Cost guide · Updated Aug 9, 2026
Junk removal cost in Minneapolis in 2026
Junk removal in Minneapolis runs $130 to $880 in 2026 — median around $410 for a half-truck load. The city collects large items for a per-item fee, which effectively caps what a hauler can charge for a small job and makes the comparison worth running before you book.
Typical range
$130 – $880
~$410 for a half-truck (~7–8 cu yd)
By scope
| Scope | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single item / minimum pickup | $95 – $175 | |
| 1/4 truck (~4 cu yd) | $185 – $275 | |
| 1/2 truck (~7–8 cu yd) | $320 – $520 | |
| 3/4 truck (~11 cu yd) | $490 – $700 | |
| Full truck (~15 cu yd) | $650 – $900 |
What swings the price
- The city's per-item large-item collection fee, which sets a practical ceiling on small jobs.
- Alley access, standard across most of the city and blocked by snow for months at a time.
- Basement retrieval in older housing stock with narrow stairs.
- Refrigerant appliances and electronics, which carry state-mandated recycling handling.
Minneapolis specifics
Minneapolis picks up large items from the alley for a scheduled per-item fee, so for one couch or one mattress the city is usually the cheaper route. Where a private hauler wins is everything the city will not do: going into the basement, taking it today, handling a whole-house volume, or working in January when the alley has three feet of snow in it and the item has to come out the front. Price both — the answer flips depending on the season and the stairs.
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FAQs
How much does junk removal cost in Minneapolis?
$320–$520 for a half-truck load, median around $410. Single items start at $95–$175, though the city's per-item collection is often cheaper for one or two pieces you can get to the alley yourself.
Should I use city large-item pickup or a hauler?
City pickup for one or two items you can move to the alley, with no deadline. A hauler for anything in a basement or upstairs, a large volume, a same-week timeline, or when winter has made the alley inaccessible.
Does winter change junk removal in Minneapolis?
Considerably. Alleys fill with snow, driveways ice over, and trucks that would normally back up to the garage have to work from the street. Expect longer carries, occasional reschedules, and quotes that assume front-of-house access from December through March.
What does a basement cleanout cost in Minneapolis?
$500–$1,300 depending on volume and stairs. Older South Minneapolis homes often have narrow, steep basement stairs with a turn, which means large items get disassembled on site. Mention the stairs when you request the quote.
How are appliances and electronics handled?
Minnesota requires electronics and refrigerant-containing appliances to go to certified recyclers rather than the landfill. Haulers pass the handling fee through, typically $30–$80 per unit, and it should be itemized before the truck arrives.
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Prices refresh quarterly. Last review: Aug 9, 2026.