When the snow finally melts and the sun starts sticking around longer, there’s one thing on every Edmonton homeowner’s mind: spring cleaning.
It’s the perfect time to crack open the garage, shake off the cobwebs, and tackle the growing pile of “stuff” that’s been silently multiplying all winter long. But as you sort through the chaos, one question keeps popping up: What should I actually throw away? And more importantly—what CAN I throw away?
Let’s break it down.
✅ What to Toss: The Usual Junk Culprits
1. Broken Furniture
If it’s wobbly, warped, stained beyond recognition, or sitting on its last leg—get rid of it. Old couches, chairs, desks, and mattresses are some of the most common spring junk bin items.
2. Outdated Electronics
That CRT TV from 1999? The printer that hasn’t worked since Obama was president? Time to say goodbye. Just make sure electronics go in the right bin—we’ll help with that.
3. Renovation Leftovers
Spring is prime time for renos. Got a pile of drywall, wood, old tiles, or cabinetry? Toss it in the bin and let us handle the rest.
4. Yard Waste
Dead branches, rotted fence boards, leaves, and grass clippings all pile up fast. While we offer yard waste bins separately from household junk, it’s still a great time to clean it up and bin it properly.
5. Random Junk Piles
We all have them. The old toys in the basement, broken Christmas lights, boxes of mystery cords, half-empty paint cans. If you haven’t used it in years and forgot it even existed, it’s time to let it go.
🛑 What NOT to Toss: The No-No List
We’re all about making your cleanup easy, but there are a few things that can’t go in your junk bin:
- Hazardous Waste: That includes paint thinners, pesticides, motor oil, batteries, and propane tanks. These need special disposal (check the City of Edmonton’s Eco Station).
- Liquids: No dumping liquids in the bin—this includes paint, oils, and chemicals.
- Asbestos or Contaminated Material: If you’re working on an older home and find anything suspicious, play it safe and call a pro.
- Tires & Large Appliances with Refrigerants: Fridges, freezers, and A/C units require safe handling because of the gases inside.
Still not sure? Just give us a shout—we’ll tell you what’s good to go.
🧹 Pro Tip: Don’t Overthink It
If you’re standing in your garage thinking, “Should I keep this?”—chances are, it’s junk.
Spring cleaning is about letting go of the stuff that’s taking up space (physically and mentally).
Our advice? Sort fast, don’t stress, and bin it. We’ll take care of the haul, so you can enjoy a cleaner home and a fresh start to the season.
🚛 Ready to Rent a Bin?
At You Junk It… I Dump It, we make spring cleaning simple. Choose the bin size that fits your job, fill it at your own pace, and we’ll swing by and take care of the rest.
Whether you’re purging the garage, redoing your kitchen, or just tired of tripping over clutter—we’ve got your back.
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Let this be the year you actually finish your spring cleaning.
You junk it… we dump it. Easy as that.