Storage Unit Cleanout Cost in Memphis, TN
Most people pay $250–$600. Updated for 2026.
Local view of our Storage Unit Cleanout cost guide — national ranges, what moves them, and every city we cover.
A storage unit in Memphis, TN that has been paid for longer than anyone intended is a common way to arrive here. The monthly fee eventually outgrows the value of what is inside, and the unit has to be emptied to stop the billing.
These are among the easiest jobs to quote accurately: the space is a known size, everything is at ground level, and there is a loading bay at the door.
Storage Unit Cleanout in Memphis: what actually moves the price
Detached houses make up 60% of the stock in Memphis. For storage unit cleanout that generally means kerbside or garage access, which is the version of the job local pros price lowest.
With renters in 54% of Memphis homes, a lot of storage unit cleanout here happens on a deadline. If yours does not, saying you are flexible on the day is worth more than any haggling.
Spread out as Memphis is, two pros can quote the same storage unit cleanout job very differently for no reason other than where their truck started the morning.
Residents (2024)
Square miles of land
People per square mile
Local figures: U.S. Census Bureau — Memphis city. Checked 2026-08-21.
Storage Unit Cleanout in Memphis: where the city stops and a hauler starts
The free route in Memphis has hard edges, and they are the reason people end up paying: A bulky pile may not go over ten cubic yards, and it sits within three feet of the street.
Past those limits the city is not an option at all — not slower, not pricier, simply unavailable. That is the line a hauler exists for, and it is worth knowing exactly where it sits before you start carrying anything.
Collection in Memphis is run by City of Memphis Solid Waste Management. Below is what they will take, straight from their own rules — and where each route runs out.
What the regular cart will not take
The pile stays clear of mailboxes, parked cars, fences, trees and low-hanging limbs, and nothing goes out once the crew has passed. Tree debris has to be under five feet long and under thirteen inches thick. The city asks you to call 311 so the crew knows a pile is waiting. Construction and demolition debris — dirt, brick, rock, concrete, scrap, lumber, roofing, fencing material, carpet — is prohibited by ordinance, and a contractor who creates waste has to remove it. Up to four tires, sizes to 11 x 22.5, can go at the curb, sometimes by special arrangement. Carts go out no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before collection and come back in by 8 a.m. the day after.
Checked against the operator’s own page on 2026-09-15. Source
Unit size tells you the price
A 5×10 packed to the roof is roughly a half truck load; a 10×20 is one to two full loads. Because the dimensions are standard, the quotes you get for a storage clearance tend to be tighter than for a house. Tell the pros the unit size and whether it is packed to the ceiling and that is nearly the whole estimate.
Facility access decides the day
Gate hours, lift availability in multi-storey facilities and whether a truck can back up to the door all matter more here than anywhere else. A ground-floor drive-up unit is straightforward; a third-floor unit sharing one lift with the whole building is a longer job at the same volume.
Typical storage unit cleanout cost
$250 – $600
A national range, not a quote. Your actual prices come from local pros bidding on your job.
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Storage Unit Cleanout pricing breakdown
| Service | Typical market price | JunkerClub estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Small unit (5×5 to 5×10) | $250 – $400 | $200 – $325 |
| Medium unit (10×10) | $420 – $650 | $340 – $530 |
| Large unit (10×20 or bigger) | $700 – $1,200 | $560 – $980 |
Estimates only. The final price depends on how much there is, how easy it is to reach, and what the pro quotes.
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Storage Unit Cleanout in Memphis — common questions
How much does storage unit cleanout cost in Memphis?
Most people pay $250–$600. That is a national range for storage unit cleanout, not a quote — your real price comes from local pros bidding on your photos, and it moves with volume, stairs and how far the item has to travel to the truck.
Can it be cleared while I am not there?
Often yes, if the facility allows access with your authorisation and the unit is unlocked or you leave a key at the office. Arrange it with the facility first — most have a written process for this and will not simply take a crew’s word for it.
What if I want to keep a few things?
Separate them to one side or take them out beforehand. Once a crew is loading, deciding item by item stops being a clearance and starts being an hourly job, and the quote will reflect it.
Will they sweep the unit out afterwards?
Most will leave it broom-clean, which is what facilities require before they close the contract. Confirm it when you accept a quote if the deposit matters to you — it is a normal request and a fair one.
How quickly can it be picked up?
It depends on how many pros cover your area. On our first jobs the first quote arrived within one to three days, and we email you the moment one comes in. Once you pick a pro you choose the date and time window; same-day or next-day pickup is possible when a crew has room on the truck.
What does JunkerClub charge me?
Nothing. Posting a job and collecting quotes is free, and you pay your pro directly when the work is done. The pro pays the platform a small fee only when they win the job — it never gets added to your price.
Do I have to carry it outside myself in Memphis?
No — the crew does the lifting and loading, and that labour is most of what you are paying for. In Memphis 60% of homes are detached, so most jobs are a driveway carry and the truck can usually get close to the door. The median home here was built around 1970; single-width staircases are common in that stock and lifts are rare. Say which floor it is on and whether there is a lift when you post the job; that is the part that moves the quote. Housing figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.
What makes a junk removal quote in Memphis different from the national average?
Access and housing type, mostly. In Memphis, 60% of homes are detached and the city runs at about 2,063 residents per square mile — most homes here have a driveway a truck can reach, which usually keeps a job at the simpler end. Renters occupy 54% of occupied homes here, which also shapes when the work happens. The prices on this site are national ranges; the number you actually pay comes from local pros bidding on your photos. Housing figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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