Junk Removal · Maryland, Delaware & Pennsylvania · Veteran-Owned

Junk removal in Cecil County, MD

The guys who quote it are the guys who load it.

5.0★ on Google · Insured · Veteran-owned · Free photo estimates · North East, MD 21901

Will and Nick, the owners of Clean Slate Junk Removal, standing beside a loaded dump trailer after a property cleanup near Colora in Cecil County, Maryland — Will and Nick — the two people who will show up.

Clean Slate is an owner-operated junk removal and hauling company based in North East, Maryland, working across Cecil and Harford County MD, New Castle County DE, and southern Chester County PA. No call center, no dispatch queue, no subcontractor holding your address. The person who prices your job is the person who answers for it.

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Junk removal services

The work we do

One item or a whole property. Single-room cleanouts, multi-day estate jobs, and contractor debris hauls all run the same way, with an owner on site. Each page below shows what that job involves and how it gets priced.

Furniture Removal

Couches, sectionals, recliners, dressers, office furniture. Usable pieces get donated.

Appliance Removal

Fridges, washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters. Refrigerant units handled to spec.

Estate Cleanouts

Full-property cleanouts handled with patience. We work with families and executors.

Garage Cleanouts

One corner or the whole slab. We sort, load, and sweep so you get your parking back.

Basement & Attic Cleanouts

Water-damaged storage, old furniture, decades of boxes. Bulkheads and pull-downs are routine.

Construction Debris Removal

Drywall, lumber, roofing, flooring, siding, concrete. Job-site hauls for contractors.

Mattress Removal

Singles or full sets, recycled where a facility accepts them instead of straight to landfill.

Hot Tub Removal

Drained tubs cut down on site and hauled the same day. Gate width is rarely the problem.

Shed Removal & Teardown

Contents out, structure down, everything hauled. Wood, metal, vinyl, or collapsed.

Yard Waste & Brush Removal

Brush, branches, storm debris, and overgrowth cleared and hauled off.

Property Cleanouts

Rentals, foreclosures, evictions, and lots that got away from you. Documented with photos.

Hoarding Cleanouts

Whole houses, one room at a time, sorted instead of shoveled. No lecture and no audience.

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How we price junk removal

How the number gets set

Photos are the quick way in — no appointment, no sitting around waiting on a window. For anything large or complicated we’d rather walk it with you, because standing in the space tells us things a photo won’t.

Send photos

Stand back far enough to get the whole pile in frame, and tell us what floor it’s on and how close a truck can get. Enough for us to size up most jobs without anybody taking time off work.

We come back with an estimate

Based on how much space the load takes, what it weighs, and how far it has to go. On bigger jobs we’ll set up a time to come look at it in person first — a walkthrough gets you a tighter number than a photo can.

We show up and clear it

An owner is on every job, and it’s the person who priced it. We carry it out, sweep the space, and haul it off.

Elkton, MD · Our own photos, not stock

A hoarder house, room by room

A hoarder house and eviction cleanout in Elkton, Maryland, emptied a room at a time. Nobody gets a lecture from us about how a place got this way. We show up, we load it out, and we hand back the floor. Every photo below is ours, from this one job.

Kitchen of an Elkton, Maryland hoarder house seen from the front door, floor covered wall to wall in clothing, bedding and household debris — KitchenKitchen, from the front door. Clothing, bedding and household debris wall to wall, cleared down to bare floor. The refrigerator stayed. Everything else went out through that doorway.

The same Elkton kitchen cleared to bare floor after the cleanout, with only the refrigerator left in place — KitchenKitchen, from the front door. Clothing, bedding and household debris wall to wall, cleared down to bare floor. The refrigerator stayed. Everything else went out through that doorway.

The same Elkton, Maryland kitchen seen from the side door, with furniture, bagged debris and clothing piled across the floor — Back entryThe same room from the side door — the door we actually carried through. Furniture, bedding, small appliances and bagged debris, all out this way.

The side-door view of the Elkton kitchen after clearing, showing an empty floor and the refrigerator against bare brick — Back entryThe same room from the side door — the door we actually carried through. Furniture, bedding, small appliances and bagged debris, all out this way.

