Got a couch that won’t fit through the door of your new place? A garage you haven’t been able to park in for two years? An estate to clear out on a deadline? A Plus Chicago Movers offers full-service junk removal in Chicago — the same trained, background-checked crews who’ve handled Chicago moves since 1967 will show up, load it, and haul it away, so you don’t have to.
No renting a dumpster. No waiting weeks for a city bulk-pickup appointment. No throwing your back out carrying a dresser down three flights of a vintage Chicago walk-up. Just tell us what needs to go, and we’ll take it from there.
What Is Professional Junk Removal, and Who Needs It?
Junk removal is the service of having a trained crew physically remove unwanted furniture, appliances, debris, and clutter from your home or business — and responsibly dispose of, recycle, or donate it — without you having to lift, load, or haul anything yourself.
People typically call a junk removal company in Chicago when they’re:
- Moving out and leaving behind furniture that isn’t making the trip
- Downsizing from a house into a smaller apartment or condo
- Clearing out a parent’s or relative’s estate after a loss
- Finally reclaiming a garage, basement, or attic buried in years of stuff
- Renovating and need old fixtures, cabinets, or debris gone before contractors arrive
- Managing a rental property between tenants and need a fast turnaround
- Running an office or retail cleanout during a relocation or closure
Why hire a professional instead of doing it yourself? Three reasons come up again and again: your back (a loaded sectional couch or a full-size refrigerator is genuinely dangerous to move alone), your time (a full garage or estate cleanout that takes a crew two hours can eat an entire weekend solo), and disposal logistics — knowing where items can legally and responsibly go isn’t something most people deal with more than once every few years. We deal with it every day.
Junk Removal Services in Chicago
Residential Junk Removal Chicago
From a single old mattress to clearing out an entire home, we handle residential junk removal for houses, condos, and apartments across Chicago. Our crews come prepared to navigate narrow stairwells, tight alleys, and everything else that makes hauling junk out of a Chicago residence different from hauling it out of a suburban ranch house.
Apartment Junk Removal Chicago
Chicago living often means walk-up three-flats, vintage courtyard buildings, and high-rises with freight elevator schedules — and junk removal in that environment takes real coordination. We work around building rules, reserve freight elevators when needed, and coordinate with property managers so your junk removal doesn’t turn into a building-policy headache.
Furniture Removal & Furniture Disposal Chicago
Couches, mattresses, bed frames, dressers, dining sets, bookcases — if it’s furniture you no longer want, we’ll remove it and make sure it’s disposed of or donated responsibly rather than dumped illegally. Furniture is consistently one of the heaviest, most awkward categories of junk to move alone, and it’s where a professional crew makes the biggest difference to your back and your schedule.
Appliance Removal Chicago
Refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, and window AC units all require careful handling — some need to be disconnected first, and Chicago’s own bulk-pickup rules require refrigerator and freezer doors to be removed before disposal. We handle appliance removal the right way, including proper disconnection where needed, so nothing gets left half-done.
Commercial Junk Removal Chicago
Office relocations, retail closures, warehouse cleanups, and property management turnovers all generate junk that needs to disappear fast and without disrupting business. We’ve handled logistics for institutional clients including the Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago Board of Education, and Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago — the same operational discipline applies to commercial junk removal, whether it’s a single office suite or an entire floor.
Moving Junk Removal Chicago
Already booking a move with us? Junk removal pairs naturally with it. Instead of paying to move things you’re planning to get rid of anyway, let us remove them before or during your move — one crew, one visit, less to pack and less to pay for on moving day.
Why Choose A Plus Chicago Movers?
A Plus Chicago Movers has been involved in the moving business in Chicago for a long time. It was started by Al Hogan Sr. in 1967 and was given the name A Plus Chicago Movers when Al Hogan Jr. took over the company in 2000. The company states that its aim is still to offer professional and affordable moving services to households, businesses, and students in Chicago.
