A cluttered home can render spaces hard to navigate and be a constant source of stress. You’ll inevitably have to purge, and it’s best to recognize early signs right away. Cleaning and donating to a recycling center opens the door for renovations, expansion, and even the possibility of a cash return.

When Is It Time to Declutter Your House?

1. When the Garage Has Become a Storage Unit

If you’re no longer using your garage to park your car because you’re out of space, it’s time to get rid of all your unneeded items. Spillover from an attic or basement likely can be thrown out or donated. Consider scrap metal recycling, electronic recycling, and other options where you can make a profit from decluttering. 

2. When You Have Duplicates

If you’ve held on to copper piping, tiles, lumber, and other materials from a home addition or remodel for an unknown “someday”, it can lead to space issues in the present. The same holds true for usable—but currently unused—furniture and appliances, such as that vintage nightstand you don’t have room for in the bedroom or the second microwave you got as a wedding present.

3. When Making a Major Life Decision

If you’re adopting a kid, having a baby, getting married, or moving an aging loved one in, you’ll have to clear some space. Sort through all your unused items. Anything you haven’t worn or used in the previous year can usually go to a donation store or recycling center. If you have must-keep items, consider renting a storage unit to free up space.

Ready to recycle your electronics and other items? Denver Metal Recycling of Denver, CO, provides comprehensive services at their recycling center. They offer convenient scrap metal recycling, computer, auto battery, and electronics recycling, and roll-off containers. Call (303) 316-2880 to speak with a representative. Connect on Facebook for news and updates.