Bulk Junk Removal in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
When you have a pile of mixed junk — from a garage cleanout, move-out, renovation, or just years of accumulation — your options are: city bulk pickup (free but limited), renting a dumpster ($250–500 for 3–7 days), self-hauling multiple loads to the dump ($30–80 per trip), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($79+ depending on items, same day), or hiring a traditional junk removal crew ($200–800+).
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How junk removal works in Minneapolis
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Place your junk at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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How much does junk removal cost in Minneapolis?
Bulk junk removal through Dropcurb starts at $79 for the first item, with additional items from +$19 (small) to +$59 (heavy). A typical garage cleanout with 5–8 items runs $150–250. Traditional junk removal companies charge $200–$800+ based on truck volume — meaning you pay for space even if your items are light. Dumpster rentals cost $250–500 but you do all the loading yourself. City bulk pickup is free but won't take everything.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of junk in Minneapolis
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How to prepare your junk for pickup
- ✓ Stack or pile items neatly at the curb. Use bags or boxes for small loose items. Keep the pile accessible from the street.
- ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
- ✓ No need to be home
When do you need junk removal in Minneapolis?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does Minneapolis pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in Minneapolis starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup, no on-site estimates. The city includes up to 2 large items per week with regular garbage collection at no extra fee, but appliances and recyclable items are restricted to recycling week only. Local haulers like Eddie's Junk Removal start at $125, while the average job costs $200-$250.
City program details: Minneapolis Large Item Collection. Frequency: weekly (up to 2 large items per collection day). Wait: same-week on your collection day. Fees: included in city garbage service. Some items (appliances, electronics) only accepted on recycling week.
Eddie's Junk Removal offers Minneapolis service starting at $125 with free estimates. College HUNKS Hauling Junk charges by truck volume with upfront quotes. Hennepin County charges $69 per ton at HERC and the Brooklyn Park Transfer Station. Drop-off facilities in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park accept bulky items — call ahead for hours and fees.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Minneapolis for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
2 items per week means your cleanout takes all month.
Minneapolis includes large-item pickup with garbage service — but caps it at 2 items per collection day. Clearing a garage in Uptown or a basement in Northeast? You're looking at 3-4 weeks of curbside drops. And appliances only go out on recycling week, so miss it and wait another two weeks.
2 items/week
city large-item limit
6 months
of winter weather delays (Nov-Mar)
$246-257
average junk removal cost in Minneapolis
What happens to your junk after pickup
Bulk junk is sorted at the facility into recyclable, donatable, and disposable categories. Metals, wood, cardboard, and plastics are separated for recycling. Usable items (furniture, working electronics, household goods) are donated to local charities when possible. Construction debris like drywall, lumber, and concrete is processed at specialized construction & demolition recycling facilities. Items that can't be recycled or donated are disposed of at licensed solid waste facilities. Our haulers make every effort to minimize landfill waste.
Why Minneapolis residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
Minneapolis caps curbside pickup at 2 large items per week, and appliances can only go out on recycling week. Eddie's starts at $125, College HUNKS charges by truck volume. Dropcurb picks up same-day at $79 for the first item — no weekly limits, no recycling-week restrictions.
Serving Uptown, Northeast, North Loop, Linden Hills, Powderhorn, Whittier, and 2 more neighborhoods in Minneapolis.
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