Clutter Kicker Resources
Local help for your decluttering and organizing needs
Junk Removal: JunkLuggers
These guys are amazing and will take such good care of you. If you live in Fairfield County, reach out to Derrick. If you live in New Haven County, Gustavo will take care of you. JunkLuggers will donate items that are of a certain condition, recycle when possible and will only junk what's left. Learn more about Junkluggers New Haven County and Fairfield County
Junk Removal: Junk Bear
Rob is the founder of JunkBear and is so kind and helpful. All he wants is to do what he can to help you get your junk out. He also prioritizes donations and recycling. You can reach Rob at (860) 530-4230 and learn more about JunkBear here.
Before You Need to Know: How To Start The Tough Conversations
Some conversations are tough, but necessary. Talking with your parents about their health, finances, future plans -- not to mention passwords and other essentials -- now, can save everyone stress later. Download this Before You Need to Know guide as a starting point. Includes some guidance on how to get started.
Donation drop off: My Sister's Place, Ansonia
My Sister's Place's thrift store benefits victims of domestic violence. I love that the women in their program receive vouchers to shop at the store for free. Plus, they are super kind, friendly and appreciative when I drop off my donations. Just check their hours before you go (203.734.2960) and know that donations are accepted only via the back entrance. Learn more here.
Donation drop-off: Goodwill
Sometimes convenience is THE priority when it comes to busy lives. Goodwill locations are everywhere in Connecticut and this makes them a go-to choice for me for donation drop-offs. Most locations will bring a large blue bin out to your car to make the process simple. For information on what to donate, check out this list.
Organizing Your Life: Nokbox
Are You Leaving a Scavenger Hunt for Your Next of Kin? If something were to happen to you tomorrow, would your next of kin be prepared to manage your home, possessions, online accounts, assets, finances, and wishes?
They will if you have a Nokbox: a Next of Kin box. Use ClutterKicker17 to save 17%.
Orbit Crates Toy Rental
Orbit Crates is a toy rental company aimed at helping parents and kids worry less about organizing toys, and more about playing with them! Hand-picked toys and themes to RENT that kids love best! Free doorstep delivery & pickup in CT. All rentals are one month long. Learn more at orbitcrates.com.
And if you are local and have toys you are discarding, I am happy to pick them up from you to be used by Orbit Crates.
Merle's Record Rack, Orange
Moving, downsizing or purging? Have any classic albums or music equipment/componenents you are looking to purge? Reach out with information and/or photos to see if there's value. If so, their store in Orange can help you out! Learn more here.
PickupPlease.org Donation Pick Up
Your generous donations of clothing and other household goods generate the majority of funding for our charities to support local, state, and national programs. Schedule a donation pickup online with their easy to use scheduling form. Pick a day that works best for you, leave bags or boxes of your donated items outside your house on the designated day and you're done! Learn more and schedule your pick up here.
Selling Your Items: Clutter for Cash
Gena lives in Orange and will be your go-to person for selling items on Facebook. Send her your photos, any information you have on the item, and your preferred listing price and she will take care of posting online and communicating with perspective buyers. She will then be in touch with you for purchase price and item pick up. Gena takes a percentage of each sale. Learn more here.