By Martha Tobin
Summer is a perfect time of year to declutter and organize your garage or shed. Weather-permitting you can pull everything out onto your driveway and really see what you’ve got and what you no longer need or use.
Here are some tips for how to safely dispose of these items:
–Latex paint: Check out this link for paint disposal in Ottawa.
–Hazardous waste: Next event on Saturday, August 9 (link here)
–Batteries: Check out this link for retailer take-back program
–E waste: Check out this link for realtor take-back program
–Old bicycles or bike parts: Check out this link for where to donate
–Extra construction materials: Check out this link for where to donate
To keep items out of landfills consider selling, buying, swapping or giving away unwanted items at these locations.
Here are 10 things to get rid of in your garage/shed:
-broken garden decor and lawn furniture
-unused tools
-empty appliance or electronic storage boxes
-tires that no longer fit your vehicle
-old tech wires and devices
-seasonal decorations that you no longer put out
-old construction material
-usused/outdated exercise equipment
-items from abandoned hobbies
-old toys
Garages and sheds offer great storage options but in order to maximize their potential it’s important to declutter first and then organize the items you’re keeping. By doing so you’ll know where to easily find an item and where to return it.
Need some assistance so that you can have your garage or shed decluttered and organized fast? Reach out for a free consultation.
“I love that we’re finally digging out and it feels great!”
(past client)