An apartment cleanout involves emptying a unit of everything that is not staying: deciding what goes, carrying it out of the rooms, closets and storage spaces, hauling it away and cleaning up the work area. In Commerce City, a Junk Master crew handles every physical part of that. Your part is making the decisions and giving us access.
The size of the job depends on how much is in the unit, which floor it is on and how far the truck is from the door. Tenants moving out, landlords turning a unit and families clearing a relative's home all follow the same steps. Landlords handling turnovers across Adams County can also read about our rental property cleanouts in Commerce City.
What a Full Apartment Cleanout Includes in Commerce City
A full apartment cleanout in Commerce City runs from the first phone call to the empty unit, in this order:
- Describe the job. Call or send a photo of the rooms. We confirm the price by phone, and on-site estimates are free with no obligation.
- Walk through what stays. On cleanout day the crew confirms which items leave and which remain.
- Carry everything out. Our crew does all the lifting and loading from every room, closet and storage space.
- Haul and sort. Every load is sorted, and recycling is a priority.
- Clean up the work area. The crew leaves the cleared space tidy.
- Come back if needed. If something was missed, the crew returns for it.
A unit in Rose Hill or Southern Adams City, neighborhoods that were part of the town's 1952 incorporation, goes through the same steps as one in a newer building. Only the volume and the access change. A packed or hoarded unit follows the same order too, with more time spent pulling papers, cash and keepsakes out of the piles.
Whether Sweeping and Deep Cleaning Are Part of the Cleanout
Cleaning up the work area is part of the cleanout. Deep cleaning is a separate job, and it is far easier on open floors. Book the cleanout first, then the scrubbing, carpet shampooing and wall patching.
How to Get a Commerce City Apartment Ready Before the Crew Arrives
Getting a Commerce City apartment ready before the crew arrives mostly means settling what stays. You do not need to pack, stack or carry anything.
- Pull papers, IDs, cash, keys, jewelry, medication and photos before anyone starts.
- Put everything you keep in one room or corner and label it.
- Set paint, chemicals and other hazardous items apart.
- Note where the truck can park and the route from the lot to your door.
- Tell us the floor and whether there is an elevator.
When a family is clearing a relative's apartment on a short timeline, it helps if one person makes the decisions and the keepsakes come out first. In Reunion, the master-planned community developed since 2001, a short note on parking and entrances saves time.
What to Tell the Property Manager Before Cleanout Day
Tell the property manager the cleanout date and time window. Ask where the truck should park, which entrance or stairwell to use and whether anything in the unit, such as an appliance, belongs to the owner. Pass those answers on when you book.
How Stairs, Hallways and Upper Floors Change an Apartment Cleanout in Commerce City
Stairs, hallways and upper floors change an apartment cleanout in Commerce City by adding carrying distance to every item. A couch or a refrigerator on a third floor with no elevator has to come down each flight and around each landing before it reaches the truck. It is the hardest part of the job to do safely, and our crew takes it over completely.
Loading from anywhere on the property is already in our price, so a walk-up adds no labor charge and you do no lifting. Propped doors, a clear landing and a stairwell free of bikes and boxes keep the work moving.
A unit in Derby, the Adams County community served by the Commerce City post office, may sit close to the lot, while other buildings mean a longer carry. Mention the distance when you call.
What Decides the Time and Price of an Apartment Cleanout in Commerce City
The time and price of an apartment cleanout in Commerce City come down to volume. Junk Master prices by load size: you pay for the space your items take in our 15 cubic yard truck (12 feet long, 7 feet wide, 5 feet high). The price includes labor, loading from anywhere on the property, dump fees and cleanup of the work area. The only extra is the local government recycling fee on computers and TVs, which is passed through, so mention how many screens there are when you book.
