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Junk and trash removal
A basement full of boxes, a garage you can't park in, or a whole house after a move or an estate. Send photos and we'll tell you what it involves.
Who it’s for: Homeowners, families handling an estate, landlords between tenants, and anyone getting a house ready to sell.
Contact Helios to confirm availability for your address and project.
Part of our home cleaning services.
When to call
Common reasons people contact us
Getting ready to sell
Clearing rooms so the house can be shown, painted or repaired.
Estate cleanouts
Emptying a loved one's home, often on a timeline.
Basement, garage or attic
One space that's become storage for everything.
Before a project
Making room so other work, like painting or flooring, can start.
What’s included
The work we do
Your estimate always lists exactly what’s included for your job.
- Single rooms, basements, garages and attics
- Whole-house cleanouts
- Loading and hauling away
What we take
Items and exclusions
Usually accepted
- Furniture and mattresses
- Boxes, clothing and household items
- Appliances
- Yard and construction debris in bags or bundles
Not accepted
- Paint, solvents, fuel and chemicals
- Asbestos and other hazardous materials
- Medical or biological waste
- Anything else on Helios’s exclusion list
Process
How a cleanout is estimated and scheduled
Send photos
Pictures of each space give us a first sense of volume.
Estimate
Based on volume, stairs, access and what's being removed. Some jobs need a visit.
Schedule
We agree on a date and what stays versus what goes.
Cleanout
The crew loads and removes items and does a basic sweep of cleared spaces.
Before we arrive
- Mark or set aside anything you're keeping
- Remove valuables, documents and medications
- Tell us about stairs, parking limits and how far the truck can get from the door
- Tell us about any items we may not be able to take
When the work is done
We walk the cleared spaces with you and confirm nothing that should have stayed went on the truck.
Photos and paperwork from the job are kept with your job record.
Cost and timing
What affects your price
We don’t post prices, because two houses on the same street can need very different work. Your estimate is built from these factors.
Volume
How much needs to go, usually measured by truckload.
Stairs and distance
Carrying from attics, basements or long walks to the truck takes more time.
Parking and access
Narrow streets or no driveway can affect the crew and truck size.
Item types
Heavy items and things that need special disposal affect the price.
Timing
Scheduling depends on job size and crew availability. Large whole-house jobs may take more than one day.
Where it’s available
Junk and trash removal coverage
Western Pennsylvania
Coverage can differ by service. Enter your ZIP code in the request form and we’ll confirm. See all service areas.
Questions
Common junk and trash removal questions
What can't you take?
We do not accept paint, solvents, fuel, chemicals, asbestos, medical or biological waste, or other hazardous materials. Ask about any unusual items before scheduling.
Do you donate or recycle items?
Disposal practices will be listed here once confirmed. We don't promise donation or recycling for any item.
Can you do it the same day?
Same-day availability isn't confirmed. Send photos and we'll tell you the earliest date.
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Plan your project
Junk and trash removal across Western Pennsylvania
Choose your region for local planning considerations and county details. Confirm this service for your ZIP code before arranging work.