Owner-operated · Minneapolis Local
Yard Debris Removal That Gets Your Yard Back
We haul branches, leaves, and storm mess from any corner of your property.
4.9 from 1,987 Google reviews
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What yard debris recycling involves
Yard debris removal is one of those jobs that feels manageable until it isn't. A couple of storms, one overgrown season, and suddenly your yard looks like the penalty box instead of the place you want to spend a Saturday. Junk Genius picks up branches, bagged leaves, brush piles, storm wreckage, and seasonal cleanup loads and routes as much of it as possible to composting and mulch facilities rather than the landfill. We've been doing this for about 15 years across the Twin Cities metro, and with 1,987 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars, the track record speaks for itself. Call (612) 444-5865 for a free, same-week quote.
What drives the cost of yard debris removal? Mainly volume. You pay for the space your debris takes up in our truck, nothing more. We give you an on-site price based primarily on how much material we take away. We also back every quote with a 10% Price Beat Guarantee: show us a written estimate from another licensed hauler and we'll beat it by 10%. All-inclusive means sorting, loading, hauling, disposal, and cleanup are all wrapped into one number. No add-ons at the curb. Every job is different, contact Junk Genius for an accurate estimate.
HOW IT WORKS
Four Steps from Overgrown to Open
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Talk to a Real Person
When you call (612) 444-5865, you get an actual human who understands yard projects, storm damage, and what an overgrown fall season looks like. We'll ask what kind of debris you have, roughly how much, and when you want it gone. Prefer to skip the call? Submit a quick online quote request and we'll follow up fast.
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Pick Your Window
Yard debris doesn't improve with age, and we don't make you wait around for it to get worse. Same-day and next-day appointments are available in many areas across the Twin Cities metro. We also offer seasonal windows for spring and fall cleanups and can work around storm cleanup urgency. You'll get a 30-minute courtesy call before we pull up so you're never standing in the driveway guessing.
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On-Site Assessment, Upfront Price
Our uniformed crew walks the yard with you, confirms the volume, and gives you clear pricing before we touch a single branch. No pressure. No surprises. No nonsense. Once you're comfortable with the number, we get to work. That's the whole model: you know what you're paying before the truck starts loading.
WHAT WE HAUL
Debris We Load and Haul Away
If it grew there or fell there, we can almost certainly take it.
Branches and Brush
Tree limbs, cut branches, overgrown shrub trimmings, and tangled brush piles. We load it from wherever it landed, not just from a convenient stack at the curb. If you're also dealing with a shed removal or leftover renovation debris, we can bundle that into the same trip.
Bagged Leaves and Loose Debris
Whether you've already bagged it or it's still scattered across the lawn, we take it. Bag limits and green bin rules are not our problem to solve for you.
Storm Cleanup
After a hard Minnesota storm, the mess can be immediate and significant. We schedule storm cleanup appointments quickly and work through whatever the weather left behind, including fencing sections, downed limbs, and saturated debris piles.
Seasonal Yard Waste
Spring startup and fall shutdown both generate serious debris loads in this climate. We're available through both seasons to handle what your regular municipal pickup won't or can't take.
Logs and Wood Waste
Cut firewood that never got burned, split wood piles that went bad, and log rounds left behind after a tree removal. We haul it all. Wood waste that can be chipped goes toward mulch production when facilities allow.
Christmas Tree Disposal
After the holidays, dried-out trees need to go. We pick them up curbside or from wherever they're sitting and route them to composting facilities when available.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
The Four R's: Why We Don't Just Dump and Drive
Remove
We clear yard debris and waste from your property quickly and safely, from wherever on the lot it's sitting. Our crews are certified in Waste Management Safety and MSW Hauling, so the work gets done right even when the piles are big.
Recycle and Re-use
Yard debris is routed to facilities that convert it into mulch or compost whenever that pathway is available. Certain materials get repurposed for local projects. We donate and recycle as much as we can whenever possible. That's not a marketing line; it's the number we run the operation to hit.
Reduce
We look at what we haul and ask whether it can be diverted from the waste stream entirely. Minnesota-grown and owned for about 15 years, Junk Genius operates under MN License 3772090-2 and treats responsible disposal as a baseline, not a premium.
SMART PRICING
Volume-Based Pricing with No Add-Ons
AFTER THE HAUL
We Leave the Yard Looking Finished
We sweep or rake the cleared area
Whatever was under the pile gets cleaned up, not just relocated to the edge of the driveway.
We confirm the scope with you before leaving
If you had three piles and wanted all three gone, we walk the yard before wrapping up to make sure nothing got missed.
Debris goes to the right facility
Organic material gets routed toward composting and mulch production. Non-organic waste goes to proper disposal. We track where things land.
You get your weekend back
No equipment to return, no municipal green-bin limits to fight, no back soreness from hauling brush yourself. The job is done and you didn't have to touch it.
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
Real Jobs, Real Crews, Real Feedback
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!
Lisa Laughlin
Lester and Neil were quick and efficient. Super friendly. Great company! Easy scheduling and great communication. Can't beat the value
ALSO AVAILABLE
Other Outdoor and Property Cleanup Services
Household Junk Removal
Clearing the yard often means clearing the garage too. We handle full household junk removal from any room, any floor, any amount.
Attic and Garage Cleanouts
While we're on the property, we can work through the attic or garage in the same appointment. One call, one crew, one bill.
Hot Tub Removal
If the backyard project includes getting rid of a dead spa, hot tub removal is a separate specialty that we handle with the right equipment.
Renovation Debris
Post-project cleanup from a deck tear-down, fence replacement, or landscaping overhaul? Renovation debris removal is a natural follow-on to yard work.
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Your Yard Should Be a Place to Relax, Not a Project to Dread
We haul it. You forget it.