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LoadUp Loaders hauling junk, representing fast, reliable Junk Removal and disposal service in Golden Valley, MN.

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Serving Golden Valley, MN

Junk removal in Golden Valley

Starting at $95. Additional items from +$15.

Junk has a way of piling up until it becomes one more thing on your list. Book a quick LoadUp pickup in Golden Valley, see your price upfront, and get your space back.

  • Same-day available
  • No surprise charges
  • Curbside option
Approach
Donation-first
Jobs Completed
832,844
Google Reviews
4.8
The Problem

Golden Valley has junk options, just not easy ones

You read the city's pages, call your hauler, ask a few junk companies for quotes, and wait on callbacks that never come. Meanwhile the garage stays full and another weekend slips by.

LoadUp junk removal truck parked outside a home with Loaders hauling items to the truck

Free city pickup is great, when it works

Golden Valley's bulk pickup usually runs through whichever private hauler you contract with, so the rules, fees, and scheduling depend on your account. You still have to drag everything to the curb yourself, and some items, like appliances or electronics, may need special handling.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many haulers want to look at the job in person before they give you a number, then price it by how much of the truck it fills. Until everything is loaded, you often can't tell what you'll actually pay.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Donation centers take items they can resell, so stained upholstery, worn mattresses, and broken furniture often get turned away. Many also need you to drop things off yourself, which leaves the rejects, and the hauling, on you.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off is built for full renovations, not a cluttered attic or a shed you're finally clearing. You may need to check on placement rules, plan around delivery and pickup windows, and live with a bin on mature, tree-lined streets.

How It Works

From booking to gone in three simple steps

  1. Get your instant price

    Enter your ZIP code and item details to get a guaranteed upfront price online. No waiting for an onsite estimate.

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  2. Choose a pickup window

    Pick a time that works for your schedule, including same-day availability if you book before 2PM.

    No waiting on callbacks
  3. Your pickup gets handled

    Local Loaders arrive at your location, haul away the junk, and dispose of it responsibly when options allow.

    No in-person charges
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What sets us apart

Your price is locked before pickup day

Most companies charge by truck space, and the price often changes on arrival. LoadUp charges by item, based on exactly what you're removing.

  • Per-item, predictable. First item includes the pickup fee. Every add-on is flat, no truck math, no hourly rates.
  • Locked means locked. The price at booking is what you pay. No adjustments, no surprises.
  • No-obligation quotes. Big job or full cleanout? Text a photo for a guaranteed price first.
Price Comparison

What junk removal actually costs in Golden Valley

How Golden Valley's options stack up

Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Golden Valley residents typically pay, so you know what's fair before you book.

  • From $110

    Sofas, dressers, bed frames, tables, and more hauled away with ease.

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $110

    Available in twin, full, queen, king, and California king sizes.

    per add-on from +$30
  • From $95

    Covers refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, dishwashers, water heaters, and more.

    per add-on from +$15
  • Custom

    Whole-property cleanouts for moves, estates, evictions, and renovations.

    Get a free quote
  • From $95

    TVs, monitors, computers, printers, stereo equipment, and small electronics.

    per add-on from +$15
  • From $130

    Includes treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes, and home gym systems.

    per add-on from +$50
  • From $155

    Add a single bulky item like a piano, hot tub, or safe to your booking.

    per add-on from +$75
  • From $105

    Mixed everyday items including broken goods, old decor, and accumulated clutter.

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $105

    Bagged trash, loose debris, and general household waste of all kinds.

    per add-on from +$25
  • From $430

    Covers drywall, lumber, tile, fixtures, and mixed demolition scrap.

    per add-on from +$350
  • From $125

    Yard Debris

    Includes branches, brush, grass clippings, leaves, and other organic yard waste.

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $125

    Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, cubicle panels, and other office items included.

    per add-on from +$45
  • From $87

    Moving boxes, shipping cartons, and leftover packing cardboard.

    per add-on from +$7

First item includes the pickup fee. Each additional item is a flat add-on. *See Golden Valley's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Vetted Loaders who show up ready to work

Your Loader might be maneuvering a sleeper sofa up a narrow split-level stairway or down a steep, wooded driveway. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Golden Valley after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it at the curb or leave it where it sits

If the old mower or patio set is already at the end of your driveway, curbside (also called outdoor) pickup keeps things simple. For a dresser in an upstairs bedroom of an older home or a chest freezer wedged into a tuck-under garage, full-service has your Loaders carry it out from inside.

  • In-home or curbside pickup
  • Same-day or scheduled
Junk Removal pickup options, highlights, best use cases, and starting prices in Golden Valley.
Pickup Option Highlight Best For Price
In-home pickup Full-service Removal from anywhere inside your home from $95
Curbside pickup Save $5.00 Place items outside, skip the appointment from $90
Same-day pickup Add $10.00 Urgent pickups booked before 2 PM from $105
Next day pickup Flexible Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead from $95
Multi-item pickup Bundle & save Add-on items in the same pickup for less from +$15
Item add-on Optional Bundle with your junk pickup from +$15
Full cleanout Volume discount Entire room junk removal Custom
Disassembly service Optional add-on Large or difficult-to-move items Custom

* Starting prices. Final price confirmed by ZIP code and pickup conditions. Volume discounts applied automatically.

