Savannah · Pooler · Richmond Hill · Chatham County
Hoarding cleanup in Savannah, GA
Help clearing, sorting, and cleaning a home that has become hard to live in, from a crew based in Savannah. Your pace, your decisions, and no judgment about how it got this way.
- Crew based in Savannah, serving Chatham and nearby counties
- Free, private walkthrough and a written plan before any work
- Nothing leaves the home without your yes
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Local crew · Savannah
Your Savannah crew
Our Savannah crew is based here and works from the historic squares to Pooler, Richmond Hill, and out to Tybee. Older houses, rentals, and family homes after a loss all come up here.
Every job starts with a conversation, then a walkthrough with you, then a written plan that says what we’ll do, in what order, and what it costs. On work days we sort with you. Papers, photos, and anything that might matter are set aside for you to see. You decide what stays, what goes, and what waits.
Service area
Where the Savannah crew works
Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty counties. If your town isn’t listed, ask anyway. We’ll tell you plainly whether we can help.
- Savannah
- Pooler
- Garden City
- Port Wentworth
- Wilmington Island
- Tybee Island
- Richmond Hill
- Rincon
- Hinesville
Local knowledge
What’s different about cleanup in Savannah
Savannah’s mix of historic homes, rentals, and hurricane-season planning shapes how a job here is scheduled and carried out.
Most homes in the city are rented
Fewer than half of Savannah homes are owner-occupied, so many situations involve a landlord, a lease, or a move-out date. The City also charges for trash pickups at vacant rental property, which matters when a unit is being cleared.
Source: City of Savannah: Residential refuse collection(opens in a new tab)
Historic district homes have rules for the outside
Clearing the inside of a home doesn’t need design review. But in local historic districts, exterior changes visible from the street need a Certificate of Appropriateness before a building permit. If repairs follow the cleanup, plan for that step.
Source: Metropolitan Planning Commission: Historic district review(opens in a new tab)
Hurricane season and evacuation
Chatham County uses evacuation zones A, B, and C. Blocked hallways and doors make leaving harder, so clear exits come first when a storm is possible. People who would need help evacuating can join the county’s Hurricane Registry (1-833-243-7344) before a storm.
Source: Chatham Emergency Management Agency: Evacuation resources(opens in a new tab)
Humidity, clutter, and pests
UGA Extension notes that clutter gives pests shelter, and that persistent moisture is the main condition that lets infestations take hold. In coastal humidity, cardboard and paper piles are often where problems start.
Source: UGA Extension: Pests of Southeastern neighborhoods(opens in a new tab)
Savannah in numbers, and why they matter for cleanup
45%
of Savannah homes are owner-occupied
Most homes in the city are rentals, so landlord timelines and move-out dates often set the schedule.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Savannah city (2020–2024)(opens in a new tab)14%
of residents are 65 or older
Many calls come from adult children helping a parent stay safely at home or prepare for a move.
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Savannah city(opens in a new tab)3 zones
for hurricane evacuation in Chatham County
Clear exits matter more when leaving quickly might be necessary.
Chatham Emergency Management Agency: Evacuation zones(opens in a new tab)
Doing some yourself?
Local disposal rules, if you’re clearing some things yourself
If you’re starting on your own, these Savannah rules are worth knowing. They change, so check the linked page first.
When we do the work, hauling and disposal are part of the plan. You don’t need to arrange any of this.
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Bulk items go out on trash day, with a time limit
Inside the City, no appointment is needed: put bulk items at the curb by 7 a.m. on your trash day, never in the street or right-of-way. Pickups that take more than five minutes are charged a fee, and so are bulk items set out off schedule.
Source: City of Savannah: Bulk item disposal guidelines(opens in a new tab)
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Residents can drop off at the City landfill
With proof of residency, Savannah residents can take items to the City Landfill (1327 Dean Forest Road) or the Bacon Park Transfer Station (2609 Skidaway Road).
