Junk Genius

Garbage Collection, Hauling, Home and Garage Organization,

About us

We offer same day "junk removal". Call us for an estimate over the phone. We do all the lifting and loading from anywhere on your property. The process will put you at ease. We have been doing this since 2007 and love what we do. If you need Junk Removal in the Minneapolis and Twin Cites Metro, call Junk Genius today. We are your go to Junk Removal Company serving the Minneapolis and Twin Cites area. We service north to Forest Lake and down south to Lakeville and everything in between. Junk Genius has been making a greener planet sense 2007. We have served 1,000's of happy Junk Genius customers over the years. We have removed and hauled old furniture, old appliances, old computers, Hot Tub Removal, yard debris and renovation debris and much more. Junk Genius of Minneapolis recycles and donates as much as possible. We have teamed up with local charities in the Twin Cities area to donate old furniture, old appliances, clothes and child games. So if you are moving, need to salvage excess scraps from a renovation project or just tired of using your home as a junk trap, Junk Genius is your solution for all your Junk Removal needs. We offer same-day service and you can book online today.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Junk Removal - Dumpsters, Lifting, Loading, Hauling, & Estimates.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7215 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
12%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 101-125 of 215 reviews

LIZ F.
07/2015
5.0
garbage collection
  + -1 more
They were very flexible in scheduling (I needed to change the date a few times). They were very responsive. They were prompt and efficient. They did everything we asked. I would definitely use them again. The only other comment would be that the details of how they would approach cleaning out our garage were a little vague, and the two guys that came also seemed a little uncertain of just exactly what should or should not be included. It was not big deal. Everything worked out fine. Just saying.
Description of Work: Cleared a pile of junk from our garage stall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$159

Response from Junk Genius
Hi, thanks for the great rating and advice about going over the "garage clean out" process. I will talk to our staff again and make sure everyone is on the same page. See you next time!

MARY B.
07/2015
4.0
garbage collection
  + -1 more
During my phone reservation with Angie's, I mentioned the size of the items but wasn't told that size restrictions (relative to the size of the truck) would apply. When the haulers arrived, my husband balked at being asked to pay more than agreed. This seems to be a communication problem with Angie's, not Junk Genius. The haulers came a second time and completed the job at the higher price. They were congenial, efficient and thorough. The price seems high when compared to what we paid someone else to move our household, but disposal is part of the cost. Junk Genius called to say they would be late to the first appointment, but the extra time waiting was inconvenient. On the second visit, they arrived within the two-hour window as agreed. I would hire Junk Genius again but I would communicate directly with the service provider, Mike Reimann, when making arrangements and be as specific as possible about the size of the items, the price, and the schedule. He is conscientious.
Description of Work: Three items--a 27 inch TV, a tall bookcase, and a large desk were carried down 3 flights of stairs and across a lawn and hauled away.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$191

Response from Junk Genius
Hi {member name removed}, Thanks for taking the time to give us a positive review. After our conservation/job I called and my contact at Angieslist to go over the guidelines they give us. We went over your situation and I'm glad we did. We both took some good idea's from your experience and going forward everyone should have a clearer idea what to expect. You were very nice to work with and look forward to seeing you again.

Susan B.
07/2015
4.0
garbage collection
  + -1 more
It went well and I would use them again.
Description of Work: removed a refrigerator,mattress and box springs,and misc items

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks for the work and we will see you again!

Brian S.
07/2015
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
Quick and easy. They came, they conquered, they left.
Description of Work: Removed my junk

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$159

Response from Junk Genius
I like your simplistic review! All in a days work.

Britt L.
07/2015
4.0
hauling services
  + -1 more
They were friendly and did a good job.
Description of Work: They hauled away some items from my rental property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Junk Genius
We do a lot of last minute rental turns. Keep us in mind! We really enjoyed working with you as well.

James T.
07/2015
5.0
garbage collection
  + -1 more
The two men were early which was great. Very nice and professional. Knew what they were doing. I would not hesitate to call them again. I thought the price was very reasonable considering the size and weight of what they were removing and that they were getting not just removing it but getting rid of it too.
Description of Work: Removed huge 6ft oak, one-peice tv cabinet plus a small couch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$190

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks for all your kind words and giving us great conversation while we took away your entertainment center. See you next time!!

Denny W.
07/2015
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
It's a pretty basic service, so not much to say. The guys who came out were on time and removed the junk that I'd collected. I got exactly what I wanted out of the Big Deal.
Description of Work: I purchased their Big Deal for 4 cubic yards of junk removal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks [Members Name] for the great reviews. It is a basic service with a great feeling when the "junk" is gone. Great working with you!

Lisa H.
06/2015
5.0
hauling services
  + -1 more
It went well. The two people who came to get the junk were quick, polite, and thorough. They were late, through no fault of their own but because a previoius job had been more than they bargained for. So was mine, apparently. I wuld use them again. It's so nice to be able to see the inside of my storage room again!
Description of Work: Removed junk from my basement and garage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Junk Genius
Hi [Member name removed], We try hard to do our best everyday. Thanks for your kind words. We enjoyed working with you.

