How-To Guide
Evansville garage cleanout in 48 hours: checklist & timeline
Uncle Sam Team
January 12, 2025
6 min read
Is your Evansville garage so cluttered you can't park your car? You're not alone. With Indiana's changing seasons, garages become catch-alls for everything from holiday decorations to lawn equipment. Here's your complete 48-hour garage transformation plan.
Before You Start: Essential Supplies
Gather These Items First
- • Large trash bags (at least 20)
- • Cardboard boxes for donations
- • Cleaning supplies (broom, mop, degreaser)
- • Labels and permanent markers
- • Work gloves and safety glasses
- • Folding table for sorting
- • Camera or phone for photos
- • Snacks and water (it's hard work!)
The 48-Hour Timeline
Day 1: Morning (8am-12pm)
- Empty entire garage
- Sort into 4 categories
- Take inventory photos
Day 1: Afternoon (1pm-5pm)
- Deep clean empty garage
- Repair/prep storage areas
- Schedule donations pickup
Day 2: Morning (8am-12pm)
- Organize keep items
- Install storage solutions
- Load donation items
Day 2: Afternoon (1pm-5pm)
- Final organization
- Schedule junk removal
- Celebrate success!
The 4-Category Sorting System
KEEP
Items you use regularly or seasonally
- • Tools and lawn equipment
- • Holiday decorations
- • Sports equipment
- • Car maintenance supplies
DONATE
Good condition items you no longer need
- • Outgrown sports equipment
- • Working appliances
- • Books and games
- • Household items
SELL
Valuable items worth the effort to sell
- • Power tools
- • Exercise equipment
- • Antiques or collectibles
- • Electronics
TRASH/RECYCLE
Broken, expired, or unusable items
- • Broken tools
- • Old paint and chemicals
- • Worn-out items
- • Expired products
Evansville-Specific Disposal Options
Local Resources
Donation Centers
- • Goodwill (multiple locations)
- • Salvation Army
- • Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- • Local churches
Hazardous Waste
- • Vanderburgh County HHW events
- • Auto parts stores (oil, batteries)
- • Home Depot (paint disposal)
- • Best Buy (electronics)
When to Call the Professionals
Sometimes the best 48-hour garage cleanout includes professional help. Consider calling Uncle Sam Junk Removal if you have:
- • Large appliances or heavy items
- • More than 2 truck loads of disposal items
- • Hazardous materials that need special handling
- • Limited time or physical ability
- • Items too large for your vehicle
Professional Garage Cleanout Service
Let Uncle Sam Junk Removal handle the heavy lifting while you focus on organizing. We'll remove all unwanted items, coordinate donations, and leave your garage spotless.