Estate cleanout in Dover, NH
Planning an estate cleanout in Dover, NH? Dover has more homes than any other New Hampshire town we serve, and about half of its households rent. We clear houses, mill apartments and rentals, with a custom quote at a free walkthrough.
- What junk removal and cleanout companies charge nearby
- $6,000+
- For a 3 to 4 bedroom home. Not an On Course price. We can usually do it for less. Free walkthrough quote.
- Dover bulky item fee
- $10+
- Per mattress or couch, with a curbside city tag.
- 30-yard dumpster rental
- $1,050+
- For one rental in Dover.
- Time to fill a 30-yard
- 5+ days
- 4,000+ pounds lifted by hand. We do the heavy lifting.
Dover homes by the numbers
Dover was founded in 1623 and is the oldest continuous settlement in New Hampshire, according to the city. Census estimates put 37% of its homes before 1960.
About 17% of Dover residents are 65 or older, and a parent's move to a smaller place often starts the cleanout.
Rental turnovers and junk removal in Dover
With roughly half of Dover homes rented, landlords call us between tenants to clear what was left behind.
Old brick mill buildings now hold apartments, so tell us about freight elevators and stairwells before the walkthrough. We take the junk, the furniture and the boxes as one planned job.
What it costs to dump big items in Dover
Dover splits big items two ways. Padded furniture and mattresses go to the curb with a city tag, and freon appliances, TVs and debris go to the Recycling Center.
| Item or rule | What the town publishes |
|---|---|
| Mattress or box spring | Not taken at the Recycling Center; $10 Dover bulky tag each for curbside pickup |
| Couch or upholstered furniture | $10 bulky tag each, curbside only, items 50 lb or less |
| Freon appliances (fridge, freezer, AC, dehumidifier) | $20 each at the Recycling Center |
| TVs | $10 up to 36 inches, $20 over 36 inches; monitors $10 |
| Tires | Accepted at the Recycling Center; no fee listed by the city |
| Construction debris | Residents $0.10 per lb, $5 minimum per load; no loads bigger than a one-ton dump truck |
| Permit | Free annual Recycling Center permit from the City Clerk |
| Hours | Tue, Thu and Sat 8:30 am to 3:30 pm; checks and cards only |
| Curbside rule | Tagged items out by 7 am on trash day, never before 4 pm the evening before |
A tag per couch, a separate trip for the fridge and a weighed load for the debris turn one house into a string of errands. We handle all of it, and the dump costs sit inside your quote.
Sources: City of Dover, Recycling Center; City of Dover, Curbside Collection (Bag and Tag); City of Dover, Talking Trash guide. Fees checked October 2026. Towns change fees and hours, so confirm with the town before a trip.
Dover cleanout questions
Where do I take a mattress in Dover?
The Dover Recycling Center does not take mattresses or couches. Put a $10 Dover bulky tag on each one and set it out on trash day. We can also take them with the rest of the house.
Where does an old Dover fridge go?
To the Recycling Center, not the curb. Freon items such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners cost $20 each there.
Do you clear apartments in Dover's mill buildings?
Yes, we plan the carry around the building's elevators, stairs and loading rules.
Can a landlord book a Dover cleanout between tenants?
Yes, send the unit details and your timeline, and we will set up a walkthrough.
How much is a roll-off dumpster in Dover?
Online listings for Dover top out at $1,050 per rental. Filling one 30-yard by hand on an estate cleanout can take 5 days or more, with 4,000+ pounds lifted.