Spring Cleaning Checklist: What to Toss, Donate, or Recycle in Colorado
Anne Callender • March 27, 2025
Spring is here in Colorado, and with sunshine and warmer temps making their way through the Front Range, it’s the perfect time to shake off the winter clutter. Whether you're in Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Erie, Longmont, or surrounding areas, spring cleaning is your chance to refresh your space and your mindset.
But spring cleaning can quickly go from satisfying to overwhelming—especially when you’re staring down years of junk in the garage or basement. That’s where this checklist comes in. We’re breaking down what to toss, donate, or recycle—and how Colorado Junk Runners can help you haul it all away, fast.
Start with the Big Stuff: Bulky Items That Need to Go
Big items take up the most space—and energy. Start by clearing these out first to free up room and momentum.
- Old furniture: Think sagging couches, broken recliners, or that mattress you meant to get rid of last year.
- Appliances: If it no longer runs, it’s just taking up space. Refrigerators, microwaves, washers, and dryers can all be removed.
- Exercise equipment: Most treadmills end up as laundry racks.
- Patio furniture or broken grills: Rusty, weathered, or unused? Time to go.
Colorado Junk Runners offers same-day or next-day bulky item removal—just point, and we haul it away.
Clear the Hidden Spaces: Garages, Attics & Basements
Spring cleaning means tackling the forgotten corners of your home:
- Boxes of outdated holiday decorations
- Old clothing and shoes that haven’t been touched in years
- Broken toys or outgrown kids’ items
- Extra cardboard, packing materials, and random clutter
Pro tip: Sort into three piles: donate, recycle, and toss. If you’re not sure which is which, we can help figure it out during your pickup.
Yard and Outdoor Junk Removal
Spring also means yard prep, and junk often piles up outdoors over the winter.
- Dead branches, brush, and storm debris
- Old planters, hoses, and worn-out tools
- Leftover materials from winter projects
- Rusted or broken lawn equipment
We can help you clear the yard before it’s time to mow or mulch.
What to Toss, What to Donate, What to Recycle
Donate:
- Gently used furniture
- Clothes and shoes in good condition
- Toys and books
Recycle:
- Cardboard and paper
- E-waste like old TVs, monitors, printers, and cables
- Scrap metal and appliances
Toss (with help):
- Damaged or broken items
- Construction debris
- Junk with no resale or donation value
At Colorado Junk Runners, we prioritize recycling and donation. We partner with local charities and recycling centers to keep usable items out of the landfill.
How Colorado Junk Runners Can Help
Let’s face it—hauling junk is the least fun part of spring cleaning. We make it easy, affordable, and eco-friendly.
- Full-service junk removal: We lift, load, and clean up
- Upfront pricing and free quotes
- Same-day or next-day service available
- Proudly serving Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Erie, Longmont, Berthoud, and Arvada
Ready to Kickstart Your Spring Clean?
Whether you’re decluttering one room or clearing out the whole house, we’ve got your back.
Text a photo of your junk to 303-885-2294 for a fast, free estimate. Or give us a call to schedule your spring cleanout today!
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