Barrel pickup across the DMV
Guldstreet Shipping now collects barrels and boxes across Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia and ships them door to door to Ghana, Togo and Cote d'Ivoire. You do not need to drive to a warehouse. Our driver comes to your home, apartment, church or business.
Where we pick up
Maryland: Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Hyattsville, Langley Park, College Park, Greenbelt, Lanham, Bowie, Laurel, Upper Marlboro, Largo, Germantown, Gaithersburg, Columbia, Baltimore and surrounding areas.
Washington DC: all wards.
Northern Virginia: Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Woodbridge, Dale City, Manassas and surrounding areas.
Not on the list? WhatsApp us. If we can reach you on a Saturday route, we will.
Scheduled Saturday pickups, 2-item minimum
We drive out from New York on scheduled Saturdays and collect every booked shipment along the route. Each pickup needs at least 2 barrels or boxes in any mix: two barrels, a barrel and a box, or two boxes. Neighbors and church members can combine at one address to reach the minimum.
DMV pickups run every other Saturday. Upcoming DMV pickup Saturdays: October 24, November 7 and November 21, 2026.
Prices
- 55-gallon barrel: $190 door to door to Accra and Tema
- 65-gallon barrel: $220 | 75 to 77-gallon jumbo: $240
- Large box: $100 | Medium box: $75 | Suitcase: $60 | 27-gallon tote: $100
Same prices as New York. The barrel price includes door pickup, ocean freight to Tema, customs clearance at Tema, Ghana import duty on personal effects, and door delivery in Accra and Tema. Kumasi, Takoradi and other cities are quoted before you book. Togo and Cote d'Ivoire add $20 per item. Card and PayPal payments carry a 3% card fee. See the instant estimate for appliances, furniture, TVs and more.
Christmas 2026
To make the Christmas container, book and pay your deposit by Saturday, November 21, 2026. Estimated arrival in Ghana is December 20 to 24. See the full Christmas schedule.
How to book
- WhatsApp +1 (551) 800-2125 or use Get a Quote with your address and what you are sending.
- We confirm your price and your Saturday pickup date in writing.
- Pay the 30% deposit to hold your slot (Zelle, Cash App, bank transfer or card).
- Our driver collects on your Saturday. Have your barrels sealed and your packing list ready.
- The balance is due within 3 business days of your invoice.
New to barrels? Read the free Packing Guide and the prohibited items list before you seal anything.
Cars, equipment and business shipments from the DMV
Buying a car at a Maryland or Virginia auction, or stocking a shop in Ghana? Cars, heavy equipment, containers and Business Desk orders are quoted per shipment. See car shipping to Ghana.