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Clearing Out Minnetrista, One Truckload at a Time

Minnesota-owned for about 15 years, serving Lake Minnetonka's west shore with same-week scheduling and no surprises.

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Our work in Minnetrista

Junk removal in Minnetrista, MN is exactly what Junk Genius has been doing for Twin Cities homeowners for about 15 years, hauling away the stuff that's been sitting too long, taking up space you actually want back. Mike Reimann and his crew carry MN License #3772090-2, have earned 4.9 stars across 1,987 Google reviews, and don't send a call center when you dial (612) 444-5865. You get a real answer, a real price, and a truck at your door, often the same week you call.

Minnetrista sits right along the western shore of Lake Minnetonka, and the properties out here reflect that: spacious lots, outbuildings, older lakeside cabins passed down through families, and garages that have quietly collected decades of gear. Junk Genius runs out to Minnetrista regularly from our Minneapolis base on E 49th Street. It's a straightforward haul west on Highway 7. Whether you're clearing a garage cleanout before listing a property, finally dealing with that broken hot tub on the deck, or sorting through a family member's estate, we know what this part of Hennepin County looks like and we're ready for it.

What We Haul

Everything Minnetrista Homeowners Need Gone

From a single old sofa to a full property cleanout: one call covers it.

Furniture Removal

Sofas, sectionals, recliners, bed frames, dressers, we carry it all out, including pieces stuck in tight lakeside cabin layouts. No disassembly required on your end.

Appliance Removal

Old fridges, washers, dryers, stoves, chest freezers pulled from garages and utility rooms. We handle responsible disposal so the freon and compressors don't end up in the wrong place.

Hot Tub Removal

Minnetrista decks and patios are full of them. A hot tub removal is heavy, awkward work. We've done enough of them that we know exactly how to break one down and get it out without tearing up your yard.

Yard Debris Removal

Storm debris, brush piles, old lumber, broken fencing. Yard debris removal is especially common out here after spring thaw and fall windstorms off the lake.

Electronics Recycling

TVs, computer monitors, printers, e-waste can't go to the curb in Minnesota. We take it and route it through certified recycling so it doesn't sit in a landfill.

Garage and Attic Cleanouts

Older Minnetrista homes accumulate fast. A full attic and garage cleanout can clear what's been building up for years in a single morning appointment.

How It Works

Three Steps and Your Junk Is Gone

We keep the process simple because you've already spent enough energy dealing with the stuff.

01
Call for a Free Quote
Call (612) 444-5865 or submit an online estimate request. Tell us what you've got and where in Minnetrista you are. We'll give you a straightforward price before anyone shows up.
02
We Show Up and Haul It
Our crew arrives during your scheduled window, carries everything out, and loads it on the truck. You don't lift a thing. We're careful with floors, walls, and landscaping. We've seen what a rushed crew can do, and we're not that.
03
We Handle Disposal and Recycling
We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible. Aluminum, copper, glass, cardboard, electronics. We sort it out so you don't have to think about it.

Estate and Property Cleanouts

Inherited a Minnetrista Property? We Handle the Hard Part.

Estate cleanouts are some of the most emotionally loaded jobs we do, and we've done a lot of them. A family cabin on Lake Minnetonka doesn't just hold furniture; it holds forty years of fishing gear, old appliances, holiday decorations, and things nobody wants to throw away but nobody knows what to do with. We get it. The crew we send out is professional, discreet, and won't treat your family's belongings carelessly. If you're managing an estate cleanout in Minnetrista, we can typically get scheduled within the same week. We sort what can be donated, recycle what we can, and haul the rest, and we let you know what went where. You shouldn't have to manage a property across town while grieving. Let us handle the physical part. We also handle hoarding cleanouts for families dealing with that situation. No judgment, no shortcuts, just a thorough, respectful job.

A junk removal employee holding a box of collected items including vintage books and holiday decorations in front of a branded junk removal truck.

