As a borderline hoarder myself, I find the show's interesting. However, they often throw out things that could be or are valuable or at least useful. They're contributing to the amount of trash in the world.

On a recent show, the team was encouraging a man to throw out beautifully carved antique wooden furniture and other antiques because they weren't perfect. So what if the upholstery was ruined? That's not what makes the piece valuable, it's the woodwork which can't be found today in new furniture.

A 150 year old wooden table may have some scratches but a bit of sandpaper and varnish can fix that. I know sometimes the amount of stuff is overwhelming but there are people who do have the time. There should be some sort of advertising it or prep work that would bring people who can save these items from the dump and return them to use.

In the city I worked in, we created a place where manufacturers could drop off raw materials that artists and art students could use to make art. Similar setups could be created for hoarders or everyday folks who have usable items they no linger need. Something similar to the purpose of Goodwill and Salvation Army before they got so expensive.