Prepare Your Loft or Garage for Clearance

1. Safety First Checklist

• Wear gloves, sturdy shoes, and a dust mask
• Use stable ladders; keep three contact points
• Add bright lighting; avoid working alone
• Clear a staging area near the exit for sorting

2. 4-Pile Sorting System

• Keep: items used in last 12 months
• Donate: clean, working items for reuse
• Recycle: cardboard, metals, e-waste, timber
• Dispose: non-recyclables only

Label piles and photograph for quick decisions with family or landlords.

3. What Not to Box

• Paint, solvents, oils, asbestos, chemicals
• Gas cylinders or pressurised canisters
• Sharp medical waste or bio waste

These require licensed specialists. We can recommend compliant vendors.

4. Smart Packing Materials

• Small heavy-duty boxes for tools and books
• Medium boxes for decor and mixed items
• Clear tubs for cables and small hardware
• Kraft paper or towels as padding; avoid flimsy tape
• Marker pens and color stickers by pile or room

5. Handling Heavy or Awkward Items

• Break down gym gear, racking, or furniture where possible
• Bundle long items like timber, piping, or canes
• Keep weight under 15–20 kg per box; label HEAVY
• Use sliders or dollies; protect floors and hatch edges

6. E-Waste and Data

• Separate laptops, drives, cables, and chargers
• Factory reset devices; remove SIMs and memory cards
• Request WEEE recycling with certificate if needed

7. Prep for the Crew

• Share access notes: stairs, hatch size, parking
• Reserve bay suspensions if street is tight
• Tag donate vs recycle items for faster loading
• Keep pets and children clear of work zones

8. Mini FAQ

Can you clear same day? Yes, subject to access and volume.

Will you dismantle shelving or racks? Yes, when safe and agreed.

Do you donate usable items? Yes, donation-first wherever possible.

Do you provide paperwork? Waste transfer notes for regulated streams.