Storage Unit Cleanouts in Metro Detroit, MI
Storage units that are no longer worth the rent. Abandoned tenant units. Downsize transitions. We clear it, donate what we can, and haul the rest in one visit.
Penguin Junk Removal provides storage unit cleanouts across Metro Detroit, MI. We're a locally owned, fully insured crew that handles every step — carry-out, loading, hauling, and proper disposal. Pricing starts at $299 and scales by the truck space your job uses. Most jobs can be scheduled same-day or next-day. Get a free on-site quote before we lift anything — no obligation, no hidden fees, no surprise disposal charges.
- Pricing
- From $299. You only pay for the truck space you use.
- Response time
- Same-day & next-day pickup throughout Metro Detroit, MI. Most calls placed before 11am can be on the schedule the same day (~24h typical).
- How we work
- Book online or by phone. We arrive in a 1–3 hour window, walk through with you, give a no-obligation quote, and load everything ourselves. We donate or recycle what we can, then leave the space broom-swept.
Common items we haul: 5x5, 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20 storage units · Climate-controlled and standard outdoor units · Self-storage facility units (Public Storage, Extra Space, etc.) · Garage-style storage units · Abandoned tenant unit cleanouts (for facilities).
Serving: Detroit · Ann Arbor · Royal Oak · Troy · Birmingham, and the rest of Southeast Michigan & Beyond.
Paying rent on a storage unit you haven't opened in years?
Storage units have a way of staying rented. The cost adds up — $80, $150, $300 a month, year after year. If you're ready to stop paying, we'll clear the unit, donate what's still useful, and haul the rest. One trip, flat price, no surprise.
What we'll haul for you
- 5x5, 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20 storage units
- Climate-controlled and standard outdoor units
- Self-storage facility units (Public Storage, Extra Space, etc.)
- Garage-style storage units
- Abandoned tenant unit cleanouts (for facilities)
- Furniture, boxes, and household contents
- Antique furniture and estate-sale leftovers
- Old electronics and appliances
- Personal effects sorting & set-aside
- Damaged or moldy contents (with PPE if needed)
- Single-trip clearout (one truck for most units)
- Sweep-up and unit-broom-swept
Why Penguin
The junk-removal solution you can trust.
Locally owned. Serving Southeast Michigan with the same friendly crews and fair prices, day in, day out.
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Upfront, all-in pricing
On-site quote before we lift a thing. You only pay for the truck space you use — no hidden disposal fees, no surprise charges.
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Same-day & next-day pickup
We work around your schedule, including weekends. Most jobs scheduled in the morning are gone by afternoon.
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Donate & recycle first
Anything reusable goes to a local charity. Anything recyclable gets diverted from the landfill. You feel good, neighbors win.
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Insured & background-checked
Fully licensed and insured. Every crew member is background-checked, uniformed, and trained to protect your floors and walls.
| Unit size | Typical cost | Time on-site |
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| 5x5 unit | $199–$349 | 1–2 hours |
| 5x10 unit | $299–$499 | 2 hours |
| 10x10 unit | $499–$899 | 2–3 hours |
| 10x15 unit | $699–$1,199 | Half-day |
| 10x20 unit | $899–$1,499 | Half-day |
| Sort & set-aside add-on (per hour) | +$50–$80 | Hourly add-on |
| Abandoned unit cleanout (facility direct bill) | Standard rates | Per facility agreement |
Why storage unit cleanouts are different
Storage unit cleanouts have their own logistics. The contents are usually older, sometimes packed years ago, and the unit’s access window is limited to facility hours. We work efficiently with that.
Common storage unit cleanout scenarios
- You’re done paying rent — The most common job. Time to clear the unit and stop the monthly bill.
- Estate transitions — A family member’s storage unit needs to be emptied after a passing or downsize
- Move-out wraps — Final-stage clearance of items that didn’t make the move
- Facility-side cleanouts — Self-storage facilities working through abandoned tenant units
What’s typically inside
In our experience, Metro Detroit storage units that have been rented for 2+ years usually contain:
- Old furniture (couches, dressers, beds)
- Boxes of paperwork, books, holiday decor
- Sporting goods and exercise equipment
- Outdoor equipment and tools
- Mattresses and box springs (separate disposal stream)
- Old electronics (separate e-waste stream)
- The occasional surprise — antiques, documents, items the family forgot were stored
How we minimize surprises
- Walk the unit with us first — even a phone-video walkthrough helps us quote accurately
- Set aside anything to keep — we mark it, don’t move it
- Document with photos — every storage cleanout gets before/during/after photos
- Single trip — most units fit in one truck so we don’t have to come back
For storage facilities running multiple abandoned-tenant cleanouts, ask about our volume pricing and standing-schedule options.
Real reviews
See what our customers have to say
Verified Google reviews from Southeast Michigan customers.
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Excellent service! Highly recommend this company for junk removal. I had junk lying around my yard for months and the crew who came over cleaned out the junk in no time. They were professional and did a wonderful job at clearing out my space. Kudos to the team!
JJamie R.
1 week ago
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Fast, friendly, and fairly priced. The crew showed up when they said they would and hauled away an entire garage of junk in under an hour. Couldn't be happier.
SSarah M.
3 weeks ago
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We had a basement full of old furniture and boxes from a relative's estate. The Penguin team was respectful, efficient, and honest about pricing up front. Would absolutely use again.
MMike T.
1 month ago
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Got a same-day appointment to take a hot tub out of my backyard. Crew was strong, careful with my fence, and left the area cleaner than they found it.
LLinda P.
2 months ago
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Storage Unit Cleanouts you can check up on.
We're a real, locally owned business in Farmington Hills — not a national call centre. Read what Metro Detroit neighbours say about us, or come find us on the map.
32823 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Frequently asked questions
How much does storage unit cleanout cost in Metro Detroit?
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What happens to the items from a storage unit cleanout?
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Cities we serve
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Same-day & next-day pickup across Southeast Michigan & Beyond. Don't see your city? We probably still cover it — call us.
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Ready when you are
Tell us what you've got. We'll do the rest.
Send a few details and we'll text or call back with a no-obligation quote. Most jobs in Metro Detroit, MI can be scheduled same-day.
- Free, no-obligation quote
- Same-day & next-day availability
- We do all the lifting, you don't lift a finger
- Friendly, uniformed, background-checked crews