Clearing out the home of someone you’ve lost is hard in ways that have nothing to do with the work itself. Every drawer and closet holds a memory, and the sheer amount of stuff can feel like too much on top of everything else you’re carrying. There’s no right pace for this. But when the time comes to actually clear the house, a dumpster rental can take a lot of the physical burden off your shoulders. Here’s a simple checklist to help you think it through.
Take It One Room at a Time
You don’t have to tackle the whole house in a weekend. A dumpster can sit on the property while you work at your own speed, so you’re not rushing to fit everything into a single day. Rental periods are flexible, whether daily, weekly, or longer, so you can match the timing to how quickly you’re able to work. If it turns out you need more time, that’s something to talk through with the team.
Talk Through Your Project First
Before you decide anything, call and talk through the project with the team. Liberty’s friendly staff will help determine the ideal container size or sizes for the cleanup, based on your disposal needs and budget. If one dumpster isn’t enough for a larger house, Liberty is equipped for container swap-outs and multiple dumpster rentals. Depending on location and dumpster availability, they can usually deliver the same day. This is also a good time to ask about any item you’re unsure of before it goes in.
What Can Go in the Dumpster
A residential dumpster from Liberty Hauling Services handles most of what fills a home over many years:
- General household items: old furniture, clothes, toys, kitchenware, carpets, and clutter from garages, attics, and basements
- Remodeling and repair waste: drywall, flooring, cabinets, countertops, fixtures, insulation, and lumber.
- Yard waste: branches, leaves, grass clippings, soil, and other organic material from an overgrown yard
- Appliances: non-refrigerant appliances like washers, dryers, and microwaves, plus small electronics. It’s worth confirming large appliance eligibility before you load them.
What Can’t Go in the Dumpster
Some items need to be handled separately. Paints, oils, and automotive fluids, hazardous chemicals, medical waste, tires, batteries, fuel tanks, and refrigerators containing Freon are not accepted. If you’re not sure about something, call and ask before you load it. A quick call helps you avoid surprise disposal fees or a load being refused at the landfill. For disposing of hazardous materials safely, Liberty Hauling points customers to the City of Orlando Hazardous Waste page.
Choosing the Right Size
Liberty Hauling offers three sizes, and picking well now saves you from renting a second dumpster later:
- 10-yard (10 ft. L x 8 ft. W x 4 ft. H): suited to smaller cleanouts, like a garage or attic
- 20-yard (20 ft. L x 8 ft. W x 5 ft. H): a good fit for larger property cleanouts and yard debris
- 30-yard (20 ft. L x 8 ft. W x 7 ft. H): for large cleanouts and substantial amounts of debris
Three things help you decide: what kind of items you’re throwing away, how much of it there is, and how much space you have to place the dumpster. The general rule at Liberty is that when in doubt, go bigger. It’s better to have extra room than to run out halfway through and have to start over. Bulky items like furniture tend to call for a larger container, while heavy debris like concrete or dirt is better suited to a smaller one.
Why One Dumpster Beats Many Trips
Clearing a whole house one car load at a time means bag after bag, and bins fill up quickly. The result is repeated trips to the landfill that eat up your time and leave you worn out, and that’s the last thing you need right now. With a dumpster, there’s no hauling, no heavy lifting to a vehicle, and no multiple dump runs. You toss everything in one place as you go. One flat-rate dumpster rental can also save you hundreds compared to paying for individual waste trips, and clearing out the junk keeps the house safer and cleaner while the work is underway.
Plan the Placement
Liberty delivers the dumpster right to your driveway and picks it up when you’re done. The space you have for placement is one of the things that decides which size you need, so mention it when you call and the team can help you plan.
Timing and Scheduling
If you’re working against a deadline, like a listing date or a closing, timing matters. Liberty Hauling offers same-day drop-off when you call before 10am, and there are no delivery or pickup fees and no fuel surcharges. If you have more time, you can schedule delivery for whenever you’re ready to start. Their office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm, so you can reach them during normal business hours.
How the Rental Works
The process is simple, which is one less thing to worry about:
- Call or request a quote online and tell them about your project and location
- Choose your dumpster size, with help from the team if you’re unsure
- Schedule delivery
- Fill the dumpster at your own pace
- Call when you’re done, and they’ll haul it away
A Local Team That Understands
Liberty Hauling Services has been family-owned and operated in Central Florida for more than 35 years, and they’re experienced in handling estate cleanouts. They serve Orlando, Apopka, Oviedo, Winter Park, and the surrounding communities across Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties. They’re also licensed and insured.
When You’re Ready
There’s no need to have everything figured out before you call. Tell the team what you’re dealing with, how big the house is, what kinds of items you’re clearing out, and when you’d like to start, and they’ll help you choose a size and a schedule that fits. You can call now at (407) 977-4187 to get started, or read more about sizes and what’s accepted on the residential dumpster rentals page.
