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Junk Removal in Chicago, IL

Junk removal in Chicago means a crew comes to you, loads everything from wherever it is — the garage, the basement, the third floor — and hauls it away the same visit. No dragging things to the curb, no waiting for the city’s bulk day, no renting a trailer.

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

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Junk removal vs. Chicago’s bulk trash pickup

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.

How bulk pickup works in Chicago

  • Arrange bulk pickup with your ward office or 311 before setting items out.
  • Buildings with five or more units are served by private haulers, so city bulk pickup may not apply.
  • Items dumped in the alley without an arrangement can be left behind and ticketed.
  • Yard waste has its own seasonal collection.

City collection is a good free option when your items fit the rules and you can wait until your ward can schedule it. A junk removal crew makes more sense when you need things gone sooner, when they’re still inside the house, or when the pile is bigger than a bulk pickup arranged with your ward.

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.

Illinois bans many electronics, including TVs, computers, monitors and printers, from landfills, so they have to go to a registered electronics recycler.

Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners contain refrigerant that federal EPA rules require to be recovered before the appliance is scrapped, which is why appliances are quoted separately from general junk.

What we haul in Chicago

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

  • Couches and furniture
  • Mattresses and box springs
  • Appliances
  • TVs and electronics
  • Carpet and rugs
  • Yard debris
  • Boxes and clutter
  • Garage junk
  • Basement and attic junk
  • Hot tubs and playsets
  • Exercise equipment
  • Renovation leftovers

How junk removal pricing works in Chicago

Every junk 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

Compared with a bulk pickup arranged with your ward through the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation, a quote from us covers whatever amount you have, with the labor, the driving and the disposal in one figure.

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 junk 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.

Junk 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.

Junk Removal in Chicago: frequently asked questions

What junk won’t you take?

Crews can’t take hazardous materials such as liquid paint, solvents, fuel, asbestos or medical waste. Almost everything else from a home or garage is fine. If you’re not sure, mention it on the quote form.

Do I need to move items outside?

No. The crew carries items out from any room, attic, basement or backyard. Just make sure there’s a clear path and tell us about stairs or long carries.

Where can I recycle electronics in Chicago?

Illinois bans many electronics, including TVs, computers, monitors and printers, from landfills, so they have to go to a registered electronics recycler.

Why hire junk removal in Chicago instead of waiting for the city?

City collection is a good free option when your items fit the rules and you can wait until your ward can schedule it. A junk removal crew makes more sense when you need things gone sooner, when they’re still inside the house, or when the pile is bigger than a bulk pickup arranged with your ward.

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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