The frenzy of moving can generate a lot of garbage. If you limit the waste you produce in the moving process, you will have an easier time cleaning afterward and might only need one round of trash pickup. Here are some tips for cutting down on trash when you move. 

How to Reduce Trash While Moving

1. Donate Extra Items

If you go through your possessions and donate what you no longer need or want, you won’t add clutter to your new home. Donating in advance means less packing materials and less waste. Plus, you’ll feel good about giving others the chance to reuse your unwanted goods.

2. Get Creative With Moving Containers

The more boxes you need to buy for the move, the more you’ll have to throw out after. Keep the boxes you receive from online orders to avoid buying or throwing out more than necessary. Consider using suitcases or canvas bags as well. With less tape and fewer boxes, you will have an easier time with trash pickup. 

3. Pack Efficiently

You can also generate less waste if you are efficient in how you pack. While you don’t want to overstuff boxes and make them too heavy, you should try to pack in as much as possible, mixing light and heavy items to balance the weight. For instance, one box can contain a handful of books along with smaller decor items, sheets, and your kids’ stuffed animals tossed on top. 

If you have waste and non-recyclables like packing peanuts and bubble wrap after a move, contact Fly By Nite Disposal for a quick and reliable trash pickup. They have serviced almost 8,000 customers in Mercer and southern Raleigh counties over the last four decades. Learn more about this family-owned and -operated trash pickup service online or call for a free quote at (304) 487-1655.