A screened patio or lanai cleanout in Jacksonville means clearing out the furniture, planters, grills and clutter that build up on a back porch, and it is usually a one-visit job for a junk removal crew. Because these spaces are often accessed through the house or a narrow screen door, planning the path out matters as much as what is being removed.
Quick answer: Decide what you are keeping, empty grill propane tanks and chemicals separately, and have a crew carry everything else out through the screen door or the house. Patio furniture, rusted tables, old cushions, planters, broken grills and porch clutter are all standard pickups. Call or text Cowford Can Co. at (833) 586-5255 with a few photos for a quote.
What builds up on a Jacksonville lanai
In Northeast Florida, the screened patio becomes the overflow room for everything that does not fit in the garage. Common items we see:
- Patio furniture with rusted frames or broken straps
- Mildewed cushions, umbrellas and outdoor rugs
- Old grills, smokers and fire pits
- Dead plants, planters, bags of soil and potting supplies
- Kids’ toys, pool floats and pool equipment
- Outdoor refrigerators, coolers and bar carts
- Boxes and storage tubs that never made it to the attic
The humidity and summer storms here are hard on anything left outside, even under a roof. Cushions grow mildew, metal rusts, and wicker breaks down quickly. Clearing it out once a year or so keeps the lanai usable and makes it easier to spot screen tears, loose panels or water problems before they get worse.
Plan the cleanout in four steps
1. Sort into keep, donate and remove
Walk the space and decide what stays. Good-condition outdoor furniture can sometimes be sold or donated, but mildewed cushions and rusted frames rarely can.
2. Pull out the items that need special handling
- Propane tanks: Disconnect and set aside. Many grill retailers exchange tanks, and the City of Jacksonville’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility accepts propane from Duval County residents.
- Pool chemicals, fertilizer and pesticides: These are household hazardous waste. In Duval County, the city says it is unlawful to put hazardous waste of any kind in residential collection. Take them to the HHW facility at 2675 Commonwealth Ave. In St. Johns County, the county’s transfer stations accept household hazardous waste.
- Paint and stain: Same as above. Do not leave cans in the pile.
3. Plan the path out
Many lanais only open into the house or through a single screen door into the yard. Note whether large items like sectionals or an outdoor fridge can fit through the screen door, or whether they will need to come through the house.
4. Book the haul
Once the hazardous items are out of the way, everything else can usually go in one trip.
Can you use curbside pickup for patio furniture?
Sometimes. In the City of Jacksonville, the household bulk collection program accepts furniture and BBQ grills, as long as items are within five feet of the curb by 6 a.m. and no piece is longer than five feet. Clay County’s monthly bulk pickup accepts indoor and outdoor furniture and BBQ grills without gas tanks, but excludes pool pumps, filters, pool covers and hot tubs, and limits each pickup to two large items or up to three cubic yards.
Curbside is a fine choice for a chair or two. For a full patio, the size limits, scheduling and hauling everything to the curb yourself make a pickup the easier option.
What about the screen enclosure itself?
A cleanout clears what is inside the patio. Repairing or replacing screen panels, the enclosure frame or a pool cage is a different job for an enclosure contractor. If you are clearing the patio ahead of a rescreen or enclosure replacement, schedule the cleanout first so the contractor has room to work, and ask the contractor how they will handle old screen and aluminum.
How Cowford Can Co. handles patio and lanai cleanouts
Cowford Can Co. clears screened patios, lanais and pool decks through our junk removal service. The crew carries items out, loads them and leaves the space clear. We often pair a patio cleanout with:
- A garage cleanout, since patio items and garage overflow tend to mix.
- Yard debris removal for overgrown planters, palm fronds and branches around the enclosure. Our yard debris guide explains when hauling makes sense.
Ready to get your patio back? Call or text (833) 586-5255 with photos or request a free quote. Cowford Can Co. serves Duval, St. Johns, Clay and Nassau counties, Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FAQs
Do you take old grills?
Yes. Remove and set aside the propane tank before pickup. Charcoal grills should be empty and cool.
Can you take mildewed patio cushions and outdoor rugs?
Yes. These are some of the most common items in a patio cleanout.
Do I need to be home for a patio cleanout?
If the lanai is only accessible through the house, yes. If it opens to the yard and you have clearly marked what goes, ask us about the options when you book.
Can you remove pool equipment?
Old pool floats, toys, cleaners and loose equipment are fine. Pool chemicals are household hazardous waste and should go to a hazardous waste drop-off. Equipment that is still plumbed or wired in should be disconnected by a pool or electrical professional first.
How long does a patio cleanout take?
Most patio and lanai cleanouts are done in a single visit. Send photos for a time and price estimate.