Garage Cleanout Checklist for Charlottesville VA Homeowners (2026)

Step 1: Sort Before the Crew Arrives (30 Minutes)

Mark anything you definitely want to keep with a colored sticker or move it to a corner. Do NOT pre-sort or pre-bag what's leaving — Albemarle Moving's crew will assess every item for donation potential as they load. Pre-bagging often sends donatable items to disposal. Let us sort.

Step 2: Identify Hazardous Materials

Set aside: paint cans, motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, and pool chemicals. These cannot go in a standard junk load — except with Albemarle Moving, which is the only Charlottesville junk removal company that accepts hazardous waste for an upcharge. Call 434-230-4551 and describe your specific hazardous items for an upcharge quote.

Step 3: Note Any Specialty Items

Hot tubs, riding mowers, gun safes, and pianos require custom quotes. Call 434-230-4551 before the appointment and describe these items so we can prepare appropriately.

Step 4: Book and Clear a Path

Call 434-230-4551 and describe your garage size and how full it is — we give a price range in 60 seconds. On appointment day, clear a basic walking path from the garage to the truck's parking spot. That's it. Albemarle Moving's crew handles every carry and every heavy lift.

Garage Cleanout Pricing in Charlottesville

A typical one-car garage cleanout runs $249–$399 (quarter to half load). A heavily packed two-car garage is usually a full truck ($599 — or $424 with code FULL175). Price confirmed after walkthrough, before loading.