Estate cleanout in Eliot, ME
Eight in ten Eliot homes are owner-occupied, and just over a quarter of the town is 65 or older. Whole houses, sheds and garages along the Piscataqua come out, with a free walkthrough and a custom quote.
- 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.
- Eliot bulky item fee
- $35+
- Per mattress or sofa at the Transfer Station.
- 30-yard dumpster rental
- $1,050+
- For one rental, based on Kittery prices.
- Time to fill a 30-yard
- 5+ days
- 4,000+ pounds lifted by hand. We do the heavy lifting.
Eliot homes
Eliot split off from Kittery and became its own town in 1810, according to the Eliot Historical Society.
Census estimates put the median Eliot home value near $465,000 and 29% of homes before 1960.
Selling a parent's Eliot house
We clear the house so the family can focus on the move, and good furniture can sell first with your okay.
Sheds and barns full of junk get cleared in the same job.
What it costs to dump big items in Eliot
Eliot moved to flat item tiers on July 1, 2025. Most big household items now cost $35 each.
| Item or rule | What the town publishes |
|---|---|
| Mattress or box spring | $35 each, any size |
| Sofa, loveseat or upholstered chair | $35 each; tables, bureaus and other furniture $25 |
| Freon appliances (fridge, freezer, AC, dehumidifier) | $35 each |
| TVs, monitors and computers | $35 each |
| Tires | Not on the fee list; ask an attendant |
| Shingles and truckloads | Shingles $15; truck or trailer with a 6-foot bed or less $100, 8-foot bed $120 |
| Who can use it | Eliot residents only; no commercial dumping |
| Hours | Wed 10 am to 6 pm, Sat 8 am to 5 pm |
Eliot's $35 tier hits every bed, sofa, fridge and TV in the house. We count all of them at the walkthrough and give you one price that already pays the dump.
Sources: Town of Eliot, Fees and Guidelines for Transfer Station Usage; Town of Eliot, Transfer Station Fees effective July 1, 2025. Fees checked October 2026. Towns change fees and hours, so confirm with the town before a trip.
Eliot cleanout questions
How much is the Eliot dump fee for a sofa?
Since July 1, 2025, Eliot charges $35 for a sofa, loveseat or upholstered chair.
Can a contractor use the Eliot Transfer Station?
No. The station is for Eliot residents, with no commercial dumping.
Can you clear a whole Eliot house after a parent passes?
Yes, the family sets aside keepsakes first, and we clear the rest for the agreed price.
Can good furniture from an Eliot home lower the price?
Yes, with your permission we resell good pieces, and each sale comes off the total.
Can I find a dumpster price posted for Eliot?
Not for Eliot itself. Kittery, the closest town with posted prices, tops out at $1,050. Eliot charges $35 an item at its Transfer Station for mattresses and sofas.