Every year it's the same story. Family's flying in for Thanksgiving or Christmas, and the spare bedroom is full of boxes, a broken recliner and an old mattress. The garage has no room for a car. The patio set from three summers ago is still out back. And there's a new couch coming that the old one has to make room for.
We're SoFlo Junk And Go, a local junk removal crew out of Pompano Beach. November and December are when a lot of people call us to get the house ready, and it's usually a quick job. Here's how to get it done before your guests show up.
What people usually get rid of before the holidays
- The spare room. Old beds, mattresses, dressers and boxes so guests have somewhere to sleep.
- The garage. Broken furniture, old bikes, shelves of stuff nobody's touched in years.
- The old couch or TV stand that's getting replaced with something new.
- Patio furniture that's faded, rusted or falling apart.
- Old electronics and TVs that got upgraded.
- Boxes and bags from moving in that never got unpacked.
If you're not sure we take something, send a photo and ask.
Start early
The weeks right before Thanksgiving and Christmas fill up fast, for us and for everyone else in your life. A few tips:
- Book a week or two ahead if you can. We can often come within a day or two, sometimes the same day, but closer to the holidays it gets tight.
- Pick one area first. The guest room or the garage usually makes the biggest difference.
- Sort as you go. Make a pile of what goes and leave it where it is. We'll do the carrying.
- Do it all in one trip. One bigger pickup usually costs less than two small ones.
Get it ready before we come
- Point out what goes and what stays. Tape or a sticky note works fine.
- Clear the path from the pile to the door when you can.
- Tell us about stairs, elevators or gates. Condos and gated communities often need a guest pass or an elevator reservation.
- Don't drag heavy stuff yourself. Leave it where it is. That's what we're there for.
Anything hazardous like paint, gas or chemicals can't go in a normal load. See what junk removal companies can't take for more.
What a holiday cleanout costs
Junk removal is priced mostly by how much room your stuff takes in the trailer, plus weight and how hard it is to get out. Jobs start at $150. A few pieces usually run around $150 to $250, and a full garage or spare room will run more depending on how much is there. You get a free upfront price before we start, and there's no obligation.
For a closer look at pricing, read How Much Does Junk Removal Cost in South Florida?
Can't be home?
If you're working, traveling or just busy, you don't have to be there. Leave the stuff in the garage or on the driveway, or give us a lockbox code, and we'll text you when it's done.
Where we work
We do pickups all over Broward and south Palm Beach, including Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Margate, Tamarac, Lauderhill, Plantation, Sunrise, Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach. Not sure we cover your street? Just ask.
FAQ
How fast can you come? Often within a day or two, sometimes the same day. It gets busier right before the holidays, so earlier is better.
Can you take just one thing? Yes. Single items like a couch or mattress start at $150.
Do I need to be home? No. Leave it where we can reach it and we'll text you when it's gone.
How do I pay? Cash, check, credit card, Zelle, Cash App or PayPal. We're open 7 days a week, 7 AM to 8 PM.
Get the house ready
Text a photo of what needs to go to 954-408-4024, or use the quote form on our site. We'll send you an upfront price and get it out before your guests get there.