If you’re planning a move, let me save you from one of the biggest mistakes people make: packing things you don’t actually want.
I see it all the time. People spend time, money, and energy hauling stuff they end up throwing out as soon as they unpack it at the new place.
So whether you’re moving out of Coral Springs, downsizing in Weston, or relocating within Fort Lauderdale, here’s your no-nonsense checklist for junk removal before moving — straight from a guy who’s hauled more couches than he can count.
🧠 Step 1: Go Room by Room — But Don’t Overthink It
Start small. Don’t try to tackle the whole house at once. Begin with low-emotion areas like:
Label boxes “Keep,” “Donate,” and “Toss.” The goal here isn’t perfection — it’s progress.
🪑 Step 2: Ditch Bulky Furniture You Don’t Love
That wobbly dresser from college? The couch your dog turned into a chew toy? Yeah, it’s time.
Moving is your chance to upgrade or downsize. Save yourself the hassle (and the truck space) by booking furniture removal in Fort Lauderdale or wherever you’re located.
We’ll haul it out before the movers ever show up.
📺 Step 3: Clear Out the Hidden Junk
Open the drawers you never open. The “junk” drawer. The second pantry. The cabinet above the fridge.
Find anything worth keeping? Great. The rest — we’ll take it.
🧼 Step 4: Schedule a Junk Pickup Before the Movers Arrive
Don’t wait until moving day to realize half the stuff in your garage doesn’t need to go with you.
We offer junk removal before moving across Broward County, and it makes everything else easier:
- Fewer boxes to pack
- More room on the truck
- Faster unload on the other side
You’ll also feel lighter — and less stressed — when you leave the clutter behind.
🧰 Step 5: Think Outside the House
Junk piles up in more places than you think. Add these to your checklist:
Don’t bring it if you don’t use it.
Need help with outdoor cleanup? Our yard waste removal in Broward County service can take care of it all.
📦 Step 6: Downsizing? Go Even Harder
If you’re moving into a smaller space, don’t wait until you get there to downsize. Clear it now — and thank yourself later.
We help people every week with storage unit cleanout in Broward County when they’re prepping for a big move. Don’t pay to store what you don’t need.
🗑️ Bonus Tip: The “Leave Behind” Pile
Sometimes you’re not taking everything with you — and that’s okay.
Create a “leave behind” pile for the next homeowners:
Everything else? We haul it.
📍 Areas We Serve
We provide junk removal before moving across all of Broward County, including:
Wherever you’re moving from (or to), we’ll make sure your place is cleared and clean.
👍 Final Thoughts from Jack
Moving is hard enough without packing things you don’t want or need.
So take this checklist, get real about what’s worth bringing, and call us for the rest. We’ll get in, get it gone, and make your move smoother from start to finish.
And hey — congrats on the new place.
– Jack Owner, Jack’s Junk Removal