To a creative mind, everything has a purpose: that broken lamp could just be re-wired, that old trophy could be incorporated into an art project, a stack of old books is waiting to become a set of funky shelves, and that love seat with the stuffing popping out just needs to be reupholstered. It's easy to get sentimental about old objects, and wanting to be green by re-using and fixing items is admirable, but there comes a time when certain items must be labeled ‘junk.’ 

Pacific Junk Removal, Honolulu's go-to experts in disposal services, have the following tips for how to decide what needs to be junked:

• When did you last use it? If it has been over two years, and an item that is broken hasn’t been fixed, or a working item hasn’t been used, then throw it in the junk pile.
• Is it fixable? The old stereo receiver that you lost all the cables for, the ancient microwave that only beeps but doesn’t heat, the lawn mower that just won’t start—unless you have some special expertise in electronic or mechanical repair, these are items it is unlikely you will be able to fix. Junk it!
• Does it have sentimental value? Sometimes items are hard to part with because they hold a specific sentimental value, but the value there is in the memory, not in the item itself. Taking photos of sentimental items is a great way to preserve the memories, so the item itself can be put in the junk pick-up pile.

Once you have decided what items you are ready to junk, give Pacific Junk Removal a call at (808) 833-7171. Their experienced junk removal team will come and collect your items for disposal and recycling. Pacific Junk Removal cares about the environment, and is able to recycle or donate about 60% of the items they pick up. Visit them online for more information and for pricing.