Confirm authority
Identify who can approve removal and who needs to review personal belongings. Keep legal, financial, and medical papers together for private review.
Separate keepsakes early
Set aside photographs, letters, jewelry, keys, and anything whose value is personal rather than obvious. Label rooms or groups that should remain untouched.
Inventory the work
List large furniture, appliances, garage contents, and storage areas. Mention items on upper floors or behind narrow passages.
Plan the sequence
Families may want time to retrieve belongings before hauling. Confirm the scope, quote process, pickup timing, and who will be present before work begins.
Before you make the request
- Write down the items and quantities.
- Note the full address and access path.
- Set aside anything that may need special handling.
- Ask how the quote and timing are confirmed.
Source for Tucson municipal collection rules: City of Tucson Brush and Bulky (checked 2026-09-25). Municipal rules apply to eligible city customers, not every nearby community.
For private removal, see estate cleanouts or prepare an estimate request.