What is Hoarding?

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TRAVELER DIGITAL CAMERAAs a junk removal company, we come across alot of people with a wind range of rubbish that they want taken away. One type of person that we see is someone with hoarding disorder. A person that hoards junk, has an extremely difficult time removing or discarding their possessions because of the perceived need to keep them. Severe hoarding often creates cramped and unclean living situations that can affect anyone living inside.

Hoarding causes a variety of problems, including:

  • Increased chance of falling
  • Fire Hazard
  • Health risk based off unsanitary conditions
  • Difficulty to perform simple daily tasks within a home
  • Fallen or shifted items can lead to being trapped or injured

Elite Services Junk Removal & Demolition can help with anyone suffering from hoarding disorder. We remove everything including.

For more information about Elite Services and how we can get your home back on track, feel free to reach out. We can be contacted over the phone at 978-317-5388 or through our online contact form.

Spring Cleaning Your Garage

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Spring is here and Elite Services wants to help everyone get into the season by doing their necessary cleaning. One of the more popular places in a home that get junk thrown into, is the garage. While people do their normal cleanings, they often overlook the garage and don’t pay any attention. Believe it or not but your garage shouldn’t be a mess. If maintained properly, it should store only essential items and then you should also be able to store your car in it.

Every time you open your garage door, you shouldn’t just see clutter. Or, if you are unable to park your car in the garage, it is certainly time to clean it out. The idea of a whole weekend or longer dedicated just to cleaning out a garage is often what holds people back.

Let Elite Services help you. Our experienced junk removal team will take care of everything. Simply tell us what stays and what goes and we will get your garage back in tip-top shape. Anything you don’t want will either be donated or recycled. From furniture, and appliances, to everything in between, we have the trucks, equipment and man power to get your space back to normal.

For more information on how Elite Services can help you with your garage spring cleanout, feel free to give us a call at 978-317-5388 or fill out our online contact form.

Tips On Staying Junk Free

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There is nothing worse then waking up one day to realize that your entire home is filled with junk, rubbish and clutter. With being busy and having your schedules taking up so much time, the best way to remove all your junk is by never letting it get so bad.

If you are able to stay on top of things and take an hour every month to focus on reducing clutter, you’ll find yourself saving a lot of time in the long run. Look through these 5 tips to help you stay junk free.

Loose Paper: Are you one of those people that goes through large amounts of printer paper, mail and newspapers? Do you have a full room or table that’s covered with papers that are waiting to go through. To stay on top of everything try to go through a smaller pile at the end of each month, to remove any materials you don’t need.

Boxes: Chances are, you have a bunch of boxes laying around if you receive a high volume of packages to your home or business. Unless you plan on moving shortly, you should immediately break down and recycle boxes.

Old Clothes: One of the more difficult things to through away in terms of attachment, is your old clothes. Closets become over flooded and staying organized can quickly become an impossible task.  Luckily for you, during a junk removal job, Elite Services can take away all your close and donate them. Charities and community groups are always looking for clothes, so throwing them out is a waste.

Staying Clean: It’s a natural reaction that if you keep surfaces in your house dusted and clean, then you will be less inclined to allow junk. If you’re finding it hard to remove everything, start small and start with light cleanings around your home. Chances are that you’ll be very excited about the small improvements and they’ll push you do even more.

We are here to help!

For much of the North Shore area, Elite Services is here to help you with all you junk removal, recycling, donating and e-waste needs. For more information on how we can de-clutter your home, please feel free to give us a call at 978-317-5388 or fill out an online contact form.

 

Storage Ideas For Your Dorm Room

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Almost nothing beats going back to school! For all those college students in and around the Boston area, your dorm room will be the home to lasting memories. The only problem is that for so many young kids is that dorm rooms aren’t always the biggest. With the limited space that you have and all sorts of junk being everywhere, we’ve put together some things you could do to improve storage.

Closet Space: Think vertically when maximizing space in your college closet. A rod doubler can almost instantly double the amount of hanging space that you have. Or, if you need more space for your folded clothes then try adding extra drawers.

Walls & Doors: Your walls and doors can actually be used for more then just a space to hang up posters. There are various grid and hook racks that can add storage for shoes, sweatshirts and much more.

Utilizing Your Desk: Almost every college dorm room has a desk but one that is limited with storage space. With all your school work, being organized is extremely important. Think about getting a notebook holder, or a file cart that can fit under your desk.

Laundry: For so many people, the reason that they have a dirty bedroom is because of unorganized and scattered dirty clothes. Make sure that you have a laundry basket which can fit all your dirty clothes and also one that is easily portable.

Junk Removal: If you have old, clunky furniture in your college dorm room that is taking up too much space, consider getting rid of it. Sometimes throwing stuff out is the best option to clean up and organize your room.

For more information on junk removal please feel free to contact the specialists at Elite Services. We can be contacted over the phone at 978-317-5388 or through our online contact form. 