PAUL B.
06/2015
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
These guys are wonderful. Very professional and very polite did a great job removing debri and exercise equipment out of my basement. I like their pricing model too The only c**** I found is I don't think their website is working the greatest. I filled out the web form for pickup 2 days ahead and never got a response. I called Mike and he couldn't find my request in their system. The vendor should test this to see it is working properly The day of the removal they were running behind with a big job in Bloomington They called me like three times giving me their expected times of arrival both from the Mike the manager and the worker too. They respect the customer, I like that in a business. Too many businesses leave the customer to dangle wondering when they are coming.
Description of Work: hauled away old exercise equipment in my basement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$212

Response from Junk Genius
Hi [Member's name removed] Thanks for the very kind words. We had a glitch in the website and its fixed now.Sometimes the only way to know something is wrong is when were aware of it. Thanks for the heads up. We enjoyed your company and look forward to seeing you in a few months.

Al H.
06/2015
5.0
garbage collection
  + -1 more
They were a bit late, but called to let me know, so I was kept informed. They worked very hard and did a great job for a reasonable price. They had to haul many heavy items up the basement stairs, and get items out of the rafters in the garage, among other things. Even though it was too late in the day on a friday for a 2nd trip to the dump, they came back and took the 2nd load in their truck. They probably had to wait until Monday to empty their load, but they didn't make me wait to get rid of it. Very considerate. This was the 2nd time they hauled junk away for me and I would definitely hire them again and recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Helped clean out my dad's house prior to putting it up for sale. They hauled 1 full truckload and about half a 2nd load, including many heavy items hauled up from a basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$760

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks again [Member name removed] for letting us help you. It was a pleasure working with you again. We enjoyed your company.

Kathleen D.
06/2015
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
The two guys arrived earlier than the stated time,which was very nice.The large items in the basement were taken out in no time at all,with no problem.The garage items were quickly taken care of and loaded on the truck. A real positive experience at a good price! If needed I would definitely use Junk Genius again.
Description of Work: Old frig,metal garment locker,large book shelf removed from the basement,Misc. items removed from the garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180.1

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks for the positive review and feedback. We enjoyed working with you.

Debby B.
06/2015
5.0
garbage collection
  + -1 more
I was impressed with how quickly you could schedule and their punctuality. They were very friendly and professional - got the job done quickly and explained how they recycle what they can, etc.
Description of Work: Came and took a pile of old cat trees, furniture, etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from Junk Genius
Great to hear our service was excellent!! Can't wait to see you again.

theodore K.
06/2015
4.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
I had Junk Genius come over to clear out a pile of junk from my basement and yard. They were fast and very flexible - I'd point at what I wanted removed and they gave me a reasonable price on the spot. I was happy to be rid of some of our junk and will be using them again in the future.
Description of Work: Removed junk from basement and yard

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$165

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks for the great review. We will see next time.

patricia S.
06/2015
4.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
Prompt, courteous young men. Sweeping job was only haphazard. I had two items on my patio--too heavy for me to bring to my garage. They refused to take them.
Description of Work: Haul away unwanted stuff and sweep my garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks for the review. We look forward with working with you again!!

MARISHA C.
06/2015
5.0
garbage collection
  + -1 more
The Junk Genius guys did a very good job of packing and hauling away the junk. They're big on customer service--good communication, focussed on the job. Afterwards, the owner contacted me and clarified that my reusable discards would, in fact, be appropriately donated, including charming proof via texted pix. Go, Junk Genius!!!
Description of Work: Hauled away unwanted items from clearing my house to put it on the market.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks for the very positive feed back. I enjoyed our conservation post completion. You have a great ideas and we will definitely be using your input.

DAVID H.
06/2015
5.0
hauling services
  + -1 more
Wow, what a great experience! It was great service. They were right on time. They were there right at 1 like they said they would be. There were two workers and they were both wonderful to work with. They both helped to load the items up. It was an incredible experience. I don't even understand the price as it was so reasonable. I don't know how they do it! I could not find anything else even below $350 and that was when they just dropped a box. This service, they brought a truck and two gentlemen to help you load up the stuff for a reasonable price!
Description of Work: They picked up a bunch of materials that were from remodeling the inside of a home. (Flooring, paneling, siding)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks a lot for the positive review. We really enjoyed watching your house get ready for sale. The shed and garage looked great afterwards.

Michael T.
06/2015
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
It went great. They responded right away after I purchased the Angie's list deal. I scheduled the pick up for the next day. They did everything they said they would do. They gave me a 2 hour window of time to expect them and called 30 minutes prior to arrival. They were on time and took away everything I had asked them to. There were no extra charges. Great service, I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They hauled away 1/4 of a truckload of junk from my garage. Bought the Angie's list deal. There was no extra charges and they hauled away everything I asked them to.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$178

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks a lot for all the kind words. We do what you say each and everyday. Thanks for keeping good company!!

