Garage and Basement Clearance: Where to Start? (2026 Guide)

Why do basements and garages overflow?

Junk removal requests peak from basements, garages, and attics in Estonia simply because these spaces are 'out of sight, out of mind.' Everything that temporarily loses its place—old tires, half-empty paint cans, forgotten furniture, and damp cardboard sheets—eventually ends up piled to the ceiling.

The 4-Step Garage Clearance Plan

1. Sort ruthlessly. Use three basic zones: 'Keep', 'Give Away', and 'Dispose'. Stop holding on to things you 'might need one day.'

2. Separate hazardous waste. Paint cans, chemicals, old batteries, and car tires cannot be tossed into regular mixed waste. They must be transported dynamically to their specific hazardous collection points in Tallinn.

3. Prepare an access path. Ensure a junk taxi or van can park directly in front of the door. Carrying heavy boxes, old books, and rusted car parts across a large yard consumes massive amounts of time (and money).

4. Hire a professional clearance service. If your clutter volume surpasses a typical car trunk, calling an experienced junk removal team is significantly cheaper than renting your own van and taking an entire weekend off.

The difficulties of Basement & Attic Clearance

Basement clearance comes with distinct challenges. It requires hauling bulky items up incredibly steep, narrow stairwells. In addition, moisture-damaged or moldy structural waste requires proper breathing equipment during loading. Attic clearance is similarly tricky because of heat and severe dust pollution.

Ecological Disposal

The most satisfying part of garage clearance is knowing that not all of it ends up in a landfill. Metals are recovered, and wood is often crushed for thermal recycling. Properly organizing the chaos on your end ensures maximum recyclability.