A year ends and another begins. The cycle of life and time invites us to reflect on what we want to leave behind and the new energy we wish to embrace as we welcome 2025.

At Moreira’s Service, we’re here to help where it matters most—sharing tips to get your home sparkling after the festivities and wrapping up the year. 

Get ready to unbuckle—2024’s rollercoaster ride has finally come to an end!

Unwanted Gifts and Household Items: Clever Fixes

Sometimes gifts come with the best intentions but don’t quite hit the mark when it comes to our personal taste. 

This Christmas, that might have happened to you—heaven knows it happens now and then; we’re only human, after all.

So, what should you do with unwanted gifts? Depending on their size, we have different ideas to share. Also, keep an eye out for things around your home that you no longer need or that are damaged. This will come in handy for those too.

Declutter Like a Pro

Electronics and toys as gifts can be really personal. Maybe you already had what they're giving you, or perhaps there's no way you'll ever use it—these things happen.

What other options do you have besides throwing them away? Take note!

• Regifting with purpose: If the items you no longer want are in good condition, think about who might appreciate such a gift and surprise them!
• Shine to donation: You can always head to a nearby center and donate the items! From gifts that won’t be used but could make someone else really happy, to that kitchen gadget that will be super useful for another cook.
• DIY projects: This popular trend has given us plenty of ideas to repurpose and care for our environment. Find a new use for that gift or old piece of furniture that no longer serves much of a function!

If none of these options work for you, it might be time to consider one that means simply letting go with nothing more than a goodbye.

The items could be too damaged or have been around for so long that there's no point in giving them CPR—especially during this time of year, with so many people and things constantly moving from place to place.

Renting dumpsters for broken decorations, unwanted gifts, and household items that no longer serve any function can be your perfect solution! Check our different sizes and select the ideal one for your circumstance.

The benefits are many, one of them being that you can mix whatever you want! Just be mindful of each dumpster's limits.

Also, keep in mind that toy or appliance batteries should not be discarded there: let’s take care of the environment!

Properly Dispose of Broken Holiday Items

To start the new year off right, it's important to leave behind everything that no longer serves us. The emotional side of this can be challenging, often requiring deep personal reflection and complex inner work.

That’s why we recommend starting with the outside. Tidying up and organizing your surroundings can help shift things and create a lighter start.

So, if you're wondering how to discard damaged gifts and other holiday-related items, stress no more!

A 5-yard dumpster could be the perfect solution. Its compact size offers versatile use, allowing you to toss broken holiday items, wrapping paper, and anything else that needs to go for a fresh start.

Other options, such as our 10-yard bin or 15-yard dumpster, may be useful for your purposes. It all depends on how much you need to leave behind from 2024.

We trust these tips will guide you in letting go of anything that doesn’t belong in 2025. Wishing you all the best of luck and happiness!

Here's to more ideas and ways to make the world a cleaner, kinder, and more eco-friendly place. Cheers!