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Curbside Pickup: Set It Out, We Haul It Away

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Curbside Pickup: Set It Out, We Haul It Away

No crew inside your home, no waiting around, just set your items out and we handle the rest.

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What curbside pickup involves

Curbside pickup is exactly what it sounds like: you move your items to the curb, driveway, or parking lot, and Junk Genius comes and hauls them off. You don't have to be home. You don't have to walk us through anything. When the truck leaves, the junk is gone. It's the fastest, most convenient way to clear out a couch, old appliances, or a pile of debris without coordinating an in-home visit. Call (612) 444-5865 to get on the schedule.

Because the crew doesn't have to enter your home or work around stairs and hallways, we pass that labor savings on to you with a discount off our standard junk removal rate. What you pay depends on the volume and type of items you're putting out, a single mattress removal looks different from a full load of mixed debris, but the cost drivers are straightforward: total volume, weight, and whether any items require special handling or recycling. Every job is different, contact Junk Genius - Minneapolis for an accurate estimate.

How It Works

Three Steps to a Cleaner Curb

  1. 01

    Call for a Free Quote

    Tell us what you're putting out, a few pieces of furniture, a pile of yard debris, a stack of old appliances. We'll confirm availability and give you a price before we ever show up. No surprises on the bill.

  2. 02

    Set Your Items Outside

    Place everything at the curb, in the driveway, or in a parking lot before your scheduled window. Doesn't have to be perfectly stacked. Just accessible. You don't need to be home.

  3. 03

    We Haul It and You're Done

    The crew loads it, drives it off, and you get a confirmation when we're finished. Items that can be donated or recycled get sorted before anything hits a landfill. That's been our standard for about 15 years.

What We Pick Up

What You Can Put Out at the Curb

Most household items and bulky junk qualify: here's what works well for curbside.

Furniture

Sofas, recliners, bed frames, dressers, dining sets. If you can get it to the curb, we can get it in the truck. Curbside pickup is one of the most affordable ways to handle furniture removal when you don't need a crew inside.

Appliances

Refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, heavy items that are a pain to drag out are still manageable at curb level. We handle responsible disposal and recycling so these don't end up somewhere they shouldn't.

Yard and Outdoor Debris

Brush piles, broken patio furniture, old grills, lumber scraps, yard debris removal works great as a curbside job. Stack it at the end of the driveway and we load from there.

Mattresses

Most cities won't accept mattresses in regular trash pickup. We will. Pull it to the curb and we'll take it off your hands. We sort for recycling where possible.

Boxes and Mixed Household Junk

Moving out? Clearing a room? Box it up, bag it, pile it, cardboard recycling and mixed loads both work. As long as it's at the curb and not hazardous, we can handle it.

Electronics

Old TVs, monitors, printers, and other e-waste qualify for curbside pickup. We recycle electronics responsibly, which matters more than most people realize. A lot of this stuff can't just go to the landfill.

Why Curbside

When Curbside Pickup Makes More Sense Than Full Service

Full-service junk removal is the right call when you need a crew inside your home sorting, carrying, and making decisions about what goes. But honestly, for a lot of jobs, you don't need that. If you can get the items outside yourself and the pile is reasonably defined, curbside is faster to schedule, easier to execute, and cheaper on the final bill. It's especially useful for rental property turnover, post-renovation cleanups, and anyone who just needs a bulky item gone without coordinating an in-home appointment. We've been hauling for about 15 years, and curbside is one of those services that works exactly as advertised when the job fits it. If you're not sure which option makes sense for your situation, call us. We'll tell you straight.
Junk removal service in progress, with a full truck bed loaded with furniture, mattresses, and household items being hauled away.

Customer Reviews

What Customers Say About the Crew

4.9 from 1,987 Google reviews

4.9stars across 1,987 Google reviews
The largest verified review count of any junk hauler in the metro.
Licensed in Minnesota, #3772090-2
A verifiable credential, not a marketing claim.
Donation & recycling
We sort before the truck leaves. Local charity partners get what's reusable.
Crew certified in MSW Hauling and Waste Management Safety
Not every hauler invests in crew training. We do.
Sosa and Diego were absolutely amazing. They cleaned out the whole garage in just over an hour. Very professional. Will use them again when needed. A+.
Brent NeveauBrent NeveauSep 2026 · Google
Sosa and Drew were so helpful in clearing out the junk from our garage. I would definitely recommend them!!
Natalie KramerNatalie KramerAug 2026 · Google
Fast and very good communication. Cleaned out some debris I have been looking at for months. Well worth the price for getting it gone quickly. Saved me a day of doing it myself. Thank you!
Dusty KemmisDusty KemmisAug 2026 · Google
Sosa and Diego did a wonderful job! We ended up having more junk than we initially planned, but they were accommodating and kind. They got done very quickly but still managed to do a very thorough job. I would recommend this company.
Colin JoyceColin JoyceAug 2026 · Google
If Sosa and Diego roll up to take your stuff, you’re in good hands. Easy to chat with and very fast. Will call again if I need em
CameronCameronAug 2026 · Google
Sosa and Diego did an incredible job on my garage. I had bought a house and the seller had left all sorts of junk in the garage including an old fridge and many mattresses. They were able to work with me to get it done fast and affordably. I will definitely be keeping them in mind for future work
Riley JayRiley JayAug 2026 · Google
Sosa and Diego were very prepared, friendly, and professional. They took care of all the furniture I needed removed with ease. I would definitely use this service again and highly recommend this team of guys!
Emily YaroszEmily YaroszAug 2026 · Google
I had a few places come do estimates, and Junk Genius was definitely the most reasonable. They were also able to switch our day/time when we had something coming up. Big shout out to Lester and Isaiah! They were friendly, respectful of the space, and incredibly efficient!
Diane HansmeierDiane HansmeierAug 2026 · Google
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Junk Genius has been hauling in the Twin Cities for about 15 years. MN License #3772090-2.

