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Construction Debris Removal That Keeps Your Site Moving

Licensed Twin Cities crew handles the loading, hauling, and responsible disposal, so your project stays on schedule.

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What construction debris removal involves

Construction debris removal costs vary widely depending on volume, material weight, and how accessible the site is, which is exactly why getting a real estimate beats guessing. A single-room remodel generates a different load than a full gut renovation or commercial teardown, and pricing has to reflect that. What doesn't change is the need to get the debris gone fast. Junk Genius has been hauling construction waste across the Twin Cities metro for about 15 years, with 4.9 stars across 1,987 Google reviews and MN License #3772090-2 on file. Call (612) 444-5865 for a free, no-pressure estimate, same-week scheduling is standard, and we're available seven days a week.

Here's how the job works: we show up on time, load everything ourselves, and leave the space swept. You don't touch a thing. Material types accepted include drywall scraps, lumber, flooring, roofing shingles, windows, tile, brick, concrete, and light metal. Hazardous materials, asbestos, lead paint, chemicals, fall outside what any standard hauler can legally accept, and we'll tell you that upfront rather than leave it ambiguous. For jobs where debris accumulates over multiple days, our dumpster rental option gives you a drop-and-fill solution without needing a crew on-site every day. For full-service pickup, we handle one-time hauls with no minimum load requirement. Cost drivers include total volume, whether material is sorted or mixed, stairs or tight access, and distance from the curb. Every job is different, contact Junk Genius - Minneapolis for an accurate estimate.

What We Haul

Debris Types We Accept on Construction Sites

From framing scraps to busted tile, if your contractor left it behind, we'll load it out.

Drywall and Plaster

Offcuts, broken sheets, and demo plaster. We haul it all. Drywall is heavy and awkward to stage for disposal; we load it directly from the work area so your crew doesn't spend half the day moving scraps to the curb.

Lumber and Framing Waste

End cuts, old studs, rotten subfloor, dimensional lumber from teardowns, wood debris piles up fast on any remodel. We sort what can be diverted to recycling facilities and haul the rest. Clean wood rarely ends up in a landfill when we're managing it.

Concrete, Brick, and Masonry

Heavy material needs a crew that knows what they're doing. We load broken concrete, brick, block, and tile with the right equipment and haul it to facilities that can process it. Don't expect a standard junk hauler to take a full concrete demo. We can, and we do.

Roofing Shingles and Tear-Off Debris

Post-roof tear-off cleanup is one of the messier construction jobs. Shingles, underlayment, nails, and flashing spread everywhere. We clear the yard, driveway, and staging area so the property is clean before the homeowner sees it again.

Flooring and Tile

Pulled carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate, and underlayment all come with us. Carpet removal and recycling is something we handle regularly, materials get sorted rather than dumped when recycling is an option.

Metal, Windows, and Mixed Debris

Old windows, metal framing, ductwork, fixtures, and general mixed construction waste rounds out what most remodel and demo projects leave behind. Mixed loads are fine, we sort at our end, not yours.

How It Works

Three Steps From Debris to Done

01
Call for a Free Estimate
Reach us at (612) 444-5865 any day of the week. Tell us what you've got, material type, rough volume, site location. We'll give you a straight answer on pricing and get you on the schedule, often same-week.
02
We Do All the Heavy Lifting
The crew shows up on time, loads everything from the work area, and handles the hauling. You're not renting a truck, sorting materials, or making dump runs. We do that. Your crew stays focused on the build.
03
Site Cleared, Materials Sorted
Before we leave, the space gets swept. Back at the facility, wood, metal, and concrete get diverted to recycling wherever possible. We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible. That's not a marketing line, it's how we operate every job.

Full-Service vs. Dumpster

Should You Book a Crew or Rent a Dumpster?

The right answer depends on how your project generates debris: not which option sounds cheaper.

Full-service debris removal works best when the job is done and you need it gone fast. One call, one crew, one trip. The team loads everything from wherever it sits. No staging required. That's the play for contractors finishing a job, homeowners after a DIY remodel, and anyone who doesn't want to manage logistics on top of everything else. A dumpster rental makes sense when debris accumulates over several days or weeks and you need on-demand capacity without scheduling a crew each time. Drop it, fill it on your timeline, and we pick it up when you're ready. Roofing contractors, kitchen remodelers doing phased work, and full-gut renovations often find the dumpster option more practical. Honestly, if you're not sure which fits your project, call us. We'll tell you which one saves you money, not which one generates a bigger ticket. That's been the approach for about 15 years and it's a big reason we've built 1,987 reviews at 4.9 stars.

Junk removal service in progress showing a large green dumpster bin filled with miscellaneous household waste, debris, and discarded items during an active cleanup job.

