Tackling holiday leftovers: decor, trash and more

The holiday season brings joy, laughter, and maybe a little too much eggnog. But when the festivities wind down and you’re staring at a Mount Everest of holiday leftovers—wrapping paper scraps, glittery garland, and enough Amazon boxes to build a life-size gingerbread house—you’re left wondering: what now?  

You could try cramming it all into your garbage can and hope the local raccoons don’t throw a New Year’s bash on your curb. Or you could do what we at Up Up and Away Junk Hauling like to call “the responsible adult thing.” (No promises that it’s as fun as the raccoon party, though!) Let’s talk trash!

Wrapping Paper, Boxes, and Other Gift-Related Junk  

Holiday gift-giving leaves behind piles of wrapping paper, gift bags, and boxes that somehow multiply overnight. Here’s how to deal with them without losing your holiday spirit:  

• Recycle What You Can: Most wrapping paper is recyclable—as long as it’s free from glitter, foil, or plastic. Flatten those cardboard boxes and toss them into the recycling bin.
• Reuse for Next Year: Keep undamaged gift bags, bows, and tissue paper for future use. Trust us, your future self will high-five you for saving money. (Also, sorry, Mom, for making fun of your “bag full of bags” all those years.)  
• Dispose of Non-Recyclables Thoughtfully: Glitter paper, foil wrap, and ribbons are the recycling bin’s arch-nemeses. Bag them separately, and don’t try to sneak them into the recycling truck—they know.

Holiday Décor  

Not all holiday decorations survive the season (RIP, shattered ELF snow globe). Here’s how to deal with the survivors—and the not-so-lucky ones:  

• Donate Usable Décor: Got extra ornaments that no longer spark joy, or a wreath that didn’t make the cut? Donate them to thrift stores or charities (may be a good idea to call first – some charities don’t accept decorations after the holidays!). Someone else’s Pinterest board is waiting for them.  
• Recycle Where Possible: Check if your local recycling center accepts string lights or artificial trees. (Pro tip: If your lights stopped working this year, it’s not “bad luck”—it’s physics and tangled wires.)
• Dispose Responsibly: For broken ornaments, tinsel explosions, or giant inflatables that have seen better days, call in the pros (that’s us!) to haul it away.

Let Us Handle the Big Stuff  

Did your holiday aftermath turn into a “home alone, but with trash” situation? No problem. Our curbside pickup starts at just $113 for 1-3 small items with easy access for our crew. Think old decorations, damaged wreaths, or boxes so big they could double as a playhouse for your kid…and their friends.

Got more than 3 items? No worries. Give us a call and tell us what’s up. We’re here to make your post-holiday cleanup as easy as eating the last cookie from Santa’s plate.  

Free Christmas Tree Recycling

Got a Christmas tree to recycle? We’ve got you covered!

We’re offering FREE Christmas tree recycling within 15 miles of Kennesaw. Here’s how it works:

• Tree pickup is free – just leave it curbside, and we’ll handle the rest.
• We’ll swing by and collect your tree by the end of the week.
• Got other junk to clear out? We’re happy to take additional items for our standard or curbside rates, depending on the junk’s location!

📅 Book your tree pickup now: Click here to schedule or give us a call. Spots fill up quickly, so don’t wait!

Simplify Your Cleanup Today  

Don’t let leftover tinsel, broken ornaments, or piles of wrapping paper haunt you into February. Start the new year fresh and clutter-free with Up Up and Away Junk Hauling. We’ll handle the mess so you can get back to your resolutions (or at least pretend you’re doing them).  

Contact us today to schedule your pickup. Cheers to a clean, stress-free start to the new year—and no raccoon parties on your curb!