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Garage Cleanout Services: Same-Day, Flat-Rate Hauling

Point to it, we haul it. Licensed crew, no hidden fees, free on-site quote.

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What garage cleanout involves

Most garage cleanouts cost between $150 and $600 or more, depending on how much has accumulated and how long it's been building up, and the only honest answer is that you won't know your exact number until someone walks your space. That's why Junk Genius shows up first, gives you a no-obligation flat-rate quote on the spot, and only starts loading once you've said yes. No surprises on the invoice, no fuel surcharges, no 'special handling' fees added after the fact. If you're searching for a reliable garage cleaning company, call (612) 444-5865 and we can often get to you the same day.

What we haul covers nearly everything a garage collects over the years: broken appliances, outdated exercise equipment, old furniture, scrap lumber, automotive parts, holiday decorations, tires, and the kind of mystery boxes that haven't been opened since the last move. We go beyond simple hauling, too. Garages accumulate items that require careful handling, half-empty paint cans, automotive fluids, old pesticides, propane tanks, materials that can't go in regular trash. We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible. Cost drivers include total volume, the presence of hazardous materials, and whether heavy items like chest freezers or workbenches need to be dismantled before removal. Every job is different, contact Junk Genius - Minneapolis for an accurate estimate.

THE REAL PROBLEM

Why Garages Become Impossible to Reclaim

Remember when your garage actually held your car? Before the tower of moving boxes took over one corner, the broken treadmill claimed another, and that pile of old paint cans multiplied against the back wall? Most garages start with good intentions and end up as the default dumping ground for everything that doesn't fit elsewhere. Reclaiming that space feels impossible when you're staring down years of accumulated stuff, especially when you know some of it's too heavy to move alone and some of it can't go in the regular trash. That's not a motivation problem. It's a logistics problem. And logistics is exactly what we do.

Same-day junk removal service transforming a cluttered kitchen into a clean, organized space.

WHAT WE HAUL

Common Garage Items Our Crews Remove

If it's cluttering your garage, there's a good chance we can haul it.

Appliances and Freezers

Chest freezers, old refrigerators, washers, dryers, we disconnect, remove, and route them to certified recycling facilities. No need to drain or prep anything first. See our full appliance removal service for details.

Furniture and Mattresses

Sofas, bed frames, mattresses, filing cabinets, and office chairs, even the pieces wedged into corners or stacked floor to ceiling. We've navigated worse.

Automotive Parts and Tires

Old rims, used tires, car batteries, scrap metal from tools and equipment, all of it handled and routed to proper facilities. We don't just toss automotive waste in a dumpster.

Exercise Equipment

Treadmills, weight benches, ellipticals, stationary bikes. The stuff you moved in with good intentions and haven't touched since. Heavy, awkward, and gone by end of day.

Hazardous Household Materials

Paint cans, pesticides, propane tanks, and automotive fluids can't go in regular trash. We maintain relationships with certified disposal facilities so these materials are handled correctly.

General Overflow and Boxes

Holiday decorations, kids' bikes, scrap lumber, cardboard, tools beyond repair, and the boxes from three moves ago. Point to it. It's gone.

HOW IT WORKS

The Garage Cleanout Process, Start to Finish

01
Call or Book Online
Reach us at (612) 444-5865 or submit a quick online request. We'll get you on the schedule, often same-day or next-day. No automated phone trees, no endless hold times. A real person picks up.
02
On-Site Quote, No Obligation
Our uniformed crew arrives, we call 30 minutes ahead, walks your garage, and gives you a flat-rate price based on truck volume. You decide if you're in. There's zero pressure to say yes on the spot.
03
We Haul, You Walk Away
Once you approve the quote, the crew handles everything. Loading, sorting, disposal, recycling, cleanup. You don't lift a finger. When we pull out, your garage floor is clear.

GENIUS SERVICE

Flat-Rate Pricing and the 10% Beat Guarantee

Our pricing model eliminates guesswork and unpleasant surprises. You pay a flat fee based solely on the volume your items occupy in our truck. That quote includes everything: all labor, loading, hauling, disposal fees, recycling costs, and complete cleanup. No hidden charges tacked on after the work is done. No fuel surcharges or 'special handling' fees appearing on your invoice. We give you an on-site price based primarily on how much material we take away. We also stand behind the work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If something isn't right, we make it right before we leave. Check our pricing page for more on how our volume-based model works. Every job is different, contact Junk Genius - Minneapolis for an accurate estimate.

