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

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Serving Shakopee, MN

Junk removal in Shakopee

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

Junk has a way of piling up until it's one more thing on the to-do list. Book LoadUp online in Shakopee, see your price upfront, and get it hauled away fast.

  • Same-day available
  • Full-service
  • Price locked upfront
Approach
Donation-first
Jobs Completed
832,844
Google Reviews
4.8
The Problem

Getting rid of junk in Shakopee shouldn't take this long

You search online, call the city, request a few hauler quotes, and wait. Some haulers call back, some never do, and the rules keep changing depending on who you ask. Weeks later, the junk is still in the garage.

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

Free city pickup is great, when it works

City bulk pickup programs work well for one or two items set out on schedule. They usually need to be booked ahead and often exclude things like construction debris or anything containing refrigerants. You also still have to drag everything out to the curb yourself.

Traditional haulers play pricing games

Many haulers want to come out and look before they'll give you a number, then charge by how much of the truck your stuff fills. You won't know the final total until the crew is standing in your driveway, and by then it's hard to say no.

Donation centers are picky (rightly)

Local thrift stores and charities need things they can resell, so stained couches, scratched dressers, and older electronics often get turned away. Donation is worth trying when an item is in good shape, but it leaves you stuck with everything they won't take.

Dumpster rental is overkill for one room

A roll-off container can sit on your driveway for days, may need approval from your HOA or the city, and has to be scheduled for both drop-off and pickup. Then you do all the lifting yourself. That's a lot of hassle for one cluttered basement.

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 Shakopee

How Shakopee's options stack up

Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Shakopee 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 Shakopee's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.

Customer preparing junk for pickup and removal
Local Haulers

Vetted Loaders who handle the heavy part

Your Loaders angle a sectional up a narrow basement staircase, around the landing turn, and out to the truck. Each one is background-checked and rated by real locals in Shakopee after each job.

  • Local, vetted Loaders
  • Licensed & insured
Pickup Options

Set it at the curb or leave it where it sits

Curbside, also called outdoor pickup, works well if your items are already on the driveway or just outside the attached garage, which is common in Shakopee's newer subdivisions. If a dresser is still in a basement bedroom of an older home in an established neighborhood, choose full-service and your Loaders will 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 Shakopee.
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 Shakopee, from the Minnesota River to Highway 169

Roping a busted sofa to your roof and joining the Valleyfair weekend crawl is a special kind of summer punishment. Skip the parade. Your Loaders lift, carry, and load everything from your garage, basement, or yard, and they genuinely enjoy showing up for Shakopee neighbors who have better things to do with a Saturday.

What Happens to Your Junk

Donation first, recycling second, landfill last

Bulky items pile up fast in Shakopee garages and basements, and where they end up matters. Your Loaders sort each load by condition, aiming to keep usable pieces in circulation and reduce what reaches a landfill.

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

Donation Pickup

Furniture and household goods in good, clean condition may be set aside for donation when local options allow. Your Loaders handle the lifting and loading, so nothing usable has to sit in your garage.

  • 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 not donatable may be recycled where available. Your Loaders separate materials like metal, wood, and cardboard from the load when possible, rather than sending everything to one pile.

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

Responsible Disposal

Heavily damaged, soiled, or broken bulky pieces are taken for responsible disposal. Your Loaders carry them out from your Shakopee home or yard, and disposal sites vary by load and material.

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

The Shakopee disposal rules most residents don't know

Putting yard waste in the trash breaks Minnesota law, and a cart left at the curb can get hit by a snowplow. These rules apply in Shakopee and Scott County.

Rule 01

Leaves and brush cannot go in the trash or a fire

Minnesota law prohibits yard waste in household garbage, and burning leaves and brush is illegal within Shakopee city limits. Residents can use weekly or as-needed yard waste pickup through the city's contracted service, or drop off at Dakota Prairie Composting, free to residents during May.

Rule 02

Clean Up Day has vehicle limits and requires proof of residency

Shakopee holds a spring and fall Clean Up Day at Public Works for residents of Shakopee, Jackson Township, and Louisville Township with ID. Fees depend on vehicle type, and moving trucks, box trucks, and trailers longer than 16 feet are not allowed.

Rule 03

Ammonia refrigerators cost far more to drop off than standard appliances

The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste Facility takes household appliances for a per-item fee, but specialty ammonia units, such as RV and gas refrigerators, carry much higher fees that rise with size. Commercial appliances are priced separately by cubic foot.

Rule 04

Set garbage carts two feet back from the curb in winter

Shakopee Public Works asks residents to place garbage containers at least two feet behind the curb so they stay clear of snowplows. If plowing happens on collection day, a cart set right at the street edge risks being struck.

Rule 05

Drain fuel and oil before recycling mowers and small engines

The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste Facility accepts lawn mowers free and small engines as scrap metal, but only after gas and oil are drained. The facility offers oil or gas removal for an assistance fee, and accepts snowmobile tracks for a fee.

Rule 06

Metal yard furniture recycles as scrap while plastic counts as garbage

The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste Facility accepts metal yard furniture as scrap metal, but plastic yard furniture is considered a garbage item and is not accepted. The facility also does not take furniture or mattresses, which require a separate disposal option.

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 regular cart service. Shakopee's contracted hauler, Dick's Sanitation, collects refuse weekly and recycling every other week, with carts at the curb by 7 a.m. Extra junk outside the cart is not part of that service, so confirm bulky options with the hauler first.

LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Shakopee starts at $95 for a single item, and curbside or driveway pickup takes a flat $5 off. The first item includes the base pickup fee, each additional item is a flat add-on, and the exact total is confirmed before booking.

Often, depending on the schedule and your zip code. Entering your address during booking shows live availability, including same-day and next-day windows. For curbside items you don't need to be home, and for indoor pickups someone should be there or leave access instructions.

Hazardous items like paint, chemicals, and gasoline don't belong in carts. Scott County's Household Hazardous Waste facility takes them, and also accepts household appliances for $10 each from Scott County residents. It does not accept mattresses, so those need another outlet, and fees may apply.

Loaders aim to keep as much out of the landfill as possible. Usable items go to local charities when they're accepted, recyclables go to proper processors, and the rest goes to licensed disposal sites. Donation and recycling depend on item condition and facility acceptance.

You get a price online or by texting a photo of your items, then pick a time window. Your Loader typically calls or texts before arriving, hauls the items away, and the confirmed price is what you pay. Large cleanouts can get an on-site estimate instead.

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