Garage Cleanouts in Metro Detroit, MI
Park inside again. We empty out the workbenches, shelving, paint cans, broken tools, holiday bins, and that thing you've been meaning to sell on Marketplace since 2018.
Penguin Junk Removal provides garage 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 $399 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 $399. 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: Old tools & broken equipment · Lawn & garden gear · Workbenches & shelving · Bicycles & sporting goods · Old paint, stains, & solvents (limits apply).
Serving: Detroit · Ann Arbor · Royal Oak · Troy · Birmingham, and the rest of Southeast Michigan & Beyond.
When was the last time your car actually fit in your garage?
Garages collect. Over the years, every project, every move, every 'I might need this' lands here. We come in, sort what stays from what goes with you, and clear everything else in one afternoon.
What we'll haul for you
- Old tools & broken equipment
- Lawn & garden gear
- Workbenches & shelving
- Bicycles & sporting goods
- Old paint, stains, & solvents (limits apply)
- Auto parts & tires (limits apply)
- Holiday decorations
- Toys & kids' equipment
- Cardboard & packaging
- Storage bins & contents
- Broken appliances
- Random "I'll deal with this someday" piles
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.
| Garage size | Typical cost | Time on-site |
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| Single-car garage (light clutter) | $299–$449 | 2–3 hours |
| Single-car garage (packed) | $449–$649 | 3–4 hours |
| Two-car garage (light clutter) | $449–$699 | 3–4 hours |
| Two-car garage (packed) | $699–$1,099 | Half-day |
| Three-car / detached garage | $899–$1,499 | Half-day to full-day |
How it works
How a garage cleanout works in Metro Detroit
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Tell us what we're working with
Send photos or a quick video walkthrough. Helps us send the right truck size and crew count.
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Walk through with the crew
When the crew arrives, you point out anything you want kept or set aside. Everything else stays in scope.
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On-site quote
Based on the walkthrough, we quote a flat fee for the truck space we'll use. You're free to decline at no cost.
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Load-out
We carry items out of the garage and load them onto the truck. Dolly-friendly items move fast; heavier equipment may take an extra pair of hands.
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Donate-first disposal
Items in usable condition are routed to local charities. Recyclable material is separated. The rest goes to a licensed disposal facility.
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Sweep and final walkthrough
We broom-sweep the garage floor. You do a final walkthrough to confirm everything's gone.
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Pay the on-site quote
Pay by card, ACH, or cash. You sign off.
The garage is where the rest of the house gets exiled. Tools you didn’t put away. Sports equipment from when the kids were small. The drum kit from college. Five boxes labeled “Misc” in 2009.
We come in fresh, no judgment, and clear it. You point to what stays. We haul the rest, sweep up, and you finally park inside again.
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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Garage 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
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What about my old tires?
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Cities we serve
Property Cleanouts across Metro Detroit
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