Serving Chicago, IL
Same-Day Curbside Junk Removal in Chicago
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
See your price instantly. Book in 60 seconds. Set it at the curb and it's gone — same day.
Same-day pickup available — book by 12pm for today's window
948+
Cities Covered
39
States Served
Same-Day
Pickup Available
$50
No-Show Guarantee
Haul it out. Nobody comes in.
Know your price before you book.
Book today. Gone by tonight.
Leave it outside. You don't even need to be home.
Done in 60 seconds. No phone calls.
Real local haulers, verified and insured.
Three steps. Done by tonight.
Book online
About 60 seconds. No phone call.
Select the items you need removed. Your price updates in real-time as you add items — no hidden fees, no on-site estimate. Once your cart looks right, confirm. That's it.
- ✓See your exact price before you commit
- ✓No credit card required until you confirm
- ✓The whole process takes about 60 seconds
Leave it curbside
No appointment. No need to be home.
Move your items to the sidewalk, driveway, or alley — anything within 10 feet of the road counts as curbside. No wrapping, no disassembly, no special prep. Just get it to the curb and go about your day.
- ✓Sidewalk, driveway, or alley — all count
- ✓If the hauler can see it, it's curbside
- ✓No strangers enter your home, ever
- ✓Most customers aren't home during pickup
Gone by tonight
A verified, insured hauler handles the rest.
A local hauler picks up your items same-day. They're background-checked, insured, and familiar with your area. When pickup is complete, we text you a confirmation. Items are donated when possible, recycled when appropriate.
- ✓All haulers background-checked and insured
- ✓Text confirmation when pickup is complete
- ✓Donate, recycle, or properly dispose
- ✓Same-day — picked up by evening
Gone. Whatever it is.
First item from $79 · Additional items from $19 each
Your old couch
Sofas, sectionals, recliners — the big stuff that's been in the way since the new one arrived. Wheel it to the curb. A hauler picks it up, same day.
Your old mattress
Mattress, box spring, or both — we take them all. No awkward hallway maneuvering required. Just curb it and it's gone.
Your old appliances
Fridge, washer, dryer, stove — too heavy to move, too big to trash. Curb it and a hauler makes it disappear.
Your old furniture
Desks, dressers, bookshelves, nightstands. Clearing a whole room or just swapping one piece — curb it and it's handled.
Your junk pile
Boxes, bags, the random stuff you've been meaning to deal with. If you can drag it to the curb, we'll make it disappear.
Chicago's bulk pickup has limits — we don't
As of February 16, 2026, Chicago bulk collections are scheduled on your regular weekly collection day — call 311 to arrange (phone only, no online/app option). Items are placed in the street or alley. Chicago Grade Landfill charges a $35 fee for untarped loads. TAZ Disposal in McCook charges around $60 per ton for self-haul. Junk Robbers offers junk removal starting at $75-$150 per single item and $150-$250 for quarter truckloads. JUNK Relief specializes in emergency junk removal at $75-$150 per single item with upfront quotes. Smash Bros Junk & Demolition serves Chicago and suburbs with volume-based pricing. Two Men and a Junk Truck starts at $99. LoadUp charges $79 per item. The average junk removal cost in Chicago runs $257-$270 based on 30,690 completed projects (Homeyou, March 2026).
Call 3-1-1 to schedule. No scheduled routes — all by appointment. Items placed in street or alley.
Wait time: 1-2 weeks · Must call to schedule · Item restrictions apply · No bulk routes — appointment only · Free for residents · Covers furniture, appliances, mattresses
Transfer station in McCook popular with contractors and residents.
Need a truck · Load it yourself · Extra fees for certain waste types · Immediate disposal · Accepts most materials
Local Chicago junk removal. Single items $75-$150, quarter truckload $150-$250, half truckload $250-$400.
Starts higher than Dropcurb for most items · Must be home · Volume pricing adds up · Local company · Detailed pricing guide · Full-service
Chicago junk removal and demolition. Emergency same-day available. Upfront quotes with no hidden fees.
$75-$150 per item vs Dropcurb's $79 · Must be home for estimate · Full-service only · Emergency service available · Upfront pricing · No hidden fees
Chicago and suburbs junk removal plus light demolition. Truckload-based pricing.
Volume-based pricing varies · Must be home for estimate · No upfront online pricing · Demolition services · Serves suburbs too · Local company
National franchise with on-site estimates.
Must be home · $150+ minimum · On-site pricing · 2-3 day wait · Well-known brand · Full-service
Curbside pickup. Book online in 60 seconds. Same-day service. No crew in your home.
✓ Instant pricing · ✓ Same-day · ✓ $50 guarantee · ✓ No home entry
Items Chicago won’t pick up — but we will
✓ Appliances (fridges, washers, dryers, AC units)·✓ Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers)·✓ Tires (up to 4)
Does Chicago offer free bulk pickup?
Yes. Chicago Bulky Item Pick Up. Call 3-1-1 to schedule free curbside pickup for furniture, appliances, and mattresses. As of February 16, 2026, bulk collections are scheduled on your regular weekly collection day (no longer on separate routes). Free for residents. Items placed in street or alley. No online or app scheduling — phone only. Wait times vary but can run 1-2 weeks during busy periods.
Same-day pickup available
It's been sitting there
long enough.
Enter your address for an instant price. Flat rates, no estimates, no crew in your home.
What customers say about junk removal in Chicago
BEFORE
AFTER“We had an ordinance violation and called to have the trash removed. They responded and were able to pick up same day and did an excellent job! Definitely recommend.”
BEFORE
AFTER“I was able to book an appointment online, and the process was seamless. Great communications throughout! I’ll definitely do it again when I do more cleaning up.”
“I am so happy to have found Dropcurb. They offered easy scheduling with same-day pick up at an affordable price. I will definitely be using them again.”
“Easy to schedule online, they came when they said they would, and the price was reasonable.”
“Was a great experience, easy service. Will do business with again.”
“Great experience. Quick pickup of my furniture I needed to dispose of at a good price! Definitely will use them again in the future.”
Serving all of Chicago, IL
We pick up from every neighborhood and zip code in Chicago and surrounding areas.
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What we pick up in Chicago
Mattress Removal
From $79
Any size mattress or box spring. Leave it curbside, we handle the rest. Most cities restrict mattresses from regular trash — we take them same-day.
Couch Removal
From $79
Sectionals, recliners, loveseats, sleeper sofas. No disassembly needed — just get it to the curb. Picked up the same day you book.
Furniture Removal
From $79
Desks, dressers, tables, bookshelves, bed frames. One item or a full room clearout. Flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees.
Appliance Removal
From $79
Refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens. We handle Freon-containing units and ensure proper recycling compliance.
E-Waste Disposal
From $79
TVs, monitors, computers, printers. Most curbside programs reject electronics — we pick them up and route to certified recyclers.
Exercise Equipment
From $79
Treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes. Heavy and awkward to move — just get it to the curb, we handle the rest.
Bulk Junk Removal
From $79
Multiple items in one pickup. Garage cleanouts, move-out piles, post-renovation debris. Add items to your order for a clear price upfront.
Junk removal questions in Chicago
About Dropcurb
You pay when you book. Your price is locked in — the amount you see is the amount you pay. No surprise fees, no tipping expected. If your items aren't picked up, you get a full refund plus a $50 credit.