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Construction Debris Removal in Chicago, IL

Construction debris removal in Chicago for homeowners, landlords and contractors. A crew loads drywall, lumber, tile and old fixtures by hand and hauls them away on your schedule, with no dumpster sitting on the driveway between visits.

  • Same-day pickup in most of Chicago
  • We carry everything out, from any room
  • Donation and recycling before landfill
  • Price agreed before we load

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Construction Debris Removal in Chicago, IL. Tell us what needs to go and we’ll call you back with a price.

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Renovation debris in Chicago: what the city won’t take

Streets and Sanitation collects household garbage from buildings of up to four units; construction and renovation debris is handled by private haulers, and a dumpster placed on the public way needs city approval first.

How it works with the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation

The city collects garbage from single-family homes and buildings with up to four units; larger buildings use private haulers. For bulky items, Chicago asks residents to contact their ward’s Streets and Sanitation office before putting anything out, to avoid a ticket.

A debris crew loads drywall, lumber, tile and old fixtures by hand, makes as many trips as the job needs, and leaves nothing sitting in the driveway between visits.

Recycling, donation and local tips in Chicago

Many Chicago homes are collected from the alley, so bulky items usually have to come down back stairs and through a gate before a truck can reach them.

Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and federal EPA rules require certified renovators for work that disturbs it; asbestos also needs licensed specialists. Tell us the age of the home when you book.

What we haul in Chicago

If it isn’t hazardous and it fits in the truck, it can almost certainly go. See the construction debris removal page for details on each item.

  • Drywall
  • Lumber
  • Tile and ceramics
  • Old kitchens
  • Bathroom demos
  • Flooring
  • Doors and windows
  • Fixtures
  • Metal
  • Roofing scraps
  • Packaging
  • Jobsite cleanup

How construction debris removal pricing works in Chicago

Every construction debris removal job in Chicago is quoted individually, and the price is agreed before anything is loaded. It depends on:

  • Truck space used
  • Weight of the materials
  • Stairs, elevators and carrying distance
  • Mattresses, appliances and electronics
  • Disposal and recycling fees

Heavy materials such as tile, concrete and plaster are quoted by weight, so photos or a rough list help us price a Chicago job accurately.

How it works

  1. Tell us what needs to go

    Fill in the quote form with your name, phone number, job type and preferred date. A short description of your construction debris removal job in Chicago is enough to start; photos help.

  2. Get a price

    We call you back with a price based on what you have. The price is agreed before anything is loaded.

  3. We do the lifting

    A crew arrives in your chosen window and carries everything out from wherever it is: rooms, stairs, garages and yards.

  4. Donate, recycle, dispose

    Usable items go to donation, recyclables are separated, and the rest goes to permitted facilities.

Construction Debris Removal across Chicago

We work across Chicago, including Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Hyde Park, as well as Pilsen, Bridgeport, Rogers Park, Andersonville, West Loop and the surrounding area.

Winter snow and ice make alley piles messy and heavy, and walk-up two-flats and three-flats mean lots of stairs. Tell us about stairs, elevators, parking and access when you book, and the crew will plan around them.

Construction Debris Removal in Chicago: frequently asked questions

Do you work with contractors?

Yes. Contractors and property managers book one-off hauls or regular pickups so debris never piles up on site.

Can you take heavy materials?

Yes, within the truck’s weight limits. Concrete, brick and dirt are quoted by weight as well as volume.

Will the city take renovation debris in Chicago?

Streets and Sanitation collects household garbage from buildings of up to four units; construction and renovation debris is handled by private haulers, and a dumpster placed on the public way needs city approval first.

Can I haul construction debris myself in Chicago?

Many Chicago homes are collected from the alley, so bulky items usually have to come down back stairs and through a gate before a truck can reach them.

Why hire construction debris removal in Chicago?

A debris crew loads drywall, lumber, tile and old fixtures by hand, makes as many trips as the job needs, and leaves nothing sitting in the driveway between visits.

Which Chicago neighborhoods do you serve?

We work across Chicago, including Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Hyde Park, Pilsen, Bridgeport, Rogers Park and nearby areas. Enter your details on the quote form and we’ll confirm availability.

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