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

Give your facility your move-out notice, then have a junk removal crew empty it for you. They can sort the contents for donation and recycling and leave it broom-clean so you can cancel the contract and stop paying the monthly bill.

Most Manhattan storage units start as a temporary fix. You rent one for a move or a renovation, or after inheriting an estate. They quietly turn into a $200 to $400 monthly expense that runs for years. The unit sits, rarely opened, and the contents are largely forgotten. But at some point, the math stops making sense. And if this is you, you’re probably looking for an easy way to resolve the problem.

Emptying a storage unit in Manhattan is not as simple as backing up a van. Storage cleanouts come with logistical complications. Freight elevators need to be reserved. You need gate codes and to follow check-in procedures. There are loading zone restrictions on the street and tight hallways. The buildings tend to be awkward and hard to work with in a way that makes it hard to get out with a rented minivan and a free afternoon.

When you bring in a junk removal crew, you can have the whole unit cleared in one visit. The Junkluggers of New York City empties units at any Manhattan facility. You won’t have to worry about building logistics or heavy lifting. That can be taken care of for you. Then we sort what’s collected so items are donated or recycled rather than dumped. Next, the unit is swept clean and you can cancel the contract. And with same-day and next-day service available when the schedule allows, you can be done with that unit sooner than you think. 

Sick of paying rent for things you don’t use? You can schedule your pickup online. The Junkluggers of New York City serves Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island.