Eviction Cleanout Cost in Denver (2026)

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You just got possession of a trashed rental unit and the first question is always the same: how much is this going to cost to clean out?

The honest answer: there is no flat price for an eviction cleanout, and any company quoting you one over the phone is guessing. The cost depends on how much volume the tenant left, what condition the unit is in, and how fast you need it cleared. A studio with a mattress and six bags is a different job from a four-bedroom house with a decade of belongings in it.

Text photos of the unit to (720) 902-8408 and we will send you a firm price, usually within minutes. That price does not change when we arrive unless what we find is materially bigger than the photos showed, in which case we tell you before anything is loaded.

This guide breaks down exactly what drives eviction cleanout costs in Denver, gives you real pricing by unit size, and shows you how to minimize expenses while getting your unit rent-ready as fast as possible.

Eviction cleanout crew hauling belongings during a Denver job — Junk Same Day — Our crew clears the whole unit — labor, hauling, and disposal included.

What an Eviction Cleanout Involves, by Unit Size

These are the actual price ranges Denver property managers and landlords pay for professional eviction cleanout services:

Unit Size	Light Load	Standard Load	Heavy / Hoarder
Studio / 1-Bedroom	Part of a truck, one crew, under an hour	Around half a truck, one to two hours	A full truck or more, half a day
2-Bedroom	Around half a truck	Most of a truck, two to three hours	More than one truck load
3-Bedroom	Most of a truck	A full truck, half a day	Multiple loads, often two crews
4+ Bedroom / House	A full truck	Multiple loads across a day	Multi-day, sometimes with a dumpster

We price by the volume your tenant left and the time it takes to clear it, not by bedroom count on its own. Two identical 2-bedrooms can differ by a factor of three. That is why we quote from photos rather than from a table.

Light load: A few pieces of furniture, some bags of trash, minor debris. Unit is mostly empty.
Standard load: Furniture in most rooms, trash throughout, abandoned personal items, some appliances. This is what most eviction cleanouts look like.
Heavy/Hoarder: Every room packed, significant debris, possible biohazard conditions, may require multiple trips.

What Factors Affect Eviction Cleanout Cost?

1. Volume of Items Left Behind

This is the single biggest factor. Junk removal companies price by truck volume — a half-truck load costs less than a full truck, and a two-truck job costs roughly double a one-truck job.

¼ truck: a few items, mostly empty unit
½ truck: one bedroom’s worth of belongings
¾ truck: multiple rooms, heavy furniture
Full truck: a packed unit where everything goes
1.5+ trucks: heavy cleanout or hoarding conditions

Photos tell us which of these you are looking at in about thirty seconds, which is why a photo gets you a real number and a phone description does not.

2. Type of Items

Not all junk is created equal:

Standard furniture (couches, tables, dressers): Normal pricing
Heavy items (piano, safe, cast iron tub): Add crew time, and occasionally a second crew member, which is reflected in the quote
Appliances with refrigerants (fridge, AC units): Require certified disposal — sometimes adds $25–$50 per unit
Mattresses: Denver restrictions on disposal — included in our standard pricing
Electronics (TVs, computers): Require e-waste recycling under Colorado law — included in our pricing
Hazardous materials (paint, chemicals, solvents): Cannot be hauled by most junk removal companies. Requires separate hazardous waste disposal.

3. Unit Access

Ground floor, easy access: Standard pricing
Second or third floor, no elevator: May add 10–20% for stair carries
Basement units: Similar stair premium
Tight hallways / narrow doorways: Slows crew down, may affect time-based pricing

4. Condition of the Unit

Clean but full: Standard pricing — just hauling
Dirty with debris: Standard pricing — we sweep clean after
Biohazard conditions: Pet waste, bodily fluids, mould or extreme unsanitary conditions need specialised cleaning before or after the haul. We quote that separately once we have seen photos — it varies too much to estimate blind.

5. Timeline

Same-day service: Available and included in standard pricing at Junk Same Day. Some competitors charge a premium for same-day.
Sheriff-present cleanout (during lockout): Requires crew to be on-site at a specific time. We accommodate this — no extra charge, but booking ahead is recommended.

