Empty the Nest

Empty the Nest is a home cleanout and thrift store business established in 2011 and located at 1000 Boone Ave. N, Suite 320 in Golden Valley, Minnesota. The company offers full-service home cleanout services for families downsizing, relocating, or dealing with estate situations, with a focus on minimizing waste by selling, donating, and recycling items rather than sending them to landfills. Founded by Sharon Fischman, who worked previously in senior relocation services, Empty the Nest partners with nonprofits like Goodwill, Bridging, and Tech Dump to ensure responsible handling of unwanted items. The company operates a weekend thrift store in Golden Valley where it sells carefully curated vintage, antique, and modern pieces sourced from the homes they clean out, with an emphasis on treating customers’ belongings with respect and providing transparent documentation for tax-deductible donations.