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Bulk Junk Removal in St. Paul, Minnesota

$79 Flat Rate for Single Items

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 St. Paul

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 St. Paul. 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 St. Paul?

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.

$79

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Pickup fee$79
First junkIncluded
Each additional junk+$29
Book junk pickup — $79

✓ Price guaranteed before you book. No surprises, no hidden fees.

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

5 ways to get rid of junk in St. Paul

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 St. Paul?

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

Does St. Paul pick up bulk junk?

St. Paul's Bulk Item Collection runs twice yearly with 2-4 week waits included in regular service. With over 311,000 residents sharing two annual pickups, month-long delays are inevitable.

City program details: Bulk Item Collection. Frequency: twice per year. Wait: 2-4 weeks. Fees: included in regular service

Between twice-yearly pickups, residents drive to Washington County Transfer Station for $15-45 per load. 1-800-GOT-JUNK serves Summit Hill and Highland Park at $150-600+ but requires advance scheduling.

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

St. Paul: twice yearly bulk pickup with month-long waits.

Your sectional dies on Grand Avenue, but St. Paul's next pickup is four weeks away. A month of broken furniture dominating your Frogtown living room because the city decided twice yearly was adequate for 300,000+ residents.

170 days

average winter season disrupting services

65%

of homes with basements experiencing seasonal water issues

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 St. Paul residents choose Dropcurb for junk removal

St. Paul limits you to twice yearly with 4-week waits - we pick up same-day for $79. No twice-yearly limitations, no month-long delays, just immediate service when needed.

Serving Summit Hill, Highland Park, Grand Avenue, Frogtown, East Side, West Side, and 1 more neighborhoods in St. Paul.

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