Dignified, Compassionate Hoarding Cleanup
Hoarding is a clinically recognized disorder in which people feel a strong need to keep possessions, and attempts to discard them can cause significant distress.
It isn’t ordinary clutter—the volume of items can block exits, hide hazards, and make spaces unsafe to use or even occupy.
In our region, that can mean overloaded garages in Grand Junction or packed-out rentals in Moab where ventilation, heating, or plumbing is compromised.
If you or a loved one is facing a hoarding situation in Western Colorado or Eastern Utah, Encompass Environmental provides discreet, respectful cleanup that prioritizes safety, preserves important belongings, and restores livable space.
Fully Qualified
Our team holds numerous certifications, including Applied Microbial Remediation from the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration)
Fully Insured
Every project is backed by comprehensive insurance, ensuring that you have complete peace of mind that your project is protected.
Background Checked
Every crew member passes rigorous DUI, Drug Tests, and Criminal screenings, so the people restoring your space meet the highest standards of safety and integrity from day one.
How to Identify Hoarding
There are many misconceptions about hoarding, so here are some facts that explain what hoarding is and is not.
Hoarding is not the same as collecting
Collectors acquire items in an orderly manner, with a narrowed scope of what they collect (example: coins, dolls, toy cars, etc.). With hoarding however, people do not have a planned or specific urge for certain items. Instead, they often just collect everything, and store it haphazardly.
There are varying levels of hoarding disorder
Not every hoarding situation is as extreme as depicted on TV. Some people have a hoarding problem, but it may not be 100% disruptive to their everyday lives.
Hoarding can become dangerous
Apart from a residence being highly unorganized, hoarding can become dangerous. How so? Items crammed into a space can lead to:
- Trip/ fall hazards
- Fire hazards
- Bio-hazards, such as mold and poor air quality
- Compromised structural integrity of a building
- Reduced building maintenance
Early signs of hoarding
Having Trouble Making Decisions
Excessive Shopping For New Things
Not Recognizing How Serious The Issue Is
Feeling Unable To Do Anything About It
Difficulty Letting Go of Items
Excessive Piles of Items Stacking Up
Clutter That Makes Moving Around Difficult
Moving Items From One Pile to Another
How Professional Hoarding Cleanup Works With Encompass
Our hoarding cleanup process is comprehensive, from cleaning, to removal. We get your property functioning again as it was originally intended.
Cleaning
Removal
Help locate lost jewelry, hidden money and/or other valuable items.
- Remove clutter and clean up debris.
- Assist in distributing kept items to family members.
- Coordinate recycling items and shredding papers.
- Help distribute donations.
- Help facilitate paperwork required by local governments or agencies.
Compassion: Essential For Hoarding Cleanups
Those unfamiliar with hoarding may assume that the problem can be fixed by simply tossing out everything.
However, it's essential to remember that hoarding is a psychological condition. Simply throwing things out without discussing and empathizing with the hoarder can backfire.
Our goal is to provide all hoarding cleaning services with the utmost compassion.
David Crockett
Owner
Erik Robinson
Field Supervisor
Shannon Vaughn
Field Technician
Our Qualified Encompass Team is Ready and Waiting to Tackle Your Biohazard Cleanup Project!
Hoarding Cleanup FAQ
How is hoarding cleanup different from junk removal?
Hoarding cleanup adds safety, sanitation, and documentation. We address biohazards, odors, pests, and structural concerns, not just hauling items.
Do you handle this compassionately?
Yes. Our background-checked teams use a nonjudgmental, resident-first approach, moving at an agreed pace and respecting privacy.
Can I (or a family member) help decide what stays or goes?
Absolutely. We use a Keep / Donate / Recycle / Dispose sorting plan, with item-by-item approval as needed.
Do you manage biohazards or needles?
Yes. We’re trained and equipped for biohazards, sharps, animal waste, and mold. Regulated waste is handled and disposed of compliantly.
For more information our dedicated process for this, please visit our Biohazard service page.
Will you treat pests or odors?
We coordinate pest control when needed and perform deep cleaning, disinfection, and odor remediation after debris removal.
Do you work with landlords, case managers, or insurers?
Yes. We can coordinate with property managers, social services, and insurance adjusters to meet requirements and streamline approvals.