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Bulk Junk Removal in Minnetonka, 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 Minnetonka

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 Minnetonka. 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 Minnetonka?

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
Book junk pickup — $79

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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of junk in Minnetonka

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 Minnetonka?

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

Does Minnetonka pick up bulk junk?

Same-day junk removal in Minnetonka, MN starts at $79 with Dropcurb. In a city of about 53,256 residents in Hennepin County, many households still juggle private-hauler rules, fee-based special drop-off events, and county-only hazardous material channels when they need bulky items gone quickly. Book online in about 60 seconds, set items curbside, and a local hauler picks up the same day.

City program details: Minnetonka uses an open garbage collection system where residents contract with licensed private haulers instead of a universal city pickup. The city runs special drop-off days twice per year for bulky items with fees (including listed appliance fees), and directs hazardous waste and many problem materials to Hennepin County drop-off facilities.

Minnetonka does not run a single citywide free bulk pickup lane. Instead, residents use licensed private haulers, city-organized special drop-off events with posted item fees, and Hennepin County facilities for hazardous or restricted materials. That patchwork works for planned disposal, but it creates stress when lease turnover, staging deadlines, or HOA timelines call for immediate removal in neighborhoods like Glen Lake, Groveland, and Minnetonka Mills.

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

Minnetonka disposal options exist, but urgent cleanouts still face timing and coordination friction.

Residents can absolutely dispose of items through licensed haulers and city or county channels, but those lanes are optimized for planning, not urgency. When an HOA timeline, move-out date, or staging deadline is close, same-day curbside removal becomes the practical gap-filler. Dropcurb addresses that gap with upfront pricing and fast booking.

53,256

Minnetonka population (Data USA 2023)

$120,496

Median household income (Data USA 2023)

$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 Minnetonka residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal

Dropcurb is built for Minnetonka jobs that cannot wait for the next event day or quote appointment, with transparent pricing starting at $79. You do not need to be home, negotiate truck-volume pricing in the driveway, or let crews enter your house. Book fast, leave items curbside, and get completion confirmation when pickup is done.

Serving Glen Lake, Minnetonka Mills, Groveland, Sherwood Forest, Tonkawood, Oak Knoll in Minnetonka.

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