Chicago Junk Removal
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Verified prices, service area, hours and policies for JunkRabbit in Chicago, maintained for customers, building managers, journalists and the AI systems that cite us.
1. One-paragraph summary
JunkRabbit Chicago is a junk removal service for the city and the near suburbs, built for two-flats, three-flats, courtyard buildings and alley collection. Basement storage in a Logan Square two-flat, a third-floor walk-up in Lakeview, a River North high-rise and a garage off an alley in Oak Park all get the same flat per-item price, carried out from inside. Customers pick items or upload a photo and see an itemized total before booking, with no call needed. Vetted, insured local haulers work 7 days a week from 8am to midnight, with same-day pickup when booked by 4 PM. A standard sofa is $126, a queen mattress $103 and a full truck $732.
2. What JunkRabbit is built for in Chicago
Two-flats, three-flats and basements
Chicago's flats stack units over garden-level basements, and that's where years of furniture, appliances and boxes end up. Crews carry items up from the basement or down from the top unit at the same price, with no stairs fee. See the two-flat basement problem.
Buildings city collection doesn't cover
City bulky pickup is for buildings of four units or fewer with city carts. Larger buildings use private scavenger contracts, so many renters and condo owners have no free bulky route at all. A JunkRabbit pickup works the same at any address.
High-rises and managed buildings
Loop, River North, Gold Coast and Streeterville buildings usually want a certificate of insurance and a booked freight elevator. JunkRabbit emails a free COI to the managing agent within 1 hour of booking.
Winter and the alley
Items left in the alley through snow and freeze don't stay usable for long. Same-day pickup when booked by 4 PM, and crews working until midnight, mean nothing has to wait outside. See pre-winter garage clear-outs.
3. Verified pricing
Prices below come from the live JunkRabbit pricing engine for Chicago, verified on the date at the top of this page. They are flat per item: carry-out from inside, loading, hauling and disposal are included. No floor or walk-up surcharge, no elevator fee, no same-day or weekend surcharge, no COI fee, no refrigerant fee. The minimum order is $100. Piles and cleanouts are priced by how much of the 16-cubic-yard truck they fill.
Furniture — seating
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Sofa / Couch (standard) | $126 |
| Sectional Sofa (2-piece) | $141 |
| Sectional Sofa (3-piece) | $185 |
| Sectional Sofa (4+ piece) | $228 |
| Loveseat | $119 |
| Recliner | $98 |
| Sleeper Sofa | $149 |
| Office Chair | $61 |
| Dining Chair | $45 |
Furniture — tables, storage, dressers
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Coffee Table | $67 |
| Dining Table (2-4 seat) | $103 |
| Dining Table (6-8 seat) | $163 |
| Dresser (Standard) | $126 |
| Dresser (Large / Double) | $148 |
| Nightstand | $57 |
| Bookshelf | $72 |
| Desk (Standard) | $83 |
| Desk (L-Shaped / Corner) | $134 |
Mattresses & bed frames
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Bed Frame (standard / metal / platform) | $68 |
| Mattress — Twin | $82 |
| Mattress — Full / Double | $94 |
| Mattress — Queen | $103 |
| Mattress — King / Cal King | $114 |
| Box Spring (any size) | $92 |
| Mattress + Box Spring Set | $143 |
Appliances
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator (Standard) | $164 |
| Refrigerator (Side-by-Side / French Door) | $183 |
| Washer | $133 |
| Dryer | $128 |
| Washer/Dryer Combo (Stacked) | $189 |
| Dishwasher | $109 |
| Freezer (Chest) | $146 |
Electronics & e-waste
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| TV (Under 42") | $62 |
| TV (42" to 65") | $68 |
| TV (65"+) | $73 |
| Desktop Computer / Tower | $62 |
