Hoarding is a real problem for many individuals and families across Sydney. It involves collecting possessions to the point of obsession. What’s more, piles and piles of rubbish become a health and safety problem.
Occasionally, it does seem that Australians have trouble being ruthless when throwing away old possessions! In fact, this report by Choosi estimates that Australians have a collective $60 billion worth of unused items in their homes! We’re all guilty of it, with boxes and bags of items stored in cupboards, the shed, or the garage.
Dealing with hoarding and people who hoard can be a delicate process because hoarding can be a symptom of mental illness. Therefore, a rubbish removal company should always act with sensitivity in these scenarios. Read on to find out more about hoarding junk removal.
What junk do people hoard?
Hoarding isn’t limited to just one or two different kinds of waste; anything can be hoarded! However, there are several items that we do see regularly.
Furniture
Old furniture is by far the most commonly hoarded item in Sydney. Because of the bulky nature of many household furniture items, it’s important to hire professionals to remove them. If you try to do this yourself, particularly if the furniture is crammed together, you’re putting yourself at very real risk of injury.
At Sydney City Rubbish, we have plenty of experience in removing furniture junk from offices, homes, and a wide range of businesses. That furniture often includes:
• Desks and tables
• Office chairs, dining chairs
• Couches and armchairs
• Bed frames and mattresses
• Small items like coffee tables.
Hoarding furniture is dangerous and can seriously impact someone’s quality of life. Therefore, it’s important that you have these items removed promptly.
Old e-waste
Many people are wary about throwing away old phones, laptops, and tablets because they think their information will be at risk. It’s right to be vigilant, but when these items build up over the years or you’re making efforts to collect more useless electronics, it’s time to have your junk handled.
Knick-knacks
Your garage or shed probably contains a few boxes crammed with old knick-knacks, like toys, kitchenware, cereal box prizes, CDs and DVDs… and much more. If these boxes begin to invade your living room, corridors, and bedrooms, it’s time to call a Sydney rubbish removal company. Hoarding junk is no joke, and we can deal with it swiftly and safely.
Books and newspapers
This one is a common image in film; piles of books and newspapers in a musty, poorly lit attic. However, this type of waste and clutter isn’t just fictional, as it is a very real problem for many Sydney residents. Thankfully, books can be easily donated and newspapers put back into the recycling stream.
Clothing
We all experience that dilemma of trying to sort out which clothes to donate to charity and which ones we might finally wear… one day. Bags of clothing are a common feature in the homes of hoarders, and will inevitably take up plenty of space. We’ll remove them and ensure they are dealt with sustainably.
Food waste
In extreme cases, hoarding can cause a build-up of old, rotting food waste. This food waste must be dealt with carefully because mould and other contaminants can obviously cause illness. While food waste like this is not very common, it’s important that it is dealt with promptly.
Where does hoarded junk come from?
Junk can come from so many different sources. Whether it’s old gifts, clothes that you purchased but never wore, old electronics that you just haven’t got around to throwing out… the list goes on and on. The journey towards hoarding begins when you struggle to identify what you do need and don’t need… and start to keep everything!
The house, the shed, or the garage?
Hoarded junk can build up in many different parts of the home. The most common areas are those where you’d typically store items, such as the shed or the garage. However, when these areas are full to the brim, it’s time to call Sydney City Rubbish. If the waste has begun to pile up inside your house, then you needed to call us yesterday!
The safety factor
There are serious reasons behind why you should have your hoarded junk removed, including your own personal safety. A build-up of junk, particularly in high-traffic areas within your home, can present a significant safety risk. Bags, boxes, and other items are tripping hazards, and other waste that may be sharp can cause lacerations.
Everyone deserves to be safe in their own home. Therefore, if you or a loved one is experiencing a large build-up of hoarded junk, keep your family and yourself safe and have it removed. At Sydney City Rubbish, we’ll remove your waste in the safest manner possible, keeping you well away from any hazards.
The health factor
This study shows precisely how hoarding and clutter can cause health implications, particularly for older Aussies. Stacks of boxes and furniture provide the perfect breeding ground for dust, dust mites, and other contaminants that can irritate the respiratory system. What’s more, moisture may be present, leading to mould and further health hazards.
Regularly removing waste is essential for a healthy home and therefore, a healthy family or individual. If you ensure that you don’t have large amounts of waste blocking walkways and filling rooms, you’ll also be able to clean much more effectively.
Dealing with hoarded rubbish responsibly
Unfortunately, the end result of hoarded junk is often illegal dumping, or simply dumping everything at the tip. Illegal dumping is clearly terrible for the environment, as well as the people who live in the vicinity of the dumped rubbish.
If you have piles of waste sitting at home, it’s critical that you hire a hoarding rubbish removal company in Sydney to handle it for you. We’ll remove the waste carefully and ensure that you get the best chance at a clutter-free home and a fresh outlook on life.
Let’s start removing your hoarded junk!
Give Sydney City Rubbish a call today. We’re ready to remove your Sydney hoarding junk safely, swiftly, and sustainably.
