How much does a move-out cleanout cost? (2026)
Short answer: a move-out cleanout around Pflugerville, Round Rock and Austin usually costs $125–$450 for an apartment and $225–$900 for a house with a garage. It's almost always cheaper than leaving items for your landlord to remove, or moving things you'll throw out later.
Prices by home size
| Home | What's usually going | Typical load | PickUp Haulers price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1-bedroom | Mattress, couch, a few bags | 1/4 trailer | $125–$225 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | Bedroom set, couch, boxes | 1/2 trailer | $225–$300 |
| 3-bedroom house | Several rooms plus part of the garage | 3/4–full trailer | $300–$450 |
| House with full garage and yard | Rooms, garage, patio, brush | 1–2 full trailers | $375–$900 |
Labor, hauling and disposal are included. We confirm the price on site before loading. Our sizing guide shows what fits in each load.
Hauler vs. leaving it behind
Landlords who clear a unit after you leave usually pay a hauler and then add their staff time and an admin fee to your deposit deductions. The deduction often ends up higher than if you had booked the pickup yourself, and it's taken from money you were expecting back.
| Option | Typical cost | Who decides the price |
|---|---|---|
| You book a hauler | Load price, confirmed upfront | You |
| Landlord clears it | Hauling + labor + fees from your deposit | Your landlord |
| You haul it yourself | Truck rental, fuel, landfill fees, a day of lifting | You, plus your back |
Hauler vs. moving it
Moving companies charge by time or weight. Paying to pack, load, drive and unload a couch you'll replace in a month costs more than hauling it away now. Before you get moving quotes, decide what's not coming.
What changes the price
- Volume. This matters most. One more bedroom set can move you up a load size.
- Heavy items. Pianos, safes, hot tubs and treadmills take extra hands.
- Stairs and long carries. Third-floor apartments take longer than ground-floor units.
- Restricted items. Paint, chemicals and propane can't go in the load. See what we can't take.
Ways to pay less
- Sell or donate first. Usable items we load can go to donation, but selling them yourself puts money back in your pocket.
- Do one pickup. One half load is cheaper than two quarter loads on different days.
- Use free city bulk pickup if your timing and items fit the rules. See our bulk trash rules guide.
- Bring things to one spot, like the garage or a single room, if you're able.
Get a move-out price
Text photos to (512) 861-7732 for a price range and the next open times. For the full timeline, use our move-out cleanout checklist.
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