Why Is Buying Preloved Important In 2026?

t's staggering to think that the USA throws away 12 million tonnes of furniture every year. On top of that, over 80% of furniture waste was sent to landfill. The LA remodel industry has now reached a high of $524B - so what's happening to all the furniture, building materials, appliances etc.?

The cost of remodelling vs the cost of buying a new home has contributed to the boom, yet there is still a reluctance in sourcing recyclable and repurposed materials, despite it being the easiest solution to keep budgets down. There are risks, of course, in sourcing the wrong materials, furnishings, and appliances; sometimes there is a time constraint to spruce up the product, or the items might not meet certain regulations. But that's often for bigger items - and new regulations across the country are implementing strategies to ensure the destruction of a building is more carefully considered, and encouragement of salvaging is more commonplace.

Here at MyGo2Girl, we have a rigorous process of accepting preloved and finely used items that are in good working order. We will state if the item is in good or excellent condition, and our decades of experience can give each buyer peace of mind that we can advise on best practices for installation, extraction and interior expectations.

Please get in touch with us if you have a remodel project you'd like our help with, be it helping you source items, or helping you sell before it goes to landfill.