*Same-day availability may vary by location.
Starting at $80. Additional items from +$15.
Junk piles up fast downtown, and getting rid of it shouldn't take over your week. Book LoadUp for a quick pickup in the Loop, with the price clear before you confirm.
You search for options, call 311, request a few hauler quotes, and wait on callbacks that never come. Meanwhile your building wants a freight elevator booking, and the junk keeps sitting in the corner another week.
Chicago's city bulk pickup programs mostly serve smaller residential buildings, so many towers, lofts, and office suites in the Loop rely on private service instead. Even where you're eligible, you're on a municipal pickup schedule, and you still have to get everything down to the collection point yourself.
Many haulers want to send someone out to look first, then quote by truckload fraction, so the final number stays unclear until the truck shows up. Add a downtown loading dock, a reserved elevator window, and a no-show crew, and you've lost an afternoon for nothing.
Resale shops and charities only want items they can sell, so a stained sofa or a wobbly office chair is often turned away. Many won't pick up from a high-rise unit at all, which leaves you finding a vehicle and making the trip yourself.
In a dense downtown, a dumpster usually means a public way permit, a curb spot that may not exist, and building management signing off on placement. For a single office cleanout or a Printers Row loft refresh, you'd be paying for space and days you won't use.
Enter your ZIP code and item details to get a guaranteed upfront price online. No waiting for an onsite estimate.
Avg. 60 secondsPick a time that works for your schedule, including same-day availability if you book before 2PM.
No waiting on callbacksLocal Loaders arrive at your location, haul away the junk, and dispose of it responsibly when options allow.
No in-person charges
Most companies charge by truck space, and the price often changes on arrival. LoadUp charges by item, based on exactly what you're removing.
Across all options, not just ours: a real breakdown of what Chicago Loop residents typically pay, so you know what's fair before you book.
Sofas, dressers, bed frames, tables, and more hauled away with ease.
Available in twin, full, queen, king, and California king sizes.
Covers refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, dishwashers, water heaters, and more.
Whole-property cleanouts for moves, estates, evictions, and renovations.
TVs, monitors, computers, printers, stereo equipment, and small electronics.
Includes treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches, stationary bikes, and home gym systems.
Add a single bulky item like a couch, dresser, or mattress to your booking.
Mixed everyday items including broken goods, old decor, and accumulated clutter.
Bagged trash, loose debris, and general household waste of all kinds.
Covers drywall, lumber, tile, fixtures, and mixed demolition scrap.
Includes branches, brush, grass clippings, leaves, and other organic yard waste.
Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, cubicle panels, and other office items included.
Moving boxes, shipping cartons, and leftover packing cardboard.
First item includes the pickup fee. Each additional item is a flat add-on. *See Chicago Loop's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.
Your Loader handles the long carry from an upper-floor unit through a booked freight elevator to the loading dock. Every Loader is background-checked and rated by real locals in Chicago Loop after each job.
Curbside works when you can get items to the sidewalk or your building's loading area yourself, which is often realistic from a ground-floor storefront or a walk-up loft. Full-service suits upper-floor condos and office suites, where your Loaders carry everything from inside, through the freight elevator your building schedules, to the truck.
| Pickup Option | Highlight | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home pickup | Full-service | Removal from anywhere inside your home | from $80 |
| Curbside pickup | Save $5.00 | Place items outside, skip the appointment | from $75 |
| Same-day pickup | Add $10.00 | Urgent pickups booked before noon | from $90 |
| Next day pickup | Flexible | Book next-day or up to 90 days ahead | from $80 |
| Multi-item pickup | Bundle & save | Add-on items in the same pickup for less | from +$15 |
| Item add-on | Optional | Bundle with your junk pickup | from +$15 |
| Full cleanout | Volume discount | Entire room junk removal | Custom |
| Disassembly service | Optional add-on | Large or difficult-to-move items | Custom |
* Starting prices. Final price confirmed by ZIP code and pickup conditions. Volume discounts applied automatically.
Nobody is carrying a mattress onto the L, and a January wind off the lake makes the trip to the street feel even longer. Your Loaders are glad to take the carry from your unit or suite to the truck, within your building's rules, because Chicagoans who live and work downtown deserve a calmer move-out day.