Living room of an Elkton, Maryland hoarder house filled with black bags, clothing and furniture, with a gas wall heater and wooden display cabinet — Living roomLiving room. Bagged clothing, furniture and years of accumulation. Cleared to bare carpet — the display cabinet and the wall heater were the landmarks we worked around.

The same Elkton living room emptied to bare carpet, with the gas wall heater and display cabinet now clearly visible — Living roomLiving room. Bagged clothing, furniture and years of accumulation. Cleared to bare carpet — the display cabinet and the wall heater were the landmarks we worked around.

Wood-paneled back bedroom in an Elkton, Maryland cleanout, heaped with clothing, a mattress, an armchair and a window air conditioner — Back bedroomBack bedroom. Clothing piles, a mattress, an armchair and a window air conditioner out. The room emptied to the walls.

The same wood-paneled Elkton bedroom emptied to the walls, with bare carpet and the ceiling fan above — Back bedroomBack bedroom. Clothing piles, a mattress, an armchair and a window air conditioner out. The room emptied to the walls.

Small child’s bedroom in an Elkton, Maryland hoarder house, with a sticker-covered door, a mattress on the floor and belongings across the carpet — Child’s roomChild’s room. Mattress, bedding and everything off the floor and out. The stickers on the door stayed where they were.

The same Elkton child’s bedroom cleared out, showing bare carpet, an empty wall shelf and the sticker-covered door — Child’s roomChild’s room. Mattress, bedding and everything off the floor and out. The stickers on the door stayed where they were.

Front bedroom of an Elkton, Maryland hoarder house with a glass-topped table buried in small items, a mattress on the floor and butterfly decals on the wall — Front bedroomFront bedroom. A glass table buried under small items, a mattress, bedding and the rest of the floor. Emptied down to the carpet.

The same Elkton front bedroom cleared to bare carpet, with both windows uncovered and the gray wainscot wall visible — Front bedroomFront bedroom. A glass table buried under small items, a mattress, bedding and the rest of the floor. Emptied down to the carpet.

Work like this is priced as a property cleanout — by the load, by the labor, and by what the landfill charges to take it. See more of what we have done in Elkton.

Service area

Where we work

About an hour in every direction from North East, Maryland — which puts three states in range. Every town below has its own page.

Cecil County, MD

Harford County, MD

New Castle County, DE

Chester County, PA

Lancaster County, PA

Peach Bottom

Full service area and how disposal differs by state ›

Clean Slate Junk Removal's black pickup, with the company name and phone number on the door, hitched to a black dump trailer on a residential street

About Clean Slate

An owner is on every job

Clean Slate was started by Will and Nick, and we still run it the same way we did on day one: an owner answers the phone, an owner prices the job, and an owner is there when the work gets done.

That’s the part we won’t hand off, no matter how big we get. Whoever gives you a price is accountable for what shows up in your driveway. And whatever comes out goes to a permitted transfer station, recycler, or donation center — nothing gets dumped on a back road, and we can tell you exactly where your load went.

Clean Slate is a registered Maryland LLC, licensed in Cecil County and carrying general liability insurance — worth asking any hauler to show you, because plenty of trucks on Craigslist can’t.

Google reviews

Reviews from Cecil County

★★★★★

These guys were great. They showed up on time with smiles on their faces, got the job done quickly and were on their way. It was really great that I could use text to get an estimate and set up an appointment, so I could get that done while I was taking care of other things — I didn’t have to sit on the phone and wait. From getting on the website to having an appointment took only five or 10 minutes. They came up to my house in North East and they got rid of a pile of junk that the trash collectors won’t take, quick and easy. Including an old giant screen TV, a couple old bikes, dresser, chairs, and miscellaneous house junk. I would recommend them to anyone!
— Gianni, North East MD

★★★★★

I can’t say enough about my awesome experience with the Clean Slate team! On time, professional, and easy to communicate with via text! I highly recommend this veteran owned company! Thank you Clean Slate!
— Christine, Chesapeake City MD

★★★★★

As a single mom with two kids, keeping up with everything around the house is overwhelming. I had a garage and spare room full of things I just couldn’t find the time to tackle on my own. Clean Slate were friendly, showed up when they said they would and got everything loaded up way faster than I expected. The two young men made the whole process so easy and I never felt judged or embarrassed about the mess (which was something that held me back from trying to find help before).