Darwin B.
05/2015
1.0
hauling services
  + -1 more
Junk Genius showed up late for the appointed time because they went to the wrong address. The address they were to go to is different than my address. The address of service and contact name and phone number were noted on the purchase request (done via a Angies List special) with the contact phone number. I know they had the correct address because they called the contact to find out why there wasn't an answer at the door. After getting to the correct address, the Junk Genius team proceeded to load up. when directed to the basement for the rest of the material to be disposed of, they could not take it because we reached the four cubic yards that we paid for. I do not believe the max was reached ( I looked and measured before purchasing the Angies List Offer). The attitudes of the Junk Genius folks as explained to me by my Step-daughter was, they did not want to do the work required and that they offered that they will take the stuff if she paid an additional $200. The Problem: Junk Genius did not live up the offer proposed and they were not very professional in the interaction with the customer.
Description of Work: Junk Genius was to pick up to 4 yards materials for disposal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$149

Response from Junk Genius
(removed member name), We take feedback very serious. We didn't see the other address on our end and didn't see it on our email communication. I have a call and email into Angieslist to fix future delays or problems. Your appointment was from 9-11am and we were there in the time frame. So, I'm not sure why that was a big issue. Your step daughter (removed relative name) was very pleasant to talk with and we explained the charge for all the extra items. For a lot of customers 4 yards is plenty with the "A.L. Deal" and for some they have to pay a little extra. We do give an onsite estimate to go over pricing.We went over your situation and doubled checked how we measure. I'm a little confused on your rating scale you were pretty harsh on everything and gave us an "A" for price? Give me a call and we can talk further, our goal is for everyone to be 100% satisfied!! Best of luck!!

JANET P.
05/2015
5.0
hauling services
  + -1 more
They did a great job! I would definitely call them again!
Description of Work: Basic hauling and removal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks [Member name removed] for the kind words!!

Nadine K.
05/2015
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
They called before they came to let me know they were on the way. Then I pointed and they remove junk from my garage. I had some containers filled with stuff and they even pulled the stuff out to be sure I didn't want it. Then they swept the floor. I love the pointing way of cleaning out my garage. Fantastic.
Description of Work: Cleaned out my garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$159

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks for the great experience today. We enjoyed working with you.

Patricia P.
05/2015
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
They were fast and efficient, professional and friendly. The deal was for hauling out 4 cubic yards. The only problem, and this was my fault, was that I thought that 4 cubic yards was a lot bigger than it turned out to be. 4 cubic yards isn't really large enough to "clean out your basement" - it's about the size of a washer and dryer. We had at least twice that much stuff to get rid of so we had them take it all away and paid the extra amount, which still turned out to be a good deal.
Description of Work: Took junk out of the basement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks we try to be as efficient and friendly as possible. You were very nice to work with as well.

Pamela D.
04/2015
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
It went very well. See above
Description of Work: They called to confirm their arrival and were very professional. They hauled away the things I needed them too and did a very good job cleaning up my garage. I was very satisfied and would use them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks for wrapping up our average day in your review. On time, did a great job, excellent customer service and very professional.

Anne G.
04/2015
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
I like how they were able to accommodate the schedule.
Description of Work: Yes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks for the great review. We are really good about working schedules. We love the fact that your experience was positive.

Brandon P.
03/2015
5.0
garbage collection, hauling services
  + 0 more
The guys at TC Junk Genius came to my house 3 times in the last month to help declutter our home for listing. Each time, the guys were professional, timely, and neat. For the amount of junk we removed, they were very reasonable on price versus some of the other competition. The guys were very polite and careful -- no wall dings or dirt on the carpets. Very good service.
Description of Work: Removed about a 1.5 truckloads of junk from my basement & garage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$320

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks a lot for the positive comments. It was a pleasure to work with you and your family. Have a great/new life in N.C.

Tracey V.
01/2015
5.0
garbage collection
  + -1 more
Everything went well, the owner was easy and fun to deal with. We will keep his info on file for future use.
Description of Work: Junk Genius quickly dealt with an issue at one of our retail properties. They went out the same day, cleaned the area out and kept in constant communication with me about the task.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from Junk Genius
Thanks [member name removed] we love doing same days and you were very easy to work with also.

Contact information

4514 Nokomis Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

http://www.twincities.junkgenius.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Garbage Collection,
Hauling,
Home and Garage Organization,
House Cleaning

FAQ

Junk Genius is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Junk Genius accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Junk Genius offers free project estimates.
Yes, Junk Genius offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Junk Genius offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Junk Genius offers emergency services.
No, Junk Genius does not offer warranties.
Junk Genius offers the following services: Junk Removal - Dumpsters, Lifting, Loading, Hauling, & Estimates.

Contact information

4514 Nokomis Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

http://www.twincities.junkgenius.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM