Garage and basement cleanouts
Dumpster for a garage, basement or attic cleanout
Years of storage add up to more than it looks. A roll-off in the driveway lets you clear the garage, basement or attic in a weekend instead of a dozen runs in the car.
Mon–Sat 6am–6pm, Sun 6am–11am (Mountain Time)
Usually a 15 or 20-yard roll-off
Household clutter is light for its size: boxes, old chairs, shelving, a broken treadmill. A single garage bay rarely needs more than a 10 or 15-yard container. A two-car garage that hasn't held a car in years, or a basement and garage done together, fits a 20.
Mattresses, couches and recliners eat space fast. Tell the company how many big pieces there are.
Before anything goes in
Set these aside
The county household hazardous waste facility at 3255 Akers Drive takes most of these from El Paso and Teller County households. Bring a photo ID or lease.
- Half-used paint and stain cans
- Pool and garden chemicals, pesticides, weed killer
- Car batteries, motor oil, antifreeze
- Propane cylinders from the camp stove or grill
- Old TVs, monitors and computers
Fine to toss
- Boxes, papers and old clothes
- Broken furniture and shelving
- Toys and sports gear
- Carpet remnants and old rugs
- Scrap wood and empty, dry paint cans
Loading so the space lasts
Flat, heavy things go in first: shelving boards, doors, broken tables laid along the floor. Bulky soft items like cushions and bags of clothes fill the gaps on top. Break furniture down where you can; a couch on end wastes half its length in air.
Nothing can stick up above the rim when the truck comes back, so stop when the load reaches the top.
Cleanout questions
How long do people keep a dumpster for a garage cleanout?
Most do it over a weekend or a week. Ask what rental period the quote includes and what an extra day adds.
Can a refrigerator or freezer go in?
Usually not with refrigerant in it, and the county facility doesn't take appliances either. Ask the rental company what they allow before you drag it out.
Ready when your project is
Talk to a local roll-off company
An independent dumpster rental company serving the Pikes Peak region answers. Have a rough idea of the debris and the spot for the box, and the rest takes a few minutes.
Rent a roll-off in Colorado Springs
Say what's going in and where the container can sit. The company on the call quotes size, drop-off date and price.
Call (719) 728-1966Mon–Sat 6am–6pm, Sun 6am–11am (Mountain Time)
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