Eviction Cleanout Cost vs. DIY — The Real Comparison

Some landlords try to save money by doing eviction cleanouts themselves. Here’s what that actually costs when you factor everything in:

Expense	DIY Cost	Professional Cost
Truck rental (U-Haul / Home Depot)	$50–$100	Included
Dump fees (charged by weight, minimum applies)	$60–$200+ per load — doubled if your load is uncovered	Included
Gas (multiple dump runs)	$20–$40	Included
Your time (6–12 hours)	$180–$360 (at $30/hr)	0 — they do everything
Helper labor	$100–$200	Included
Vacancy cost (extra 1–2 days)	$60–$120	$0 (same-day)
Total	$440–$900 plus your weekend	One quoted price, from photos

For most 1–2 bedroom units, professional cleanout is actually cheaper than DIY when you account for your time and the extra vacancy days. The gap narrows for larger units, but the time savings remain significant.

How to Reduce Your Eviction Cleanout Costs

1. Set Up a Property Manager Account

Property management accounts at Junk Same Day get automatic volume discounts:

3–5 units/month: 5% off
6–10 units/month: 10% off
11+ units/month: 15% off

Plus net-30 invoicing and priority scheduling.

2. Remove What You Can Before We Arrive

If you or your maintenance team can pull out loose trash bags and small items, it reduces our truck volume — and your price. Focus on the easy stuff: trash bags, loose items, bathroom clutter. Leave the heavy furniture and appliances to us.

3. Bundle Multiple Units

Turning over multiple units at the same property? Bundling saves money because we’re already on-site. Setup and travel costs get spread across all units. For multi-unit eviction days or portfolio-scale cleanouts, we can field up to 20 crew members on 24-hour notice — call (720) 902-8408 to scope it.

4. Know What’s Included

At Junk Same Day, our eviction cleanout pricing includes:

All labor (loading, carrying, stair work)
Hauling and disposal fees
Recycling and donation sorting
Broom-clean finish
Before and after photo documentation
Same-day service (no upcharge)

Some competitors quote low but add fees for stairs, heavy items, or same-day service. Always ask what’s included.

What Happens During a Professional Eviction Cleanout?

Here’s what to expect when you hire Junk Same Day for an eviction cleanout:

Call or text us at (720) 902-8408 — describe the unit, condition, and any time constraints. We’ll give you a ballpark range over the phone.
On-site estimate — for larger jobs, we’ll do a quick walk-through and give you a firm written price before we start. No surprises.
Crew arrives — typically 2-3 person crew with a truck. We start clearing room by room.
Sort and load — usable items get sorted for donation, recyclables separated, rest loaded for disposal.
Broom-clean — we sweep the unit clean before we leave. Ready for your cleaning crew or painter.
Documentation — before/after photos emailed to you. Invoice follows (net-30 for PM accounts).

Total time on-site: 1–4 hours depending on volume. Most standard 2-bedroom eviction cleanouts take about 2 hours.

Can You Deduct Cleanout Costs From the Security Deposit?

Yes. Under Colorado law, landlords can deduct reasonable junk removal and cleaning costs from the security deposit — as long as you provide an itemized statement with receipts within one month (or 60 days if stated in the lease).

Our invoices serve as documentation for your deposit deduction. Keep them with your other move-out records. For the full legal breakdown, see our Colorado tenant abandoned property law guide.

Eviction Cleanout Services Across Denver Metro

We provide same-day eviction cleanout service across every county in the Denver metro area:

Arapahoe County

Adams County

Jefferson County

Douglas County

The Bottom Line on Eviction Cleanout Cost

For most Denver eviction cleanouts:

Price follows volume and condition, not bedroom count — which is why we quote from photos instead of a table
You get the number before we drive out, and it does not change at the curb
Professional cleanout is often cheaper than DIY when you factor in time and vacancy costs
Same-day service is standard — no need to wait days for an appointment
Costs are deductible from the security deposit with proper documentation

The fastest way to get a price: call (720) 902-8408 or text us photos of the unit. We’ll reply with a quote in minutes.

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