5 Items That are Extremely Easy to Sell at Garage Sales

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garage saleWith the end of summer right around the corner, now is the perfect time to do any last-minute purging! And since you’re getting rid of the items you no longer want, you mine as well hold a garage sale and get a little extra money for them instead of just throwing them away. Are you worried no one will buy your things? Here are 5 items that are very easy to sell at garage sales.

1. Tools

When buying tools brand new, they can be extremely expensive! Tools that are in good condition or part of a set at a yard sale, they tend to sell very quickly since most people avoid buying them at full price. This holds true for power tools as well, but make sure to have an extension cord and an outlet close by so they can be tested by your customers.

2. Small Appliances

Remember the last time you watch an infomercial or were at the store and found out about an awesome new small appliance that you just knew would make your life so much easier? After several years and only using the life-changing small appliances a small handful of times, the time has come that it needs a new home.

These small appliances will make waves at your next garage sale! Just like how they capture your attention the first time you learned about it, it’ll capture your customers, making it an easy sale.

3. Toys & Sports Equipment

It’s no secret that children LOVE toys and will play with just about anything! Whether parents are looking for new toys to add to their collection (without breaking the bank, of course!), want to purchase more “vintage” toys, or their child is throwing a fit at a garage sale and they just want to make them happy, toys sell very well.

In addition to toys, sports equipment (especially youth sizes) tends to be a hot seller at garage sales since brand new equipment has high retail costs. Have your kids grown out of their hockey equipment? Have a yard sale with all of the items they no longer fit it!

4. Books

Books sell at amazing prices at yard sales, making them a hot spot to pick up a new read for any age. Have a full series or a book that’s a collectible? Book lovers are happy to pay the extra cost!

5. Clothing

Many people don’t think about selling clothing at a garage sale – they typically bring it to a consignment shop or donate it. If you no longer fit in or wear certain pieces and they’re still in great condition, selling them at your garage sale will avoid any fees being kept by the consignment shop! Shoes, accessories, and jewelry also tend to do very well at garage sales.

For all of the items you can’t sell at your next garage sale, give Elite Services Junk Removal and Demolition a call today at (978) 317-5388 to schedule your junk removal appointment!

How to Dispose of Your Refrigerator

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refrigerator repairJust like everything else in your home, your refrigerator has a lifespan. As an appliance that is frequently used and always running, they get old and run down over the years. Purchasing a new fridge and bringing it home is the easy (and most expensive) part, but getting rid of the old one can be a challenge. Here are a few ways to get rid of your refrigerator easily.

1. Sell Your Refrigerator

If your fridge is still in working condition but you decided to upgrade to a new model, sell the old one! This way, you’ll be able to get a little extra money that can be put toward your new appliance or carting it off, the new buyer can be responsible for that. If you’re having a hard time finding someone to purchase your fridge, put an ad out in the local classifieds and post it to Craigslist and Facebook.

2. Donate Your Refrigerator

If your fridge is still usable but don’t want to deal with selling it, try donating it to a local charity. If they’re not in the market for a fridge or know anyone that would be, seek out various non-profits, shelters, and missions in the area. Not sure where to get started? Put some feelers out with your neighbors, friends, and family to push you in the right direction.

3. Recycle Your Refrigerator

If your fridge isn’t working at all, recycle it! Elite Services Junk Removal & Demolition will not only come to your house and remove it from the premises but will also ensure that it is recycled through the correct channels.

To schedule your appliance removal appointment, give Elite Junk a call today at 978-317-5388.

How to Fall Back in Love with Your Home

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living roomAfter living in your home for a long time, you become so comfortable that you start to fall out of love with it. We get it- little things start to drive you nuts and all you want to do is pack up your things and move to a new place and start over. Keep in mind that this will most likely happen over and over again, no matter where you’re living. Instead of packing up and moving, try making these changes to help you fall in love with your home all over again.

1. Bring in Warm & Cozy Tones

Warm and cozy tones will make your house feel more like a home. If you updated your paint in over 10 years, now is the perfect time to do so! Choose from cozy greys or tans and compliment your new wall color with some new pillows on your couch! Both of these updates won’t drain your bank account and will drastically improve the look and feel of the room.

2. Embrace Natural Light

Have a bunch of windows throughout your home but always have the curtains closed or the shades down? Open them up! Bright indoor lighting is harsh whereas natural light brings in a new form of happiness. If you need to utilize lamps in your home, opt for bulbs that are 2,700 Kelvin or less to avoid the harsh bright light.

3. Rearrange your Furniture

New furniture instantly changes a space but it’s not always in the cards. Instead, opt for rearranging the furniture in the specific room and even switch out some of the pieces from other rooms in your house to freshen it up a bit more. This will give the room a new look and feel, as well as keep visitors on their toes!

4. Declutter Your Home

Clutter in the home can be a drag. Go through each room in your house, organize all of your belongings, and get rid of everything you no longer need or use. Elite Junk Removal will come and pick up any of the things you no longer want and will ensure they are disposed of through the proper channels.

