5 Big Household Items to Recycle this Spring

Spring cleaning feels great until you’re standing in the garage, staring at a broken treadmill, a dying refrigerator, and a television that hasn’t worked for the past decade. The trash can isn’t an option, and hauling it yourself sounds exhausting. The good news? Most of those bulky items can be recycled, and getting rid of them responsibly is easier than you think. This spring, skip the frustration and let ABC Junk Removal & Hauling make your cleanout count

1. Old Refrigerators & Freezers

Appliances like refrigerators and freezers contain refrigerants and compressor oils that require special handling before recycling. Many utility companies offer appliance pickup programs (sometimes even with a rebate), so it’s worth a quick call before doing anything else. Scrap metal recyclers also accept these once the refrigerants are properly removed by a certified technician.

2. Televisions & Monitors

Flat screens and old CRT televisions are full of materials that don’t belong in a landfill, including lead, mercury, and various plastics. Electronics retailers often run take-back programs, and dedicated e-waste recycling events pop up throughout the spring season. Holding onto an old TV is one of the most common reasons storage rooms stay cluttered year after year. So, this is the season to finally let it go.

3. Mattresses

Mattresses are notoriously difficult to dispose of, but they are highly recyclable. Steel springs, foam, cotton, and wood can all be recovered and repurposed. Many mattress retailers will haul away your old one when they deliver a new mattress, and specialty mattress recycling facilities exist in most metro areas. But if you’ve got an old one lying around, our team can take it off your hands.

4. Exercise Equipment

That treadmill, elliptical, or stationary bike taking up half the basement probably has a lot of steel and aluminum in it, both valuable recyclable materials. Local scrap yards will often accept these items, and some fitness resale shops may even take equipment that still functions. But they can be heavy! So if you need a team to move these for you, call us.

5. Water Heaters & HVAC Units

Old water heaters and HVAC components are almost entirely metal and are among the most straightforward large items to recycle through scrap metal facilities. If they still work, HVAC units and water heaters may also be accepted by Habitat for Humanity ReStores. But if not, then our team is standing by to haul it away.

Spring Forward with a Cleaner Home

Tackling one bulky item is satisfying. Clearing out an entire attic, basement, or garage? That’s transformative. ABC Junk Removal & Hauling helps residents throughout Westfield, IN, do exactly that: haul away the heavy stuff, recycle what can be recycled, and leave you with a space that finally feels usable again. Contact us at (317) 430-7813 to request your cleanout service today.