Need to empty a parent’s house, an estate, or a home before it sells? Call and we’ll connect you with an independent local cleanout company for a free quote.
Madison and all of Dane County. Prefer to write? Send a short request.

How it works
- Call and tell us the town, how full the house is, and when it needs to be empty.
- We connect you with an independent cleanout company that works in your area.
- They walk through the house and give you a written quote. You decide.
We’re a free referral service, not a hauling company. More on how this works.
Common reasons people call
- Clearing a house after a death
- Executor or probate cleanouts
- Emptying a house before a sale
- Helping a parent downsize or move to assisted living
What it costs
Most estate cleanouts run from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. Published Madison-area prices range from about $1,225 to $6,400 for a full house. See the cost guide.
Where things go in Dane County
- Donations: St. Vinny’s (free pickup), Goodwill, Habitat ReStore
- Paint and chemicals: Dane County Clean Sweep
- Medications: free MedDrop boxes at local police stations
- TVs, computers, appliances: banned from Wisconsin landfills, so they must be recycled
Towns we cover
Madison, Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, Middleton, Waunakee, Verona, Stoughton, Oregon, DeForest, Monona and McFarland, and the rest of Dane County.
Ready for a quote?
Questions first? Try the FAQ or the checklist for clearing a parent’s house.