You’d be surprised how often I hear this:

“We’ll just toss it once we get to the new house.”

Spoiler alert, most of that junk? It never makes it into the new home. It either clutters your new garage, sits in unopened boxes, or ends up dumped months later.

That’s why I always recommend: clear out before the move.

If you’re planning a move in Fort Lauderdale, here’s how a junk removal crew like mine saves you:

  • Time
  • Stress
  • Money
  • And even your back

Let’s break it all down.

Why You Should Ditch Junk Before You Move

1. Movers Charge By Volume

Whether it’s by the hour or by the truckload, you’re paying for weight and space. Why spend money moving:

  • Broken nightstands?
  • A busted futon from college?
  • That exercise bike no one rides?

2. It’s Less to Pack and Label

Every box you pack takes time. Every box you unpack later wastes more of it, especially when it’s full of things you should’ve tossed.

3. It Makes the Move-In Way Easier

Unpacking is faster when you’re only bringing what you actually want. Don’t let junk follow you to your new place like a bad habit.

Common Stuff You Shouldn’t Move

Here's a short list of things that usually get hauled by us before or after a move:

  • Worn-out mattresses
  • Broken chairs or stools
  • Old TVs (especially plasma ones!)
  • Garage shelves or cracked bins
  • Rusted grills
  • Outdated desks or file cabinets
  • Unwanted décor
  • Random kitchenware you haven't used since 2012

If you’re standing over something and saying “ehh…”, that’s a solid sign it’s junk.

Our Pre-Move Junk Removal Process

If you're in Fort Lauderdale and want a clean slate, here's how we work:

  • Send us a photo of what you need gone
  • We give you a quote, usually within minutes
  • You pick a time, same-day or next-day available
  • We show up, haul everything, and clean the area

You don’t need to pile things curbside. Just point, we do the rest.

Bonus: Text Us a Pic of Your Junk

Seriously, this saves so much time.
Just take a quick photo of the stuff you don’t want and send it to us. No phone call needed. No pressure. No surprise charges.

We’ll reply with a quote and schedule. That’s it.

Want to know more? Here’s what happens to your junk after pickup.

Moving Out of Fort Lauderdale? We Still Got You.

Whether you're downsizing, relocating for work, or just finally found that dream place in Weston, we help clients clean out:

  • Apartments
  • Single-family homes
  • Condos
  • Townhomes
  • Storage units
  • Garages & sheds

Our moving junk removal in Fort Lauderdale is designed to work fast, even if you’re on a tight closing schedule.

We’ll Also Haul What the Movers Won’t

Movers are picky. They usually won’t touch:

  • Trash bags
  • Broken furniture
  • Construction debris
  • Hazardous materials
  • Anything they think is “junk”

Guess who will? 🙋‍♂️

Ideal Timeline for a Smooth Cleanout

We suggest booking your junk removal:

  • 1 to 2 weeks before moving day (gives you time to sort)
  • Or just after packing but before final cleaning

If it’s last minute, don’t panic. We handle emergencies, too.

We Serve Every Corner of Fort Lauderdale

From East Las Olas to West Sunrise, we’ve got Fort Lauderdale covered. Neighborhoods we regularly serve include:

  • Coral Ridge
  • Rio Vista
  • Tarpon River
  • Victoria Park
  • Edgewood
  • Croissant Park
  • Downtown Fort Lauderdale
  • …and more

Final Thoughts from Jack

Moving is stressful enough, don’t bring the junk with you.

Let us take care of the stuff you don’t want so you can focus on settling into your new home. No stress, no dragging things to the curb, no dumpster drama. Just fast, friendly, full-service hauling.

Send us a pic, we’ll give you a quote, and we’ll have your junk gone before you lose another moving box.

– Jack
Owner, Jack’s Junk Removal