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Neighborhoods Served

Serving Golden Valley, north and south of Highway 55

Minnesota weather has opinions about your Saturday plans. Between icy driveways in January and mud season in April, wrestling a sofa into a borrowed pickup is a rough way to spend a weekend. Your Loaders carry it out, load the truck, and haul it away, because Golden Valley neighbors deserve a clear garage and an easy day.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky items rarely belong in one place after they leave your property, and Golden Valley homes produce everything from old patio sets to worn sofas. Your Loaders sort each load by condition, so donation, recycling, or disposal fits the item.

Aerial illustration of a LoadUp junk removal truck following a route to a disposal drop-off location
Gently Used

Donation Pickup

Furniture, tools, and household goods that are clean and in good shape may be set aside for donation when possible. Your Loader can separate them, but confirm any paperwork needs directly with the receiving organization.

  • Tax-deductible receipt by request
  • Diverts waste from landfill
  • Free up your space and help a neighbor
See donation pickup
Visible Wear

Recycling

Items that are worn or damaged but still have usable materials, like metal frames or wood, may be recycled where available. Your Loaders load these separately when local options allow, though outcomes depend on what facilities accept.

  • Materials sorted and recovered
  • Diverted from landfill where possible
  • Compliant with local waste regs
See common questions
Heavily Damaged

Responsible Disposal

Heavily damaged or contaminated bulky items, such as soaked upholstery or broken fixtures from a Golden Valley garage cleanout, are hauled by your Loaders to an appropriate disposal site, such as a transfer station or landfill.

  • No logistics or transport to handle
  • No sorting or drop-off required on your end
  • Local disposal fees covered
See Golden Valley rules below
Local Disposal Rules

The Golden Valley disposal rules most residents don't know

Putting a banned item in the trash violates Minnesota law, and several common cleanout items fall under those bans. These rules apply to Golden Valley and Hennepin County households.

Rule 01

Washers, water heaters and freezers stay out of the trash

Minnesota bans major appliances from mixed household garbage so that refrigerants, mercury switches and other hazardous parts are removed first. The ban covers items such as dishwashers, dryers, furnaces, microwave ovens, dehumidifiers and air conditioners, not just refrigerators.

Rule 02

Yard waste bags must be compostable, not plastic

Minnesota law keeps yard waste out of the trash. In the Twin Cities metro area, which includes Golden Valley, bagged leaves and grass must go in compostable bags or reusable containers. Plastic bags are not allowed, which matters most during fall leaf cleanups.

Rule 03

Burning cleanout debris in a backyard fire pit is illegal

Minnesota prohibits burning household garbage, treated or painted wood, shingles and other building materials anywhere in the state. A fire pit can be tempting on a cold evening, but these materials give off toxic smoke and have to be disposed of properly.

Rule 04

Old tube TVs and monitors are banned from garbage

Minnesota prohibits putting electronics that contain cathode ray tubes, such as older televisions and computer monitors, in household trash because the leaded glass can contaminate landfills. Hennepin County drop-off facilities take electronics for recycling.

Rule 05

Car batteries and rechargeables are barred from Minnesota trash

State law prohibits putting lead acid vehicle batteries and rechargeable batteries in household garbage because they contain toxic metals and can cause fires. Hennepin County drop-off facilities in Brooklyn Park and Bloomington accept them, along with other household hazardous waste.

Rule 06

Leftover paint has a statewide take-back network

Minnesota's PaintCare program lets residents drop off leftover house paint, stains and varnishes at participating retail stores and collection sites. It is a useful option when a basement or garage cleanout turns up years of half-used cans.

Need help navigating these rules?

Common Questions

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Find answers to common questions, pricing details, pickup policies, and service options.

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Not unless it fits your hauler's service or a city program. Golden Valley uses an open system where residents hire their own licensed trash hauler, so bulky extras usually need arranging with that hauler. Items dumped at the curb without arrangement risk being treated as illegal dumping.

Partly. Quarterly recycling fees on your utility bill fund annual programs like Mighty Tidy Day, Spring Brush Pick-Up and Fall Leaf Drop-Off. Those cover specific materials and dates, so they are a good free option for yard debris but won't cover most household junk.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Golden Valley starts at $95, and curbside or outdoor pickup takes a flat $5 off. The first item includes the base pickup fee, and each additional item is a flat add-on charge. The exact total is confirmed before you book.

Same-day slots are sometimes available, depending on Loader schedules and demand in your area. Entering your address during booking shows live availability. For curbside pickups you don't need to be home, but for in-home pickups someone should be present or leave access notes.

Large or restricted items such as hazardous materials, paint, batteries and some electronics generally can't go in regular trash. Hennepin County drop-off facilities accept many of these, and organics are free there Tuesday through Saturday. Check the county's current rules and fees before hauling.

Loaders aim to keep usable items out of the landfill by donating them to local charities when possible. Recyclable materials are taken to recyclers depending on acceptance. Items that can't be donated or recycled go to the appropriate disposal facility.

You pick your items and a time slot online, then see the total before you confirm. On pickup day, your Loader usually gives a heads-up before arriving, then carries out and loads the items. Curbside jobs can be done without you home.

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