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Bulk Junk Removal in Apple Valley, Minnesota

Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.

When you have a pile of mixed junk — from a garage cleanout, move-out, renovation, or just years of accumulation — your options are: city bulk pickup (free but limited), renting a dumpster ($250–500 for 3–7 days), self-hauling multiple loads to the dump ($30–80 per trip), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($79+ depending on items, same day), or hiring a traditional junk removal crew ($200–800+).

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How junk removal works in Apple Valley

1

Curb it

Place your junk at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

2

Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($79), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

3

Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Apple Valley. You get a text when it's done.

No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.

How much does junk removal cost in Apple Valley?

Bulk junk removal through Dropcurb starts at $79 for the first item, with additional items from +$19 (small) to +$59 (heavy). A typical garage cleanout with 5–8 items runs $150–250. Traditional junk removal companies charge $200–$800+ based on truck volume — meaning you pay for space even if your items are light. Dumpster rentals cost $250–500 but you do all the loading yourself. City bulk pickup is free but won't take everything.

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Pickup fee$79
First junkIncluded
Each additional junk+$29
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of junk in Apple Valley

Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City bulk pickupFree2–9 weeksSchedule ahead. Strict limits on number of items (typically 4–8 per pickup). No construction debris. Items must meet size and weight limits.You have a few items that meet your city's restrictions and can wait weeks
Rent a dumpster$250–5001–3 days deliveryDumpster sits in your driveway for 3–7 days. You load everything yourself. Overage fees if you exceed the weight limit.You have a large volume of junk and don't mind loading a dumpster over several days
Self-haul to dump$30–80 per tripSame dayNeed a truck. Multiple trips for large cleanouts. Loading, driving, unloading, and paying per trip adds up fast.You have a truck and a small amount of junk — one trip's worth
Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, etc.)$200–800+2–3 daysMust be home for in-person estimate. Crew enters your home. Pricing based on truck volume — can be unpredictable.Junk is inside the house and you need someone to carry everything out
DropcurbFrom $79Same dayPile everything at the curb. Select items in the app to see your exact price. Hauler picks up same day. No minimum or maximum.You want it all gone today — priced per item, not per truck load

How to prepare your junk for pickup

  • Stack or pile items neatly at the curb. Use bags or boxes for small loose items. Keep the pile accessible from the street.
  • ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
  • ✓ No need to be home

When do you need junk removal in Apple Valley?

  • Garage cleanout with mixed junk
  • Post-move leftover boxes and packing materials
  • Yard debris mixed with household junk
  • Storage unit cleanout

Does Apple Valley pick up bulk junk?

Same-day junk removal in Apple Valley, MN starts at $79 with Dropcurb. Apple Valley has 56,374 residents in Dakota County, and local trash service is licensed through private haulers instead of a city-run bulk crew, which means urgent cleanouts often still require extra calls and disposal planning. Book online in about 60 seconds, leave items curbside, and a local hauler can pick up the same day.

City program details: Apple Valley does not run a municipal city-crew bulk pickup program. The city licenses private haulers by zone and directs residents to licensed haulers or Dakota County/Dakota Valley Recycling resources for disposal options. Public transfer stations and landfills in Dakota County accept non-hazardous bulky waste, but many use per-item or weight-minimum pricing and exclude hazardous waste, tires, and yard waste.

Apple Valley licenses private haulers by residential zone and points residents to Dakota Valley Recycling resources, while Dakota County-area transfer stations and landfills can apply per-item pricing or weight minimums depending on facility rules. Those sites also restrict streams like hazardous waste, tires, and yard waste. For homeowners balancing move-out dates, incoming furniture deliveries, or HOA expectations in neighborhoods like Cobblestone Lake and Cedar Isle, that multi-step process can be slower than the timeline allows.

Dropcurb picks up bulk junk same-day in Apple Valley for $79 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

Apple Valley has licensed haulers and disposal sites, but urgent bulky-item cleanup is still fragmented.

Apple Valley residents often juggle private hauler coordination plus county or transfer-site rules when routine cart service does not cover bulky items. That system can work for planned disposal, but it is less reliable for same-week deadlines tied to moving, furniture replacement, or property standards. A same-day curbside model removes those timing bottlenecks.

56,374

Apple Valley population (2020 Census)

$97,673

Median household income (Data USA 2024)

$79

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What happens to your junk after pickup

Bulk junk is sorted at the facility into recyclable, donatable, and disposable categories. Metals, wood, cardboard, and plastics are separated for recycling. Usable items (furniture, working electronics, household goods) are donated to local charities when possible. Construction debris like drywall, lumber, and concrete is processed at specialized construction & demolition recycling facilities. Items that can't be recycled or donated are disposed of at licensed solid waste facilities. Our haulers make every effort to minimize landfill waste.

Why Apple Valley residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal

Dropcurb closes Apple Valley’s timing gap with upfront pricing starting at $79 and a curbside-only model that avoids estimate appointments or in-home crew visits. You can book fast, stage items once, and get confirmation when pickup is complete. It is built for people who need certainty today, not another round of calls.

Serving Cobblestone Lake, Cedar Isle, Palomino Hills, Diamond Path, Scott Highlands, Valleywood, and 2 more neighborhoods in Apple Valley.

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