5 Ways to Reduce the Amount of Paper You Use

If you are like the average person, you use a lot of paper. Whether it is printing pages or using paper napkins, you could probably make a few small changes to use less. And saving paper is a good thing for the environment, considering it takes about 324 liters of water to produce one kilogram of paper (and a lot of trees!).

We are using more paper and paper-based products than we even realize! For example, did you know that globally 115 billion sheets are used each year for computers? It’s true! But there are things we can do to reduce the amount we use, including:

• Buy recycled paper for your computer. Look in the store for paper that is made from post-consumer recycled fibers. The higher percentage, the better.
• Pay attention to what you print off from your computer. Ask yourself if it is something you really need printed.
• Use both sides of all paper, whether for writing on for printing. If you still end up with sheets that have a blank side, use them as scrap paper.
• Replace your paper napkins with cloth ones. Investing in one set of cloth napkins will last a long time and add sophistication to any meal.
• Buy recycled toilet paper and tissues when you go shopping. Most stores do carry them; you just need to seek them out.

Start by reducing the amount of paper you use and take the time to recycle whatever you don’t need any more. It is just one more step in helping to keep Ottawa green! You can also log onto this paper calculator that helps show you the benefits of making better paper choices.

At Capital Junk, we make it our mission to help protect the environment. We help people in the Ottawa area every day to recycle everything from old appliances and computers to unwanted household junk.

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!

What to Consider When Hiring A Junk Removal Service

While you may be familiar with the idea of hiring a junk removal service to help you haul away junk and old appliances, you may not be so sure about which service to hire. In order to have an experience that goes smoothly, you will need to consider several things when deciding which company to hire, including:

Variety. You want to make sure that the junk removal service you hire doesn’t put a lot of limitations on what they are willing to pick up and haul away. At Capital Junk, we will haul everything from old appliances and drywall, to old tires, yard waste and furniture.

All-Inclusive. Since you are hiring a company to do the junk hauling, you will also want them to do the work of loading up your items. Be sure to look for a company that provides the full-service treatment; it will make the job that much easier for you!

Reputation. Ask around, seeking referrals and testimonials from people who have used the junk removal services you’re considering. Also, make sure that the company you choose is fully licensed and insured.

Eco-Friendly. If you are like most people, you prefer that the service you hire do more with your junk than just taking it and dumping it into an Ottawa landfill. Look for a company that is eco-friendly. Capital Junk sees to it that 70 percent of everything it picks up stays out of landfills. Better yet, a large portion of the junk they haul supports the local branch of the charity Habitat for Humanity along with other organizations & churches.

Pricing and Savings. Be sure to select a company that provides up-front pricing and may even offer some discounts. This will help you avoid any unpleasant surprises on the day of the junk removal. Always be sure to confirm any surcharges or commissioned workers….with Capital Junk there is no need to worry about this!

Capital Junk is a company that has built a solid reputation in the junk removal business by providing the entire Ottawa area with top-notch service, environmentally friendly disposal, and providing competitive pricing. You can even save when you book your appointment online!

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.

5 Tips for Having a Great Garage Sale

It is garage sale time around Ottawa! Here are five tips to keep in mind that can help you have a great garage sale:

1. Get the word out. Whether you are advertising in the local paper or putting up flyers on the grocery store bulletin board, let people know about the sale. And don’t forget to use the Internet to get the word out. Check out Ottawa Garage Sales, which lets you add your sale for free.
2. Display nicely. While you may think of it as junk, others may find it to be a treasure. Whether it is old appliances, furniture or household items, you can make it more appealing in your display.
3. Be flexible. While putting a price on everything is ideal, keep in mind that you should try to be flexible and negotiate with people. After all, you have it out there because you don’t want it, and you probably don’t want to still be stuck with it at the end of the sale, either.
4. Have good signage. Nobody likes it when they try to find a garage sale and instead find themselves driving in circles, unable to locate it. It is important to have good signage that provides proper directions to your location.
5. Clear it out. After the sale is over, cherry pick what you still want to keep and/or give away. Then arrange for Capital Junk to pick up the rest and haul it away for you. That is the best way to ensure that it doesn’t continue to clutter up the house.

At Capital Junk, we provide a hassle-free junk hauling service; we will pick up and haul away everything from mattresses and appliances to old tires and household junk. We also do it in an eco-friendly way, helping to keep Ottawa beautiful by recycling and reusing as many items as possible. And when you book your appointment online, we’ll even give you a $10 discount.

5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Junk Removal Service

Many people across Ottawa need junk removal help each year. Whether it’s a result of doing a basement clean-out, replacing old appliances, or even from a commercial clean-up, there are so many ways that a junk removal company can be of service.

Keep these five tips in mind when it comes to hiring a junk removal service:
1.Be sure that they take all kinds of junk. The last thing you want is to find out that they don’t take many of the items you have and that you will need to find a second route to junk removal.
2. Hire a company that will handle all of the pick-up and cleanup for you, so that you are not left having to do all the lifting and labor. That could prove to be a time consuming and exhausting task.
3. Look for a junk removal company that is eco-friendly. That way, your old appliances, computers, household items, and other waste all end up disposed of appropriately, with very little of it being put into Ottawa landfills.
4. Any junk or debris removal service you hire should be hassle-free with no hidden surcharges. What you want is a smooth process from setting the appointment through everything being picked up. As well a company who sticks to their quote and doesn’t surprise you with hidden fees!
5. A company that allows you multiple ways to set a junk hauling appointment, including by phone and online, so that it is convenient for you.

At Capital Junk, we meet all the criteria above, and beyond. We will happily and professionally, haul away whatever type of junk you may have, including old tires, furniture, computers, mattresses, appliances, scrap metal, renovation debris and more. We are also eco-friendly, making every effort to recycle and reuse as many items as possible. And not only do we handle all the pick-up and clean-up, but we’ll even give you $10 off when you book your appointment online.

So schedule an appointment today and see for yourself why Capital Junk is Ottawa’s fastest growing junk removal company!

Need a dumpster? Think again!

With the weather warming up, many people around Ottawa will be busy doing clean-outs of their house, including the basement or garage. They may even finally get around to cleaning up the old junk that has been lying around the yard or working on a home renovation. In doing so, many may wonder if renting a dumpster is the right way to go in order to get the job done right.

At Capital Junk we’d like to ask you to reconsider taking the dumpster route. That’s because you may not realize just how much work is involved in using a dumpster and how much more beneficial it is to give us a call for the junk removal.

When you rent a dumpster you will be doing a lot of work. You will be responsible for putting everything into it, which can be a lot of physical work. When you have us take care of your junk hauling needs, we do the hard work for you! Whether you are looking to do a clean-out that includes old appliances or furniture, household items or renovation materials, we make the job a lot easier.

Another big difference in renting a dumpster versus calling us at Capital Junk is what happens to the items or materials once it leaves your home or business. If you hire a dumpster it will all end up in Ottawa landfills, whereas we make it our mission to keep as much of it out of landfills as possible. By recycling what we are able to and donating items that can be reused to charities, we end up keeping about 70 percent of what we pick up out of landfills. That’s not only good for you and others, but it’s good for all of Ottawa.

All of these reasons and not to mention saving you money! Dumpster or bin rentals charge for the rental itself plus the weight of the bin after you fill it. Our pricing is strictly based on volume…no surcharges, hidden fees or rental costs! Contact us today to see how we can help you with all your junk removal needs! Visit www.capitaljunk.ca for more details.