Back to School + Fall Decluttering in Denver & Northern Colorado

As summer winds down and fall arrives in Colorado, life gets busy. College students move into dorms in Boulder and Fort Collins, families in Denver and Aurora start new school routines, and homeowners across Broomfield and beyond begin prepping for colder weather.

It’s the perfect season to declutter, organize, and reset your home. Whether you’re getting a student ready for college, clearing out a bedroom, or preparing your home for winter, Gone For Good provides eco-friendly junk hauling and affordable thrift store shopping throughout Denver, Aurora, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Broomfield.

Step 1: Clear Out the Extra Stuff—The Green Way

Back-to-school moves and seasonal changes reveal just how much extra stuff piles up—outgrown clothes, old sports equipment, patio furniture, and furniture that no longer fits your needs.

Instead of hauling everything to the dump, let Gone For Good handle it:

• Bigger trucks = better value. We haul more in one trip than the competition in Denver and Northern Colorado, saving you time and money.
  
  
• Eco-friendly hauling. Items are carefully sorted to be reused, donated to local charities, or recycled. Very little ends up in the landfill.

Gone For Good makes clearing out homes in Denver, Aurora, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Broomfield simple and stress-free.

Step 2: Shop Dorm & Home Essentials at Real Thrift Store Prices

Once the clutter is gone, it’s time to restock smartly. Whether you’re furnishing a dorm in Boulder, setting up a student apartment in Fort Collins, or cozying up a Denver-area home for fall, Gone For Good thrift stores have you covered.

Unlike other “thrift” stores in Aurora, Boulder, or Broomfield that charge inflated prices, we keep our prices real. You’ll find:

• Dorm must-haves like desks, lamps, storage bins, and bookshelves
  
  
• Affordable furniture like sofas, chairs, bed frames, and dining sets
  
  
• Seasonal essentials like coats, boots, blankets, and home décor

Shop sustainably, save money, and support your local community.

Fall + Back-to-School Clutter Checklist

Before You Haul:
✅ Sort closets—bag up clothes that no longer fit or weren’t worn all summer
✅ Set aside furniture that won’t move with your student or that you’re replacing
✅ Gather duplicate kitchen items, small appliances, or unused décor
✅ Clear out old sports equipment, bikes, and camping gear
✅ Store or replace patio furniture, grills, and garden tools

For Dorm & Apartment Shopping:
✅ Measure dorm/apartment space before shopping
✅ Choose multi-purpose items (like ottomans with storage)
✅ Stock up on hangers, laundry baskets, and small appliances
✅ Shop Gone For Good thrift stores in Denver and Northern Colorado for gently used, affordable furniture

For Fall + Winter Prep:
✅ Swap summer gear for winter boots, coats, gloves, and scarves
✅ Create an entryway station for backpacks and jackets to reduce morning chaos
✅ Declutter pantries and donate unopened non-perishables
✅ Prep cozy spaces with clean blankets and clutter-free living areas
✅ Schedule HVAC inspection and change furnace filters

A Fresh Start for Fall in Denver, Aurora, Boulder, Fort Collins & Broomfield

This back-to-school season, get a jump on organization while doing something good for the planet. Gone For Good makes it easy:

• Green junk hauling with bigger trucks and better value
  
  
• Affordable thrift store shopping with real thrift prices
  
  
• Local service you can count on across Denver, Aurora, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Broomfield

 Schedule your clutter haul today
Visit our thrift stores for back-to-school + fall must-haves