Apartment Cleanouts
Moving out of an apartment or condo in Mobile, AL? Zoiris carries furniture down the stairs or elevator and hauls it away before you turn in your keys.
Quick answer
Should I get rid of junk before or after the movers come?
Before, if you can. Every piece you do not keep is one less thing to wrap, load, and pay to move. Plenty of people also book us for after the truck leaves, to clear whatever was left behind. If you are not sure, tell us your moving date and we will help you pick a pickup window on the right side of it.
How we help around a move
Moving junk removal is mostly about timing. There are three common ways to use it:
- Before the move: we take furniture, mattresses, and boxes you have decided not to bring, so the movers only handle what is going to the new place.
- After the move: we clear what is left at the old home or apartment, such as leftover furniture, the garage shelf nobody claimed, and the pile by the door.
- After you unpack: we pick up flattened moving boxes, packing paper, and the old furniture your new pieces replaced.
- In every case, we separate usable and recyclable items from disposal where practical options exist.
What people leave behind when they move
These are the items that most often do not make the cut:
| Item | Status | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Couches & sofas | Accepted | Includes sectionals and sleeper sofas. Tell us about tight stairways or doorways. |
| Mattresses & box springs | Accepted | Any size. Let us know about bed bugs in advance so we can plan handling. |
| Bed frames & headboards | Accepted | Metal and wood frames, bunk beds, daybeds. |
| Dressers, cabinets & bookcases | Accepted | Please empty drawers before pickup. |
| Entertainment centers & armoires | Accepted | Large pieces may need to be disassembled to fit through doorways. |
| Boxes, bags & general clutter | Accepted | Bagged or boxed household items. Do not include food waste or liquids. |
| Grills & patio furniture | Accepted | Remove propane tanks first — we do not take propane cylinders. |
| Washers & dryers | Accepted | Disconnect power and water ahead of time if you can, and drain the washer. Gas dryers must be disconnected by a qualified person. |
Who uses moving junk removal
Homeowners and renters moving across town, downsizing into a smaller place, or leaving Mobile entirely. People relocating for a new job often need the old home cleared after they are already gone.
Businesses moving to a new office use it too, to avoid paying movers for furniture that will not be used. Larger office moves are covered under office cleanouts, and apartment move-outs under apartment cleanouts.
How to time it around your move
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Share your moving date
Send a pickup request with your moving date, any closing or lease-end date, and a list or photos of what is not coming.
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Choose your side of moving day
We confirm an estimate and a pickup window before or after the movers, leaving a buffer so the two crews are not in each other's way.
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Haul it off
Our crew carries out the items you have flagged and leaves everything else for the movers or for you. If you are already gone, we confirm access ahead of time and let you know when it is done.
What affects the cost of moving junk removal
We quote each job individually. For moves, the main factors are:
- How much is staying behind, from a few pieces to most of a household
- Large or heavy furniture compared with boxes and bags
- Stairs, elevators, and how far the truck is from the door
- Whether everything is grouped in one spot or spread through the home
- Coordinating two visits, one before the move and one after, if you need both
Tips for a smooth move-out cleanout
- Walk through each room with your moving list and put a "not moving" sticker on everything that stays behind.
- If you can, group the not-moving items in one room or the garage. It keeps movers from packing them by mistake.
- Leave a day or more between the junk pickup and your closing or key handover, so a delay does not put your deadline at risk.
- Keep moving boxes for the new place apart from the empty boxes and trash you want gone.
- Do not pack paint, propane, or fuel for us to take. These stay with you, and most movers will not load them either.
- If you will have left town, arrange a lockbox or a neighbor with a key, and tell us in advance.
Good to know before moving day
Moves bring a few common questions to settle ahead of time:
- We do not move belongings to your new home. Everything we take is hauled away for reuse, recycling, or disposal.
- Refrigerators and freezers need a call to confirm. Empty and defrost them a day ahead.
- Gas dryers and gas stoves must be disconnected by a qualified person before pickup.
- Propane tanks, paint, and fuel left in the garage are not accepted.
Where this service is available
Moving junk removal is offered for homes and businesses in the City of Mobile. If you are moving from somewhere outside the city, ask us first.
Frequently asked questions
Can you pick up moving boxes after I unpack?
Yes. Flatten the boxes if you can and bag the packing paper. Tell us roughly how many there are. A big stack of cardboard takes more truck space than you might expect.
Can you clear my old house after I've already moved away?
Yes, if access is arranged. A lockbox, a neighbor with a key, or your realtor can let us in. Tell us exactly what is staying, such as appliances included in the sale, so nothing goes that should not.
Will you take what my movers wouldn't?
Usually, yes, as long as it is not hazardous. Furniture, mattresses, and boxed items are fine. Movers often refuse propane, fuel, and chemicals, and we cannot take those either.
How far ahead of the movers should I schedule?
Give yourself a few days before the moving truck arrives. That way the house is clear for packing, and there is still time to adjust if anything changes.
I'm moving out of an apartment. Is that different?
The process is the same, but stairs, elevators, and building rules come into play. Our apartment cleanouts page covers those details.