Hoarder Rubbish Removal, Mechanicsburg PA

We are all guilty of not getting rid of possessions that we no longer use. But just because we keep something for a sentimental reason, or we feel we may need it one day, doesn’t necessarily make us into a hoarder. There are levels of hoarding with the compulsive hoarders at the one end of the scale and most people somewhere along the spectrum. Compulsive hoarders find it impossible to throw anything away, resulting in their homes being stuffed to capacity with possessions and junk. This behavior has a seriously negative impact on their lives. These are the people shown on the reality TV shows about hoarding and the impact this behavior has on their lives.

Here are some of the indicators that hoarding may be getting out of control.

Difficulty in throwing away old items

When it is impossible to make the decision to get rid of the junk in a house that is no longer useful, and this junk fills the house making it difficult to live normally, this is hoarding. Old clothes and possessions fill every closet, storage space runs out, leaving no space for new items. This clutter inhibits us to the extent that we cannot let it go and move on with our lives. We at Junk Removal Mechanicsburg can step in and assist with home cleanouts. Our professional crew are well trained, courteous and will make your task easier.

Uncomfortable when friends or family visit

Having an untidy, messy home overflowing with possessions is not exactly welcoming to visitors or family. All this clutter makes dusting and cleaning impossible. Everyone feels uncomfortable with nowhere clean to sit, discouraging visitors. A dirty house normally doesn’t smell great either. Hoarding stuff therefore has a negative impact on a person’s social life by making it difficult for a normal social life.

Storing broken appliances and electronic equipment

Broken appliances and electronic equipment seem to be among those items that never get fixed, but they can create so much clutter in the home. If they cannot be fixed immediately, then get rid of them, as there is no reason to keep them for a better day. All they will do is cause more clutter.

Hoarding of food items past their expiry date

Hoarding food items in the fridge or pantry that have expired dates is a big problem that can affect a person’s health. Keep fridges and pantries free of rotten, moldy items that are past their expiry date by throwing out expired food regularly. Food that has gone rotten will cause the house to smell really bad and will attract all sorts of vermin and insects.

Duplicate items

Duplicate items are not a hoarding problem if they are used often. The problem is when the items are unused and take up storage space that could be used for something else. For example, how many dinner sets can you use if you have three or four, yet you only ever use your favorite one? We at Junk Removal Mechanicsburg can give you advice on how to recycle or dispose of your duplicate items responsibly.
Compulsive hoarding is a recognized personality disorder known to everyone through reality TV shows about it. The extreme cases are clinically diagnosed and require professional help. Most people suffer a degree of hoarding, but for those who find it incredibly difficult to throw anything out, and find themselves stockpiling and collecting large amounts of stuff, need to take a step back and simplify their lives by getting rid of the stuff they no longer use. Their lives will improve as friends and family will no longer avoid entering their dirty, messy houses.
When you decide to take the huge step forward of wanting a home cleanout, we at Junk Removal Mechanicsburg are a phone call away.

Why We Hoard

We hang on to stuff for sentimental reasons

Some of the items in our homes are only there because they have sentimental value. This could include items from an old home, and although we never use them, we find it impossible to get rid of these possessions. They take up valuable space, and emotionally tend to weigh us down. If we finally decide to let these items go, we will feel free getting on with our lives.

We lack home management skills

Running a messy, disorganized home is an impossible task. Searching for lost items or finding a place to keep stuff becomes more difficult, leading to anxiety and stress. This could be solved by removing the trash that causes the problems. An organized home can add so much to our lives.

We are addicted to buying stuff

Many of us buy and buy stuff that we don’t really need. When we don’t get rid of any older stuff, it can lead to a very cluttered space. We also feel that because we paid good money for our stuff, we shouldn’t get rid of it. This unused junk takes up plenty of space until eventually there is no more room for even the things that matter. This constant purchasing is an endless cycle that can cause financial as well as social and emotional problems.

Hoarding is Dangerous

Hoarding can pose physical risks as well as cause psychological damage.

Belongings left in random piles throughout the house can block passages and may cause people to trip and fall over the junk. This is especially dangerous to older persons who may not see too well and may have balance issues.
A serious fire threat is caused by piles of things like newspapers and magazines if they are left lying around and not thrown away regularly.
Piles of stuff everywhere makes proper cleaning and dusting difficult, resulting in dirt and dust building up. Stuff decays over time releasing mold, and combined with the dust threatens the quality of air resulting in breathing and respiratory problems in both humans and pets.
The health threat posed by hoarding food in a fridge or pantry that is past its ‘sell by’ date is huge. Not only is it a breeding ground for bacteria and mold, but it will encourage rodents and bugs. The house will stink from rotting food, which is not healthy for anyone living in it, and will keep family away.

Please call us at Junk Removal Mechanicsburg when you or your family decide the home needs a hoarder rubbish removal and cleanout service after years of hoarding. We are your local junk pickup guys operating in Mechanicsburg and surrounding areas. We can collect on the same day if you need us urgently, otherwise, we offer home cleanouts after hours or on weekends if those hours suit you better.

We are the junk guys who collect any type of hoarded waste whether it is from a deceased estate, a basement cleanout, or you need bulk trash removal. Our professional team is polite, and we will clean up the area we have removed the junk from. We recycle what we can as we are actively committed to keeping our environment clean, and any objects which cannot be recycled or reused will be disposed of responsibly.
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