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Clean Up & Recycle

Practical guides on waste management, GAS fines, and smart recycling tips—for anyone who wants to get started on their own or first wants to know what to expect.

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At JunkBrothers, we share practical knowledge about decluttering, home cleanouts, and clearing out household belongings—based on what we encounter every day during cleanouts in Antwerp and the surrounding area. From GAS fines to asbestos identification: this blog helps you know what to expect, whether you’re tackling the job yourself or hiring a cleanup company.

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Garage full of stuff and trash bags before the cleanup

November 12, 2026

Renting a storage unit or decluttering: Which is cheaper in the long run?

How much does a storage unit in Antwerp really cost, and after how many months is it cheaper to get rid of your belongings? Prices, hidden costs, and a sample calculation.

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A room full of stuff that needs to be cleared out

November 12, 2026

Cleaning Up After a Divorce: Who Gets What, and What Happens to the Rest?

Breaking up? How to divide your belongings, what to put in writing, and how to have the rest picked up without any arguments.

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Bedroom in an apartment in Leuven with a bed and belongings, before it was cleared out

November 9, 2026

Dorm Supervisor: What can you do with items a student leaves behind?

A student moves out and leaves behind a mattress, some boxes, and a bike. Can you just throw those away? What you’re allowed to do as a landlord,

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Living room in Leuven with a sofa, desk, and office chair, before it was cleared out

November 9, 2026

Cleaning Out Your Dorm Room: A Checklist for Your Last Week in the Dorm

Finished your exams, but your dorm room is still full? What to do with your stuff, and how to get to the recycling center as a student

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The same attic, empty and cleaned out after the cleanup by JunkBrothers

November 8, 2026

Registration Fees Rise to 3%: Selling Your Home? Plan the Clearance Now

Starting in 2027, buyers will pay 3% instead of 2%. Many preliminary sales agreements are still being signed quickly, so many deeds will be executed in early

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Kitchen full of stuff before clearing out the apartment

November 3, 2026

Moving to a Smaller Home After Age 60: What Do You Take With You, and What Do You Leave Behind?

Moving from a house to a smaller apartment or a assisted living facility? Here’s how to decide what to take with you, what to give to family, and what

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The JunkBrothers truck's cargo bed is full after a cleanup

October 26, 2026

How many cubic meters do my household belongings take up? Here's how to estimate the volume (and the price)

How many cubic meters do your household belongings take up? Volumes per piece of furniture and per room, how to estimate them yourself, and what it costs to

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The same restaurant after being cleared out by JunkBrothers: an empty, cleaned-up dining room

October 26, 2026

A Regular Cleaning Service for Your Organization: How the Partnership Works

Real estate, healthcare, a property manager, or a business with recurring waste? Here’s how a long-term partnership with JunkBrothers works: priority service, a single invoice, and Wait-and-Load.

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