Is there anything more stressful than moving your company to a new office? Not only do you have to organize and manage the relocation, you also have to keep the actual work going while the office is in flux! Mr. Junk has some ideas to make things easier. Check out our tips for a more efficient office move.

• Schedule Smart. Plan the relocation during the least busy season for your company, and if possible, plan the actual moving day for when the office is closed. And when you’re estimating how much time it will take, remember: moving is crazy! Give your company plenty of time to account for unexpected delays.
• Assign Teams. If you’re handling parts of the move in-house, be specific about assignments. You don’t want ten people to think they’re in charge of unpacking, while nobody is keeping track of the moving van! Make sure that everyone can access the to-do lists and important contact numbers.
• Go Home! As much as possible, make sure that employees have the capability to work remotely during the actual move. This will give your employees and the movers the space to work uninhibited, and keep your employees free of distractions.
• Hire Mr. Junk. For anything that’s not making the trip, contact Mr. Junk for a free quote. You only pay for what we haul, we focus on donating and recycling before trashing anything–and we’ll sweep up after ourselves!

It’s never too early to start planning for a move, and that’s doubly true when moving your office. Call Mr. Junk today, and don’t forget to pack the coffee maker!

It’s the holiday season, and with all those presents, big family meals, and Secret Santa gift exchanges going on right now, it’s easy to accumulate a lot more waste than usual. But there are some easy ways to reduce your holiday waste this year. At Mr. Junk, we’re sharing a few simple pointers to reduce, reuse and recycle in Atlanta, GA.

Check out the easiest ways to pile up less trash this time of year:

1. BYOB – Bringing your own reusable bag when you go to the grocery store to pick up all those delicious holiday goodies helps reduce plastic bag usage. You can even bring your own bag when you go holiday shopping to help reduce plastic use at the mall!
2. Save Your Ribbons and Bows – Instead of pulling off your ribbons and bows and tossing them in the trash, try saving them for next year. It’s easy to do and will even save you money down the road.
3. Use Cloth Napkins and Table Cloths – Paper products can build up a tremendous amount of trash, fast. This year try to use cloth instead of paper. You can wash everything after the holidays are over and you’ll have far less trash than you would if you used paper products.
4. Recycle Your Cardboard – If you’re doing as much online shopping as we are here at Mr. Junk, you’re probably noticing the cardboard boxes piling up. But did you know that cardboard is recyclable? In fact, most of your delivery materials can be recycled. So instead of tossing your boxes and plastic wrapping in the trash, break the boxes down and put them in your recycling bin.

These are some simple ways to reduce your garbage during the holidays, but we know that some trash is unavoidable. If you need a bulk pick up and waste disposal, no job is too small or too big for us at Mr. Junk. We serve the entire Atlanta Metro area and respond quickly. Give us a call for all of your junk and trash removal during the holidays!

The holidays are right around the corner. Is your home ready for a visit from Santa? Of course, Santa is generous and kind and would never judge, but he has a lot to do on Christmas Eve, after all! Wouldn’t it be nice for him, and for you, if your home is tidy and easy to get around? That’s where Mr. Junk comes in with our Holiday Cleaning Guide.

Quick Holiday Cleaning Tips

For the most part, you’ll want to focus on the areas of your home that guests will be most interested in: the kitchen, the entryway, and the bathrooms. Wipe down all the surfaces, clean the insides of things, wash all the fabric. Don’t neglect the floors, but do those last so you don’t have to do them again. And of course, sweep the area around the fireplace and leave some treats for Santa.

Don’t forget the clutter! Your home will feel so much homier with more space. There’s so much that needs extra space during the holidays! Not only will you be hosting Santa and other guests, but the Christmas tree, decorations, boxes, and wrapping paper will need a place to go, not to mention the piles of presents and all the new toys, clothes, books, and other goodies that will be inside them.

While you’re decluttering, consider donating to charity. Mr. Junk can handle the sorting and donating for you in the Metro Atlanta area; just give us a call. You only pay for what we haul away, and we even sweep up after ourselves!

