How to Clean Out a Garage in Richmond

Garages have a way of accumulating years of clutter without anyone quite deciding to put it there. Here's a practical approach to reclaiming the space.

Start by sorting everything into rough categories: keep, donate, and remove. Working section by section — one wall or corner at a time — makes the job feel less overwhelming than trying to tackle the whole garage at once.

Richmond's humidity means garages can also hide water damage or mildew on stored boxes and furniture — it's worth checking items you plan to keep for signs of damage before moving them back in.

For the 'remove' pile, you have options: haul it yourself to a disposal facility, rent a dumpster if the volume is large and you have time to fill it gradually, or schedule a junk removal appointment where a crew handles the loading and hauling for you.

Once the clutter is out, a quick sweep and a look at your remaining storage (shelving, bins, pegboards) can help keep the space usable going forward.