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Storage Unit Cleanout: Stop Paying for Space You Don't Use

Same-week scheduling, volume-based pricing, and a crew that's cleared thousands of units across the Twin Cities.

4.9 from 1,987 Google reviews

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What storage unit clean out involves

A storage unit cleanout is one of those jobs that feels impossible until someone actually shows up with a truck. If your unit is packed floor-to-ceiling with furniture, boxes, and things you genuinely forgot you owned, Junk Genius has the crew, the certifications, and about 15 years of real haul experience to clear it in a single visit. Call (612) 444-5865 today for a free quote and same-week scheduling.

The cost of a storage unit cleanout depends on how full the unit is, what's inside, and how long it takes to sort, load, and responsibly dispose of everything. We give you an on-site price based primarily on how much material we take away. For a fully loaded 10x10 unit stuffed with furniture and boxes, total cost can range from a few hundred dollars to well over a thousand, depending on weight and recycling requirements. We also back every quote with a 10% Price Beat Guarantee, show us a written estimate from a competitor and we'll beat it. Every job is different, contact Junk Genius for an accurate estimate.

FULL-SERVICE CLEANOUT

What a Real Storage Unit Cleanout Looks Like

We don't just haul the easy stuff and leave the rest: we take it all.

Most storage units aren't organized by the time someone calls us. They're packed from a move that went sideways, an estate that had to be cleared fast, or a "just for now" situation that stretched into years. Our crew has emptied all of them. We open the unit with you, assess what's there, and sort on the spot, what goes to donation partners like Bridging or Habitat for Humanity ReStore, what gets recycled, and what gets hauled to disposal. You don't sort a single box. That's the whole point of hiring a Genius. Curious what else we can clear while we're out? We also handle attic clean outs and bulk pickup jobs in the same trip if the schedule allows.

Junk removal service showing before-and-after cleanup of a dumpster area with scattered debris and bulky items removed to leave an organized, empty space.

HOW IT WORKS

Three Steps From Full Unit to Empty Locker

01
Call and Get a Real Quote
You reach a human when you call (612) 444-5865. Tell us the unit size, roughly how full it is, and what types of items are inside. We'll give you a volume-based estimate on the spot, no phone trees, no callbacks from a call center.
02
We Show Up and Take Everything
Our licensed, uniformed crew arrives on schedule, works around the storage facility's access hours, and clears the unit completely. We sort for donation and recycling as we go, nothing gets dumped that has a better option.
03
You Walk Away Done
Unit is empty. You hand back the keys. Monthly charges stop. We handle the disposal paperwork, the recycling drop-offs, and the donation logistics. You get a clean sweep and a receipt.

WHY JUNK GENIUS

about 15 years of Clearing What Other Companies Won't Touch

Volume-Based Pricing: No Surprises

You pay for the space your items fill in the truck, nothing more. We give you an on-site price based primarily on how much material we take away. No hidden disposal fees, no surcharges for heavy items.

Certified MSW Hauling Crews

Our crews hold certifications in MSW Hauling, Waste Management Safety, and Recycling Management. That's not marketing, it means they know exactly how to handle mixed loads, electronics, and appliances without cutting corners on disposal.

1,987 Google Reviews at 4.9 Stars

That number isn't an estimate. It's about 15 years of jobs done right, accumulated one customer at a time across the Twin Cities. You're not calling a franchise call center. You're calling Mike Reimann's crew, license #3772090-2.

Long-Term, Background-Checked Team

Many of our crew members have been with Junk Genius for four or more years. You get experienced handlers who know how to work fast without damaging the unit, the facility, or the items going to donation.

Responsible Disposal by Default

We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible. We don't race to the landfill. Metals, cardboard, wood, electronics, they each go to the right place. See our appliance and electronics recycling process for how we handle the tricky stuff.

Same-Week Scheduling, Weekends Included

Storage facilities have access windows, and we work within them. We're available seven days a week, 7 a.m. To 8 p.m. If your situation is time-sensitive, tell us. We'll find the slot.

COMMON SITUATIONS

Who Actually Calls Us for a Storage Unit Cleanout

The Long-Forgotten Unit

You rented it three years ago for "a few months." Now the monthly charge hits your card and you don't even remember what's inside. We clear it without judgment and without you having to sort through it all yourself.

Estate and Inherited Property

Settling an estate sometimes means inheriting a storage unit full of someone else's life. That's a lot to carry emotionally, let alone physically. Our crew works respectfully and efficiently so you're not doing this alone.

