Post-Installation Packaging & Cleanup Services
An IKEA kitchen generates mountains of cardboard, polystyrene, and plastic wrap. Our cleanup crew removes every scrap of packaging and construction debris, sorts it for recycling, and leaves your home spotless — so you can start cooking in your new kitchen right away.
About Packaging & Cleanup
A typical IKEA kitchen installation produces 30 to 60 flat-pack boxes, dozens of polystyrene inserts, plastic wrapping, and miscellaneous hardware packaging. Add countertop offcuts, tile adhesive bags, and plaster dust from bulkhead construction, and you can easily fill an entire room with waste. Our packaging and cleanup service handles all of it.
We sort all waste materials on-site into recyclable and non-recyclable streams. Cardboard is flattened and bundled, polystyrene is separated for specialized recycling, and plastic wrap is bagged. This responsible approach diverts the majority of kitchen installation waste from landfill.
Cleanup goes beyond removing boxes. We vacuum and mop all floors in the work area, wipe down cabinet exteriors, clean countertop surfaces, and remove any dust or debris from adjacent rooms that may have been affected by the installation. The goal is to hand you a kitchen that is ready to use — not one that needs another day of cleaning.
For multi-day installations, we offer daily cleanup passes to keep the work area safe and accessible. Stacked boxes and loose materials are tripping hazards, and sawdust on floors becomes slippery. Daily cleanup keeps your home livable during the project and maintains a safe workspace for our installers.
We bring our own cleanup supplies, bins, and transport. There is no need to rent a dumpster or make multiple trips to the recycling center. Our crew loads everything into our vehicle and handles disposal, so the only thing left for you to do is admire your new kitchen.
How It Works
Waste Collection
We gather all packaging, offcuts, and construction debris from every room affected by the installation, including hallways and entryways used for material staging.
Sorting & Recycling Prep
Cardboard is flattened and bundled, polystyrene is separated, plastics are bagged, and non-recyclable waste is collected for proper disposal.
Deep Clean
All floors in the work area are vacuumed and mopped. Cabinet exteriors and countertops are wiped down. Dust is removed from adjacent rooms.
Haul-Away
All sorted waste is loaded into our vehicle and transported to appropriate recycling and disposal facilities. Nothing is left behind.
Benefits
- Complete removal of all IKEA flat-pack boxes and packaging materials
- On-site sorting into recyclable and non-recyclable waste streams
- Vacuuming, mopping, and dusting of all work areas
- Cabinet exterior wipe-down and countertop surface cleaning
- Daily cleanup option for multi-day installation projects
- No dumpster rental required — we bring our own transport
- Environmentally responsible disposal with maximum recycling
- Adjacent room cleanup for dust and debris from construction
Typical Price Range
$200 - $800
Exact pricing depends on kitchen size and complexity. Get a free quote for an accurate estimate.
Packaging & Cleanup Available In
We offer professional packaging & cleanup across New York and New Jersey.
New York
New Jersey
Packaging & Cleanup — Frequently Asked Questions
A mid-sized kitchen with 15-20 cabinets typically generates 30-50 cardboard boxes plus polystyrene inserts and plastic wrap. This can fill a small room from floor to ceiling.
Yes. We sort all waste on-site and recycle cardboard, polystyrene, and plastics through appropriate facilities. Our goal is to divert as much material as possible from landfill.
Absolutely. We offer end-of-day cleanup passes for multi-day projects to keep your home safe, accessible, and livable throughout the installation.
No. We bring all necessary cleaning supplies, sorting bins, and transport. You do not need to provide anything or arrange separate waste collection.
Basic packaging removal is included with our cabinet assembly service. This standalone cleanup service is for comprehensive deep cleaning, multi-room dust removal, and large-volume waste haul-away.
A standard post-installation cleanup takes 2-4 hours depending on the kitchen size and amount of packaging. Multi-room deep cleans for larger projects may take half a day.
Related Services
IKEA Cabinet Assembly
Expert assembly of IKEA kitchen cabinets including SEKTION, METOD, and discontinued lines. We handle the entire build so you get a flawless, factory-quality result.
Kitchen Removal
Complete removal of your existing kitchen including cabinets, countertops, splashbacks, and appliances. We leave a clean, ready-to-build space.
Bulkhead Construction
Custom bulkhead and soffit construction to close the gap above wall cabinets, conceal ducting, and create a sleek, built-in kitchen look.
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