Moving bulky items out of a dense downtown takes planning, and where they end up matters too. In the Chicago Loop, your Loader sorts each item by condition, aiming to keep usable pieces in circulation when local options allow.
Furniture and household items in good, clean condition may be donated when possible and where local options allow. Your Loader carries them out and sets them aside for that path instead of the trash.
Items that are worn or damaged but still have usable materials, like metal frames or electronics, may be recycled where available. Responsible handling is attempted when local options allow, and it isn't guaranteed.
Heavily damaged, soiled, or broken bulky items that can't be reused or recycled are taken for responsible disposal. Your Loader loads them from your unit or suite and hauls them to an appropriate disposal site serving the Chicago area.
Illegal dumping in Chicago can get the vehicle used for it impounded, so it pays to know the disposal rules that apply in the Chicago Loop and Cook County.
Under the Illinois Consumer Electronics Recycling Act, covered devices must be recycled rather than trashed because they contain lead, mercury, and cadmium. The ban covers households and businesses alike, and damaged, non-working, or outdated electronics are still accepted for recycling.
The Department of Streets and Sanitation serves single-family homes and buildings with four or fewer units. Most Loop towers have five or more, so the Chicago Recycling Ordinance requires owners to contract private recycling service and educate residents about it.
Each winter, Chicago runs a Christmas tree recycling program at designated drop-off sites and turns the trees into mulch. Lights, ornaments, tinsel, and stands need to come off first, since leftover decorations contaminate the finished mulch.
The city's Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility takes oil-based paints, aerosol paints, paint thinners, and lawn, pool and hobby chemicals. Usable household cleaning products and automotive fluids may be offered free in its material exchange room. Business and commercial waste is not accepted.
For renovation cleanouts, placing a dumpster or storage container on a street, sidewalk, or alley requires a public way permit from the Chicago Department of Transportation, a requirement that matters on dense Loop blocks where curb space is tightly controlled.
Where the city collects, bulk items are requested through CHI 311 and set out no earlier than the evening before pickup without blocking alleys, sidewalks, or streets. Refrigerators and freezers must have their doors removed first, a safeguard against children becoming trapped inside.
Need help navigating these rules?
Skip the Rules Book a LoaderExplore other pickup and removal services commonly booked by customers in Chicago Loop.
Find answers to common questions, pricing details, pickup policies, and service options.
Talk to our team
(844) 239-7711Text our team
(678) 884-4738Generally no. Many Loop buildings are large condo, office, or high-rise properties that use private haulers instead of city collection. Leaving items in the alley or on the sidewalk can count as illegal dumping and draw fines. Call 311 to confirm what your address qualifies for.
LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Chicago Loop starts at $80, and curbside or outdoor pickup takes a flat $5 off. The first item includes the base pickup fee, each additional item is a flat add-on, and your exact total is confirmed before booking. Truckload haulers usually quote by volume.
Same-day slots are sometimes available depending on the Loader schedule near your address. Enter your address during booking to see live openings, including next-day options. Availability varies by day and time, so earlier booking gives you more choices.
Often yes. Many Loop and South Loop buildings require advance notice for freight elevator or loading dock use, and some ask for proof of insurance. Check with your property manager or HOA first, then share the access details at booking so pickup goes smoothly.
Loaders aim to donate usable items to local charities and recycle what they can when options allow. Acceptance depends on the condition of each item and what facilities will take it. Items that can't be donated or recycled go to an appropriate disposal facility.
Book online, choose your items and a time window, and see your price before you confirm. Your Loader typically notifies you before arriving, then removes the items from where they sit, including inside your unit. You pay after the job is done.
Not for curbside or outdoor pickups, since items can be left out with access notes. For indoor jobs, someone should be present or you can leave access instructions at booking. In doorman buildings, let the front desk know your Loader is coming.
The main difference is the pricing model. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King usually price by truck volume, often confirmed on site. LoadUp prices per item online with the total shown before booking. For large cleanouts, a full-truck hauler may suit you better.
Get your instant price in under 60 seconds.
Proudly serving our neighbors in Chicago Loop since 2014.
