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5 Best Junk Removal Services in Minneapolis (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 15 junk removal services in Minneapolis on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Clearing a garage or basement mostly comes down to who shows up, how fast, and whether the price holds once they see the pile. The junk removal services in Minneapolis below hold more than 22,000 Google reviews between them, all rated 4.8 or higher, so the useful differences are where each company is based and what it hauls.

Short answer: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Twin Cities East holds a 5.0 from more than 13,500 Google reviews, and Junk King Minneapolis (4.9, more than 3,600) and Junk Masters (5.0, more than 2,400) also carry large review bases. No prices are published here, but reviewers at several of these companies describe an on-site estimate before any hauling starts.
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Haulers Compared at a Glance

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Twin Cities East 5.0 ★ 13,547 Largest review base, same-day booking View ›
2 Junk King Minneapolis 4.9 ★ 3,641 Bulky items and short-notice jobs View ›
3 Junk Masters 5.0 ★ 2,450 Cleanouts and light demolition View ›
4 Junk Genius 4.9 ★ 1,989 Residential cleanouts and downsizing View ›
5 The Junkluggers of Minneapolis St. Paul 4.8 ★ 881 Appliances and whole-space cleanouts View ›
5 Best Junk Removal Services in Minneapolis (2026)

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#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Twin Cities East

5.013,547 Google reviews

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Twin Cities East is one of the Twin Cities locations of the national 1-800-GOT-JUNK? brand, handling junk and debris removal. Its site pitches same-day service across St. Paul and surrounding areas when you book early, with a free in-person estimate, no deposit and no obligation. It names Ramsey, Dakota and Washington counties among the places it serves.

What people praise

  • A reviewer says the crew explained the cost breakdown before removing a heavy steel desk from a basement
  • Crews are described as careful around stairwell walls and freshly painted walls
  • A garage cleanout came with extra organizing of the items the customer kept
  • Donation items were handled carefully, according to one reviewer
  • One customer got an estimate and the work done the same day

Worth knowing

  • Its site frames the service around St. Paul and surrounding counties, so confirm your address is covered when you book
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating5 / 5
Review volume13,547 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest review history here, with reviewers describing estimates before the work starts. A reasonable first call for garage, basement or donation cleanouts.

Junk King Minneapolis logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Junk King Minneapolis

4.93,641 Google reviews

Junk King Minneapolis is a junk and debris removal company listed at 7398 Washington Ave S in Eden Prairie, and Google also lists dumpster rental and waste management among its services. It operates under the Junk King brand and shows daily hours of 6 AM to 11 PM. Reviewers describe basement removals, moves and a large project on short notice.

What people praise

  • A crew planned the removal of a heavy concrete and steel laundry tub before starting, according to one reviewer
  • A large job was handled on very short notice
  • One reviewer says the costs were explained after the crew saw the items
  • One reviewer says the crew arrived at the time promised

Worth knowing

  • Its listed address is in Eden Prairie rather than Minneapolis
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume3,641 · 90th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong fit for heavy or awkward pieces and last-minute clear-outs, with reviewers describing clear cost conversations.

7398 Washington Ave S, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Junk Masters logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Junk Masters

5.02,450 Google reviews

Junk Masters, at 7402 Washington Ave in Eden Prairie, handles junk removal, hauling, cleanouts, furniture and appliance pickup, and light demolition. Its site lists homes, apartments and businesses, and names Bloomington, Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, Minnetonka, Maple Grove and St. Paul among the places it serves. The site also says it is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What people praise

  • One reviewer had two people at the door within 25 minutes of a Saturday morning call
  • Reviewers call it fast, affordable and clear about the estimate
  • A large desk was out of the house quickly
  • Another customer got same-day service during a time crunch

Worth knowing

  • Its listed address is in Eden Prairie rather than Minneapolis
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating5 / 5
Review volume2,450 · 83rd
Confidencevery high
Recency6 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Reviewers focus on speed and straightforward estimates. Worth a call when you need it gone today.

