The fastest way to clean out a garage is to sort everything into keep, donate and haul-away piles, set hazardous items aside, and have the rest hauled away in one visit. Here's a simple checklist.
1. Pick a day and clear the floor
Pull everything you can into the driveway. Seeing it all at once makes decisions faster.
2. Sort into three piles
- Keep: things you've used in the last year
- Donate: usable items you no longer need
- Haul away: broken, worn out or unwanted items
3. Set hazardous items aside
Paint, chemicals, fuel and propane tanks can't go with regular junk. Keep them separate and take them to a household hazardous waste drop-off. See what junk removal companies won't take.
4. Book a pickup for the rest
We price by the cubic yard, starting at $99, and give you the exact price on-site before we start. If everything is already in the driveway when we arrive, you get 20% off.
5. Sweep and organize
We sweep up after we load. Then add shelves or hooks to keep the space clear.