Your Moving Planner:

It’s hard enough to move all of your belongings – relocating your life is downright stressful. Stay on top of it all with our 8-week timeline, a week-by-week moving checklist of everything you need to get done between now and move day.
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Week 5

Give away, sell, toss or recycle anything you do not need

  • Go through every room in your house to sort through what will move with you and what will not.
  • Have extra stuff? Organize a garage sale or online sale to get rid of anything you won't be taking with you.
  • Donate any unwanted clothing, furniture or other household goods (pots, pans, dishes, bedding, etc.) to your favorite charities in town. Don’t forget to grab receipts showing the items’ approximate value for possible tax deductions.
  • Buy only the food you will need up until move day. Clean out your cupboards and donate or remove any perishable items you will not need prior to the big day.
  • Start to use up items like household cleaners, rolls of paper towels, etc.
  • Toss or recycle anything that can’t be donated, sold or gifted. Keep in mind there might be a limit as to what you can put at the curb each week.
  • Be sure to check the non-allowables list for items not allowed in your shipment. If you are unsure of how to properly dispose of these items, Mayflower recommends visiting earth911.com to help you find appropriate recycling centers in your neighborhood. 

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