Owner-operated · Minneapolis Local

Garbage Collection That Goes Where the City Won't

When curbside pickup isn't enough, Junk Genius hauls what the truck skips.

4.9 from 1,987 Google reviews

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What garbage collection involves

Municipal garbage collection has limits. The city's truck won't touch that old recliner, the broken chest freezer on the back porch, or the two dozen bags of renovation scraps from your basement project. That's the gap Junk Genius fills. We handle garbage collection and bulk hauling for Twin Cities households and businesses that have outgrown what curbside service can handle. One call to (612) 444-5865 gets you a free estimate and same-week scheduling.

Here's how it works: our crew arrives during your scheduled window, loads everything onto the truck, and sweeps up before leaving. You don't move a thing. We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible. Pricing is volume-based, so you pay for the space your items actually occupy in the truck. Jobs range widely depending on volume and item types, from a single bulky pickup to a full property's worth of accumulated debris. Every job is different. Contact Junk Genius - Minneapolis for an accurate estimate.

What We Handle

Junk the City Truck Skips

If it won't fit in a bin or the city flags it as a no-go, that's exactly what we're set up for.

Bulky Furniture

Sofas, mattresses, bed frames, and dressers. Most city programs require you to call ahead and schedule a special pickup days out. We're usually available same week.

Appliances

Refrigerators, washers, dryers, and stoves require proper refrigerant handling and disposal. We manage that correctly, and we recycle the metal rather than landfill it.

Renovation Debris

Drywall scraps, old flooring, cabinet pieces, and construction leftovers aren't accepted curbside anywhere in the metro. Our renovation debris removal service is built for exactly this.

Garage and Attic Accumulation

Decades of miscellaneous junk that has no category: old tools, broken equipment, mystery boxes. We sort, haul, and divert what we can from the landfill.

Electronics and E-Waste

TVs, monitors, printers, and computers can't go in the garbage legally in Minnesota. We route them to certified recycling rather than the dump.

Yard and Storm Debris

Tree limbs, brush piles, and storm cleanup material after a rough Minnesota winter. Curbside won't take loose debris in volume. We will.

How It Works

Three Steps From Call to Clear

We keep the process short because you've already got enough to deal with.

01
Get a Free Estimate
Call (612) 444-5865 or submit the online form. Tell us what you've got and we'll give you a volume-based price with no surprises baked in.
02
We Show Up and Load
Our crew handles all the lifting, carrying, and loading. You point at the pile. We do the rest. No rental trucks, no heavy lifting on your end.
03
We Haul and Sort Responsibly
What can be recycled goes to recycling. What can be donated goes to a local charity partner. What has to be disposed of goes to the appropriate facility.

Why It Matters

Responsible Disposal Isn't a Selling Point. It's the Standard.

A lot of haulers will tell you they recycle. Most of them mean they sort metal at the transfer station. We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible. Our crews hold MSW Hauling, Waste Management Safety, and Recycling Management certifications. That's not marketing copy, that's verified training. When you call a company with MN License #3772090-2 and 1,987 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars, you're not gambling on whether they know what they're doing. You're calling the Twin Cities crew that's been doing this for about 15 years under Mike Reimann's name. His name is on the license. That's a different kind of accountability than a franchise call center.

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When to Call

Situations Where Curbside Just Isn't Going to Cut It

The city rejected your item

Flagged at the curb, left behind after a scheduled pickup, or listed as prohibited on the city's hauler page. We take most of what they won't.

You're clearing a whole property

Estate, move-out, or garage cleanout situation where there's too much for any curbside program to absorb across multiple weeks.

You're a property manager or landlord

Tenant left a unit full of furniture and debris. You need it cleared fast, not scheduled three weeks out. Our property manager service is built for exactly this turnaround.

The storage unit got out of hand

You've been paying rent on a unit you can't face cleaning out. One appointment and it's gone. We've cleared hundreds of storage units across the metro.

The Honest Version

What We Don't Take and Why We Tell You Up Front

We won't take hazardous materials: paint, solvents, motor oil, propane tanks, or chemical waste. That's not a gap in our service. Hauling those items requires a different class of licensing and a different disposal chain, and any company that tells you they'll take anything is either wrong or cutting corners. If you've got hazardous material mixed into a larger cleanout, call us anyway. We'll sort what we can legally handle and tell you exactly how to route the rest. No runaround. We've been doing this long enough to know the right answer is always a straight answer. If you're weighing hauling versus renting a dumpster and doing it yourself, our blog has a useful breakdown of professional removal versus DIY worth reading before you decide.

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What Customers Say

Real Jobs, Real Results

4.91,987 verified Google reviews

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 NeveauSep 2026 · Google

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

Natalie 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 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 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

CameronAug 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 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 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 HansmeierAug 2026 · Google

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Common Questions

Garbage Collection Questions, Answered Directly

What's the recycling and donation breakdown for items you collect?

We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible. Metal goes to scrap recycling. Electronics go to certified e-waste processors. Furniture and household goods in usable condition go to local charity partners. The remainder goes to licensed disposal facilities. We sort actively, not just at the transfer station.

How is your garbage collection service different from the city's curbside program?

City curbside programs have strict limits on item size, type, and volume. They won't take appliances with refrigerant, most electronics, bulky furniture over certain dimensions, or large quantities of debris. Junk Genius is a licensed private hauler. We come inside, on your schedule, take items the city won't touch, and sort for recycling and donation rather than defaulting everything to a landfill.

Do you handle garbage collection jobs for rental properties and commercial locations?

We do. Landlords, property managers, and commercial clients make up a significant part of our work. Tenant move-outs, office cleanouts, and multi-unit building debris are all in scope. Scheduling is same-week for most jobs. If you manage multiple properties, call (612) 444-5865 to talk through a recurring or priority arrangement.

Can I get a same-day or next-day garbage collection appointment?

Same-day is possible depending on crew availability and job location, but it's not guaranteed. Same-week is the realistic expectation. We're open seven days a week, 7am to 8pm, so Saturday and Sunday pickups are on the table if weekdays don't work. Call early in the day for the best chance at a quick turnaround.

What happens if I have hazardous materials mixed in with my junk?

Tell us when you call. Paint, solvents, motor oil, propane tanks, and chemical waste require specialized handling that falls outside standard hauling licensing. We won't take those items. But if hazardous material is a small part of a larger cleanout, we'll handle everything we legally can and give you straight guidance on routing the rest. We won't leave you stuck.

How does volume-based pricing work for garbage collection?

We price based on how much space your items take up in our truck, not by item count or time spent. A quarter-truck load costs less than a half-truck, which costs less than a full truck. When we arrive, we assess the volume before loading begins. You know the price before any work starts. No surprises after the fact. Every job is different. Contact Junk Genius - Minneapolis for an accurate estimate.

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