*Same-day availability may vary by location.
Starting at $80. Additional items from +$15.
Junk has a way of piling up until it's one more chore on the list. LoadUp gives Mount Greenwood a simple fix: book a quick pickup and see your real price first.
You look up Chicago's rules, call 311, and request a few hauler quotes. One calls back, another wants to visit first, the rest go quiet. Meanwhile the garage stays full and another weekend slips by.
Chicago's city bulk pickup programs can take some large items, but you usually have to request them through 311 and wait for a date. Eligibility depends on your building type, and things like construction debris or refrigerant appliances may follow separate rules.
Many haulers want to come out for an in-person estimate before naming a price, then quote by fractions of a truckload. That leaves you guessing how much space your junk will take up, and the final number can change once the truck is in your alley.
Donation centers need items they can actually resell, so stained upholstery, worn mattresses, and broken furniture often get turned away. Even when something qualifies, you still have to load it, drive it there, and find another plan for whatever they decline.
A dumpster makes sense for a full renovation. For one basement or bedroom, you're dealing with delivery windows, possible Chicago permits if it sits on the street, neighbors watching it fill up, and doing all the heavy lifting yourself.
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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.
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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 Mount Greenwood 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 Mount Greenwood's disposal rules for city bulk exceptions, permits, and restrictions.
Narrow basement stairs in a brick bungalow and a crowded garage call for careful lifting. Your Loaders are background-checked professionals, rated by real locals in Mount Greenwood after each job.
Curbside fits when you can wheel items out to your driveway or the alley behind your garage yourself. Full-service makes sense for a couch in a finished basement or a dresser in an upstairs bedroom, since your Loaders carry it out from where it sits.
| 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 2 PM | 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 sleeper sofa out of a basement, through the garage, and into a borrowed truck is a whole Saturday, and the dump run across town doesn't shorten it. Your Loaders like showing up for Mount Greenwood families, and they'll do the lifting while you keep your weekend.
Bulky items pile up fast in garages and basements, and where they end up matters in Mount Greenwood. Your Loader sorts each item by condition, so usable pieces and recyclables are kept out of the landfill when local options allow.
Furniture and household goods in good, clean condition may be set aside for donation where available. Your Loader checks each piece on site, and donation depends on what local organizations are currently accepting.
Items that are worn or damaged but still hold usable materials, like metal frames or wood, may be recycled when possible. Your Loader separates them from the rest of the load, and local recycling options vary.
Heavily damaged, soiled, or broken bulky items that can't be donated or recycled are taken for responsible disposal. Your Loader handles the lifting and loading, following Chicago and Illinois rules for prohibited materials.
Setting the wrong item in a Mount Greenwood alley can leave it uncollected or lead to a violation notice. Here is how Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois rules apply.
A roll-off container placed on a Chicago street, sidewalk, or alley counts as use of the public way and requires a permit from the Chicago Department of Transportation. That permit requirement does not cover a container kept entirely on private property, such as a driveway.
Residents with City garbage service can request a free bulk item pickup through CHI311. Refrigerators and freezers must have their doors removed before they are set out. This safety step keeps children from getting trapped inside an abandoned appliance.
Chicago takes illegal dumping seriously. A vehicle used to dump debris without permission can be impounded, and fines can apply too. Leaving old furniture or renovation scraps in an alley without a scheduled pickup can lead to enforcement.
Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation collects garbage only from single-family homes and buildings with four or fewer units. Larger buildings must arrange private collection, so CHI311 bulk item requests only apply to households that get City service.
Illinois law bans many electronic devices from landfills, including televisions, computer monitors, printers, and laptops. These items cannot go in a black garbage cart. They have to go to an electronics recycling collection site instead.
Each January, Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation and the Chicago Park District run free Christmas tree drop-off sites at parks across the city. Remove all lights, ornaments, and stands from the tree first, because the trees are ground into mulch.
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(678) 884-4738Not without arranging a pickup first. Chicago treats unarranged dumping as fly dumping, with a minimum $1,500 fine for a first offense, and the fine schedule runs $1,500 to $2,500 for up to 5 cubic yards. Vehicles used in the dumping can also be impounded.
LoadUp pricing for junk removal in Mount Greenwood starts at $80. 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 charge, and the exact total is confirmed before booking.
Often yes. Residents on city sanitation service can request a bulky item pickup by calling 311 or (312) 744-5000, or through the CHI 311 app or online portal. City service covers buildings of four units or less, and the wait and item rules can be limiting.
Not for curbside or outdoor pickups, since items can be left out with access notes. For items inside, someone should be there or you can leave access instructions when booking. Availability depends on your address and the schedule, so the booking page shows current openings.
Chicago's city garbage service is built around carts, so oversized items need a separate arrangement. Buildings with five or more units use private scavenger service, so bulk items go through that hauler. Hazardous materials and electronics have their own handling rules.
Loaders aim to keep usable items out of the landfill by donating them when charities will accept them. Recyclable materials go to recycling when options allow. Chicago has places like ReStore that take gently used furniture and building materials, but acceptance varies by item.
You choose your items and a time window online, and you see the total before you confirm. On pickup day, Loaders arrive, load the junk, and haul it away. You don't have to estimate truck space or haggle over the price on site.
The main differences are the pricing model and how you book. Traditional haulers like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King commonly price by how much space your load takes up in the truck. LoadUp prices per item online, so the total is set before booking. For a very large cleanout, truckload pricing may fit better.
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