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Waste Management That Goes Beyond the Curb

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Waste Management That Goes Beyond the Curb

We sort, haul, recycle, and donate, so your junk doesn't just disappear, it goes somewhere useful.

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What waste management involves

Waste management in the Twin Cities isn't one-size-fits-all. You've got the city's curbside program for the basics, and then you've got everything else. The old fridge in the basement. The garage full of decades of accumulated stuff. The construction debris sitting in your driveway. That's where Junk Genius steps in. We're a licensed junk removal and hauling operation that's been handling what the city won't touch for about 15 years. Mike Reimann, our Chief Junk Officer, built this crew around one idea: there's a smarter way to haul. Call (612) 444-5865 and we'll get you scheduled, often same week.

Here's what separates our approach from a standard haul: we don't back the truck up and dump everything in one pile. We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible. That changes the math on a lot of jobs. An appliance that can't go curbside, a sofa a thrift store will take, electronics that need proper e-waste processing, we route each item where it belongs. Job cost scales with volume, weight, and access, not with some flat rate that penalizes smaller loads. Every job is different. Contact Junk Genius for an accurate estimate.

WHAT WE HANDLE

One Call Covers the Waste No Weekly Pickup Will Touch

Curbside pickup has limits. We don't.

Bulk items, appliances, electronics, construction debris, full property cleanouts. If your city's garbage truck is going to leave it on the curb, we'll take it. Our crews are certified in MSW hauling and waste management safety, which means they know how to load, transport, and route material responsibly. We handle mattress removal and disposal, furniture, old electronics (full recycling center processing), and just about any volume of household or commercial waste. We don't take hazardous materials, paint, chemicals, and certain regulated waste fall outside our scope, and we won't pretend otherwise. But for the broad range of junk, debris, and unwanted material that accumulates in a home, garage, or business, one call moves it out.
A junk removal truck with a full load of miscellaneous debris and items being transported for recycling and trash removal in an urban street setting.

OUR PROCESS

How Junk Genius Manages Your Waste Removal

  1. 01

    Schedule and Get a Free Estimate

    Call (612) 444-5865 or book online. Tell us roughly what you've got and where it's located. We give you an honest volume-based estimate before any work starts, no surprises when the truck shows up.

  2. 02

    We Show Up and Sort On-Site

    Our crew arrives, does a walkthrough, and gets to work. We sort as we load, recyclables, donatables, and landfill-bound material separated on the spot. You point, we haul. You don't lift anything.

  3. 03

    Responsible Diversion, Then You're Done

    Material goes to the right destination: local charity partners for items in good shape, certified recycling facilities for electronics and appliances, and transfer stations for the rest. We handle the logistics. You get a clean space.

WHY IT MATTERS

Donation & recycling

Responsible Recycling

Appliances, electronics, and metals go to certified processing facilities, not the nearest dumpster. Our crews hold recycling management certification and know where each material type needs to go.

Local Charity Donations

Furniture, household goods, and clothing that's still usable gets routed to Twin Cities charity partners. What you're clearing out could be exactly what someone else needs. We handle the drop-off.

E-Waste Diversion

TVs, computers, printers, electronics can't go in regular trash under Minnesota law. We route them to proper e-waste processors, keeping those materials out of the waste stream legally and responsibly.

Construction Debris Sorting

Wood, metal, concrete, and drywall can often be separated for recycling rather than landfilled as mixed debris. Our crew handles construction debris removal with diversion in mind, not just speed.

LOCAL AND LICENSED

Minnesota-Owned for about 15 years, Not a Franchise Call Center

When you call Junk Genius, you're reaching a Twin Cities-based operation with 4.9 stars across 1,987 Google reviews, a number that takes about 15 years to build, not a marketing campaign. Mike Reimann's name is on this company. MN License #3772090-2 is on the trucks. National franchise haulers operate in this market, and they're not wrong that they can get the job done. But you're not calling a 1-800 number routed to a regional coordinator when you call us. The person who picks up knows what a garage cleanout in the Twin Cities actually looks like, because we've done thousands of them. If you want a crew that treats the work seriously and keeps you informed every step of the way, that's the difference.
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WHAT WE SERVE

Waste Removal for Homes, Businesses, and Everything Between

Residential Cleanouts

Moving, downsizing, estate clearing, or just a garage that's gotten out of hand. We clear it all, furniture, appliances, boxes, equipment, and sort as we go.