7402 Washington Ave, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Junk Genius

4.91,989 Google reviews

Junk Genius lists a Minneapolis address on E 49th St and focuses on residential junk removal, bulk item removal and cleanouts, with commercial junk removal also on its site. The site also lists property-manager move-outs and retail cleanouts, calls the business owner-operated and says it covers Denver as well. It offers free estimates and same-day pickup when available.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe fast crews that still do a thorough job
  • One customer who helps clients downsize and move says it is the only company they call
  • Hard-to-reach items were hauled out of long-stored spaces
  • Crews stayed accommodating when the job turned out bigger than planned
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,989 · 77th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good match for downsizing, estate-style cleanouts and move-outs, where reviewers highlight reliability and politeness.

2906 E 49th St, Minneapolis, MN 55417

The Junkluggers of Minneapolis St. Paul logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Junkluggers of Minneapolis St. Paul

4.8881 Google reviews

The Junkluggers of Minneapolis St. Paul does junk removal and hauling across the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Its site lists appliance, mattress, piano, hot tub and furniture removal, plus attic, basement, garage and estate cleanouts and dumpster rental. Google hours run into the evening on weekdays, with a shorter Sunday.

What people praise

  • Very heavy appliances were removed efficiently, according to a reviewer
  • A same-day arrival finished the job in under an hour for one customer
  • A garage cleanout was wrapped up before a home sale closed
  • A reviewer says the crew phoned ahead and arrived when promised

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer noted the crew arrived a bit late, though the price reflected it
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume881 · 70th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its site spells out the items it takes, which helps if you are clearing appliances, mattresses or whole rooms.

7111 W Broadway Ste 100, Minneapolis, MN 55428

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How the scorecards work

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated each company, set against other Minneapolis junk haulers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 across thousands of reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 on a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews.

What moves a junk removal quote in Minneapolis

No prices are published here. Junk removal quotes usually depend on how much you have, how heavy or bulky it is and how hard it is to reach. Reviewers at several of these companies describe an on-site estimate before work starts, so get that number first.

Service areas for junk pickup

Junk King and Junk Masters list Eden Prairie addresses, Junk Genius lists E 49th St in Minneapolis, and The Junkluggers lists a W Broadway address. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Twin Cities East describes service across St. Paul and surrounding counties, and Junk Masters’ site names Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Minnetonka, Maple Grove and St. Paul. Searching for junk removal near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions.

Before you book a haul

  • Will you give an on-site estimate before loading, and is it binding?
  • Can you take appliances, mattresses or other bulky items?
  • Do you donate or recycle usable items?
  • How soon can you come, and do you call ahead?
  • Does the quote include loading, stairs and sweep-up?

Frequently asked questions

Will a Minneapolis junk hauler quote me before they start?

Reviewers of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, Junk King and Junk Masters describe a cost breakdown or estimate before the work began, and the sites of Junk Genius and The Junkluggers offer a free estimate or quote. Ask for the number once the crew has seen the pile.

Which of these companies are based in Minneapolis and which are in Eden Prairie?

Junk King and Junk Masters list Eden Prairie addresses. Junk Genius lists E 49th St in Minneapolis and The Junkluggers a W Broadway address, while 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Twin Cities East shows no street address on Google and describes service across St. Paul and nearby counties.

Can they take appliances, mattresses or a piano?

The Junkluggers’ site lists appliance, mattress, piano, hot tub and furniture removal, and Junk Masters’ site lists furniture and appliance pickup. Reviewers also describe very heavy appliances, a steel desk and a concrete laundry tub being removed.

Is same-day junk pickup available?

Several reviewers describe same-day or short-notice service, and Junk Genius’s site says to call about same-day pickup when available. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? says same-day service depends on booking early. Availability shifts day to day, so call first.

Choosing a hauler

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Twin Cities East has the deepest review history here, while Junk Masters draws praise for speed and clear estimates and Junk Genius for fast, polite cleanout crews. Get the estimate in person before anything goes on the truck.

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