Garage Cleanout
Finally reclaim your garage by clearing out years of accumulated tools, boxes, and clutter. Find the right dumpster size, get expert tips, and order with same-day delivery available.
Garage Cleanout Overview
The garage is the catch-all storage space in most homes, and over the years it accumulates an astonishing amount of stuff. Old power tools, holiday decorations, boxes of items from your last move that never got unpacked, broken furniture, outdated sports equipment, half-used cans of paint, scrap lumber, and bags of who-knows-what tend to pile up until you can barely park a car.
A dumpster turns a multi-weekend garage cleanout into a single productive day. Roll a 10 or 15-yard container into your driveway, and systematically work through the garage, tossing, donating, and keeping as you go. The proximity of the dumpster is key: when the container is right there in the driveway, the decision to throw something away is easy. When you have to load it in your car and drive to the dump, things tend to stay in the garage.
A 10-yard dumpster handles a standard two-car garage cleanout for most families. If your garage is packed floor to ceiling or you are also clearing out a workshop, shed, or carport, step up to a 15-yard to avoid running out of space.
Recommended Dumpster Size
10 Yard Dumpster
A 10-yard dumpster fits in your driveway right next to the garage and holds the contents of a typical 2-car garage cleanout. It is equivalent to about 4 pickup-truck loads. For packed garages or combined garage-and-shed cleanouts, a 15-yard is a safer bet.
12' x 8' x 3.5'
1 ton
Pro Tips for Your Garage Cleanout
Make the most of your dumpster rental with these tips from our team.
Set up three zones before you start: keep, donate, and toss. It speeds up decision-making
Load the dumpster with heavy items first (old workbench, scrap metal, concrete blocks) and lighter items on top
Check for hazardous items that cannot go in the dumpster: paint, solvents, propane tanks, pesticides
Take everything out of the garage first, then sort. It is faster than sorting in place
Garage Cleanout FAQ
Common questions about dumpster rental for garage cleanout projects.
Yes. Old tools, scrap metal, shelving, workbenches, and most garage items are accepted. The only exceptions are items containing refrigerants (old garage freezers), hazardous chemicals, and propane tanks.
Liquid paint cannot go in a dumpster. However, dried-out paint cans are accepted. To dry out leftover latex paint, remove the lid and let it solidify, or mix in cat litter to absorb the liquid. Oil-based paints must be taken to a household hazardous waste facility.
Most homeowners complete a garage cleanout in one full day or a weekend. Our 7-day standard rental gives you plenty of time to work at your own pace without feeling rushed.
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