# Appliance Removal in Minneapolis, MN: Haul Away + Recycling Done Right
So the old refrigerator finally died. Or the washer started making that sound — the one where you just know it's done. Now it's sitting in your garage, your kitchen, or your basement, and you're staring at it wondering the same thing everyone wonders:
How do I actually get rid of this thing?
You can't put most appliances on the curb in Minneapolis. They're too heavy to move alone. And if you've ever tried to figure out your options — city drop-off sites, hauler fees, donation eligibility — you know it gets complicated fast.
That's where Junktastic comes in. We handle appliance removal in Minneapolis and across the Twin Cities metro, haul everything away same day, and recycle what we can instead of sending it straight to a landfill.
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Why Getting Rid of Appliances Is Harder Than It Looks
Most people assume they can just drag an old appliance to the curb on trash day. In Minneapolis, that's not how it works.
The City of Minneapolis does accept large appliances through its residential bulk pickup program, but scheduling takes time, there are restrictions on what qualifies, and you still have to get the appliance to the curb yourself. For a 250-pound refrigerator in a basement? That's a real problem.
There's also the refrigerant issue. Refrigerators, freezers, window AC units, and dehumidifiers contain refrigerants that require certified handling under federal law. You can't just toss them — they need to go to a certified recycler. Most donation centers won't take older appliances for the same reason.
The result: people end up paying disposal fees at transfer stations, renting a truck they can barely load, or leaving the appliance in the garage for another six months.
There's a simpler way.
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What We Remove
Junktastic hauls away all major household and commercial appliances, including:
- Refrigerators and freezers (all sizes, including basement chest freezers)
- Washers and dryers (top-load, front-load, stacked units)
- Dishwashers (freestanding and built-in)
- Stoves, ranges, and ovens (gas and electric)
- Microwaves (countertop and over-range)
- Window and portable AC units
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Exercise equipment that qualifies as large-item removal
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How Appliance Removal Works with Junktastic
We keep the process simple because that's the whole point.
Step 1: Get a quote. Call (320) 380-5312 or book online. Tell us what you've got and where it is in the house. We give you a price before we show up — no surprises, no "we'll see when we get there" pricing.
Step 2: We show up. Our crew arrives during your scheduled window, does the heavy lifting, and carries the appliance out. You don't move a thing. We handle stairs, tight doorways, basements — whatever the situation is.
Step 3: It's gone. We load it up and handle the rest. Where your appliance ends up depends on what it is and what condition it's in.
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What Actually Happens to Your Appliance
This is where Junktastic is different from a truck that just takes stuff to the dump.
Every load goes through what we call our Green Sort process. We separate items into three streams before they go anywhere: donate, recycle, or responsible disposal. For appliances specifically, here's what that looks like:
Refrigerators and units with refrigerant go to a certified appliance recycler. The refrigerant is properly recovered, the metals are separated and recycled, and the foam insulation is processed according to EPA standards. This is required by law, and we do it right.
Washers, dryers, stoves, and other metal-heavy appliances are largely recyclable. Steel and aluminum are valuable materials — they get separated and sent to metal recyclers rather than a landfill.
Appliances in working condition — we assess whether donation is possible. Some Twin Cities nonprofits and Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations accept working appliances. If yours qualifies, we'll route it there.
You're not just getting the appliance out of your house. You're keeping as much of it out of the landfill as possible. That's the whole reason we named the company what we named it.
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Appliance Removal Pricing in Minneapolis
Appliance removal pricing depends on the type of appliance, how many you need removed, and where in the house it's located.
As a general guide:
- Single appliance: Starting at $75–$100 for accessible items on the ground floor
- Multiple appliances: We price per truckload, so removing a fridge, washer, and dryer together is almost always cheaper per item than removing one at a time
- Basement or upstairs removal: Carries a small additional charge for the extra labor
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Serving Minneapolis and the Twin Cities Metro
We serve Minneapolis and the surrounding metro area, including St. Paul, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, and nearby communities across Hennepin County.
Same-day and next-day appointments are available most weeks. Call us in the morning and we can often be there that afternoon.
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Ready to Get That Appliance Out of Your House?
You've been looking at it long enough. We'll have it gone before the day is over.
Call or text (320) 380-5312 to get a quote. Tell us what you've got, where it is, and when works for you. We handle the rest.
You can also book online at junktasticremoval.com — most quotes take less than two minutes.
Junktastic Removal & Recycling serves Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, and the greater Twin Cities area.
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