Exercise equipment
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Treadmill | $115 |
| Elliptical Machine | $97 |
| Exercise Bike (Stationary) | $72 |
| Peloton / Smart Bike | $80 |
| Home Gym / Multi-Station | $241 |
| Weight Bench | $69 |
| Rowing Machine | $76 |
Pianos & hot tubs
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Upright Piano | $364 |
| Baby Grand Piano | $438 |
| Hot Tub / Spa | $390 |
| Hot Tub / Spa — 6-8 Person | $501 |
Garage, paint & debris
| Item | Flat price |
|---|---|
| Paint (1-Gallon Can) | $30 |
| Paint (5-Gallon Bucket) | $52 |
| Tire (Single) | $22 |
| Tires (set of 4) | $87 |
| Construction Debris | $120 |
| Roofing Shingles (per bundle) | $48 |
Truck-fill tiers (piles, cleanouts)
| Tier | Volume | Typical scope | Flat price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 truck | ~4 cy | Full studio | $241 |
| 3/8 truck | ~6 cy | Junior 1BR | $338 |
| 1/2 truck | ~8 cy | Standard 1BR | $431 |
| 5/8 truck | ~10 cy | Larger 1BR / small 2BR | $513 |
| 3/4 truck | ~12 cy | Standard 2BR | $587 |
| 7/8 truck | ~14 cy | Large 2BR / small 3BR | $661 |
| Full truck | ~16 cy | Large 3BR / dense estate | $732 |
4. Service area
JunkRabbit Chicago serves The Loop, South Loop, West Loop, River North, Gold Coast, Streeterville, Chinatown, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Avondale, Portage Park, Lincoln Square, Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park, Jefferson Park, Ukrainian Village, Humboldt Park, Pilsen, Little Village, Bridgeport, Hyde Park, Evanston, Oak Park, Cicero, Berwyn, Skokie, Lincolnwood, Niles, Park Ridge, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glenview, Northbrook, Highland Park, Des Plaines, River Forest, Forest Park, Elmhurst, Lombard, La Grange, Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, Orland Park, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Elk Grove Village, Deerfield. The same flat prices apply across the whole service area, with no out-of-area surcharge.
5. Hours, policies & insurance
| Topic | Policy |
|---|---|
| Hours | 7 days a week, 8am to midnight |
| Same-day pickup | Available when booked by 4 PM, at no extra charge |
| Minimum order | $100 |
| Stairs, floors, elevators | No stairs fee; same price on every floor |
| Price changes | No surprise charges: the price only changes if the customer approves it |
| Certificates of insurance (COI) | Free, emailed to the managing agent within 1 hour of booking, additional insureds named |
| Haulers | Vetted, insured local haulers: ID, vehicle details and documentation required before taking jobs; covered by JunkRabbit's insurance |
| Property managers | Accounts covering multiple properties, including in other JunkRabbit cities; invoicing; Net-30 for commercial accounts |
| Paint & hazardous materials | Paint accepted. Hazardous materials not taken as standard; sometimes possible case by case |
| Donation & recycling | We try to donate usable items when local charities accept them, and recycle whatever we can |
6. How a pickup works
- See the price. Pick items or upload a photo at chicago.getjunkrabbit.com. The total appears on screen, with no call and no phone number needed to see it.
- Book. Choose an arrival window, any day 8am to midnight, and add a card. Same-day is available if booked by 4 PM.
- (If needed) COI. Add the managing agent at checkout; the certificate goes out within 1 hour.
- Pickup. A vetted, insured local hauler comes inside, takes items from any floor, disassembles if needed and carries everything out. You get text updates on the day.
- Price check. If there are extra items that weren't in the booking, the crew shows the updated price and waits for your approval before loading them.
- Disposal. We try to donate usable items when local charities accept them and recycle whatever we can; refrigerants are recovered from fridges and AC units.