What We Don't Take

A Straight Answer on What We Won't Haul

We don't take hazardous materials, paint, solvents, propane tanks, asbestos, or chemicals. That's not a policy gap; it's a regulatory and safety reality. Any hauler who tells you they'll take anything, including hazmat, isn't being straight with you. If you've got a mixed load that includes some of this stuff, call us before you pull it to the curb. We'll sort out what we can take and point you toward the right disposal option for the rest. For larger mixed-load projects where you're doing the work over multiple days, a trash removal and disposal arrangement or dumpster rental might be a better fit than curbside.
A loaded junk removal truck bed filled with discarded items including large green tanks, red piping, and miscellaneous debris in a residential driveway.

FAQ

Common Questions About Curbside Pickup

What is curbside pickup?
Curbside pickup is a junk removal service where you move your items to an accessible outdoor location, a curb, driveway, or parking spot, before your appointment window. The crew loads and hauls without entering your home. Because the job skips the interior walkthrough and stair navigation, it costs less than standard full-service removal. You don't need to be present for the pickup.
How can I dispose of my couch through curbside pickup?
Pull the couch to your curb or driveway before your scheduled pickup window and we handle the rest. City bulk pickup can take weeks to schedule and often has restrictions on what qualifies. With Junk Genius, same-week appointments are standard. We'll confirm the cost upfront before the truck arrives. Couches and sectionals are some of the most common curbside items we pick up.
Do I get a discount for curbside pickup compared to full-service removal?
Yes. Because the crew doesn't have to navigate your home, carry items down stairs, or work through tight hallways, we pass that labor reduction back to you as a price reduction from our standard rate. The exact discount depends on the job. Call us at (612) 444-5865 and we'll walk you through the difference between the two options for your specific load.
Does Big Lake, MN have curbside waste services?
Big Lake has municipal solid waste pickup, but like most metro-area cities, bulky item collection is scheduled separately and often comes with restrictions on what qualifies and how many items you can set out. Junk Genius serves the broader Twin Cities metro and can schedule a curbside pickup appointment for bulky items, furniture, and large debris that city programs won't accept or can't schedule quickly.
Can I combine a curbside pickup with a larger cleanout job?
Yes. If you've got items you can move outside and items inside that need a crew to carry out, we can do both in a single visit. The exterior portion is priced at the curbside rate and the interior work at the standard rate. This is common for garage cleanouts where some items are already in the driveway and the rest need to be carried out. Tell us the full picture when you call.
What happens to the items Junk Genius picks up curbside?
We sort on the way out. Items in usable condition go to one of our local charity partners for donation. Metals, electronics, cardboard, and mattresses get routed to appropriate recycling facilities. We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible. That number matters to us. It's one of the reasons we've stayed in business for about 15 years while a lot of haulers haven't.
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Do I get a discount for choosing curbside instead of full-service removal?
Yes. When the crew doesn't have to enter your home, navigate stairs, or move through narrow hallways, that saves real labor time. We pass that reduction back to you in the form of a lower rate. The exact amount depends on the job size and item types. Call (612) 444-5865 and we'll give you both numbers so you can decide.
Can I combine curbside pickup with an interior cleanout in the same job?
Yes. Items already outside get priced at the curbside rate; items that need to be carried out of your home are priced at the standard rate. Both happen in one visit. This is common for garage and basement jobs where some stuff is already outside and some isn't. Tell us the full situation when you call.
What items can't be picked up curbside?
Hazardous materials don't qualify for curbside or any of our standard pickup services, paint, solvents, propane tanks, chemicals, and asbestos fall into this category. Most household items, furniture, appliances, yard debris, electronics, and mixed junk do qualify. If you're not sure about something specific, call before you put it out.
What happens to items after curbside pickup?
We sort before anything goes to a landfill. Usable items go to charity partners. Metals, electronics, and mattresses are routed to recycling. We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible.

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Set It Out and Let Us Handle the Rest

Same-week curbside pickup available across the Twin Cities metro. Free quote, no pressure.

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