Here’s something most people don’t think about: you pay to move everything you own. Every box of old cables, every broken chair in the basement, every treadmill-turned-coat-rack adds time to an hourly move. Decluttering before a move is the easiest way to lower your moving bill and start fresh in your new home.
Start 3–4 Weeks Before Moving Day
Don’t leave it for the last weekend. Go room by room, starting with the places that collect the most stuff: the basement, the garage, storage lockers and the spare room.
Use Four Piles
- Keep: things you use, love or need.
- Donate: furniture, clothes and household items in good shape.
- Recycle: electronics, cardboard and metal.
- Toss: broken items and things nobody can use.
A simple rule: if you haven’t used it in a year and wouldn’t buy it again, it probably shouldn’t come with you.
What the City Will (and Won’t) Take
Toronto’s garbage, recycling and bulky-item rules can be confusing. The City of Toronto Waste Wizard lets you type in any item and see where it goes. Hazardous items like paint, chemicals, batteries and propane tanks need special drop-off, so don’t put them in the garbage or hand them to a removal crew.
When Junk Removal Makes Sense
Hauling things to the curb works for a few bags. But if you have:
- Big furniture like old sofas, mattresses or bed frames
- Appliances such as fridges, washers, dryers or stoves
- A full basement, garage or storage locker to empty
- Renovation debris
- A condo with no easy way to get things to the street
then it’s usually faster and easier to have a crew carry it out. Our junk removal service has a $250 minimum plus our regular hourly rate. We carry everything out, load it, and donate or recycle what we can.
Do It Before the Move, Not After
The best time to clear out junk is before moving day. That way you’re not packing it, not paying to move it, and not finding a spot for it in your new home. Many customers book junk removal a few days before their residential move, or on the same day.
Bonus: Less Stuff Means Faster Packing
Fewer things means fewer boxes, a faster pack and a cheaper move. If you want help with packing too, our packing and unpacking service is $120/hour. For more money-saving tips, read how much movers cost in North York, or see all our North York moving services.
Need a hand with your North York move?
N&N Brothers Moving Company is based at 200 Gateway Blvd in North York. We are licensed and insured, open 7 days a week, and rated by 289+ customers on Google. Call 647-534-8479 or get a free quote online.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does junk removal cost in North York?
Our junk removal has a $250 minimum plus our regular hourly rate (from $140/hour for 2 movers and a truck).
Do you take appliances?
Yes. We remove fridges, washers, dryers, stoves and other large appliances.
What items can junk removal not take?
Hazardous items like paint, chemicals, batteries and propane tanks need special disposal. Check the City of Toronto Waste Wizard.
