Moving is a great time to assess your possessions. While you might find a forgotten item, the chances are high that a lot of belongings you come across will be ones you no longer need. Avoid taking unwanted pieces to your new home to prevent it from getting cluttered. During the clean-out and packing phase, consider getting a dumpster rental to make the process easier. The following guide outlines some items you might consider throwing away. 

Which Items Should You Throw Away Before Moving?

1. Old and Outdated Furniture

It's tempting to hang on to old furniture. You may want to keep pieces for your kids to use when they move out, or you could be hoping to eventually reupholster holey fabric or fix broken legs. As a result, couches, chairs, desks, and other items might be taking up space in your storage room, garage, or attic.

If you're getting ready to move, and these pieces haven't been touched in a few years, consider tossing them in your dumpster rental. The same goes for anything your children can't take off your hands. Outdated pieces likely won't compliment a new space either, which is why it makes sense to discard them before moving. This will keep you from housing them for several more years in your new home.

2. Kitchen Items

A kitchen can accumulate and harbor a lot of trash over the years, which makes moving a great time to sort through your belongings. Toss any leftover containers that have missing lids or lids that don't have matching bottoms. Get rid of broken or outdated appliances, as well.

Throw away old and expired food in the pantry fridge, as these items don't always travel well. You can make a trip to the grocery after relocating to ensure you're stocked with fresh food. Hanging onto a family cookbook or recipe file is understandable. However, many of your favorite dishes can be found online, making tangible cookbooks unnecessary—especially if you don't have the shelf space for them in your new home.

3. Toiletries

Bathroom cabinets and vanity cupboards are often stocked with hidden products that are half-used or expired. You won't need that near-empty bottle of lotion or the congealed bottle of nail polish in your new home. Go through any toiletry, travel, or makeup bags that are under the bathroom sink or in the medicine cabinet, as well. Any expired products and prescriptions and items that haven't been used in a while can also be discarded.

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