Andrew Corman • January 23, 2023

Really!!!

Storage Trash — Noblesville, IN — AC Trash Hauling & More

Storage units are as plentiful as banks and gas stations, one on every corner. Have you ever wondered what is held hostage inside those four walls? There was, maybe still is a “Reality” TV Show called “Storage Wars” that gave a glimpse inside. It is up to you to decide the truth behind that show.


AC Trash Hauling & More has cleaned out many storage units. Some of them have been for the user, others for the facility owner. We never found the “Pot of Gold” at the end of the rainbow.

What follows are a few tales from our version of the Storage Wars.


12 Years of Storage

One individual had a full unit that he had not opened in over 12 years. He loaded it up and then moved out of state. 
Let’s start with some basic math. Let’s assume that he paid an average of $200 per month rent for 12 years. That equals, $28,800 in rent, undoubtedly underestimated. The storage company was pleased!! The tenant, maybe not. Listen to the money being flushed down the toilet.

We show up to help empty the unit. Father and son are debating what can be thrown away and what can be recycled and/or donated. Very admiral of the two.


During the conversation, I discover that there is a “Brand New” washer and dryer that had been used maybe a dozen times in the unit. Mind you that is a little used 12 year old “Like New” item.

The only thing we have to say is WOW!!


Storage Consolidation

Another customer wanted to consolidate 2 units. A cost saving measure.

We arrive and find a “modular” mother-in-law apartment in pieces on the floor. This was a display of a unit that one could erect in the garage for the “Mother-In-Law” to live in. Prefab walls, floors, cabinets, etc. The problem it was old, moldy and unusable. Probably sat there for 5 years. We got it cleaned out for a respectable fee.


Unpaid Move Outs

Oh my. the stench, the junk, the useless stuff. Appreciate the fact that before a Storage Unit Operator can “Foreclose” on the unit, the clock is ticking for unpaid rent. Ultimately an auction is held for the contents, no one buys. Now the Storage Unit Operator owns the collection of TRASH, lost and rent, and payment for disposal.


I thought we’d share a few glimpses of “Storage Wars" as we know it!!


AC Trash Hauling & More is here to help you get rid of those unwanted items in your storage unit before you pay $28,000 rent.


Just a reminder, we provide our trash hauling services to the following communities and surrounding areas.

Noblesville, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Sheridan, Zionsville, Broad Ripple, Cicero, Castleton, Lawrence, Tipton, McCordsville, Fortville, Greenfield, and more upon request




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