A garage clear-out is the job people put off longest, because nothing in there is difficult to move and all of it takes a decision. Roll-off containers take that pile off the property in one collection instead of a dozen trips.
What comes out of a garage around Lone Pine Park
Garages in this part of the city are mostly single or double, attached, and they have been absorbing things for years. Shelving, bikes, camping gear, timber offcuts, boxes nobody has opened since a previous move.
The volume is bulky and light, which is the easiest kind of load. You will fill the space long before the weight allowance matters, so the container gets sized on floor area, not tonnage.
One thing to sort before the truck arrives: pull out the paint, the old fuel cans, the car batteries and any solvents. Those cannot go in, and finding them at the transfer station is a problem for everybody.
What goes in the container
- Shelving, storage racks and workbenches
- Bikes, sports gear and camping equipment
- Cardboard, boxes and general clutter
- Timber offcuts and scrap material
- Broken tools and household junk
There is a short prohibited list and it is worth reading before you load rather than after. Paint, solvents, motor oil, fuel, chemicals, batteries, tyres, asbestos and anything flammable are all excluded under federal and state rules. The EPA guidance on household hazardous waste sets out which materials count.
Choosing a size
Sizes run 15, 20 and 30. The 15 yard is 16ft by 7.5ft by 48in, 1 ton. The 20 yard is the same length at 6ft high, 2 ton. The 30 yard is 20ft by 7.5ft by 6ft, 3 ton, and it is built for construction work.
Weight is the part people misjudge. Furniture and cardboard use up room. Concrete, tile, shingles and dirt use up the allowance, and every ton over it is charged separately.
Getting to us from Lone Pine Park
The yard is at 2211 W Division St on the north-west side of the city, 8.7 miles from Lone Pine Park and about 18 minutes in normal traffic. Head out on South Lone Pine Avenue, then East Sunshine Street, then South Kansas Expressway, then turn onto West Division Street.
You will not need the directions to rent one. Delivery and collection both happen at the property. They are here because people ask how far away the yard actually is, and the answer is not far.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size do I need for a two-car garage?
A 15 yard clears most double garages. If the garage has been storing furniture as well, step up to the 20.
What can I not put in it?
Paint, solvents, motor oil, fuel, chemicals, batteries, tyres, asbestos and anything flammable. Appliances that held refrigerant need it removed first.
Can I load it over a weekend?
Yes. A weekend rental is the most common booking for this job, and the period extends if you need longer.
Do you need the driveway clear?
Yes, and a clear run to it. Move the cars, and look up as well as along the drive, because low branches stop a truck sooner than a tight turn.
Booking a container near Lone Pine Park
Give us the job, the rough contents and the spot you want it. We will size it, agree a delivery window and quote the work rather than send you to a price table that does not know what you are throwing away. Same day and next day both run. Call (417) 838-4398, or see the full list of areas we cover.