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The Ultimate Garage Cleanout Checklist
A practical checklist to clear out your Lancaster County garage in a single weekend.
Before you start
- Block a full weekend day
- Have donation boxes, contractor bags, and a Sharpie ready
- Schedule junk pickup for Sunday afternoon
Four-pile sorting
- Keep & organize
- Donate (Habitat ReStore Lancaster is great)
- Recycle (metal, electronics, cardboard)
- Junk (call us for pickup)
Hazardous items — handle separately
- Paint (dried latex OK; liquid needs drop-off)
- Motor oil, gasoline, antifreeze
- Propane tanks
- Pesticides