Quick Answer: Storage unit cleanouts typically run $150–$500 depending on unit size and how full. Junk Nurse handles 5×5 lockers up to 10×30 drive-up units. Pricing is volume-based at on-site walkthrough — we don’t charge minimum-fill rates.
Storage unit cleanout pricing by size
- 5×5 unit (partially full): $150–$250
- 5×10 unit (full): $200–$350
- 10×10 unit (full): $300–$500
- 10×15 unit (full): $400–$650
- 10×20 unit (full): $500–$800
- 10×30 unit (full): $700–$1,200
Pricing factors: how full the unit is, items requiring disassembly to fit out the door, elevator access vs. drive-up, indoor vs. exterior access, distance from unit to where the truck can park.
What’s included
- Labor (no homeowner lifting required)
- Truck and fuel
- Transfer station disposal fees
- Donation routing for usable items
- Recycling for metal and electronics
- Refrigerant recovery for any cooling appliances
Need estate cleanout help in Aurora or the Fox Valley? Call (630) 294-1340 or request a quote. We work with families, executors, and real estate agents.
Common scenarios
Storage auction winners
You bought a unit at auction. You’ve sorted through the contents and pulled out anything worth keeping or selling. Now you need the rest cleared so you can finalize the unit’s release back to the facility. We’ll come straight to the unit and clear what’s left.
Inherited storage units
A relative had a storage unit you didn’t know about. You’re paying monthly rent while figuring out what to do. Sort through what’s there, pull out anything valuable or sentimental, then call us for the rest. We coordinate access with whoever has the keys or gate code.
Downsizing the unit
You’ve had a 10×20 unit for years but only need a 5×10 now. We help by clearing the contents you no longer need, donating what’s usable, and routing the rest.
Move-out cleanouts
You’re ending your storage rental. Most of what’s in the unit isn’t coming home with you — you got the unit when you didn’t have space and now you do, but the items aren’t worth moving. We clear it.
Aurora-area storage facilities we work with
- Public Storage (multiple locations)
- Extra Space Storage
- U-Haul Self-Storage
- CubeSmart
- Life Storage
- SecurCare Self Storage
- Various local independent operators
Access coordination
For most storage units, we need:
- Gate code (for facilities with controlled access)
- Unit access (you meet us, or you provide the key/combination)
- Confirmation of facility hours (most allow 6am–10pm access)
- Truck parking close to the unit (interior units may require unloading to a cart)
For more, see Storage Unit Cleanout Services.
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Need estate cleanout help in Aurora or the Fox Valley? Call (630) 294-1340 or request a quote. We work with families, executors, and real estate agents.