You’ve cleaned up your lawn and at your old holiday decorations. Now let’s look at something that may fill you with dread: all that paper!

First of all, remember the electronic storage available to you. If you’re still receiving paper bills, switch to email to save both trees and clutter. Many documents can be stored electronically: scan or take clear pictures of receipts, old leases and contracts, old records and invoices, pay stubs, etc. Save a copy in your computer and consider backup storage on a secure cloud server in case of emergency. Not only does electronic storage clear up space in your home, it makes it easier to sort and find these when you need them.

Of course, some documents can be dealt with immediately and then tossed out. Set aside a spot for any paper that needs immediate attention: invitations, notes from school, forms to sign, etc. Check on this every day, or at least every other day. Likewise, some documents should be kept in their original form. Set a specific file for birth certificates, marriage certificates, mortgage and tax documents, car titles, and important medical paperwork. 

Of course, what about children’s artwork? This is arguably some of the most precious paper in the house, but it can quickly become overwhelming. Designated a place such as the front of the fridge or a specific spot on the wall and fill it with artwork. When your kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, etc. present you with new treasures, either snap pictures or scan old art for storage, and then replace it on the wall. This way you can share artwork with family for years to come.

Conquering the paper overflow is a huge step to making your home feel tidy and free of clutter. When you’ve decluttered your paper, call Mr. Junk in metro Atlanta and let us haul it away for you!

With so many junk removal services in the metro Atlanta area, why should you pick Mr. Junk? Here are a couple of reasons we’re your best bet.

• At Mr. Junk, you pay for only what we haul. Our charges are based on how much of our truck your junk fills, and not a penny more. We have no minimums and no additional fees for labor or disposal.
• We sort through all your junk so you don’t have to. What can be donated to charity, we donate. What can be recycled, we recycle. Only after we’ve done all we can to reduce the amount that’s going to the trash do we throw anything out!
• We clean up after ourselves! Not only do we take extra care in your home and work to make sure hauling your junk doesn’t cause any damage, we also sweep when we’re done. With all the junk we’re able to haul away, we leave your home cleaner than we found it. 
• We’ve been doing this a long time. We started Mr. Junk in 2005, and have hauled untold amounts of unwanted stuff since then, helping Atlanta families get back to the business of living. You point, we’ll move it!
• We can haul almost anything. Furniture? Yard debris? Tires? Batteries? Magazines? Renovation mess? We can do all that and more. No matter what’s cluttering up your life, we can get rid of it for you.

If you’re still not convinced, check out our reviews on Yelp and Facebook. At Mr. Junk we believe in earning your business, and we work tirelessly to do that!

We don’t know where junk comes from, and we don’t know what happens to it when it’s gone. Junk piles grow and grow until you finally call the pros for reinforcement. But what happens to your stuff after Mr. Junk hauls it away?

Where Does Your Junk Go?

Most items we pick up have plenty of life left. We’re dedicated to making the best choices for our community, whether that means giving you superior customer service or making sure your junk goes to a good home. We donate items to charity whenever possible, so your old stuff goes to someone who will truly appreciate it.

Recycling in Marietta

As much as we’d love to, we can’t donate everything. If your unwanted items can’t be donated to charity, where does it go?

• Electronics: Recycling electronics is best left to the pros. Many TVs and monitors contain toxic chemicals, so they must be dismantled carefully. Once broken down, each part of the electronic is divvied up and shipped off for reuse.
• Refrigerators: If your old refrigerator, freezer, or HVAC unit can’t be used by someone else, we’ll make sure it winds up at the proper recycling facility. What happens then? First the coolant chemicals are removed. Then, if the rest of the appliance is in good condition, it will be refurbished into a useable unit. If not, the appliance is broken down and the parts are recycled individually.
• Mattresses: It may not have any lumbar support left, but that old mattress is still worthwhile. The metal springs will be removed, crushed together, and reused. The foam can be reused in carpeting, and mattress fabric and wood are both recycled as well. Every part has its purpose!

Ready to get rid of your old stuff? Give it a new chance at life! Call Mr. Junk to remove appliances, electronics, and other junk from your Marietta home.