Basement & Storage Unit Cleanouts

Basements and storage units fill up fast—and once they’re packed, they’re hard to tackle alone. Rodeo Junk Removal provides full-service basement and storage unit cleanouts across Southern Middle Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and North Alabama with free on-site estimates, upfront pricing, and all the heavy lifting handled for you.

Whether you’re clearing one corner, emptying an entire basement, or closing out a storage unit, we’ll load it, haul it off, and sweep up before we leave so the space feels usable again.

  • Fully insured & professional crew
  • Free on-site estimates
  • Upfront all-in pricing (you approve first)
  • Clean finish (final sweep)
  • Donation & responsible disposal (when possible)

What We Remove From Basements & Storage Units

If it’s taking up space, we can usually haul it off. Common items include:

  • Boxes, bags, and general clutter
  • Old furniture and mattresses
  • Appliances (fridges, washers/dryers, etc.)
  • Broken shelving and storage racks
  • Old tools, scrap, and garage overflow
  • Kids’ toys, bikes, seasonal décor
  • Carpet, flooring, and renovation leftovers
  • Electronics and miscellaneous household junk
  • Old paint cans and chemicals (tell us first — some can’t be taken)
  • Holiday bins and “seasonal storage” piles
  • Broken TVs/monitors and old electronics

If you’re not sure about an item, just ask—we’ll tell you what’s okay and what isn’t.


What We Typically Can’t Take

  • Hazardous chemicals & liquids (gasoline, oils, solvents, pesticides, unknown chemicals)
  • Biohazards / medical waste (not licensed for medical/biohazard removal)
  • Suspected asbestos materials (abatement provider required)

Not sure? Describe the item and we’ll give you a quick yes/no.


How Basement & Storage Unit Cleanouts Work

Reach out to schedule a free on-site junk removal estimate

Reach out

Call/text or request an estimate. Tell us basement vs. storage unit, and whether you want a full cleanout or partial cleanout.

Free on-site estimate with an upfront all-in price confirmed in person

Free on-site estimate

We confirm what stays vs. goes, check access (stairs, distance, facility rules), then give you one clear all-in price that you approve before we start.

Haul + clean finish

We do the heavy lifting, load efficiently, haul everything off, and finish with a final sweep of the work area.

You approve the price first — then we start.

Want the step-by-step process? See our How It Works page.


What Affects the Price of a Basement or Storage Unit Cleanout?

Cleanout pricing is based on the amount of space the load takes, the weight, and the labor involved. We keep it straightforward.

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Volume

Small corner vs. full basement, 5×10 vs. 10×20 unit—load size is the biggest factor.

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Access & labor

Stairs, narrow hallways, elevators, long carries, and tight turns add time and labor.

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Distance to truck

Big facilities, long walks, and limited parking/loading zones take longer.

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Sorting & disassembly

Confirm what stays vs. goes, plus breakdown of shelving/racks or bulky items.

We’ll explain the price in plain language so it makes sense.


Common Reasons People Call Us

  • Moving and need the basement cleared out
  • Storage unit getting too expensive—time to empty it
  • Estate situations where “everything got put in storage”
  • Garage overflow moved into the basement
  • Preparing a home to sell
  • Getting a property ready for new tenants
  • Finally reclaiming usable space
  • Downsizing and need the basement cleared before listing photos or a move
  • The storage unit bill isn’t worth it anymore—time to close it out

On a deadline? Call/text (931) 638-5865 and we’ll tell you the soonest opening.


Basement Cleanout vs. Storage Unit Cleanout (What’s Different?)

Basements often involve stairs and tight access, while storage units can involve long carries and facility rules. Either way, we plan the quickest route, bring the right crew, and keep the cleanout moving.

  • Basements: stairs, tight corners, fragile items—safety matters
  • Storage units: gate codes, distance, access hours—planning matters

Either way, we plan the safest carry path and the quickest load route so the cleanout stays efficient and damage-free.


Storage Unit Cleanout Tip (To Save You Time)

If your cleanout is at a storage facility, these details help us plan the fastest load-out: facility name, unit size, gate code (if any), access hours, and whether there’s a long walk or elevator. We’ll plan for the distance and time window so the cleanout stays smooth.


Related Services

Best value is often bundling—if you’ve got extra junk from another room, garage, or move-out pile, we can usually haul it in the same visit.


Not always. As long as we can access the items and you approve the estimate, we can often complete it without you being present.

Yes. We handle basements all the time—even tight stairwells and narrow hallways.

Either way works. You can do a full cleanout or a partial cleanout—just tell us what goes.

Yes. We’ll load directly from the unit, haul everything off, and keep things moving. Gate codes and facility rules help us plan.

Any size—from small units to full 10×20+ units. The price depends on volume, weight, and access.

When possible, we set aside usable items for donation. Some items can’t be donated, but we always aim for responsible disposal.

We give final pricing in person during the free on-site estimate so it’s accurate. If you want to send a quick photo for context, that’s optional — it just helps us plan the right crew and space.

Often sooner than you think. Call or text and we’ll share the next available time.

Yes — appliances, safes, bulky furniture, and boxes. We’ll plan the safest carry path and confirm pricing on-site before we start.

Yes. If you share the facility name and gate code/access hours, we’ll plan for distance and time windows so the cleanout stays smooth.

Yes. Appliances, safes, bulky furniture, and heavy boxes are common. We’ll plan the safest carry path and confirm pricing on-site before we start.


Ready to Reclaim That Space?

Call or text for a free on-site estimate. We’ll clear it out, haul it off, and leave the space clean.

Prefer a local number? Middle TN: (615) 973-5865North AL:(256) 541-1881