Apartment and Home Cleanouts in San Jose, CA
Clearing an apartment, a rental or a whole house in San Jose? Zero Junk takes everything out, from a single room to a full property. Furniture, appliances, mattresses, clothing, electronics, garage and yard items, and the boxes of things nobody got round to dealing with.
Third floor with no elevator is not a problem, and neither is a long carry out to the street. Our crew does the lifting and the stairs. You get a firm price before any work starts, and we only quote after we have seen what is actually there.
What’s Included in an Apartment or Home Cleanout
We take almost everything. Whether it’s one room or the whole place, our team is ready to clear it out and make the space usable again.
Here’s what we remove during a typical cleanout:
Furniture – Beds, sofas, dressers, chairs, tables, shelves, and more
Appliances – Refrigerators, ovens, washers, dryers, and microwaves
Trash & Bagged Junk – Loose items, garbage, or boxes left behind
Clothing & Linens – Old clothes, bedding, towels, and textiles
Books & Decor – Wall art, knickknacks, magazines, framed prints
Electronics – TVs, computers, printers, cables, and chargers
Garage & Attic Contents – Tools, boxes, seasonal decorations
Yard or Patio Items – Planters, grills, old furniture, or broken gear
Mattresses & Box Springs – We take those too, no extra prep needed
Miscellaneous – If it’s non-hazardous and not nailed down, we probably take it
If you’re not sure about an item, just ask. Chances are, we’ve hauled it before.
Items We Can’t Take
We do our best to remove just about everything, but a few items need special handling:
Asbestos – Needs certified hazardous waste services.
Biohazard Waste – Like medical waste, needles, and sharp containers.
Hazardous Chemicals – Paints, solvents, gasoline, and more.
Pesticides & Herbicides – Strong chemicals we can’t take.
Petroleum Products – Oil, grease, and anything flammable.
That’s because California’s Universal Waste Regulations don’t allow many of these items in regular junk removal. We’ll point you in the right direction for proper disposal.
If you have any of these, tell us when you book and we will point you to the right drop off. Santa Clara County runs household hazardous waste collection for residents, and we can take everything else in the same visit.
Our Three Step Cleanout Process
You don’t have to sort, stack, or drag anything to the curb. We handle everything from start to finish. Here’s how the process works:
1
Schedule a Visit
Pick a date and a two hour window. Tell us the floor, whether there is an elevator and roughly how much is there, and we will send the right size crew.
2
On-Site Quote, Before Any Work
We look at what is actually there and give you the price before anything is loaded. No obligation, no charge for the visit, and the figure does not change unless you ask us to take more.
3
We Clear It and Haul It Away
The crew carries everything out, from any floor, and sweeps the space before leaving. Most apartment clears are done in one to four hours.
Junk Free and Organized in No Time
Balveer called us for a full home cleanout. The place had built up clutter over the years, boxes, broken furniture, random junk and he needed it gone, fast.
Our crew cleared every room, hauled everything out, and left the space clean and ready to use again.
After the job, he left a simple review that said it all:
“They made my home junk free and organized in no time. A definite 5 star experience.”
Thanks again, Balveer. We’re always ready when you need us.
Why San Jose Chooses Zero Junk
We know letting someone into your space to haul things out takes trust. That’s why we keep things simple, clear, and honest every time. Here’s why people across San Jose area choose us for apartment and home cleanouts:
We Handle the Whole Job
You don’t have to lift a thing. We clear it all, furniture, junk, appliances, bags, boxes and leave the place swept clean.
We Show Up On Time
No waiting around. We arrive when we say we will and get to work right away.
No Hidden Charges
We give you a quote up front. What we say is what you pay.
We Reuse What We Can
Usable items are donated to local charities. C&D waste like old furniture and renovation debris makes up 30% of what ends up in San Jose landfills. We sort and haul responsibly to cut that down.
Friendly Local Crew
We’re not a franchise. We’re local. And we treat your space the way we’d treat our own.
San Jose Focused
We know the area, the buildings, and the needs. That means we work faster and smarter.
What Happens to the Stuff We Remove?
Not everything we haul ends up in the trash. A big part of what we do is sorting through what we collect and finding the right place for it.
