🏚️ Garage Cleanouts in Troy Are Not as “Simple” as They Look

Garages in Troy often contain more than cardboard boxes and old storage. Once you start pulling items out, you usually discover household hazardous waste — paint, solvents, oils, pesticides, batteries, chemicals, fuel cans, antifreeze, and more.

A homeowner is allowed to self-haul these items under Michigan’s household hazardous waste exemption, but the moment you hire a company, that exemption disappears. Suddenly it becomes a regulated waste stream with federal DOT packaging rules and disposal requirements.

🧤 Licensed Hazmat Crews — Not Junk Haulers

Most “garage cleanout” companies in Troy are junk haulers — not licensed, not certified, and not legally allowed to transport hazardous waste. If they toss old paint, used oil, or chemicals into their truck, the liability falls back on you as the waste generator.

HazWash™ is fully licensed for packaging, transporting, and documenting hazardous materials found during garage cleanouts — so you’re never exposed to fines or paperwork issues.

🏡 SOCRRA HHW Information for Troy Residents

Troy residents have access to free household hazardous waste drop-off at SOCRRA with proof of ID. It’s a great option if you want to self-haul old chemicals or paints from your garage.

But when HazWash™ handles these materials during a cleanout, they legally stop being “household waste” and become a commercial hazardous waste stream. Disposal costs typically begin at $30+ per gallon for liquids, plus packaging and manifest fees.

We explain everything upfront so Troy homeowners understand what can go to SOCRRA, what cannot, and what requires certified hazmat handling.

⚠️ Why Garage Cleanouts in Troy Quickly Turn Into Hazmat Jobs

Most garages contain at least one of the following regulated materials:

• Old oil or fuel containers
• Paint, stains, varnishes, and solvents
• Propane cylinders
• Pesticides or fertilizers
• Cleaning chemicals or pool chemicals
• Batteries (lead-acid, lithium, or NiCad)

Once a third-party is hired, each of these must be classified, packaged, and transported legally. Junk haulers can’t do this — but we can.

📍 Local Knowledge of Troy Homes & Neighborhoods

From spacious garages in neighborhoods off Big Beaver and Long Lake to older homes near Livernois and the Maple corridor, Troy garages vary widely — but the waste inside usually doesn’t.

HazWash™ knows the common storage habits, clutter patterns, and hazardous materials often found in Troy garages, which helps us clean, sort, and process everything safely and quickly.

📦 Sorting, Donation & Valuables Preservation

Garage cleanouts aren’t just “haul it away.” We sort, identify valuables, recover documents, separate recyclable materials, and create clear waste streams so nothing is mishandled.

We never toss everything into a truck — our process protects your possessions and your liability.

🧼 Decontamination After the Cleanout

Once everything is removed, we can disinfect and deodorize the garage using hospital-grade cleaners — especially important in garages with rodent droppings, mold, or chemical spills.

Your garage becomes safe, clean, and ready to use again — not just “empty.”

📄 Full Documentation & Legal Disposal

Every hazardous item removed during your garage cleanout is documented, packaged, and disposed of at licensed facilities with proper manifests. This ensures no liability follows your address.

💬 Discreet, Professional, No Judgment

Many Troy homeowners feel embarrassed about a cluttered garage — especially when hazardous materials are involved. We show up quietly, work respectfully, and make the process easy.

📞 Fast, Local Troy Service

We prioritize Troy residents for same-day or next-day garage cleanouts — whether it’s routine clearing, pre-sale preparation, or hazardous waste sorting.