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
Can you clear out belongings a tenant left behind?
Yes, once you have confirmed that you are allowed to dispose of them. Former tenants' belongings may be covered by legal requirements, such as notice or holding periods. Follow the procedures that apply to your situation, and check with an attorney if you are unsure, before you schedule. After that, we remove whatever the owner or authorized manager releases.
What a property cleanout covers
Property jobs range from a few leftover pieces to a house full of contents. We handle:
- Removing furniture, mattresses, bagged trash, and household contents left behind in a vacated unit.
- Clearing vacant and bank-owned homes, including closets, garages, and carports.
- Taking out stained carpet or rugs that have already been pulled up, so flooring work can begin.
- Removing disconnected appliances when the owner wants them gone. Refrigerators need a call to confirm.
- Clearing rental turnovers one at a time, or across several units for a manager with a vacancy list.
What gets left behind most often
Left-behind contents are rarely tidy. Here is what typically comes out of a vacated property:
| Item | Status | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Couches & sofas | Accepted | Includes sectionals and sleeper sofas. Tell us about tight stairways or doorways. |
| Tables & chairs | Accepted | Dining sets, coffee tables, patio sets. |
| Mattresses & box springs | Accepted | Any size. Let us know about bed bugs in advance so we can plan handling. |
| Boxes, bags & general clutter | Accepted | Bagged or boxed household items. Do not include food waste or liquids. |
| Clothing, linens & textiles | Accepted | Bag them so they are easy to carry. |
| Carpet & rugs | Accepted | Rolled carpet and padding are easiest to load. |
| 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. |
| Refrigerators & freezers | Call to confirm | These contain refrigerant, so we confirm handling before scheduling. Empty and defrost first. |
| Tires | Ask us first | Call to check before including tires. |
Who uses property cleanouts
Independent landlords call after a tenant moves out and leaves furniture and trash behind. Property managers call to clear vacated units between residents, so cleaning and make-ready work can start. Investors call when they buy a property that still holds a previous owner's contents.
Realtors call when a listing needs to be emptied before photos or showings, often for a seller who has already moved away. For a family clearing a relative's home, our estate cleanouts page is a better fit.
How a property cleanout works
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Authorization and access
Tell us who owns or manages the property, who can approve what goes, and how we get in: a lockbox code, a key handoff, or meeting someone on site.
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Scope from your walk-through
Send photos from your own inspection and note anything that stays, like landlord-owned appliances or blinds. We confirm an estimate and a pickup window based on what you send.
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Clear and report back
The crew removes the released contents and secures the property the way we found it. Then we let you know the job is done, so you can send in cleaners or contractors.
What affects the cost of a property cleanout
Vacated properties vary widely, so each one is quoted individually. Key factors:
- Total volume of contents and trash left behind
- Condition of the contents, including spoiled food, pests, or water damage
- Size of the property and number of floors
- Whether this is a single unit or several units scheduled together
- Access, including lockbox arrangements, gated communities, or long carries
Before you schedule a property cleanout
- Make sure any notice or holding steps that apply to a former tenant's property are complete before contents are removed.
- Photograph the contents for your records before the cleanout.
- Mark or list fixtures and appliances that belong to the property, so they stay put.
- Leave the power on if you can. Working in a dark house slows everything down and makes it harder to spot hazards.
- Tell us about anything you saw during your inspection that could be unsafe, like needles, chemicals, animal waste, or structural damage.
- Share the lockbox code or key handoff plan, plus the gate code if the property is in a gated community.
What property cleanouts do not include
We are a pickup and hauling service. A few things fall outside that:
- We are not part of the eviction process. We do not serve notices, change locks, or decide what counts as abandoned.
- Needles, medical waste, and biohazards are not accepted, and properties where they are present need a conversation first.
- Paint, chemicals, fuel, and propane left at a property are not accepted.
- Cleaning, repairs, and demolition are not included. Debris from repair work already done is covered under construction debris removal.
Where this service is available
Property cleanouts are available at rentals and vacant homes inside the City of Mobile. For properties outside the city, contact us before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be at the property?
Not if access and scope are clear. Many property managers give us a lockbox code and a list or photos of what goes. Someone with authority over the property should be reachable by phone while we work, in case questions come up.
Who decides what counts as abandoned property?
You do, as the owner or manager, following whatever legal procedures apply. We cannot give legal advice or make that call. We remove only what you tell us to.
Can you handle several units on a turnover list?
Tell us how many units there are, where they are, and your target dates. We will confirm what can be scheduled together and what needs separate visits.
The unit has spoiled food and bagged trash. Will you take it?
Bagged household trash and contents can usually be included. Spoiled food, heavy odors, or pest problems should be described up front so we can plan. Mention them when you book.
Will you remove the refrigerator and stove?
Only if you tell us they are going. Landlord-owned appliances stay by default. Stoves must already be disconnected, and gas units need a qualified person to cap the line. Refrigerators need a call to confirm.
I'm a realtor with a listing full of the seller's things. Can you help?
Yes, as long as the seller or their authorized representative has released the contents. Tell us your listing or photo date when you book, and we will confirm a pickup window if one fits.