2007...Spring Clean Up Time

David Sarazin at 93.1 CKCU in Ottawa forwards this note from Mike Thorne, president of JustJunk.com about the stuff we like to toss come spring. Here is Mr. Thorne's top seven:

1. Old appliances from basements. Yes, that 1940s Viking range isn’t likely to be cooking up any more chicken a la king so put it on the back burner permanently.

2. Pull-out couches. Ever moved one? Then surely you recall the groin injury you suffered. Time to toss it for a lighter model.

3. Backyard clean-up waste. Oh, the utter chaos Mother Nature dishes out. Time to get just as mean in the cleanup. Think spick and span on steroids.

4. Renovation debris deck demos. Your toddler’s been teetering on the lanai? Why not chuck the old deck for a new one.

5. Toilets and tubs. We never said the list was pretty. And if you really can’t bear to part with your porcelain paraphernalia you can always use them as planters for on your front lawn.

6. Garage odds and sods. Broken badminton rackets, rusty nails, worn out mattresses. . .These are a few of my favourite things – to throw away, that is.

7. Old tin sheds. Keeping your neighbours awake with all that clanging? Why not pitch that metal mess and perhaps you’ll score an invite to the next block party.

WFDS