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★★★★★
Thanks, Serge, for the quick, professional, and reasonably priced service. Will use you again - highly recommend!
Overview
The tenant is gone, the keys are in the lockbox, and the unit still holds a couch, two mattresses and thirty bags. We empty it so your painters and cleaners can start, from any floor.
The notice period ended Tuesday. The painters are booked for Thursday. In between is a third-floor unit with a sectional, two mattresses, a balcony grill and thirty bags of whatever did not make it into the moving truck. A trash-out is that gap, and our job is to close it in one visit so the turnover holds.
At a glance
- Upfront pricing from $99, confirmed before we start
- Same-day and next-day appointments, open 24 hours a day
- Full service: we lift, load, haul and sweep up
- Licensed and insured, locally owned in West Sacramento
- We donate what is usable and recycle what we can
- No tips expected and no hidden dump fees
What an Apartment Trash-Out Covers
We remove everything a departing tenant left behind that a junk removal truck can legally take:
- Furniture: sofas, beds and frames, dressers, tables, desks
- Mattresses and box springs
- Bagged household items, boxes and loose belongings
- Tenant-owned appliances, including refrigerators (routed to a processor that recovers the refrigerant)
- Patio and balcony furniture, and grills with the propane tank removed
- Garage, carport and storage-closet contents
- A TV or computer left behind, in small amounts alongside the rest of the load
Before We Haul: Abandoned Property Rules
California sets out what a landlord must do with belongings a residential tenant leaves behind. Civil Code 1983 calls for a written notice giving the former tenant a date to claim the property: not less than 15 days after the notice is personally delivered, or 18 days after it is mailed. Under Civil Code 1988, if the property is worth less than $700, the landlord may keep it or dispose of it once that date has passed; above that, it goes to public sale.
Obvious trash can usually go right away. Anything of value waits until the notice period is over. If you are not sure, ask your attorney or eviction service before you book; we schedule around the claim date. Our guide on handling abandoned tenant items legally in California walks through the steps. This is general information, not legal advice.
How a Trash-Out Works
- Send photos or a walkthrough video to (916) 770-7619, or give us the gate code and lockbox and we look in person.
- Get a quote before we start. The price is the share of the truck the unit fills, confirmed at the door.
- We load and carry everything. Three flights with no elevator and a long walk to the lot are part of the job.
- The unit is left broom-swept, and we text you photos when it is clear.
What a Trash-Out Costs
Same truck tiers as every job, with turnover examples:
| Load | Typical price | What that looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | $99 to $150 | A mattress and a few bags |
| Quarter truck | $180 to $280 | A studio: bed, dresser, bags |
| Half truck | $320 to $480 | A one-bedroom with a sectional and a balcony set |
| Full truck | $850 to $1,000 | A two-bedroom left full, or the garage too |
Stairs and distance to the truck can nudge the number; say the floor when you send photos.
What Property Managers Say
Google and Yelp reviews from rental turnovers.
“Serge with TCJ Hauling is our GO-TO hauling vendor at Nielsen Property Managers. … No job too big or too small. Professional, friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile.”
Cristina, Yelp“Serge did an excellent job moving out some household items at the best possible price I could find in the Sacramento area.”
Adnan K., Yelp“I have used them 4 times for projects big and small. Price is great and well worth it. Very prompt, responsive, and always my first call when I need a quick removal.”
Nichole Sims, GoogleWhat We Leave for Someone Else
A few things fall outside a junk removal job: food waste, hazardous chemicals, paint, sharps and medical waste, and tear-out debris from a remodel. If a unit is being renovated as well as cleared, we take the belongings and your contractor handles the demolition. See what we don't take for where each item goes. We also do not replace your property's regular garbage, recycling or organics service; the complex arranges that with its own hauler.
Scheduling Around Your Turnover
We work 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, which includes early starts before residents leave for work and evening slots after the office closes. Same-day and next-day pickups are usually open. If you manage several properties, send the list and we plan the route. For more on keeping units moving, see our guides on rental property trash-outs and tenant and eviction cleanouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an apartment trash-out?
Removing everything a former tenant left in a unit, furniture, mattresses, bags, boxes and appliances, so cleaning and repairs can start. We load it, carry it down and haul it away, and leave the unit broom-swept.
Can you clear a unit right after an eviction?
Yes, once your notice date has passed. Under California Civil Code 1983 and 1988, belongings of value usually have to be held until the claim date in your notice; obvious trash can go sooner. We schedule the haul for after your claim date. This is general information, not legal advice.
Do you clean the unit after hauling?
We leave it broom-swept and send photos. Deep cleaning, carpet and paint are for your turnover crew.
Do you need to be let in, or can you use a lockbox?
Either. Most property managers give us the gate code and lockbox, and we text photos of the empty unit when we are done.
Is there anything you won't take from a unit?
Food waste, hazardous chemicals, wet paint, propane tanks, sharps and medical waste, and renovation or demolition debris. Nearly everything else a tenant leaves behind goes on our truck.
Real Customer Reviews
Josh South8 months ago
★★★★★
Fast, convenient, and amazing service. I will definitely be a returning customer. Thank you!
Jason Roberts11 months ago
★★★★★
Great and punctual service! Reasonable prices and very friendly. I recommend highly. He hauled away an old piano. Very professional!
Erika Alvarez1 year ago
★★★★★
Fast, affordable, professional, and friendly! I called and Serge was here within about an hour.
BenWendy Webster1 year ago
★★★★★
Serge was awesome to work with. I am very grateful I found his company. I contacted them on a Tuesday and by Wednesday the hot tub was gone. He was on time and worked hard. Left the area cleaned up and I’m so excited to have my backyard back!
Lacey A1 year ago
★★★★★
Prompt response when I inquired about Hot Tub Removal. Fair price. Was available next day and only took about an hr and half. Would highly recommend.
Shawn Herrick1 year ago
★★★★★
Serge was amazing. Would definitely recommend. He was prompt, fair and very professional.
kyle c1 year ago
★★★★★
Reasonably priced, great communication, Serge was very friendly and got my junk hauled with ease! Would absolutely use TCJ Hauling again. Thanks so much
Luis Terrazas1 year ago
★★★★★
This guys are the real deal !!! Serge and his crew took care of our old furniture as we are transitioning into a new apartment. They were able to accommodate last minute and for a competitive price .
Prameet Chandra1 year ago
★★★★★
Messaged TCJ Hauling in need of getting rid of some junk that was accumulating in the garage. Not only was the company able to come the same day but were also very punctual and realiable which above all things mean the most me. The service was fast and the vehicle used was modern and able to accommodate for all the items I needed to be removed. Very Prosfessional and accommodating will definitely call them again and tell my friends and family to do the same. Thank you TCJ Hauling!
Ready for a Free Quote?
Send photos or a walkthrough video to (916) 770-7619 with the unit number and the floor, and you will have a price before your painters are booked. Upfront pricing, early and evening slots open.
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