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How do I quickly clean out an apartment unit between tenants?
Confirm the unit is legally ready and that you may remove what remains. Photograph and inventory the contents, flag anything needing special handling, arrange a bulk pickup for approved items, then hand the cleared space to your repair and cleaning teams. WasteMatch hauls eligible junk; it does not provide janitorial cleaning.
A faster handoff from move-out to move-in
- Confirm possession and document. Check the lease and applicable rules before disposing of any tenant property. Photograph the unit and list items left behind.
- Separate the load. Identify reusable belongings, approved bulk junk and anything that requires different handling, such as paint, chemicals or suspect mold.
- Share building access. Note the unit number, stair flights, freight-elevator booking, loading zone, parking and the deadline.
- Remove before cleaning. A cleared floor lets your separate cleaning and maintenance teams work without moving abandoned furniture around.
- Inspect the result. Check that the agreed items are gone, document the vacancy and hand over a punch list for repairs and cleaning.
One unit, known items
Select furniture, mattresses or accepted appliances and add access details to see your pickup total before booking.
See pickup priceWhole unit or multiple units
Send photos, estimated volume, unit count and your deadline for a reviewed cleanout quote.
Request a cleanout quoteNeed the full sequence? Read Top Tips for Cleaning Out an Apartment Between Tenants. Managing a portfolio? See bulk removal for property managers.