Junk removal service showing before-and-after of residential interior cleanup and bulky item hauling in a green disposal truck.

WHY JUNK GENIUS

What Sets This Crew Apart From the Rest

about 15 years in the Trade

Mike Reimann founded Junk Genius about 15 years ago. We've been hauling Twin Cities garages for about 15 years, MN License #3772090-2. That's not a franchise telling you they've been around. That's a local owner whose name is on the truck.

1,987 Google Reviews, 4.9 Stars

That's not an estimate. Go count them. The review volume in this category is unusual, and it comes from about 15 years of showing up on time, working fast, and not leaving a mess behind.

Responsible Disposal, Not Lip Service

We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible. Our crews carry certifications in MSW Hauling, Waste Management Safety, and Recycling Management. We keep records. We don't just say 'we recycle.'

Licensed, Background-Checked Crew

Every crew member is licensed and background-checked. We don't subcontract. The people who show up are Junk Genius employees. Not a dispatch of whoever was available this morning.

REAL CUSTOMERS

What People Say After Their Garage Cleanout

Brent Neveau

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+.

Riley Jay

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.

Natalie Kramer

Sosa and Drew were so helpful in clearing out the junk from our garage. I would definitely recommend them!!

Diane Hansmeier

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!

Dusty Kemmis

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!

Colin Joyce

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.

RELATED SERVICES

Other Cleanout Work We Handle

Garage cleanouts are our most requested full-property job, but they're rarely the only space that needs attention. If you're clearing out an inherited property or preparing for a sale, our house and garage cleanout service covers every room. Got a shed going at the same time? We handle shed removal and recycling including teardown and haul-away. Need the old fridge or chest freezer taken separately? The refrigerator removal and recycling team handles the CFC compliance paperwork so you don't have to. And if construction debris from a garage renovation is part of the picture, see our construction debris removal page. One call, one crew, one invoice.

Junk removal service clearing out a residential garage space, shown in before-and-after comparison with appliances and miscellaneous items removed.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Garage Cleanout FAQs

How much does it cost to have someone clean out a garage?

A single-car garage with moderate accumulation typically runs $150 to $350. A two-car garage packed floor to ceiling with appliances, furniture, and years of overflow can reach $600 or more. The honest answer is that volume drives cost, and volume is impossible to estimate over the phone without seeing the space. That's why we quote on-site, before any loading starts, with no obligation to proceed. Every job is different, contact Junk Genius - Minneapolis for an accurate estimate.

How much does it cost to clear a garage full of paint cans, chemicals, or automotive fluids?

Items that require certified disposal, paint, automotive fluids, pesticides, propane, add to the job cost because they need to be routed to specialized facilities rather than standard waste streams. We don't tack on surprise fees for this. The disposal cost is factored into your flat-rate quote upfront. If you're not sure what you have, tell us when you call and we'll walk you through it.

How do you clean out a garage quickly without making multiple trips to the dump?

The answer is a full-size truck and a two-person crew. We bring the right equipment, sort as we load, and handle recycling and disposal in a single pass. Most residential garage cleanouts are completed in one to three hours. You don't coordinate anything. You point, we haul. If you're weighing DIY vs. professional, our junk removal vs DIY breakdown covers the real time and cost math.

What's included in a flat-rate garage cleanout quote?

Everything. Labor, loading, hauling, disposal fees, recycling costs, and a swept-clean garage floor at the end. No fuel surcharges added afterward, no 'heavy item' fees that weren't in the original number. If the quote changes, for example, if you add items mid-job, we tell you before we load them. No gotchas.

Do you handle workbenches, chest freezers, and other items bolted down or too heavy to move alone?

Yes. This is actually where a professional crew earns their fee. Workbenches bolted to walls, chest freezers that weigh 300 pounds, filing cabinets stuffed to capacity, and large power tools, our teams train specifically for these situations. We use proper lifting techniques and equipment so nothing gets damaged coming out, and nothing gets left behind because it was 'too hard to move.'

What happens to the items from my garage after you haul them?

We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible. Scrap metal heads to certified recycling facilities. Electronics, including old computers and monitors, go through proper e-waste recycling channels. Usable furniture and household goods get donated where possible. Hazardous materials like automotive fluids go to certified processing centers.

Your Garage Cleanout Is One Call Away

Same-day and next-day appointments available. Flat-rate pricing, no surprise fees.

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