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Junk Removal in Chicago, IL

Compare 4 local junk removal pros. Typical service: $151–$353.

Top Junk Removal Companies in Chicago

  1. 1.Imperial Junk Disposal

    5.0★ (26 reviews)

    5.0★ from 26 reviews

    +17738032793

  2. 2.Affordable Junk Removal

    5.0★ (25 reviews)

    5.0★ from 25 reviews

    +13125690124Website

  3. 3.Chicago's Junk Removal Service

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +17737012112Website

  4. 4.Chen & Chen Team

    +15674151384

Junk Removal Cost in Chicago

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Chicago
Typical pickup$151–$353/load
Single item$76–$151/item
Half truckload$252–$454/load
Full truckload$554–$907/load

Junk Removal prices in Chicago run about 1% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 4 companies serving Chicago, rated 5.0★ on average across 57 customer reviews.

Chicago Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Chicago's weather means for scheduling junk removal.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 27
Annual precipitation
39.09"
Heating degree days
5,989
Cooling degree days
1,045
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.2°31.5°2.06"
Feb21.7°35.8°1.94"
Mar30.9°46.8°2.72"
Apr41.7°59.2°3.64"
May51.6°70.2°4.13"
Jun62.1°79.9°4.06"
Jul67.5°84.2°4.01"
Aug66.2°82.1°3.99"
Sep57.5°75.3°3.31"
Oct45.7°62.8°3.24"
Nov34.5°48.6°3.42"
Dec22.7°35.3°2.57"

NOAA station data 5.14 miles from Chicago.

Permits & Regulations in IL

  • Illinois does not require a state license for junk removal; haulers need a local business license, and some cities require a hauler permit
  • Illinois bans computers, monitors and televisions from landfills, so haulers must take them to an e-waste recycler
  • Refrigerators, freezers and window air conditioners must have their refrigerant recovered before scrapping under EPA Section 608 safe-disposal rules

License required: No state junk removal license; local business license and hauler permits

Sources: www.epa.gov

Junk Removal FAQs for Chicago

How much does junk removal cost in Chicago?

A typical junk removal pickup in Chicago runs $151-$353, priced mainly by how much of the truck the load fills.

How many junk removal companies serve Chicago?

We track 4 junk removal companies serving Chicago.

Is junk removal in Chicago more expensive than average?

Junk removal in Chicago runs about +0.8% versus the national average; local landfill tipping fees also move the price.

Do junk haulers need a license in IL?

In IL, Illinois does not require a state license for junk removal; haulers need a local business license, and some cities require a hauler permit. Ask a Chicago hauler where items go and whether they donate or recycle what they can.

How is junk removal priced in Chicago?

Most Chicago companies price by volume: a single item costs less than a typical pickup of $151-$353, and a full truckload costs several times more.

When should I schedule a garage cleanout in Chicago?

Summer highs near 84F in Chicago make garage and attic cleanouts hard work; spring and fall are the easiest seasons to book.

Can junk removal crews take yard waste in Chicago?

Most can. Chicago yard waste peaks after storms and in fall; it gets about 39.09 inches of precipitation a year, and storm debris is a common call.

Is winter a good time for junk removal in Chicago?

Demand drops in winter, so booking is easier, though Chicago lows near 18F can make outdoor pickups slower.