5 Things You Can Do with Your Unwanted Junk

If you live in the Ottawa area, you already know that we have been trying our best to do our part in keeping items out of landfills. The more we can follow the principles of reduce, reuse and recycle, the better for our environment. Even so, we all end up with some types of unwanted junk at one time or another.

Whether it comes as a result of cleaning out the house, replacing old appliances, or clearing out the garage, you may still end up with unwanted household items that you don’t know what to do with.

Here are five things you can do with your unwanted junk:
• Freecyle. Have you heard of freecycle? It’s free to use, and all you have to do is sign up and send out a message to the group what you are offering for free. Just type in your city name and you will find an Ottawa area group. Remember, one man’s junk is another man’s treasure!
• Classified Ads. If it is something of value that you may be able to sell, try running a classified ad on Craigslist to see if you can find any takers. This is a FREE service!
• Donate. There are many thrift stores that will happily take unwanted household items, as well as clothing. Simply give them a call for their preferred donation times.
• Garage Sales. If you have enough items that you need to get rid of, you could hold a garage sale, or get in on one with a neighbor. Have some fun & make a few dollars too!
• Call Capital Junk. We specialize in the junk removal business, serving the entire Ottawa area. Plus, we have an environmentally friendly mission, keeping as much as possible out of landfills.

Whether it is old appliances, basement or garage cleanouts, or unwanted household junk we provide a quick and affordable service for having it removed and taken care of. Book your appointment today and we will arrive and handle all the work for you. Plus, if you book online, you can save $10.

5 Tips for Successfully Organizing Your Garage

Summer is the perfect time of year to get the garage cleaned out and organized. After all, you have been putting it off for months on end, waiting for the ideal time. Well, that time is here!

Here are five tips to keep in mind for successfully organizing your garage:

1.Plan. Before you get started, think about your vision for the garage. Do you want to be able to park a vehicle in it or just have an organized area for all your outdoor belongings? You will also need to consider whether you need a kid’s area, storage or even a small workshop location.
2.Prepare. Once you’ve defined the vision, prepare by properly organizing what you need. While many people don’t want to put out the money, the benefits from the purchase of shelving, hooks, labels and cabinets is well worth the investment.
3.De-clutter. Roll up your sleeves and move everything out of the garage that you no longer need, or find a corner in the garage to stack it all. There will most likely be a lot of unwanted junk and items that you no longer need. You will need to get rid of these in order to really de-clutter and organize.
4.Install. When the garage is clear of all junk and unwanted items, it’s time to install the shelving or cabinets that you plan to use. Make sure that everything has a place. You may find it helpful, especially if you have children, to label exactly where things go, in order to help it stay organized. Another good way to organize is to mount peg board and hooks and outline the objects that go in each space.
5.Remove. At this point, to get the full effect of an organized garage, you should have all the unwanted junk hauled away. Contact a company like Capital Junk and they will promptly have it all removed.


When it comes to having junk removed in the Ottawa area, Capital Junk has a great reputation for providing professional services, being environmentally friendly, and helping to keep unwanted items out of Ottawa landfills. Capital Junk specializes in all types of junk removal, including old appliances, house clean-outs, garage clear-outs, and de-cluttering your space!

Ready to Downsize? We Can Help!

Each year many people around Ottawa decide it is time to downsize. Some downsize their home, while others downsize their office space. Whether the kids have flown the coop or you have just decided a smaller office suits your needs better, downsizing your home or office can be a huge process. After all, you need to get rid of a lot in order to get it to all fit into the smaller space. That’s where we come in!

At Capital Junk we specialize in helping people, both personal and commercial, with removing unwanted junk. No matter what it is that you need to get rid of in your downsizing, we are up to the task.

We are experts in junk removal in Ottawa, including:
- old appliance removal
- house clean outs (including furniture and appliances)
- junk hauling
- appliance recycling
- disposing of old computers
- debris, yard waste and paint removal
- old tires and box springs
- building material
- construction cleanup
- much more!

If you are ready to downsize, or just need junk removed for another reason, contact us at Capital Junk. We will arrange a convenient time to stop by and help you out. We handle the entire loading and cleanup!

Our professional and courteous team members will work hard to help you with all your junk removal needs. We will do all the physical work of taking care of the loading and clean-up. Meanwhile you can feel good knowing that we make every effort to be environmentally friendly, by reusing and recycling everything that can be.

By choosing our eco-friendly junk removal service, you are helping to keep items and materials out of Ottawa area landfills. Our record speaks for itself – we keep 70 percent of all we collect out of Ottawa landfills, by donating items to local charities, churches, etc.