*Same-day availability may vary by location.
Starting at $80. Additional items from +$15.
Junk has a way of piling up until it's all you see. Skip the dump runs: book a quick pickup, see your real price upfront, and get your Avondale space back.
First you search, then you call 311, then you request hauler quotes that never come back or need a site visit. Somewhere in there a month goes by, and the junk is still in the basement.
Chicago's bulk pickup through Streets and Sanitation costs nothing, but you request it, wait for a date, and haul everything to the alley yourself. Some items and debris won't qualify. For third-floor walk-ups or renovation leftovers, that gap matters.
Many old-school haulers want to see the pile in person before quoting, then price by fractions of a truck you can't picture. The number can change once they're standing in your gangway, and you only find out at the end.
Thrift stores and charities have to resell what they accept, so stained upholstery, scuffed dressers, and older electronics often get turned away. Usable pieces may find a second home, but the broken and worn stuff still needs somewhere to go.
Packed streets of brick two-flats and tight alleys make a dumpster hard to place. A spot on the public way can need a city permit, delivery and pickup have to line up, and neighbors may toss their junk in too.
Enter your ZIP code and item details to get a guaranteed upfront price online. No waiting for an onsite estimate.
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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 Avondale 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 Avondale's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.
Your Loaders work narrow back porch stairs on top-floor walk-ups and squeeze bulky pieces through tight two-flat doorways. Each one is background-checked and rated by real locals in Avondale after each job.
Curbside works when your items are already outside, like a broken grill beside a detached garage off the alley. For a sleeper sofa in a garden unit or a dresser in the top-floor flat of a brick two-flat, choose full-service so your Loaders carry it out from inside.
| 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.
Getting a sofa down the back stairs of a two-flat is hard enough without a parking spot that's held only by a lawn chair and the honor system. Your Loaders handle the stairs, the carrying, and the loading, and they really like showing up for Avondale's people.
Bulky items pile up fast in Avondale's older brick two-flats and basements, so where they end up matters. Your Loader sorts each item by condition, favoring donation or recycling when local options allow, and disposal only when needed.
Sofas, dressers, and other furniture in good, clean condition may be set aside for donation when possible. Your Loader can separate usable pieces as they load, where local donation options are available.
Items that are worn or damaged but still have recyclable parts, like metal frames or some electronics, may be recycled when possible. Acceptance varies by facility and item condition, so outcomes are not guaranteed.
Heavily damaged, soiled, or contaminated bulky items, such as a water-ruined mattress or broken sectional, are taken by your Loader for responsible disposal at an appropriate facility serving the Chicago area.
A single illegal dumping violation in Chicago can draw a fine for every day the junk remains, so these are the rules that apply in Avondale and across Cook County.
Each winter, Streets and Sanitation runs a tree recycling program at Chicago Park District locations and turns the trees into mulch. Lights, ornaments, tinsel, and stands have to come off first, so plan before the tree freezes into a snowbank.
Since 2012, Illinois law has kept electronics such as televisions, computer monitors, and printers out of landfills, so they do not belong in a garbage cart. Chicago's Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility accepts computers and related equipment from residents.
Chicago's municipal code prohibits dumping garbage or trash, with fines of $300 to $600 per offense. Each day the violation continues is treated as a separate offense, and the city also has authority to impound vehicles used in fly dumping.
Illinois bans landscape waste from landfills, so yard waste cannot ride along in the black garbage cart or the blue recycling cart. Bag it separately, set it in the alley or at the curb, and request collection through CHI311 for composting.
Streets and Sanitation collects from single-family homes and buildings with four or fewer units, which covers many of Avondale's bungalows and two-flats. Larger buildings rely on private service, and oversized items that will not fit in a city cart go in the alley.
Bleach, drain cleaners, and lawn, pool and hobby chemicals are accepted at the Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility. An attendant checks every load and returns anything not accepted, and business or commercial waste, explosives, and fireworks are turned away.
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(678) 884-4738Only if you arrange it with 311 first. Avondale is part of Chicago, so the city's Streets and Sanitation bulk pickup applies. Waste dumped without a permit counts as illegal dumping, with fines starting at $1,500 for a first offense.
LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Avondale starts at $80, and curbside pickup takes a flat $5 off. The first item includes the base pickup fee, each additional item is a flat add-on, and the exact total is confirmed before booking.
Often, yes. Same-day slots are usually available when you book before noon, with a small added fee. Next-day and scheduled pickups up to 90 days out are also offered. Curbside jobs don't require you to be home, and in-home jobs need access.
Often not. Chicago's free bulk collection covers single-family homes and buildings with four or fewer units. Buildings with five or more units get no city pickup. Construction and remodeling debris is also excluded from regular bulk service.
Loaders aim to donate usable items first, recycle what they can, and avoid landfill when options allow. Outcomes depend on item condition and what local charities and recyclers will accept, so nothing is guaranteed for every item.
Enter your zip code, choose your items and pickup type, and see your price before you confirm. Pick a time window, and your Loader will notify you before arriving. They carry the items out and haul them away.
Mostly the pricing model. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King typically price by truckload, often with an on-site estimate. LoadUp prices per item online and confirms the total before booking. For big cleanouts, a truckload hauler may suit you better.
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