Record width, height, and depth with drawers, cushions, and removable legs in their normal position. Note whether pieces can be safely detached.
Trace the full path
Measure doors, hallway corners, stair rails, elevator openings, and the loading entrance. The smallest point on the route controls the plan.
Flag weight and fragile materials
Describe sleeper mechanisms, glass tops, stone, solid wood, or unusual weight. Photos of labels and joints can help identify disassembly questions.
Protect the keep pile
Clear small belongings off and around the furniture. Separate hardware and parts only after their destination is certain.
Cleanout planning checklist
Know what needs another disposal route
Paint, chemicals, fuels, medical waste, pressurized containers, and other regulated materials should not be mixed into an ordinary moving cleanout. The City of Redlands excludes household hazardous waste and electronic waste from its bulky-item collection program. Check the responsible local authority for current options.
Send useful photos and a real deadline
Take one wide photo per room, then close photos of large or unusual items. State when the property must be clear and whether that deadline is tied to a lease handoff, sale, cleaning appointment, or moving-truck departure.
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Sources
- City of Redlands bulky-item special pickup, accessed October 6, 2026.
- Junk Dawgs service areas, accessed October 6, 2026.