Eco-Conscious Hauling

Responsible Disposal Is Standard, Not an Upgrade

Material Sorting at the Facility

Wood, metal, concrete, and salvageable materials are separated from general waste after pickup. Our crews hold Recycling Management certification, sorting isn't an afterthought, it's part of how we process every load.

Partnered with Local Recycling Facilities

We route materials to Twin Cities area recycling partners whenever the material qualifies. That keeps usable resources out of landfills and keeps the metro cleaner. It's the same standard we hold on every job, from a single-room renovation to a full commercial teardown.

Transparent on What We Can't Take

Asbestos, lead-based materials, paint, and regulated chemicals require licensed hazardous waste handlers. That's not us, and we won't pretend otherwise. If your job has hazmat questions, we'll tell you who to call before we schedule anything.

Who Calls Us

Contractors, Renovators, and Homeowners All Use This Service

General Contractors

A clean site at end-of-project closeout isn't optional. It's part of how you hand the keys over. We clear debris fast so your crew can shift to the next job instead of running to the dump. Flexible scheduling works around your timeline, not ours.

Renovation and Remodel Crews

Kitchen and bath demos, basement finishing, whole-house remodels, debris volume adds up before the new materials even arrive. Scheduling a haul mid-project keeps the work area safe and gives your crew room to move. We're available seven days a week for exactly this reason.

DIY Homeowners After a Project

You did the work yourself. You don't have to haul it too. Whether it's a deck tear-down, a flooring pull, or a garage renovation, we'll take what's left. No truck rental, no dump fees to figure out, no back injury moving concrete chunks to the curb.

What Sets This Crew Apart After about 15 years in the Trade

Anyone can back a truck up to a pile. Here's what we actually do differently.

MN License #3772090-2: Fully licensed in Minnesota, verifiable and on file.
1,987Google Reviews at 4.9 Stars: The largest verified review count among Twin Cities junk haulers we're aware of.
Crew Certified in Waste Management Safety and Recycling Management: Not just labor, trained haulers who know how to handle, sort, and dispose of construction materials correctly.
Donation & recycling: Consistent across every job type, including construction debris, not a number we hit occasionally.

Common Questions

Construction Debris Removal FAQs

How much does it cost to remove construction debris?

Construction debris removal pricing is volume-based and ranges widely based on material type, total load size, and site access. A single truckload of mixed remodel debris runs considerably less than a full commercial demolition cleanup requiring multiple trips. Heavy materials like concrete cost more to haul per cubic yard than lightweight drywall or lumber. Every job is different, contact Junk Genius - Minneapolis at (612) 444-5865 for an accurate estimate.

How do you get rid of construction debris without a dumpster?

Full-service debris removal is the alternative. A licensed crew shows up, loads everything from wherever it sits on your site, and hauls it away in one trip. No staging to the curb required, no truck rental, no dump run on your part. It's faster than a dumpster for jobs that are already done and ready to clear. For multi-day projects, our dumpster rental option may be a better fit.

What is the cheapest way to get rid of rubble and concrete?

For small amounts of concrete, some municipalities accept it at transfer stations for a per-ton fee, cheaper than hiring a crew if you can load and haul it yourself. For larger volumes, full-service hauling typically costs less than multiple trips to a facility once you factor in truck rental, time, and dump fees. We haul concrete and masonry and route it to processing facilities rather than standard landfills, which keeps disposal costs lower than general waste rates.

Can you haul away mixed loads with both heavy and light debris?

Yes, and mixed loads are the norm on most renovation jobs. Drywall, lumber, tile, and metal all come out in the same haul. We sort at our end, not yours. Pricing on mixed loads accounts for average weight across the volume rather than charging separately for each material type. The one exception is hazardous materials, those need separate handling regardless of how small the quantity is.

Do you handle construction site cleanup for active job sites, or only after the project is done?

Both. We schedule mid-project hauls for contractors who need debris cleared while work is ongoing, keeping the site safe and giving crews room to operate. We also handle final cleanouts once the project is complete. Weekend availability means we can work around a job site schedule without interrupting active construction days. Call (612) 444-5865 to set up a recurring or one-time pickup.

What construction materials can't you take?

Asbestos-containing materials, lead paint and associated debris, chemicals, solvents, and regulated hazardous waste fall outside what any standard hauler can legally accept. If your project involves pre-1980 construction and you're not sure what's in the walls or tile, get a hazmat assessment done before scheduling debris removal. We'll tell you this upfront. There's no point staging a job and then discovering materials we can't load.

Clear the Site. Call the Crew.

Construction debris handled by a licensed Twin Cities team with 1,987 reviews and about 15 years in the trade.

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