Schedule your appointment today! Give us a call at (978) 317-5388.

Why You Should Hire a Junk Removal Company

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Clearing the junk out of your basement or attic after it’s sat there for years or cleaning up debris after a demolition is a tedious task, but is necessary for making your home the clean place you are itching for it to be. While doing the junk and debris clean up yourself is possible, hiring a junk removal company will save you a lot of time, sore muscles, and frustration.

Thinking about hiring a junk removal company? Here are some benefits:

Convenience

After junk and debris have been sitting around in your home or business for years, it will take a lot of time and effort to clean it up and dispose of it correctly. The typical timeline for a project like this is a day or two to complete. By hiring a junk removal company to clean up and dispose of these items for you, not only will they be disposed of correctly, but they will complete the project in a shorter period of time since it’s what they are trained to do. This will leave you with more time to focus on the things that are more important.

Health & Safety

Depending on the nature of the items that you are demoing and removing from your home, they can be hazardous, which means they will need to be disposed of in a specific way. Without the proper training and experience dealing with these materials, you put yourself and those around you in danger, should something happen. Our team at Elite Services Junk Removal & Demolition is trained to handle these materials and will dispose of them through the proper channels.

Reliability & Efficiency

Piling all of your junk into the back of your car and dropping it off at the local landfill and recycling center doesn’t constitute as disposing of it properly. When you utilize a junk removal company to get rid of your junk, not only will they ensure that all of your items are disposed of through the proper channels, but they will also make sure that the right items are recycled and repurposed. Going this route will also eliminate the extra costs of dumping larger items, including furniture, at the local recycling center.

Peace of Mind

Our team at Elite Services Junk Removal & Demolition provides reliable and efficient junk removal and demolition services so that you can cross one last thing off of your list of to-dos. Our team will stay out of your way and allow you to focus on the other important aspects of your daily life.

To schedule your junk removal or demolition project with Elite Services, give us a call today at 978-317-5388.

Declutter Your Bathroom Fast with These Tips

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BathroomFrom towels and dirty laundry to beauty products and cleaning supplies, the bathroom is a small space that is bound to get cluttered with stuff very quickly. Instead of worrying about what state your bathroom is in when guests stop by or having to move things around just to grab a bottle of Asprin, use these tips to get your bathroom declutter fast.

Throw away old bottles. We’re all guilty of leaving empty shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles in our shower and in cabinets for long periods of time. The problem with this is that they’re taking up valuable space for more items that are full and utilized every day. Not to mention, it just looks sloppy. If you only have a minute or two to pick up, start with throwing away your empty bottles. If you have bottles that are full but you don’t utilize them, give them to a friend or donate them to a local shelter!

Remove old towels and rags. Old towels and rags tend to pile up, even if they’re not being used. Who knows – there could be a spill or an emergency where you need more towels to clean up. Instead of letting them pile up in the closet, cut them up into smaller pieces to utilize for household chores. Stick the rest in the basement for home improvement projects in the future.

Recycle/Reused Unused Items. Do you have things in your bathroom that no longer work or you no longer use? From old razors and broken hair dryers to broken radios, these items can all be recycled to free up space.

Have you recently decluttered your bathroom and need your stuff disposed of through the correct channels? Give Elite Services Junk Removal & Demolition a call today at  978-317-5388 to schedule your junk removal appointment.

The Benefits of Recycling Your Appliances

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appliancesAlthough there are laws in place to ensure proper disposal of electronic waste, appliances, and other electronic devices still pile up in landfills all across the United States each year. All appliances and electronic devices are recyclable as long as they’re disposed of through the proper channels. Next time you replace your dishwasher, washing machine and/or dryer, or even your refrigerator,  consider recycling the appliance you are replacing before carting it off to the local landfill.

What are the benefits of recycling appliances?

1. Protects the ozone layer

Cooling appliances, such as air conditioners, rely on the cooling agent Freon to work properly. When these appliances are disposed of, the Freon isn’t properly disposed of and can potentially leak into the atmosphere and damage the ozone layer. When these appliances are recycled, Freon and other chemicals are disposed of properly removing the hazard of damaging the atmosphere.

2. Recovery of Scrap Metal

Most appliances and electronic devices are made of a substantial amount of steel, aluminum, and other metals that can be reused in the future. This eliminates the need to stress the environment to create new materials.

3. Saves Money

If you chose to dispose of old appliances at your local landfill, you will have to pay a disposal fee whereas if you were to recycle old appliances, you won’t have to pay a disposal fee and might even make a little money depending on the condition of the steel, aluminum, and metal of your appliance.

4. Prevent Common Environmental Problems

When appliances are disposed of in the correct way, the metals will decompose and penetrate the soil, leading to lead and iron contaminating groundwater.

To ensure your appliances are recycled properly, call Elite Junk Removal at 978-317-5388!