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Fall Cleanout Guide: Garage, Yard & Basement Dumpster Tips for Colorado Springs

A fall cleanout plan for Colorado Springs homeowners β€” what to tackle before the first snow, which dumpster size fits, and what it costs.

Quick answer

Fall is the best time for a garage, yard or basement cleanout in Colorado Springs β€” before snow makes loading miserable. Most fall cleanouts fit a 20-yard roll-off ($350, 3-day rental, delivery and pickup included). Tackle yard waste first, then the garage, then the basement.

Why fall is cleanout season in Colorado Springs

Once the first snow hits, loading a dumpster goes from annoying to miserable. September and October give you dry driveways, mild afternoons, and a clear runway to get the garage, yard and basement sorted before winter. It's also the last easy window to get rid of yard waste, old patio furniture and broken lawn equipment before they sit frozen until spring.

Yard waste first

Brush, sod, dead landscaping and old fencing all load easily while the ground is dry. A 10-yard handles most yard-only jobs; mix in a garage cleanout and you're in 20-yard territory.

Then the garage

The classic fall job: clear the garage so the cars actually fit before the first ice storm. Broken tools, old paint-free project leftovers, sports equipment and shelving usually fill a 20-yard with room to spare.

Then the basement

Basement cleanouts pair well with a garage job in the same rental β€” one bin, one flat price, one pickup. Keep prohibited items out (paint, tires, batteries) and everything below the brim.

What it costs

Our Colorado Springs fall cleanout rentals are flat-rate: 10-yard $300, 20-yard $350, 30-yard $500, 40-yard $600 β€” all 3-day rentals with delivery, pickup and a weight allowance included. Starting prices shown; final price depends on location, debris type, weight and rental length. Prices are subject to change β€” call for a firm quote.

Book early on weekends

Fall weekends are our busiest delivery window in Colorado Springs. Book a few days ahead β€” or call before noon for same-day delivery in most neighborhoods.

Recommended dumpster

20-Yard roll-off dumpster

The 20-yard handles a full garage cleanout plus yard debris β€” the most common fall combo β€” without crowding the driveway.

Need this in your city?

We deliver roll-off dumpsters across the Pikes Peak region.

Frequently asked

Rental guidelines at a glance

The rules every rental follows

What's included
  • Delivery and pickup
  • Disposal fees + weight allowance
  • Driveway-friendly rubber wheels
  • 3-day or 7-day rental period
If you go over
  • Extra day: $25/day
  • Weight overage: $65/ton
  • Fill below the top of the brim
  • Flat, hard surfaces only (concrete, asphalt, gravel)
Not allowed in the bin

Paints, stains, and solvents (unless completely dried) Β· Tires Β· Automotive fluids and motor oil Β· Batteries Β· Propane tanks Β· Hazardous chemicals β€” see full list

Where we deliver

Colorado Springs, Monument, Castle Rock, Black Forest, Falcon, Peyton, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Flying Horse, Ellicott, Security-Widefield, Cimarron Hills, Palmer Lake, Larkspur and surrounding communities within 25 miles of Colorado Springs.

Same-Day Service Available

Need a dumpster today? Give us a call.

Flat-rate roll-off dumpster rental in Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas β€” 10 to 40 yard bins, delivery and pickup included.