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You’re tired of living amid clutter, and you’ve decided that this month, you’re finally going to do something about it. You’re commencing with The Purge of 2022.

Great idea. In addition to making your living space more functional, research shows that purging can help you to get better sleep—particularly when it’s done in the bedroom.

However, getting rid of junk in your home properly involves knowing what can hinder your progress. Here are five common junk removal mistakes and how to avoid them.

Let’s jump in!

1. Common Junk Removal Mistakes Include Illicit Dumping

One of the biggest mistakes you can make during the junk removal process is to dump your trash in areas where this is prohibited.

Garbage cannot be dumped just anywhere, and laws punishing people who make forests and roadsides their dumping sites make this clear. Laws also ban the disposal of trash in abandoned areas.

People still dump their junk in these areas, though, simply because it may be faster and easier than taking it to an official dump site or dumpster. However, doing this is risky, as it can lead to steep fines.

Also, if you leave your garbage on the side of a road, this may cause animals in the area to become attracted to your garbage. Unfortunately, this might become a serious problem for the surrounding neighborhood.

In light of the above, it is paramount that you place your refuse only in places and containers designated for trash.

2. Putting Trash on the Ground

When removing junk from homes, some people also make the mistake of putting their trash on the ground if the dumpsters they’re trying to use are already full or even overflowing.

Like we mentioned earlier, stray animals can easily access junk on the ground and rip open any bags you’re throwing away. This won’t just make a mess on the street near the dumpster. It may also cause harm to the animals if your junk contains sharp objects, like glass.

Rather than leaving your trash beside a dumpster, look for a dump site that is open to the public and willing to accept the types of items you’re discarding of.

3. Not Separating Waste

Yet another common junk removal mistake is not segregating the waste you’ve produced.

For instance, as a general rule of thumb, it is wise to separate dry waste from wet waste. When you separate out your waste in this way, you can help to prevent the production of unwanted greenhouse gases. That’s because when dry waste and wet waste at a landfill are mixed together and begin breaking down, they create these gases.

Also, garbage collectors typically appreciate customers who separate and even label their waste. That’s because it makes their waste disposal jobs easier.

If you have chemicals or hazardous materials to get rid of, keep in mind that these should also be discarded separately. These include the following:

• Flammable substances, like aerosols and gasoline
• Batteries
• Paint

Likewise, note that you cannot dispose of electronic gadgets in dumpsters, as this is a violation of the law. Printers, appliances, and computers should be donated or recycled through the manufacturers of these products or the retailer where you purchased them.

4. Burning Garbage

When you burn your garbage, you are putting at risk the health and safety of people and property, not to mention polluting the air.

All that smoke could cause heart and lung problems. The fire it produces could get out of hand and cause damage to your property, too. Fires, however small, also release toxic materials into the air and hurt the environment.

When your neighbors see you burn your trash, they will likely be mad about it, especially if the smoke reaches their property and makes breathing difficult for them. Expect your neighbor to either accost you or file a complaint with the homeowners’ association.

Of course, your local government has laws in place that slaps thousands of dollars in fines on people who burn their junk.

Burning your trash is wrong on so many levels, so never make this junk removal mistake if you don’t want the headaches that come with it.

5. Not Taking Advantage of Dumpster Rental

Finally, a common trash removal mistake is not using a dumpster rental service to get the job done.

Your neighborhood dumpster might be sufficient for throwing away your regular trash. However, if you’re doing a house renovation, you will likely produce more trash than what the dumpster can hold. In this situation, it’s best to rent a dumpster to accommodate your trash alone.

A rented dumpster offers multiple benefits, including convenience. Your dumpster rental company will simply drop off a dumpster at your property and then pick it up at the allotted time.

Dumpster rental will also make your job site safer. That’s because you can keep all of your renovation materials in a single, secure place.

Also, renting a dumpster eliminates the need to buy or borrow a truck and/or trailer to haul your trash to a landfill. This saves you the potentially hefty cost of purchasing a vehicle, or the time and effort required to borrow someone else’s.

How We Can Help

At ProCon, we can help you avoid making the common junk removal mistakes by renting a quality dumpster for your upcoming project.

Whether you’re doing a renovation or a large landscaping project, our rental services can meet your needs. Likewise, our services are ideal for those who simply need to clean up the clutter in their yards.

Learn more about Procon dumpster rental servers.