Moving-related Junk Removal
Moving forces you to face every item you own. That treadmill you haven’t used in three years. The broken furniture in the basement. Boxes of stuff you forgot you had.
At B&B Moving & Storage, we help Connecticut families deal with unwanted items during moves. Instead of packing and moving things you don’t want, we remove them so you only take what matters to your new home.
Why Junk Removal Matters During Moves
Every item you move costs time and money. Packing it, loading it, transporting it, unloading it. Why pay to move things you’re just going to throw away at your new place?
Moving is the perfect time to declutter. You’re already going through everything, deciding what stays and what goes. We make the “what goes” part easy.
Plus, many people sell their homes faster when they’re not cluttered with excess belongings. Empty spaces look bigger and show better. Removing junk before listing helps with both.
What We Remove
Furniture – Old sofas, broken chairs, outdated dressers, mattresses you’re replacing. If it’s not making the move, we’ll take it.
Appliances – Refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers. Especially common when your new home has newer appliances already installed.
Exercise equipment – Treadmills, weight benches, and home gym equipment that never got used. These items are heavy and awkward but we handle them regularly.
Boxes of miscellaneous items – Years of accumulated stuff in attics, basements, and garages. You don’t even need to sort through it if you know it’s all going.
Yard waste and outdoor items – Old grills, patio furniture, lawn equipment you’re not taking with you.
Electronics – Old TVs, computers, printers. We dispose of electronics properly according to Connecticut regulations.
When to Schedule Junk Removal
Before packing starts – Remove unwanted items first so you don’t accidentally pack them. This also gives you a clearer picture of what you’re actually moving.
During decluttering – As you go room by room deciding what to keep, we can remove rejected items immediately instead of having them pile up.
After the move – Sometimes you don’t realize what you don’t need until you’re unpacking. We can come back to remove items that didn’t make sense in your new space.
During estate cleanouts – When handling a loved one’s belongings, there’s often more than can move or be kept. We help families through these difficult transitions.
How It Works
Assessment – Tell us what needs to go. We can walk through with you or you can point out items and areas.
Pricing – We provide upfront pricing based on volume and type of items. You know the cost before we start.
Removal – Our crew loads everything and hauls it away. You don’t lift anything or deal with disposal.
Cleanup – We sweep up and make sure the area is clean after removal. No debris left behind.
Responsible Disposal
We don’t just dump everything in a landfill. Connecticut has regulations about waste disposal, and we follow them carefully.
Donation – Items in good condition go to local charities and donation centers. Someone else’s junk might be exactly what another family needs.
Recycling – Metal, certain plastics, and other recyclable materials get processed appropriately. Electronics go to certified e-waste facilities.
Proper disposal – Items that can’t be donated or recycled are disposed of at appropriate facilities according to state regulations.
Hazardous materials – Paint, chemicals, and other hazardous items need special handling. We can advise on proper disposal methods or coordinate with appropriate services.
Common Junk Removal Situations
Downsizing moves – Moving from a large home to a smaller place means many items simply won’t fit. We remove excess furniture and belongings so you only move what fits your new space.
Inherited homes – Clearing out a parent’s or relative’s home often means dealing with decades of accumulated items. We handle the heavy lifting during emotional times.
Foreclosure cleanouts – Properties need to be emptied quickly. We remove everything efficiently so the property is ready for sale.
Rental turnovers – Landlords often need properties cleared between tenants. We remove abandoned items and prepare units for new renters.
Garage and basement clearing – These spaces collect years of items. Before moving, many people realize they don’t want any of it in their new home.
Cost Factors
Junk removal pricing depends on several factors:
Volume – How much space your items take up in our truck determines the base cost.
Type of items – Heavy items like appliances cost more to remove than boxes of household goods. Special disposal requirements affect pricing.
Access – Items in basements or upper floors take more time and labor to remove than things at ground level.
Location – Disposal fees vary by region. Some Connecticut towns have higher dump fees than others.
We provide estimates based on these factors. Many customers are surprised how affordable junk removal is compared to the hassle of dealing with it themselves.
What We Can’t Remove
Connecticut regulations prevent us from removing certain items:
Hazardous waste – Paint, chemicals, pesticides, motor oil. These need special disposal through town hazardous waste programs.
Medical waste – Medications, needles, medical equipment with biohazard concerns.
Asbestos materials – Requires licensed abatement professionals.
Items with Freon – Some older appliances need certified Freon removal before disposal.
We can advise on proper disposal methods for these items and point you toward appropriate resources.
Benefits of Professional Junk Removal
Save time – Hauling junk yourself means multiple trips to disposal sites, loading and unloading repeatedly. We do it all in one trip.
Avoid injury – Heavy items, awkward shapes, stairs – junk removal involves all the physical challenges of moving. Let trained crews handle it safely.
Proper disposal – We know Connecticut’s disposal regulations and have relationships with appropriate facilities. Nothing gets dumped illegally.
Stress reduction – Moving is stressful enough without adding junk removal to your list. Cross it off by letting us handle it.
Getting Started
Think about what you don’t want in your new home. Walk through each room and identify items that aren’t making the move.
Don’t worry about sorting or organizing unwanted items. We can remove entire rooms of mixed contents if needed. You point, we haul.
Ready to clear out? Contact B&B Moving & Storage today. We’ll help you declutter before your move so you only take what you actually want to your new home. After helping thousands of Connecticut families through moves, we know how to make junk removal the easy part of your transition.
Call 203-740-1224 right away with any questions or to schedule your moving related junk removal.