Bulk Junk Removal in St. Paul, 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 St. Paul
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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 St. Paul?
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 St. Paul
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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 St. Paul?
- • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
- • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
- • Yard debris mixed with household junk
- • Storage unit cleanout
Does St. Paul pick up bulk junk?
Junk removal in St. Paul, MN starts at $79 with Dropcurb. St. Paul offers monthly large item pickup through your garbage hauler — schedule in advance. The city also provides free, unlimited mattress recycling. But all large item pickups must be scheduled in advance through your waste service, and availability fills up fast.
City program details: Bulk Item Collection. Frequency: twice per year. Wait: 2-4 weeks. Fees: included in regular service
St. Paul's organized trash collection includes monthly large item pickup — contact your garbage hauler to schedule. The city offers free, unlimited mattress recycling through the bulky item program. The Environmental Center at 309 Como Avenue accepts free recycling drop-offs and food scraps. Twin City Refuse & Recycling Transfer Station in St. Paul handles construction and demolition debris plus municipal solid waste. TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK (651-615-4943) serves St. Paul North with same-day licensed and insured junk hauling. The Junkluggers of Minneapolis St. Paul offers eco-friendly removal with volume-based truck pricing. Junk360 is a top-rated Twin Cities local. BRS Junk Removal and Junk Genies also serve St. Paul. 1-800-GOT-JUNK Twin Cities charges $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person quotes.
Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in St. Paul for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Monthly large item pickup — if your hauler has availability.
St. Paul's organized garbage system includes monthly large item pickup, but slots must be scheduled in advance through your waste hauler. Popular times fill up. For 311,000 residents dealing with moves, renovations, and seasonal cleanouts in a city with 170+ days of winter, waiting for the next available monthly slot doesn't work.
Monthly
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Residents sharing the system
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Of winter impacting schedules
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 St. Paul residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal
St. Paul's monthly large item pickup requires scheduling in advance through your hauler — and popular times book up. At $79, Dropcurb picks up same-day with no hauler coordination. The free mattress recycling is great if you can wait — we handle it same-day for $94.
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