SF apartment cleanout pricing
You pay for the space your stuff fills — a flat truck-fill rate, the same on the ground floor or a fourth-floor walk-up. A furnished two-bedroom usually takes more than one load.
| Unit | Typical cleanout price |
|---|---|
| Studio | $241–$431 (¼–½ truck) |
| 1-bedroom | $431–$732 (½–full truck) |
| 2-bedroom | $732–$1,790 (1–2 loads) |
| 3-bedroom+ | $1,790–$2,685 (2–3 loads) |
| By the truck (16 cu yd) | $241 (¼) – $732 (full) |
$100 minimum. The real driver is volume — we confirm the exact number from your photos and it doesn't change on the day. Full item-by-item pricing is in the SF cost guide.
Why Recology can't clear an apartment
Recology's free bulky pickup is a great deal for a couple of items, but it's capped at 10 items and two pickups a year — a one-bedroom blows past that on furniture alone. It's also curbside: you'd be carrying an entire apartment down your staircase and hill to the sidewalk, on the appointment's schedule, and it won't touch construction debris. A cleanout is exactly the job the free program isn't built for — which is why turnovers, move-outs, and estates go to a private crew. (More in Recology vs junk removal.)
What's included
The whole unit
Furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics, and every box and closet — cleared and swept, not cherry-picked.
The SF carry
Stairs, Victorian walk-ups, and hill staging are included — no per-flight or walk-up surcharge. A building COI when it's required.
Donation & recycling
Working appliances and clean furniture go to donation where feasible; mattresses recycle through California's program, metal and e-waste per state rules.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an SF apartment cleanout cost?
Studio $241–$431, one-bedroom $431–$732, two-bedroom $732–$1,790 (one to two loads). $100 minimum, priced by truck-fill from your photos.
Can Recology do it for free?
No — the 10-item, two-a-year cap doesn't cover a whole apartment, and you'd carry it all to the curb yourself. A cleanout needs a private crew.
Do you do move-out and estate cleanouts?
Yes — move-out, estate, and turnover cleanouts citywide, same-day available, with the stairs-and-hill carry included and a COI when your building needs one.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an apartment cleanout cost in San Francisco?
Cleanouts are priced by truck-fill: a studio is typically $241–$431, a one-bedroom $431–$732, and a furnished two-bedroom $732–$1,790 (one to two loads). The minimum order is $100. One 16-cubic-yard truck runs $241 (quarter) to $732 (full), and larger homes use multiple trucks at the same flat per-truck rate — quoted from photos before the day.
Can Recology do a full apartment cleanout?
No — Recology's free bulky pickup is capped at 10 items and two pickups a year, which a whole apartment easily exceeds, and you'd have to carry every piece to the curb yourself. A full clear-out needs a private crew that empties the unit and carries it down the stairs and hill.
Do you handle move-out, estate, and eviction cleanouts?
Yes — move-out, estate, and turnover cleanouts across San Francisco. The crew clears the whole unit, handles the carry down stairs and hills, and can provide a COI for buildings that require one. Same-day is available.