Source: City of Savannah: Bulk item disposal guidelines(opens in a new tab)
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A dumpster on City property needs a permit
A container on City right-of-way needs a Dumpster/Container Permit from Traffic Engineering ((912) 651-6600). It’s a $20 application fee plus $4 per parking space per day, and containers aren’t allowed on sidewalks.
Source: City of Savannah: Dumpster permit(opens in a new tab)
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Paint and household chemicals
Chatham County drop-off centers don’t take household chemicals or wet paint. Paint can go to the Chatham Paint Center ((912) 355-3277), which charges by the bucket. Small amounts of latex paint can be dried out and put in the trash.
Source: Chatham County: Hard-to-recycle materials(opens in a new tab)
Local help
Help around Savannah beyond cleanup
Cleanup is one part of the picture. These public agencies and nonprofits can help with safety, care, housing, and legal questions. We’re not affiliated with any of them.
If you’re worried about someone’s safety
Georgia Adult Protective Services
For an older adult or adult with a disability living at home. Press 3. Weekdays 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. A web report alone isn’t enough: follow up by phone. In danger right now? Call 911.
Chatham County Hurricane Registry
For people with functional, access, or medical needs and no one to help them evacuate. Applications close 72 hours before storm winds arrive.
Housing and property questions
311 Savannah (Code Compliance)
Property maintenance, sanitation, and unsafe-structure concerns. Outside city limits, or if 311 won’t connect, use the number below. Also the SAV311 app.
Aging and caregiver support
Coastal Georgia Area Agency on Aging
Serves Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, and five more coastal counties: meals, in-home services, respite, and caregiver support.
Free legal help
Georgia Legal Services Program
Free civil legal help for people with low incomes or age 60 and older. Has a Savannah regional office.
Everyday help
United Way of the Coastal Empire 211
Help finding local services in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, and Long counties. Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Donation and reuse
Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity ReStore
701 MLK Jr. Blvd, Savannah. Call before donating large items.
Goodwill Southeast Georgia
Donation centers across the area, with donation pickup available.
Phone numbers and rules checked against official sources on October 10, 2026. Please confirm before relying on them.
Questions
Questions from Savannah families
Which areas does the Savannah crew cover?
Savannah and the communities around it, including Pooler, Garden City, Port Wentworth, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, Richmond Hill, Rincon, and Hinesville. Not listed? Ask anyway. If we can’t help, we’ll try to point you to someone who can.
The house is in a historic district. Does that change anything?
Clearing and cleaning the inside doesn’t need design review. If exterior repairs follow, such as windows, porches, or siding visible from the street, the Metropolitan Planning Commission’s preservation staff (912-651-1440) can tell you whether a Certificate of Appropriateness is needed. We take extra care in older houses with original floors, trim, and stairs.
Does Savannah charge extra for trash pickup at a vacant rental?
Yes. The City’s refuse rules list fees for collections from vacant rental property, and for bulk items set out off schedule. If you’re a landlord clearing a unit, it’s usually simpler to have everything hauled away at once.
Hurricane season is coming. What should we do first?
Make sure every exit can be reached and opened, and that the paths to them are clear. Then look up your evacuation zone with Chatham Emergency Management (opens in a new tab). If someone would need help leaving, register them with the county’s Hurricane Registry now, before a storm is named.
Is there a hoarding task force in Chatham County?
We couldn’t find one. The International OCD Foundation’s national directory doesn’t list one for coastal Georgia. For an older adult, the Coastal Georgia Area Agency on Aging (1-800-580-6860) is a good first call. If you’re worried about someone’s safety, call Georgia Adult Protective Services at 1-866-552-4464.
Confidential · Free · No obligation
Talk with the Savannah crew
Call, or leave a first name and a number. We’ll listen first, answer your questions, and explain what a walkthrough involves. You don’t need to have anything figured out.
- 1A real person calls you backWe listen first. Share only what you’re comfortable sharing.
- 2A private walkthrough, if you want oneWe look at the home with you and ask what matters to keep.
- 3A written plan and estimateNothing starts, and nothing leaves, without your yes.
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