What we take — and the short list we can't.

How we decide what goes where

"Haul it all away" is only half the job. What separates a good cleanout from a lazy one is where everything ends up. When we clear a home or a unit, we sort as we work rather than backing a truck up and throwing everything in. Items in usable condition — furniture, appliances that still run, clothing, kitchenware, books, and household goods — are set aside for donation. Metal, cardboard, and electronics are routed to recycling. Only what is truly spent goes to the landfill. It takes a little more effort on our end, and it is the right way to do it.

Donations and your receipt

We work with local Valley charities and thrift operations that put usable goods back into the community. For estate and rental jobs, you receive an itemized donation receipt you can keep for your own records or file with the estate. If you have a preferred charity, tell us and we will do our best to route usable items there. Donating also keeps your cost down, because the less we send to the landfill, the lower the disposal fees folded into your quote.

Appliances and refrigerant

Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and some other appliances contain refrigerant that has to be recovered and handled according to federal and state rules before the unit can be recycled or scrapped. We take these — just know that they follow a specific disposal path, and we account for it in your quote so there are no surprises.

Hazardous materials and where they go

The short list of items we cannot legally haul — paint, solvents, motor oil, automotive and pool chemicals, propane and pressurized cylinders, asbestos, ammunition, and medical or biohazard waste — all require licensed hazardous-waste handling. Maricopa County operates household hazardous waste collection events and permanent drop-off facilities for exactly these materials, usually at little or no cost to residents. When we spot something on this list during a job, we set it aside, point you to the nearest drop-off, and clear everything else so your project still moves forward the same day.

When in doubt, just ask

This list covers the common cases, but every home turns up something unusual. If you are not sure whether we can take a particular item — an old hot tub, a gun safe, a chest freezer, a shed full of who-knows-what — send a photo when you request your quote. We will tell you plainly whether it is included, whether it needs special handling, and what it will cost.