If you select a moving company that also has an understanding of the special requirements associated with relocation, then you will be able to arrange more of the work with a single team.
Experience
A Plus Chicago Movers has decades of experience in the moving business and therefore knows what practical difficulties are involved in relocating to Chicago.
Convenient Moving Support
Junk removal is particularly useful in the context of a bigger moving project; rather than viewing decluttering and moving as entirely separate activities, you can talk over your requirements with our team.
Residential and Commercial Support
Our services can be adjusted to meet various kinds of moving-related requirements, whether those involve household cleanouts or business relocations.
Chicago-Area Knowledge
We realise the difficulties connected with Chicago properties, such as apartments, buildings, stairs, elevators, parking, and busy urban areas.
Free Estimates
A Plus Chicago Movers provides free estimates for their moving services. If you want to talk about your junk removal needs and find out the best way to move forward, please get in touch with us.
Junk Removal Across Chicago and the Suburbs
We provide junk removal services to customers all over the city—whether it’s in the vintage two- and three-storey flats in Logan Square, Wicker Park, and Pilsen, or in the high-rise condo buildings in River North, the West Loop, and Streeterville, or in single-family houses in Lakeview, Rogers Park, Hyde Park, and Bronzeville—as well as in our well-established service areas in Evanston, Oak Park, Schaumburg, and Naperville.
Because of the variety of buildings in Chicago, each junk removal job is different; for example, clearing out a garage in a bungalow area is a different kind of job from collecting appliances from a condo on the 20th floor, which has a reservation window for a freight elevator. We have experience with both situations.
Trust and Safety
- Licensed Illinois moving company — ILCC 232817MC
- Background-checked, trained crews — the same standard we hold for every household and commercial move
- Responsible disposal practices — usable items directed toward donation where possible rather than automatically landfilled.
- Trusted by institutional clients including the Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago Board of Education, and U.S. Army and Navy branches
- Family-owned since 1967 — three generations of accountability to Chicago customers, not a franchise territory
Ready to Reclaim Your Space?
For whatever it may be, whether it’s just one piece of furniture or the whole property needs to be cleared out, A Plus Chicago Movers provides the same skilled teams, local expertise, and family-run business responsibility that have been serving the Chicago area since 1967, and this is now also true for junk removal. They don’t require dumpster permits, won’t drag your furniture to the alley, and you won’t have to worry about when the city will finally come.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does junk removal cost in Chicago?
The cost will depend on the amount you want removed, the kind of items involved, and how easy it is to access them (for example, a unit on the third floor is more labor-intensive than one in a ground-floor garage).
Do you offer same-day junk removal in Chicago?
Get in touch with us to find out whether a same-day or next-day delivery is available for your address.
Is professional junk removal cheaper than renting a dumpster?
It will depend on the job in question. If you want to rent a dumpster in Chicago and place it on a street or alley, then you’ll usually need a city permit, and you’ll still have to load the dumpster yourself. Junk removal involves the labour and bypasses the permit process altogether for smaller to mid-size jobs, many customers find that it is either comparable to or simpler than the alternative.
Do you remove items from apartments and condos with no ground-floor access?
Yes, our teams have a great deal of experience in carrying out work in Chicago’s walk-up buildings, courtyard apartments, and high-rises.
Do you remove furniture in Chicago?
Furniture removal will be possible or not depending on the furniture’s type, size, quantity, position, and other requirements of the project. Get in touch with us to provide details regarding the furniture you want removed.
Can junk removal be combined with a moving service?
In numerous instances, the need to remove items can be considered as part of the moving process. This is particularly useful in cases where you are downsizing or getting rid of belongings you no longer want before you relocate.
Do you offer junk removal for businesses and office cleanouts?
Yes — commercial junk removal includes office moves, retail store clearances, and the handover of properties. We have provided logistical support to institutional clients such as the Chicago Housing Authority and the Chicago Board of Education.
