Preparing Your Tucson Patio for Summer: Junk Removal Guide

Tucson, summer’s coming—time to swap that cluttered patio for a chill spot to sip iced tea under the stars. If your outdoor living area’s buried under rusty grills, broken planters, and monsoon debris, don’t sweat it (though, fair warning, you will in June!). Here’s a junk removal guide for preparing your Tucson patio for summer, desert-style.

Assess the Patio Pile

Grab some sunscreen and scout your patio—old patio chairs, a cracked table, or that saguaro skeleton your dog dragged in last fall? Inventory the junk so you know what’s worth keeping versus tossing. My neighbor Joe once found a rusted BBQ under a pile of tumbleweeds—time to clear it out for summer BBQs!

Sort the Keepers from the Clutter

Make two piles: Keep (like that sturdy umbrella you’ll fix up) and Toss (farewell, broken loungers). Tucson’s dry heat wreaks havoc on outdoor gear, so if it’s rusted or faded beyond repair, it’s time to let go. Donate usable items to Habitat ReStore on Ina—they’ll help another Tucson family enjoy their patio.

Handle Desert-Specific Junk

Our patios come with unique junk—think windblown trash, prickly pear pads, or that palo verde branch from last monsoon. Wear gloves (scorpions don’t play nice), sweep up the dust, and bag up the debris. If it’s too woody, chop it for your green bin—Tucson’s curbside pickup loves a good branch cleanup.

Pick Your Junk Removal Path

Get that pile out with these Tucson options:

• Recycle: Metal chairs or BBQ parts? Tucson Recycling on Grant’s your spot.
• Donate: Decent furniture can go to Goodwill on Speedway—someone’s patio awaits!
• Landfill: For the rest, Los Reales Landfill’s a haul, but it works for bulk junk.

Pro tip: schedule bulk pickup with the city—it’s free and saves you a desert drive!

Polish and Enjoy Your Summer Oasis

With the junk gone, hose down your patio, add some potted cacti, and voilà—you’ve got a summer-ready spot for sunset chilling. You’ll be the envy of the block, sipping a prickly pear margarita under those Tucson stars. If your patio pile’s too big to handle, Tucson Junk Removal’s here to help—let us clear the way for your summer fun!