit to declutter by taking any extra time you find during the traditionally slow days of early January to downsize your overflowing boxes of stuff.

Really, if it’s in a box, in a closet or under other boxes in the garage or basement, how much do you really need the item?

You can fully declutter in a month, just take one box a day. Go through it. Put each item in either:

•  Keep
•  Throw Away
•  Maybe

 

Just one box a day. You will feel such a sense of accomplishment. That’s your secret declutter house plan: go through a box a day. Hopefully, it won’t take more than a week (or two?).For the rest of the month try to reduce the “Maybe” box(es?).

And then you will be ready to call OC Junk Hauling  (949)424-9265 for us to remove the physical representations of you taking back control of your life and house. Once you’ve decided what needs to go and you’re happy with our free no- obligation estimate, all you need to do is sit back while our professional crew gets the job done!

You’ve already done the hard part!

Those unwanted household items such as clothing, kitchen appliances, books, furniture, etc. will be picked up and wherever possible recycled or upcycled to function as useful items for someone else.We are extremely eco-friendly and take great pride in creating a clean and environmentally friendly California.

The OC Junk Hauling team does ALL the labor and loading, no matter where your items are located, and we clean up afterwards, too!

We accept most major credit cards, check or cash for your convenience. Check out our website for more details.

 

What You Need To Know About Household Hazardous Waste Removal in Orange County

Hazardous waste is not just something faceless experts in hazmat suits deal with at nuclear power plants. The average U.S. household generates more than 20 pounds of household hazardous waste per year. As much as 100 pounds can accumulate in the home, often remaining there until the residents move out or do an extensive cleanout.

You would be surprised how many times the OC Junk Hauling crew comes upon a pick-up project at a home or business in Orange County and finds items, such as batteries, paints, grease & rust solvents, oils, rat poisons, and pesticides just lying around. Under certain conditions, these could start fires or even have explosive potential.

This goes without saying, but how many times do you really read the instructions on things like drain cleaner or silver polish? The information is there to protect you on the proper use and storage of these and other chemical-based items. Store in a cool place? Store in a dark place? Store standing up only? Do you need to ventilate the area?

Advice from the EPA

The United States Environmental Protection Agency is charged with overseeing that “all Americans are protected from significant risks to human health and the environment where they live, learn and work.”

To that end, the EPA offers these directions in dealing with Household Hazardous Waste products.

• Never store hazardous products in food containers; keep them in their original containers and never remove labels. Corroding containers, however, require special handling. Call your local hazardous materials official or fire department for instructions.

 

• When leftovers remain, never mix HHW with other products. Incompatible products might react, ignite, or explode, and contaminated HHW might become unrecyclable.

 

• Even empty containers of HHW can pose hazards because of the residual chemicals that might remain, so handle them with care also.

 

Disposal

Don’t pour down the drain. If you take one bit of advice away from this article, refrain from the drain.

Pouring any of these following Household Hazardous Waste items down the drain or toilet, or even into storm sewers, can contaminate septic tanks or wastewater treatment systems. Certain types of HHW have the potential to cause physical injury to sanitation workers, so no throwing out with the trash.

• Adhesives
• Antifreeze
• Batteries
• Broken thermometers
• Cosmetics
• Drain Openers
• Fuel injection and carburetor cleaners
• Fungicides and wood preservatives
• Grease and rust solvents
• Household polishes and cleaners
• Insecticides, herbicides, and rat poisons
• Latex and oil-based paints
• Lighter fluids
• Nail polish and removers
• Oven cleaners
• Paint thinners and strippers
• Used oil and oil filters
• Wood and metal cleaners

 

While OC Junk Hauling does not handle HHW, according to the OC Waste & Recycling website, “Orange County residents can dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste items for FREE at any of the County’s four Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers.  Please note, the OC Hazardous Waste Collection Centers are not permitted to accept waste from businesses, churches, schools, non-profit organizations or government agencies, or from residents outside of Orange County. Additional HHW services may be available through your city.  Contact your city’s recycling coordinator to find out other ways to dispose of your HHW items in your community.”

For additional regulations, locations and contact info, go to the County website