Junk Organizing, Upcycling and Recycling Blog

Most of us would probably recycle more, if we could. Even if we aren’t trying to be zero-waste in Vancouver (though that would be nice), we’d still gladly sort our garbage, if it were easier. But unfortunately, recycling isn’t as advanced as might … [Read more...] about How do you recycle the ‘hard’ stuff you can’t donate in Metro Vancouver?

We once came across an article describing a Holocaust survivor who learned to pieces of trash into anything he needed, basically. It made us think of ways we can do the same. It’s not just a way to save money and be resourceful: it’s good for the … [Read more...] about 22 trash to treasure projects to make from garbage around your house

As a junk removal company, we’ve seen a lot of junk. We’ve also seen a lot of different kinds of junk. Sometimes, a junk removal service makes sense: getting rid of old construction waste, for example, when doing a renovation. Other times, we see … [Read more...] about Are you a collector, or a hoarder? Is it time for junk removal?

Love the look of upcycled furniture and reclaimed wood furniture? Want to go ‘green’ with your furniture buys? That’s awesome! We see a lot of furniture and wood that would otherwise go to landfills in our junk removal business. As part of our … [Read more...] about 11 places to shop upcycled and reclaimed furniture in the Vancouver area

As a junk removal company in Vancouver, we see a lot of waste. The great thing about our job is that we can take that junk, and make sure it goes to the right place: either for recycling or donation. But, we can’t deny that a lot of waste could have … [Read more...] about How to live a zero-waste life in Vancouver, B.C.