Post-Move Overflow

The new place didn't fit everything, so you stored the extra. Now you realize you don't actually want it. We haul it, donate what's still good, and recycle the rest, faster than listing it on Marketplace.

Clearing Before a Rate Hike

Storage facility rates go up. A lot. If you're staring down a 30 percent increase and debating whether the contents are worth it, the answer is usually no. Call us before the next billing cycle hits.

ECO-FIRST APPROACH

We Recycle and Donate: Not Just Dump

Junk Genius has run on what we call the Four R's for about 15 years: Remove, Re-use, Recycle, and Reduce. A storage unit cleanout often turns up items that still have real value, furniture, tools, appliances, boxes of household goods. We sort those out for donation partners including Bridging, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Goodwill, and Salvation Army before anything hits the landfill. Metals, cardboard, and wood go to recycling streams. Old fridges and washers go through our refrigerator recycling and removal process. Not just the dump. If a couch is still usable, it doesn't become landfill. If a printer works, it gets a second life through our printer recycling and removal partners. That's the Genius approach: the landfill is the last resort, not the first stop.

Junk removal service-in-progress showing bulky items including a mattress, furniture, and other household goods secured with blue mesh netting on a transport vehicle in a warehouse facility.

HONEST PRICING

What Storage Unit Cleanout Pricing Actually Looks Like

Pay Only By Volume

We give you an on-site price based primarily on how much material we take away. The fuller the truck, the more you pay, but you never pay for truck space you didn't use. A half-full 5x5 unit costs a fraction of a packed 10x20.

All-In Quotes: No Add-Ons

Sorting, loading, disposal fees, recycling fees, and site cleanup are all included. What we quote is what you pay. No invoice surprises when the job's done.

10% Price Beat Guarantee

Got a written estimate from another hauler? We'll beat it by 10%. No haggling required. Just show us the quote before we start.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

What Customers Say After the Job's Done

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!"

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!"

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"

Lisa Laughlin

"Lester and Neil were quick and efficient. Super friendly. Great company! Easy scheduling and great communication. Can't beat the value"

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Storage Unit Cleanout: Questions We Hear Every Week

How much should I charge to clean out a storage unit?

If you're hiring a junk removal company, professional storage unit cleanouts typically range from a few hundred dollars to over a thousand, depending on unit size and how packed it is. We give you an on-site price based primarily on how much material we take away. We give you an on-site price based primarily on how much material we take away.

What is the best way to clean out a storage unit?

Honestly, the best way is to call someone who does this every day. Sorting by yourself takes hours and still leaves you with a haul problem at the end. A professional crew sorts for donation and recycling as they load, clears the unit completely in a single visit, and handles all disposal logistics. You show up, approve the quote, and leave with an empty unit.

Does 1-800-GOT-JUNK clean out storage units?

Yes, 1-800-GOT-JUNK offers storage unit cleanouts, but they're a national franchise operating through a call center model. Junk Genius is Minnesota-owned for about 15 years, licensed under MN #3772090-2, with 1,987 Google reviews at 4.9 stars. You're also talking to the actual crew, not a scheduling rep. And we'll beat their written quote by 10% if they send you one.

How much does it cost to clean out a 10x10 storage unit?

A 10x10 unit fully packed with furniture, boxes, and mixed household goods typically runs several hundred to over a thousand dollars depending on item weight, recycling requirements, and how long the sort takes. A lightly loaded 10x10 costs considerably less. Junk Genius gives volume-based quotes over the phone once you describe what's inside, no in-person visit required to get a number.

Can Junk Genius work around storage facility access hours and rules?

Yes, and we ask about this upfront. Storage facilities often restrict access to certain hours, require proof of insurance, or limit vehicle size on the property. We've worked at dozens of Twin Cities facilities and know how to coordinate. Just tell us the facility name and location when you call (612) 444-5865 and we'll confirm logistics before we schedule.

What happens to the items after a storage unit cleanout?

We sort everything before it hits the truck. Usable furniture and household goods go to donation partners including Bridging, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and Goodwill. Metals, cardboard, and electronics go to certified recycling streams. What can't be donated or recycled goes to licensed disposal. We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible.

Ready to Clear That Unit for Good?

Mike's crew has cleared over 100,000 jobs across the Twin Cities for about 15 years. This one's next.

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