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Public Storage cleanout fee: what to confirm before move-out

Public Storage’s current move-out FAQ does not set one nationwide cleanout fee. Ask the facility manager about your specific agreement, unit and any disposal charge before leaving unwanted items. To avoid another rental charge, follow the facility’s move-out process: give advance notice, empty and clean the unit, remove the lock, and confirm completion with the manager. Moving out on or after the rent due date can trigger the full month charge.

Answer sources: Public Storage move-out instructions

How to complete the move-out

  1. 1.Check your rental agreement and confirm the required notice with the Public Storage manager.
  2. 2.Remove everything from the unit, sweep and clean it, and remove the lock.
  3. 3.Ask whether the facility permits an outdoor staging location for accepted items and arrange access. Do not leave belongings outside without approval.
  4. 4.If you need help carrying items out or disassembling them inside the unit, arrange indoor labor separately. Dropcurb’s standard pickup begins after accepted items are outside and accessible; you can book before staging them.

If carrying the contents outside is the obstacle, compare indoor carry-out and outdoor pickup scope before choosing help.

Sources: Public Storage move-out instructions; Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.

Where Dropcurb fits

Dropcurb is a fit for accepted leftovers such as a standard sofa or trash bags when they can be placed outside and kept accessible. For accepted leftovers already outside, Dropcurb handles loading, transport and disposal. For a storage unit, get facility-manager permission for an outdoor staging location and arrange access; Dropcurb does not empty the indoor unit. If you need indoor carrying, use a service that includes that labor.

Sources: Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope; Public Storage move-out instructions.

Current Dropcurb prices

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ItemPickup of oneEach additional
Standard sofa$79$29
Trash bag$59$10

For accepted items outside and accessible. Your pickup uses the highest first-item price, plus the additional-item price for each remaining item. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Prices are before applicable sales tax; see your total before payment.

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