Here’s what happens after the cleanout:
Usable Items – We donate furniture, clothing, and other goods to local charities whenever possible
Electronics & Appliances – We take these to certified recycling centers that handle e-waste properly
Scrap Metal & Materials – Items like bed frames, shelving, and broken tools are separated for recycling
General Trash – Anything left over is brought to a licensed disposal site, not dumped illegally
Hazardous Items – We don’t take them, but we’ll help you find the right place if you need help
San Jose is working toward zero waste, and we do our part by reducing landfill use wherever we can.
Who We Work With
We help all kinds of people clear out cluttered spaces, whether it’s their home, a rental property, or somewhere they just need cleared fast. If you’ve got junk, we’re the crew to call.
Here’s who we work with most often:
Homeowners – Clearing out garages, basements, or entire houses
Renters – Lease ending and more in the unit than will fit in the move? We clear what is not going with you, on the date you need it gone, so the walkthrough is not the thing standing between you and your deposit.
Landlords & Property Managers –Turnovers cleared fast, including whatever the last tenant left behind, so the unit can be shown again without a week of waiting. If you manage several properties we will schedule them together.
Real Estate Agents – Pre-sale cleanouts to get homes market-ready
Seniors & Downsizers – Helping simplify without the stress
Busy Families – Making space in homes that have just gotten a little too full
Estate Executors –Settling an estate? That work has its own page, with pricing and a process built around executors and families.
Hoarding Recovery Teams – If the property needs a hoarding cleanup, we handle those discreetly and at the household’s pace.
No matter the job or the reason, we show up ready to work and leave the space better than we found it.
What an Apartment or Home Cleanout Costs in San Jose
Every job is priced on what is actually there, so the only honest answer is that we quote on site and the price is firm before we start. These are the five things that move it:
Here’s what we consider when we price a cleanout:
How much junk you have – We charge based on the space your unwanted items take up in our truck
How long the job takes – Bigger homes or cluttered apartments may take more time
Access – Tight staircases, elevators, or long carry-outs might add a bit to the price
Heavy or bulky items – Things like large appliances or heavy furniture may cost a little more
Sorting and junk disposal – If the job involves extra sorting or special drop-offs, we’ll include that in your quote
We always give you a quote before we start. And we don’t charge for showing up to take a look.
Hear from People in San Jose
Ready to Clear It Out? Let’s Talk.
If you’re staring at a space full of stuff and don’t know where to start, we’re here to help. Whether it’s one room or the whole place, we’ll handle the cleanout from beginning to end.
Call us at (669) 263-5865, email info@zerojunk.us, or book online to get your free quote.
No prep. No pressure. Just one call and your space is clear.
Frequently Asked Questions – Apartment and Home Cleanouts
Most cleanouts take between 1 and 4 hours. It depends on how much needs to go and how easy it is to access the space.
No. As long as we have access and clear instructions, you don’t need to be there. We’ll confirm everything with you before we start.
Yes. We remove large furniture, appliances, and other bulky items. No need to drag them outside, we’ll get them from wherever they are.
No problem. We take loose trash, bagged items, boxes, and whatever else is left behind. We sweep up after, too.
Often, yes. If we have room in our schedule, we’ll come out the same day. Call early to check availability.
We sort items for donation or recycling first. Anything we can’t reuse goes to a licensed disposal site.
We charge based on how much space your items take in our truck and how long the job takes. We give you a clear quote before we begin, no hidden fees.
Yes. We provide full estate cleanout services for families handling inherited properties. We remove furniture, personal items, and trash so the home is cleared and ready for sale, rental, or renovation.
Our clean out services cover everything from appliance removal and furniture removal to trash hauling and final cleanup. We handle the heavy lifting so you don’t have to deal with the hassle.
We use upfront pricing based on the volume of items and the time it takes to haul everything away. Before we begin, we give you a clear quote so there are no surprises at the end.
Yes. Stairs are normal for us and we size the crew to the job rather than charging you for the inconvenience. Tell us the floor and whether there is an elevator when you book, and that is factored into the quote before we arrive. Long carry outs to the street are the same.
Yes, and it is worth booking as early as you can once you have the date. Tell us the deadline when you call and we will schedule to it. Most apartment clears take one to four hours, so a same day or next day slot is usually enough if you are close to the date.