| Load | Truck space | Pickup truckloads | Price, about |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Smallest jobs | Less than half | $85 |
| 1/8 load | About 1.9 cubic yards | About half | $150 |
| 1/4 load | About 3.75 cubic yards | About 1 | $250 |
| 1/3 load | 5 cubic yards | About 1.3 | $300 |
| 1/2 load | 7.5 cubic yards | About 2 | $350 |
| 2/3 load | 10 cubic yards | About 2.7 | $400 |
| 3/4 load | About 11.25 cubic yards | About 3 | $450 |
| Full load | 15 cubic yards | About 4 | $550 |
The price is confirmed before the crew starts, from your photo and a phone call or at a free on-site estimate, and you can pay by card or cash. Time follows the same factors as price: how much is in the unit, how many flights it comes down and how many decisions are still open when the truck arrives.
- If you have a move-out deadline, then book our crew as soon as you know the date. Same-day service is available, and we work seven days a week, including Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM.
- If the heavy pieces are upstairs, then let us carry them, since that labor is already in the load price.
- If you manage units in Thornton or Aurora too, then book them on one call.
What Colorado Law Says About Belongings and Deposits When a Tenant Leaves
Colorado law lets a landlord treat a unit as abandoned when the facts would make a reasonable person believe the tenant has given up possession for good. Under C.R.S. 38-12-510, the signs include "the return of keys," "the substantial removal of the tenant's personal property," notice from the tenant, or "the extended absence of the tenant while rent remains unpaid."
That statute does not set a holding period for belongings left behind, so check the lease and get legal advice where that is in doubt. Our article on tenant belongings after an eviction in Colorado covers the eviction side.
Deposits run on their own clock. C.R.S. 38-12-103 gives the landlord one month after the lease ends to return the deposit, or a longer period set in the lease, "not to exceed sixty days." Any amount kept needs "a written statement listing the exact reasons," and "no security deposit shall be retained to cover normal wear and tear."
Landlords should photograph each room before the crew starts to back up that written statement. A fast cleanout keeps the timeline on track.
Which Items the Crew Will Not Haul Out of a Commerce City Apartment
The items the crew will not haul out of a Commerce City apartment are hazardous materials: paint, chemicals, solvents, oil and gasoline. Set them aside, keep the containers closed and upright, and tell the crew where they are so the room can be cleared around them.
Denver's household hazardous waste program is the place for these products. The city says they should never go in the trash or down drains or storm sewers.
Everything else in a typical unit goes on the truck: furniture, mattresses, appliances, boxes and bagged trash.
Why Commerce City Tenants, Landlords and Families Book Junk Master
Commerce City tenants, landlords and families book Junk Master for apartment cleanouts because one visit covers the carrying, loading, hauling and sorting. Hoarder and estate cleanouts are part of our cleanout services. Every job includes:
- All-inclusive load pricing, with labor, loading and dump fees in one price.
- A free, no-obligation estimate, on site or from a photo.
- Same-day service when a lease end or turnover date is close.
- No need to be home, as long as the crew has access and can reach you by phone. Leave a key or door code with the property manager and mark the items that stay.
- Licensed and fully insured, with Solid Waste Hauler Business Licenses for Commerce City and the City of Denver.
- A satisfaction guarantee. If the crew misses something, we come back.
We have been in business since October 2021 and hold 5.0 stars on Google from more than 250 reviews. One customer wrote, "Prompt, professional, and personable workers who did a good job at a fair price." Our crews serve Commerce City and the Denver metro, out to Lakewood and Centennial.
The Bottom Line
An apartment cleanout involves deciding what stays, carrying everything else out, hauling and sorting it, and cleaning up the work area. Stairs and the distance to the truck shape the effort. Volume sets the price, and hazardous materials stay behind. Landlords should document the unit early, since Colorado's deposit rules run on a firm timeline. Pull your keepsakes, tell us the floor and the access, and let our crew handle the rest. Call Junk Master at (720) 999-0466 for a free estimate on your apartment cleanout in Commerce City.