An excellent article to read when you are thinking about what to keep or giveaway to live a less cluttered life. I can attest to the high expense of junk removal, my clients are usually shocked by the cost they incur during the removal process.
Advice: dispose of items as you don’t need along the way, don’t let them pile up in your home for years. Release them sooner rather than later!
Most of the stuff in your house is worthless. And eventually, someone, either you or your kids, will be tasked with getting rid of it.