❄️ WHAT WE TAKE: MINNESOTA

Full-Service Junk Removal for the Land of 10,000 Lakes

JUNK-RAT provides efficient, year-round junk removal and hauling across Minnesota, specializing in service to the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul), Duluth, Rochester, and all surrounding lake and rural communities. We are your experts for indoor, outdoor, and cold-weather cleanouts!

🏠 Residential & Year-Round Cleanouts

We handle clutter and bulk item removal from downtown apartments to remote cabins, regardless of the weather.

  • 🛋️ Furniture: Couches, Loveseats, Mattresses, Box Springs, Dressers, and Dining Sets.
  • 📦 General Junk: Household Clutter, Cardboard, Books, Tools, and Office Equipment.
  • 🔑 Full Cleanouts: Garages, Basements (especially post-winter thaw), Sótãos, and Lake Cabin Cleanouts.
  • 🧊 Appliances (White Goods): Refrigerators, Freezers, Washers, Dryers, and Stoves.

🌲 Seasonal & Specialty Debris

Addressing the unique items and challenges faced by Minnesotans year-round, including seasonal shifts and extreme weather.

  • 🧊 Winter/Ice Debris: Damaged Ice Fishing Houses (shacks), old Snowmobiles, Utility Vehicles, and other seasonal recreational gear (non-hazardous).
  • 🌿 Yard & Exterior: Branches, Brush, Sod, and Landscaping Waste. (Note: Many local ordinances regulate yard waste; we ensure compliance).
  • 🏗️ Construction & Demolition (C&D): Wood, Flooring, Drywall, Shingles, and Scrap Metal from home remodels.
  • 🔨 Light Demolition: Safe removal of Sheds, Decks, Play Structures, and above-ground Pools.

💻 E-Waste & Disposal Compliance

We are committed to helping Minnesota reach its high recycling goals by properly sorting and processing materials.

  • 📺 E-Waste: Televisions, Monitors, Computers, Printers, and other consumer electronics. (Crucial, as electronics are prohibited from general trash in MN).
  • 🏊 Heavy Items: Pianos, Pool Tables, Water Heaters, and large HVAC/Furnace components.

🛑 ITEMS WE CANNOT TAKE (Hazardous Waste Policy)

We strictly adhere to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) guidelines and cannot transport materials classified as hazardous:

  • Contaminants: Items containing Mercury (e.g., some thermostats, fluorescent bulbs), Tires, and any form of Asbestos.
  • Liquids: Wet Paint, Motor Oil, Solvents, and Antifreeze.
  • Químicos: Pesticides, Herbicides, Toxic Cleaners, and Propane/Aerosol Tanks.

For proper disposal of these prohibited items, please consult your county’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility or local collection events.