Commercial and Office Waste

Clearing out a retail space, office, or storage facility involves more volume and more logistics than a typical home job. We scale accordingly and work around business hours when needed.

Debris Removal After Renovation

Renovation waste, drywall, lumber, tile, fixtures, can pile up fast. We haul it out so your contractor can keep moving. Need a dumpster on-site instead? That's a separate product with its own process.

Appliance and Electronics Disposal

Fridges, washers, dryers, TVs, computers. These can't go in regular trash. We pick them up, process them through the right channels, and keep you clear of disposal-fee confusion. See our full garbage dump service options.

Donation and Recycling Pickup

Not everything you're clearing out belongs in a landfill, and you probably know it. We identify what's donateable and recyclable on every job without you having to sort it yourself.

Crawl Space and Attic Waste

Older Twin Cities homes accumulate decades of material in tight spaces. We handle the awkward extraction, crawl space cleanouts, attic loads, narrow access, and haul it all out.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Waste Management FAQ

What's the difference between your service and regular curbside garbage collection?
Curbside programs take bagged trash and recycling on a scheduled route. That's it. We handle the items your city's truck won't: bulk furniture, appliances, electronics, renovation debris, and full property cleanouts. We're a licensed hauling operation, not a replacement for your weekly pickup. We come to you, load everything ourselves, and route material to the right facilities.
Can you handle both residential and commercial waste removal?
Yes. Residential jobs range from a single appliance pickup to a full estate cleanout. Commercial work includes office clearouts, retail space cleanups, and construction debris removal for contractors and renovators. Volume and access drive how we staff and price each job. A two-person crew handles most homes; larger commercial sites may require more. Call and describe what you've got.
How does your recycling and donation diversion actually work?
We sort on-site as we load. Items in usable condition get flagged for our charity partner network in the Twin Cities. Electronics and appliances go to certified recycling facilities. Metal gets separated for scrap. What's left after diversion goes to the transfer station. We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible. You don't have to pre-sort anything.
What types of waste can't you take?
We don't haul hazardous materials: paint, solvents, chemicals, asbestos-containing materials, and certain regulated waste fall outside what we're permitted to transport. If you're unsure whether something qualifies, call us before booking and we'll tell you straight. We'd rather give you an honest answer upfront than show up and leave items behind.
How is waste removal priced, and what makes a job cost more or less?
Pricing is based on volume, how much space your items take up in the truck, plus factors like weight (appliances and concrete cost more to dispose of), access (tight spaces, multiple flights of stairs), and total job scope. A single sofa costs far less than a full garage cleanout. We give you a free estimate before any work starts. Every job is different. Contact Junk Genius for an accurate estimate.
How quickly can you schedule a waste removal job?
We're available seven days a week, 7 a.m. To 8 p.m. Many jobs get scheduled within the same week; some same-day slots are available depending on crew capacity. If your situation is time-sensitive, a move, a contractor waiting on a cleared site, let us know when you call and we'll do our best to work around your timeline.

REAL REVIEWS

What Customers Say After the Truck Leaves

4.9 from 1,987 Google reviews

Licensed in Minnesota, #3772090-2
Verifiable hauling license, not just a van and a handshake.
Crew-certified in MSW hauling and waste management safety
Our guys are trained on handling, transport, and diversion, not just loading.
Donation & recycling
Recycling and donation routing is built into how we work, not an upsell.
Free estimates, no surprise charges on job day
Volume-based pricing quoted before we load a single item.
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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What You Get When You Call Us

1,987 reviews at 4.9 stars. Here's what earns that.

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