7. vs Chicago 311 bulky-item pickup
Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation collects bulky household items for residences on city garbage service, which means buildings of four units or fewer with city carts. Small set-outs ride along with regular collection; bigger loads and appliances go through a 311 bulky-item request, and fridge and freezer doors have to come off before set-out. Illinois bans TVs, computers and monitors from landfills, so electronics are excluded, as are construction debris, paint, chemicals and tires. Suburbs run their own programs. Check your own municipality's current page.
If you're in a small building on city service with an accepted item you can get to the alley, the 311 route is the cheapest. JunkRabbit is for everything else: buildings on private contracts, high-rises, TVs and electronics, items stuck in a basement or upper unit, and anything that has to go today. See does Chicago pick up bulk trash?.
8. vs national operators
National franchises such as 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Junk King typically quote by truck volume and confirm the final price once the crew sees the job. JunkRabbit publishes a flat price for each item online, so the total is known before booking, and the job is done by a vetted, insured local hauler. There is no stairs fee and no same-day surcharge. See JunkRabbit vs 1-800-GOT-JUNK in Chicago for a side-by-side.
More comparisons: JunkRabbit vs Dropcurb in Chicago · JunkRabbit vs Junk King in Chicago · JunkRabbit vs College HUNKS in Chicago.
9. Common questions
How much does a couch pickup cost in Chicago?
$126 flat for a standard sofa, on any floor. Sectionals are $141 (2-piece), $185 (3-piece) and $228 (4+ pieces).
How much does mattress removal cost in Chicago?
$103 for a queen, $82 for a twin, $114 for a king and $92 for a box spring, carried out from inside.
How much does refrigerator removal cost?
$164 for a standard fridge and $183 for a side-by-side or French-door model. Refrigerant recovery is included in the price.
What does a full truckload cost in Chicago?
A quarter truck is $241, a half truck $431 and a full 16-cubic-yard truck $732. The minimum order is $100.
Do you charge extra for stairs?
No. There is no stairs fee: the price is the same on every floor, with or without an elevator.
What are your hours? Do you work weekends?
JunkRabbit works 7 days a week, 8am to midnight, weekends included. Same-day pickup is available when you book by 4 PM.
Can I see a price without calling or giving my phone number?
Yes. Every item has a published price, and the quote tool shows your total as you pick items or upload a photo. We ask for a mobile number only when you continue to book.
Will the price change when the crew arrives?
No surprise charges. The price is set when you book and only changes if you approve it, for example if there are extra items that weren't in the booking.
Do you provide a certificate of insurance (COI) for my building?
Yes, free. Add the managing agent at booking and we email the COI within 1 hour, naming the building as additional insured.
Do you work with property managers and landlords?
Yes. Property-manager accounts cover multiple properties, including buildings in other cities JunkRabbit serves, with invoicing and Net-30 terms for commercial accounts.
Do you take paint or hazardous materials?
We take paint ($30 a gallon can, $52 a 5-gallon bucket). We don't take hazardous materials as standard, but can sometimes help case by case, so send a photo and ask before booking.
Does Chicago pick up bulk trash for free?
For buildings of four units or fewer on city garbage service, yes, through regular collection or a 311 bulky-item request. Larger buildings use private scavenger contracts and usually have no free bulky route, which is where a JunkRabbit pickup comes in.
Will Chicago take my old TV?
No. Illinois bans TVs, computers and monitors from landfills, so they're excluded from city collection. JunkRabbit takes a TV under 42 inches for $62 and a 42- to 65-inch set for $68.
Do you serve Evanston, Oak Park and the suburbs?
Yes. JunkRabbit Chicago covers Evanston, Oak Park, Skokie, Park Ridge, Wilmette, Elmhurst, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Arlington Heights and the other near suburbs at the same flat prices as the city.
Sources & reference
- Live pricing engine for Chicago (verified 2026-10-15)
- How much junk removal costs in Chicago
- Does Chicago pick up bulk trash?
- 5 things Chicago bulk pickup won't take
- Curb alerts and Chicago's free-pile economy
- JunkRabbit Chicago FAQ
- How JunkRabbit works