Most storage units start as a temporary solution during a move or a renovation. Then the auto-pay runs quietly for four years, and the total spent passes what the contents are worth several times over.
LaFata Disposal Services empties storage units across the Syracuse area so you can hand back the key and stop the monthly charge. We meet you at the facility, or clear the unit ourselves with access arranged.
Facilities have their own rules — gate hours, dumpster restrictions, sometimes a required insurance certificate. We coordinate with the office rather than showing up and improvising.
What comes out of storage units
- Furniture from a home you no longer have
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Boxes of household goods, books and paperwork
- Appliances and electronics
- Business inventory, files and fixtures
- Tools, equipment and seasonal items
- Items damaged by moisture, mice or mildew
- Contents of a unit purchased at auction
How storage cleanouts work
1. Unit size and rough contents
A 5x10 packed to the door and a 10x20 half full are similar loads. Tell us the size and how full it is.
2. Arrange gate access
You can meet us there, or arrange facility access and a gate code so we can clear it without you.
3. Empty and sort
Anything you want kept comes out first; the rest is loaded. Usable goods go to donation where possible.
4. Swept for the walk-through
We leave the unit broom-clean so the facility signs off and your billing stops.
Who needs a storage unit cleared
- People paying for storage they stopped using years ago
- Families settling an estate that includes a rented unit
- Businesses closing an inventory or file locker
- Auction buyers who need the unit emptied on a deadline
- Anyone moving out of state who cannot take the contents
Auction buyers usually have a 24 to 72 hour deadline to clear the unit. Tell us the deadline and we will tell you straight whether we can meet it.
Storage cleanouts pair well with a garage or basement cleanout at home if you are consolidating everything at once.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to be at the facility?
No, as long as access is arranged with the office and payment is handled in advance.
How fast can you empty a unit?
Most units are cleared in a single visit, typically one to three hours depending on size and access.
Can you handle a unit bought at auction?
Yes, and it is a common call. We work to the facility's clear-out deadline.
What if things are moldy or water damaged?
We still take them. Damaged contents are bagged so nothing spreads through the hallway on the way out.