Recycling and Donations

Minnetrista Junk That Goes Back Into the Community

Recycling First

Aluminum, copper, glass, cardboard, tires, and electronics are sorted and routed to certified recycling facilities. Our crews hold Recycling Management certification. This isn't an afterthought.

Donations to Local Partners

Furniture, appliances, and household goods in working condition go to charity partners who can actually use them. That old dresser shouldn't end up in a landfill if a family can use it.

Responsible Final Disposal

What can't be recycled or donated goes through licensed waste management channels. MN License #3772090-2 means we're accountable for where this material ends up, not just that we picked it up.

What Minnetrista Customers Say

Real Reviews from the Crew That Serves Your Area

What was your experience with the garage cleanout?

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 Neveau

How did the crew handle more junk than expected?

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 Joyce

How was the furniture removal handled?

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 Yarosz

Was the pricing fair compared to other companies?

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 Hansmeier

How fast did the crew work?

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 Kemmis

What about a house bought with junk left behind?

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 Jay

Service Area

West Hennepin County Communities We Serve

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Schedule Your Minnetrista Junk Removal This Week

Call Mike's crew at (612) 444-5865 for a free quote. We serve Minnetrista seven days a week, 7 a.m. To 8 p.m. And we can often get out same-week. No surprises on price, no pressure, just a truck and a crew ready to haul.

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Common Questions

Minnetrista Junk Removal: Questions We Actually Get

How far out does Junk Genius travel to serve Minnetrista?

Our shop is on E 49th Street in Minneapolis, which puts us roughly 25 miles from central Minnetrista via Highway 7. That's a route we run regularly. There's no remote-area surcharge for Minnetrista. Your quote is based on the size of the job, not how far west of the city you are. Same-week scheduling is available for most Minnetrista jobs, and we run seven days a week.

Can you remove a hot tub from a Minnetrista lakeside property?

Yes, and we do it often. Hot tub removal out here usually means tight deck access, sometimes a gate, and a heavy unit that's been sitting outside for years. We bring the tools to break the tub down on-site and carry it out in sections if needed. We won't drag it across your landscaping. Call (612) 444-5865 and tell us what access looks like. We'll give you an honest quote before we show up.

What happens to the stuff you haul from Minnetrista homes?

We sort as much as possible for recycling and donation. Metals, cardboard, glass, electronics, and tires get routed to certified recyclers. Furniture and appliances in working condition go to local charity partners. What's left goes through licensed waste disposal channels under MN License #3772090-2. We're not just driving your junk to the nearest dumpster. We track where it ends up because we're accountable for it.

Do you handle estate cleanouts for inherited Minnetrista lake properties?

This is actually one of the most common jobs we get calls about from the Minnetrista and Lake Minnetonka area. Older cabins and family homes out here accumulate a lot over decades, and sorting through it during an estate process is genuinely hard. We handle the physical work respectfully and efficiently, sort what can be donated or recycled, and can usually schedule within the same week. See our estate cleanout services page for more on how the process works.

Can Junk Genius handle commercial junk removal in Minnetrista?

Yes. We work with property managers, landlords doing trash-outs, and contractors clearing construction debris from Minnetrista job sites. Commercial garbage collection and debris removal follow the same process as residential, you get a free quote, we confirm scope, and we show up with the right equipment. If you're a property manager with recurring needs in the area, call and ask about how we handle ongoing commercial accounts.

What items can't Junk Genius remove in Minnetrista?

Honestly, the exclusion list is short. We don't take hazardous materials like paint, solvents, or chemicals. Those require specialized disposal that's outside our scope. Anything else, call and ask. Tires, electronics, appliances, furniture, yard debris, construction rubble, hot tubs. That's all fair game. If you're unsure whether something qualifies, a quick call to (612) 444-5865 takes about two minutes to get an answer.

Minnetrista's Junk Won't Haul Itself

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