Winter in Northern Colorado brings freezing temperatures, moisture, and unpredictable weather — all of which can wreak havoc on the items sitting in your garage, shed, or side yard. While many homeowners try to store everything until spring, certain items can become unsafe, damaged, or even costly to keep through the winter months.
Before the snow settles in, here are the top 10 items you shouldn’t store over the winter — and how McCoy’s Junk Removal can help you get rid of them safely and responsibly.
1. Broken or Rusted Patio Furniture
If your outdoor chairs, tables, or loungers are already cracked or rusted, winter weather will only make them worse.
Broken patio furniture quickly becomes unsafe, unstable, and messy to clean up in the spring.
✔ Consider replacing what’s damaged
✔ McCoy’s can haul away old metal, plastic, or wood furniture
2. Old or Expired Chemicals
Paint, pesticides, motor oil, and cleaning chemicals can freeze, leak, or expand in storage.
Improperly stored household chemicals pose real risks — especially in unheated garages or sheds.
⚠ McCoy’s cannot take hazardous waste, but we can help you clear the space by removing containers, clutter, and debris around them so you can safely take chemicals to a proper facility.
3. Broken Tools & Yard Equipment
Snow and moisture accelerate rust and mechanical damage.
Busted tools broken lawnmowers, weed trimmers, and old rakes are better removed before they become unusable piles of metal.
✔ We recycle metal whenever possible
4. Old or Damaged Sporting Goods
Waterlogged baseball gear, cracked helmets, bent bikes, and unridable scooters don’t survive winter storage well.
If it’s broken now, it will be much worse by spring.
Old sporting equipment is one of the most common clutter categories we remove in winter.
5. Worn-Out Outdoor Toys
Plastic and wooden toys degrade rapidly in cold temperatures.
Cracks, mold, and splintering are common — especially in playhouses, slides, and sandboxes.
Removing old outdoor toys; now prevents injuries and frees up space for new ones.
6. Rotting or Wet Wood Piles
Wood left outside or in a damp garage attracts pests, mold, and rot.
Mice and spiders love winter woodpiles, and moisture can cause structural breakdown.
If you don’t plan to use it for firewood, let McCoy’s haul away your old wood debris safely.
7. Damaged Grills or Outdoor Cooking Equipment
If your grill is rusted, broken, or no longer working, winter weather will finish it off.
Broken grills with rusted burners or missing parts are better replaced than stored.
We dispose of grills responsibly, recycling metal components whenever possible.
8. Old Mattresses or Furniture Stored in Garages
Moisture + freezing temps = mold, mildew, and irreversible damage.
A garage is one of the worst places to store old furniture for winter.
Old mattresses and upholstered pieces should be removed before they become health hazards.
9. Broken Holiday Décor
From shattered ornaments to nonworking Christmas lights, damaged décor only creates more clutter.
Instead of storing it again, remove broken holiday decorationsbefore the season is over.
McCoy’s also accepts artificial Christmas trees, wreaths, and seasonal décor.
10. Construction Debris or Renovation Leftovers
Scrap wood, drywall pieces, flooring, tiles, and other renovation waste absorb moisture and attract pests over winter.
Leaving construction debris to sit all season can also block access to tools or vehicles.
We provide fast, safe cleanup — including garage and driveway removals.
Why Winter Is the Best Time for Junk Removal
Most people wait until spring for cleanouts — but winter has major advantages:
✔ Less competition for scheduling
✔ Clutter attracts pests during cold months
✔ You reclaim your garage before freezing temps
✔ No melting snow turning debris into a mess
✔ Perfect timing before new holiday gifts arrive
Plus, McCoy’s Junk Removal does all the heavy lifting for you — even in cold weather.
Let McCoy’s Junk Removal Help You Clear Out Before Spring
Whether you’re dealing with clutter, damaged items, or unused equipment, our team makes it easy to start winter with a clean, safe space.
We handle:
junk removal • bulk item pickup • curbside collection • light demolition • garage cleanouts
Serving Firestone, Frederick, Erie, Longmont, Northglenn, Thornton, and surrounding Northern Colorado towns.
Book Your Winter Junk Removal Today!
McCoy’s makes it fast, friendly, and affordable.
