What to Throw Away and Keep During a Move

Published: May 01, 2022

Do you need to move and have a lot of things to pack? It’s difficult to know what should be kept and what should be discarded, especially if it has sentimental value. UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Northern NJ offers the following suggestions to assist you in deciding what should be kept or discarded.

Only hold on to what you use regularly and consider space

Consider the things you come into contact with on a daily basis. If something isn’t utilized on a regular basis, you should think about selling it. Consider how much space the item takes up in your house and whether or not you have enough room as well. Anything huge and bulky should be discarded if you don’t have adequate space for it.

Get organized

Create categories for each object. If you do this, it will be simpler to keep what you need and get rid of what you don’t. Categories might include things like clothes, furniture, and dinnerware. If you have a lot of old clothing or home décor, consider donating or selling them instead of tossing them.

Is it useful and in good condition?

Examine your stuff to see if anything has been damaged or is no longer viable. It’s time to get rid of any damaged items or those that are no longer needed, especially if you live in a hot climate. Check your patio furniture carefully and decide whether it should be kept or recycled based on the weather.

We hope that these ideas have helped you decide what to keep and what to eliminate when moving. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Northern NJ. We’re here to help!