A typical two-car garage cleanout in the KC metro runs 2–4 hours and costs between $245 and $475 — depending on how full it is and how accessible the items are. Doing a little prep before the crew arrives can knock both numbers down materially. Here's the checklist we wish every customer ran through.
1. Pull anything you want to keep out first
This is the single highest-leverage step. Once we're loading, it's easy to lose sight of what was supposed to stay. Move "keep" items to a labeled corner — or better, into the house or yard — before we arrive.
2. Separate hazardous items
There are about 8 things we can't take by law: paint (oil or latex), motor oil, gasoline, propane tanks, car batteries, tires, asbestos, and live ammunition. If those are in the garage, set them in their own pile so we can quickly identify and skip them. We'll tell you exactly where to drop them locally.
3. Sort by category if you can (donate / recycle / trash)
Not required, but helpful. Three piles — "donate," "recycle," "trash" — let us route everything correctly without slowing down. We donate what we can to KC partners (Habitat ReStore, Goodwill, City Union Mission) and send you a 14-day donation receipt.
4. Take photos of valuables
For peace of mind. Once we leave with a load, items are typically transferred to the transfer station within the day, so anything mixed in can't be recovered.
5. Clear a path to the back of the garage
A clear walkway from the garage door to the back wall lets the crew move efficiently. If something's blocking the path, please move it — or tell us about it so we plan the load order.
6. Decide on the workbench / shelves
Built-in shelves and workbenches often stay; freestanding ones often go. Decide before we arrive so we don't have to come back for a second trip.
7. Have payment ready
We accept cash, all major credit cards, and Zelle. Payment is at completion — no deposit required for standard residential jobs. If you're paying by card, we run it on-site via a mobile terminal.