What Your Contractor’s Quote Doesn’t Include
Most general contractors price the build, not the cleanup. When the project wraps, the site doesn’t — and what’s left is usually your problem.
- Drywall scraps and dust
- Leftover tile and grout bags
- Packaging from fixtures and appliances
- Cut lumber and dimensional offcuts
- Old appliances they swapped out
- Demolished cabinet doors and hardware
- Subfloor pieces and underlayment
- All leftover construction materials
- Demolished fixtures and cabinetry
- Flooring: hardwood, tile, carpet
- Appliances removed during remodel
- Packaging and cardboard in volume
- Bathroom tear-out debris
- Any mixed load the contractor left
When to Book — Before or After Final Walkthrough?
Book us before your final walkthrough with the contractor. Clearing the debris gives you a clean view of the finished work — and means any punch-list items aren’t buried under leftover materials.
Most renovation cleanouts take 1–3 hours depending on volume. Same-day service is available in most areas. If you’re in the final week of a remodel, call ahead so we can hold a slot before your walkthrough date.
What Happens to the Debris
Mixed construction loads go to licensed disposal facilities. Before they do, we pull out what can be diverted:
- Scrap metal — copper pipe, conduit, and steel components go to certified scrap recyclers
- Clean wood — unpainted dimensional lumber can go to salvage partners where available
- Concrete and masonry — clean material can be processed at aggregate recycling facilities rather than standard landfill
We don’t take asbestos-containing materials or regulated hazardous waste. Pre-1978 homes sometimes have asbestos in floor tiles, pipe insulation, or ceiling texture. Have materials tested before demo in older homes. See what we don’t take for the full restricted list.