How do you clear out a storage unit you no longer need?

To clear out a storage unit you no longer need, give the facility your move-out notice, sort the contents into keep, donate, and haul piles. For a unit that is too full to handle yourself, have a junk removal crew empty it, take the donations and disposal off your hands, and leave it broom-clean so you can stop paying rent on it. 

Storage units are wonderful when you need them. They’re a pain when you stop needing them. And unfortunately, they tend to outlive their purpose. What started as a short-term solution can turn into years of monthly payments for things you haven’t looked at in a really long time. But the good news is that it’s not always as hard to clear one as you might think.

Start by giving the facility your move-out notice so you know your deadline and stop the clock on the next payment. Then work through the contents, sorting into keep, donate, and haul piles. What earns a spot in the keep pile goes home, and the rest can be cleared. When in doubt, lean toward clearing since it’s been sitting in storage untouched for a long time anyway.

For a unit packed floor to ceiling, or full of heavy furniture you cannot move alone, a junk removal crew can make short work of it. The Junkluggers of Atlanta Metro East handles storage unit cleanouts by meeting you at the facility and emptying the unit. They can then take care of donations and disposal for you. You won’t have to load or transport anything. All loads are sorted after pickup, so what can be donated or rehomed will be. The rest will be recycled, with disposal as a last resort.

Ready to close out your unit? Schedule your pickup online. The Junkluggers of Atlanta Metro East serves Duluth, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Stone Mountain, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, and Norcross. You can expect a written estimate before any work begins.