If you need junk removed, I definitely recommend giving these guys a call! Fair prices and excellent service. It honestly has taken a huge weight off my shoulders.
— Stacy, Havre de Grace MD

★★★★★

Outstanding service! 10/10! Prompt response time, reasonable price! Precise arrival time. Nick and Will are the best! I will absolutely be calling them again! CALL THEM! You will not be disappointed!
— Cicely, Elkton MD

★★★★★

We were looking to have some bulk items removed from our house at a very reasonable price. We researched local companies and found Nick had very positive reviews. We reached out and he was quick to respond. We set up a date but unfortunately we had to cancel due to work but Nick was very patient and kept in contact. We were finally able to give Nick a set date and he showed up right on time. They were very quick to remove it all and also very careful and considerate of not doing any damage to walls. Not only that but also very courteous and appreciative of our business. If you live in the North East/Elkton area or Cecil Co. in general and in need of someone to remove old furniture, beds, a grill, an old push mower or anything else I’d highly recommend reaching out to Nick at Clean Slate Junk Removal. I couldn’t recommend them enough.
— Julie, Elkton MD

★★★★★

I had a couple appliances that I needed to remove from my basement. They came in and took quick care of everything. Thanks guys. I’ll call you again.
— Jason, Rising Sun MD

★★★★★

These guys are amazing!!! Not only did they take care of my parents property on short notice, they arrived early, worked fast and efficiently. They were courteous and respectful! Best removal service in Cecil County!!!
— Charisse, Perryville MD

★★★★★

Clean Slate was a pleasure to work with! They removed a ton of junk that had gotten away from us over the years, and now my yard looks so much better. Pricing was fair, service was quick and the guys were very nice and professional. Can’t recommend enough.
— Elizabeth, North East MD

Common questions

Before you call

How much does junk removal cost in Cecil County, MD?

It comes down to how much space the load takes, what it weighs, and how far it has to be carried and hauled. Household junk and furniture are priced by volume. Heavy material such as concrete, dirt, shingles and tile is priced by weight instead, because a small pile of it outweighs a full load of furniture. Text photos to 410-996-4860 for a quick estimate. On larger jobs we come out and look in person before giving a final price.

What areas do you cover?

Everything within about an hour of North East, Maryland. That’s all of Cecil County and much of Harford County in Maryland, New Castle County in Delaware including Newark, Bear, Middletown and Wilmington, and southern Chester and lower Lancaster County in Pennsylvania including Oxford, West Grove and Kennett Square. Mileage past our normal range gets added to the quote up front, not after.

Do you take appliances with freon?

Yes. Refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners and dehumidifiers are all accepted. They’re priced separately from the rest of the load because federal rules require certified refrigerant recovery before the unit can be scrapped, and that’s a real cost we show instead of hide.

Do I have to be home for the pickup?

Not always. If the items are outside, in an open garage, or somewhere we can reach without going through the house, we can handle it and send photos and an invoice afterward. For anything inside an occupied home we ask that someone is there.

What will you not take?

No liquid waste, paint, chemicals, gasoline, propane tanks, asbestos or medical waste. No disposal facility in Maryland, Delaware or Pennsylvania will accept them from a hauler. Cecil County runs household hazardous waste collection days for most of that — call the Solid Waste Management Division at 410-996-6275 for the next date.

How soon can you come out?

Usually within the week, often sooner. Text photos to 410-996-4860 and we’ll tell you the soonest we can get there along with the price — an actual day, not a four-hour window.

Are you licensed and insured?

Clean Slate is a registered Maryland LLC, licensed in Cecil County, and carries commercial general liability insurance. We’ll send a certificate on request, which is worth asking any hauler for before they load your property.

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