Pre-listing · estate sales · foreclosures · new-owner cleanouts
Short answer: For most pre-listing cleanouts, a 10- or 15-yard on a short 2–3 day rental is enough: garage, attic and basement junk plus old furniture. An estate or foreclosure cleanout usually needs a 20-yard. Book delivery right after the estate sale and pickup before photos, so the dumpster isn’t in the listing shots.
| Job | Size | Typical price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage, attic or basement clear-out | 10-yard | $530 | About 3 to 4 pickup-truck loads. |
| Pre-listing declutter, whole house | 15-yard | $580 | Old furniture, boxes, rugs and yard debris. |
| Estate cleanout | 20-yard | $635 | A full home of contents after the estate sale. |
| Foreclosure or REO trash-out | 20-yard | $635 | Often heavy and mixed. Ask for a higher weight allowance. |
| Buyer’s post-closing reno | 20-yard | $635 | Flooring, kitchen or bath tear-out after the keys change hands. |
| Light staging refresh | 10-yard | $530 | Carpet, a few rooms of furniture, paint prep debris. |
Median 7-day price across the cities we cover, base weight included. Researched estimates, not quotes. Your city page has local prices.
Sell or donate what you can first. The dumpster takes what’s left, which keeps the box and the bill smaller.
Most cleanouts fill in a day or two. A 2–3 day rental costs less than a standard week and gets the box off the driveway sooner.
Ask the hauler to set the container on boards. A cracked or scraped driveway is a bad surprise before an inspection.
Schedule pickup for the day before the photographer comes so the curb and driveway look clean in the listing.
Most pre-listing declutters fit in a 10- or 15-yard. A full estate cleanout or foreclosure trash-out usually needs a 20-yard.
Across the cities we cover, a 10-yard runs about $530, a 15-yard about $580 and a 20-yard about $635 at the median for a 7-day rental. A 2–3 day rental can cost less.
Many haulers deliver within a day or two, and some offer same-day delivery when they have a container free. Pick "Today or tomorrow" on the quote form and add your phone number for a faster reply.
Usually, yes, for driveway placement. Leave clear placement instructions and protect the driveway with boards. Street placement may need a permit first.
Yes. Tick "I need dumpsters regularly" on the quote form, and say roughly how many listings a month you clean out.
Pick a state to see city prices, street-permit offices and landfill fees.
Also see: Construction dumpster rental for contractors · Dumpster rental for property managers