Find Local Hoarding & Estate Cleanout Companies in Ann Arbor, MI
No hoarding & estate cleanout companies near Ann Arbor are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own options.
The Ann Arbor pages we checked do not mention whole-home, hoarding and estate clean-outs by name. Call 734-994-7336 (city customer service) to ask before you set one out.
For a self-haul, the closest transfer station mapped near Ann Arbor is 2.5 miles west of the city center, at 2463 West Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor.
Hoarding & Estate Cleanout companies near Ann Arbor
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How to choose a hoarding & estate cleanout company in Ann Arbor
- Check the city option first. In Ann Arbor: no curbside bulky pickup. Large items go to the city's Drop-Off Station or a county cleanup day. The rules are summarized below.
- Shortlist two or three local companies and check on their websites that they take whole-home, hoarding and estate clean-outs.
- Ask each one for a written, all-in price: labor, disposal fees, stairs, minimum charges and any extra for heavy items.
- Ask where your items will end up, and whether usable pieces are donated or recycled.
- Agree on the pickup window and what you need to do first: set aside papers, photos and valuables you want to keep.
Typical cost of hoarding & estate cleanout
Hoarding cleanup typically costs $1,000 to $4,000 in total, or about $1 to $2 per square foot; some crews charge $25 to $100 per hour instead. Simpler clean-outs are often priced by the truck load, at about $150 to $350 a load.
Source: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates). National ranges, not local quotes.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is the quote a fixed price or based on volume, and what happens if the load is bigger than expected?
- Are disposal and dump fees included?
- Do you carry liability insurance in case something in the home is damaged?
- How many people will come, and will they carry items down stairs?
- Which items won't you take?
- Will you sort items for donation and set aside documents or valuables you find?
Whole-home, hoarding and estate clean-outs: what Ann Arbor takes
Local rules that apply to whole-home, hoarding and estate clean-outs
- Washtenaw County residents can drop household hazardous waste free, by appointment: Saturday collections at the Home Toxics Center, 705 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, and weekday drop-offs at the HHW Center in Northville (734-222-3950). Source
- County Cleanup Days, held several times a year at different sites, take bulky waste, appliances, electronics, household hazardous waste and scrap tires from Washtenaw County residents. Registration is required. Source
A whole-home or hoarding clean-out usually means a roll-off dumpster or several truckloads. City bulky pickup limits rarely cover a full house, so the volume rules below matter.
How pickup works in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor has no curbside bulky pickup at all, and leaving a couch or mattress at the curb can get you fined. You have three options: the city's Drop-Off Station (residents can get a pass that waives the gate fee), a Washtenaw County cleanup day, or a private hauler.
What the rules say about whole-home, hoarding and estate clean-outs: Washtenaw County holds several Cleanup Days a year at different sites (registration required, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) that take bulky waste, appliances, electronics and scrap tires.
City contact: 734-994-7336 (city customer service)
City fees for whole-home, hoarding and estate clean-outs
- City residents can apply for a pass that waives the Drop-Off Station gate fee (currently $3). Disposal fees still apply for large items and some hard-to-recycle materials.
- Freon removal is offered for a fee at the Drop-Off Station.
Where to take whole-home, hoarding and estate clean-outs near Ann Arbor
Drop-off sites listed by the city
- Ann Arbor Drop-Off Station (run by a local nonprofit for the city), 2950 East Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Free entry with a city resident pass; disposal fees apply for large items.
Transfer stations for whole-home, hoarding and estate clean-outs
For a large clean-out, several trips to a transfer station can cost less than one dumpster; ask about per-load limits. (1 within 15 miles.)
- Ann Arbor Dumpster Rentals · 2463 West Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor (2.5 mi west of the city center, map)
Recycling and drop-off centers for whole-home, hoarding and estate clean-outs
Paper, cardboard and metal pulled out during a clean-out can go here instead of the dumpster. (2 within 15 miles.)
- Recycling or drop-off center · 2950 East Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor (3.5 mi southeast of the city center, map)
- PADNOS Ann Arbor Recycling Center · 5455 South State Road, Ann Arbor (4.6 mi south of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Donation options in Ann Arbor
In a full clean-out, setting aside usable items first cuts the volume you pay to haul. 4 charity thrift stores are mapped in and around Ann Arbor.
- Charity thrift store · 1621 South State Street, Ann Arbor (1.2 mi south of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 2280 South Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor (1.6 mi south of the city center, map)
- Charity thrift store · 3500 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor (2.6 mi southeast of the city center, map)
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Areas served around Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is in Washtenaw County, Michigan. This page covers the 5 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 48103, 48104, 48105, 48108, 48109.
Other cities we cover nearby: Akron, OH (141 mi), Dayton, OH (174 mi), Rockford, IL (273 mi).
Frequently asked questions
Does Ann Arbor pick up whole-home, hoarding and estate clean-outs?
The Ann Arbor pages we checked do not mention whole-home, hoarding and estate clean-outs by name. Call 734-994-7336 (city customer service) to ask before you set one out.
How much can I put out at once in Ann Arbor?
County Cleanup Days, held several times a year at different sites, take bulky waste, appliances, electronics, household hazardous waste and scrap tires from Washtenaw County residents.
What does it cost to get rid of whole-home, hoarding and estate clean-outs in Ann Arbor?
City residents can apply for a pass that waives the Drop-Off Station gate fee (currently $3). Disposal fees still apply for large items and some hard-to-recycle materials. Freon removal is offered for a fee at the Drop-Off Station. Private hoarding & estate cleanout nationally: Hoarding cleanup typically costs $1,000 to $4,000 in total, or about $1 to $2 per square foot; some crews charge $25 to $100 per hour instead. Simpler clean-outs are often priced by the truck load, at about $150 to $350 a load.
What happens to chemicals found during a clean-out in Ann Arbor?
Washtenaw County residents can drop household hazardous waste free, by appointment: Saturday collections at the Home Toxics Center, 705 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, and weekday drop-offs at the HHW Center in Northville (734-222-3950).
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Ann Arbor city center, or with an address in Ann Arbor, whose name or tags match hoarding & estate cleanout. We don't rank them, take payment for placement or publish ratings or reviews. Owners can claim or update a listing.
Does Removal Services Near Me do the removal in Ann Arbor?
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