Clearing out before you move
Moving house is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. It is also when you realise just how much you have collected over the years. From old sofas and broken furniture to forgotten boxes in the loft, there is often far more to get rid of than you expected.
Start sorting a few weeks before moving day, sell or donate what is still usable, and book one rubbish collection for everything else, so it is all gone before you hand over the keys.
Start your clear-out early
It is tempting to leave everything until the last minute, but sorting through your belongings a few weeks before moving day makes a huge difference. Work through your home one room at a time and decide what you are keeping, selling, donating or throwing away.
Do not forget the places where clutter builds up:
- Garages and garden sheds
- Lofts and spare bedrooms
- Under-stairs cupboards
- Kitchen cupboards and utility rooms
- Gardens and outdoor storage areas
What should you do with unwanted furniture?
Large furniture can be one of the biggest headaches when moving house. You may have a sofa that will not fit in your new living room, an old mattress you want to replace or wardrobes that are too difficult to move.
If the furniture is in good condition, consider selling or donating it. If it is broken, worn out or no longer suitable for reuse, a professional rubbish removal service can collect it, saving you hiring a van and making trips to a disposal site.
Vohmann’s Waste Management collects unwanted sofas, mattresses, beds, appliances and other bulky household items across Bridgend and the surrounding areas.
Do not forget the garage and garden
It is easy to focus on the house and forget everything outside. Old tools, broken garden furniture, damaged fencing, boxes and general rubbish can take up a surprising amount of space.
Before moving day, make a list of everything that needs clearing so you can arrange one collection rather than several separate trips. See our garden clearance service for outdoor waste.
Why book a rubbish collection before moving day?
The last thing you want on moving day is a pile of rubbish still sitting outside the property. Booking a clearance in advance can help you:
- Reduce the amount you need to pack and transport.
- Avoid paying to move things you no longer want.
- Leave the property clean and tidy.
- Save time when things are already busy.
- Concentrate on settling into your new home.
For larger jobs, a professional house clearance can be particularly useful.
Make moving house a little easier
If you are moving in or around Bridgend, Porthcawl, Pencoed or Maesteg, Vohmann’s Waste Management can help you get rid of the things you no longer need. From one unwanted sofa to a garage full of rubbish, we will make sure everything is cleared before you hand over the keys.
Call Paul and the team on 07856 710811 for a free, no-obligation quote.
Moving house rubbish removal FAQs
Yes. Let us know your moving date and we will agree a suitable collection time, subject to availability.