5 Best Garbage Disposal Services in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A garage full of years of accumulated stuff doesn't clear itself, and in Chicago most people searching for garbage disposal actually need a junk removal crew, not a curbside pickup. Between them, the companies on this page have logged over 5,000 Google reviews, and most sit at a 4.9 or a full 5.0 average.

Short answer: JUNK Relief tops the list with a perfect 5.0-star average across 2,110 reviews, praised for careful, on-time crews handling everything from furniture to full estate cleanouts. Junk King Chicago Downtown and Junk Robbers Inc. aren't far behind, both above 4.9 stars, while a basic dresser or mattress pickup runs around $228 based on one reviewer's quote.

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Chicago's Junk and Garbage Disposal Pros Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	JUNK Relief	5.0 ★	2,110	Same-day and full-home junk removal	View ›
2	Junk King Chicago Downtown	4.9 ★	1,904	National chain reliability, attic and estate cleanouts	View ›
3	Junk Robbers Inc. - Junk Removal Chicago	5.0 ★	452	Fast turnaround, competitive local pricing	View ›
4	Republic Services Chicago	4.5 ★	444	Municipal-scale waste and recycling contracts	View ›
5	Two Men and a Junk Truck	4.9 ★	171	Careful furniture and moving-related removal	View ›

5 Best Garbage Disposal Services in Chicago (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

JUNK Relief

5.02,110 Google reviews

JUNK Relief is a Chicago junk removal company handling everything from single furniture pickups to full construction debris, estate cleanouts and hoarding cleanups. The company covers indoor and outdoor removal, from appliances and mattresses to sheds and pools, and serves homeowners, contractors, property managers and commercial clients across the city and suburbs. Booking runs through an online quote system.

What people praise

Crews get named and praised repeatedly for care around walls and floors
Same-day or next-day scheduling comes up often in reviews
Text reminders and arrival updates are mentioned as a nice touch
Pricing described as reasonable and adjusted fairly when a job changes

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume2,110 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: It holds the top spot on both rating and volume, a perfect 5.0 across 2,110 reviews is a rare combination and the consistency of praise for specific crew members backs it up.

Website +1312-800-1940 Directions

2010 W Fulton St Ste f-252, Chicago, IL 60612

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Junk King Chicago Downtown

4.91,904 Google reviews

Junk King Chicago Downtown is the local branch of the national Junk King franchise, offering debris removal and junk hauling for residential and commercial jobs. Reviewers describe attic cleanouts, mattress and furniture disposal, and post-tenant condo cleanups as common jobs. The company emphasizes recycling items rather than sending them straight to a landfill where possible.

What people praise

Crews are named and praised for professionalism on repeat across reviews
Follow-up calls after service completion get specific mention
Recycling-first disposal approach comes up as a point of pride for customers

Worth knowing

One reviewer felt a $228 quote for a basic mattress and dresser job ran a bit high, even if still cheaper than their condo's own service

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,904 · 90th

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks second by volume with a near-perfect 4.9, the national chain backing shows up as consistency, even the one pricing complaint came with a fair comparison to the alternative.

Website Book now +1312-529-0676 Directions

3333 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60624

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Junk Robbers Inc. - Junk Removal Chicago

5.0452 Google reviews

Junk Robbers Inc. is a Chicago-based junk removal company handling everything from single-item pickups to shed demolition and multi-floor house clearouts. Reviewers describe next-day and even same-morning turnaround on requests placed the night before. The company markets itself on being locally owned rather than a franchise.

What people praise

Fast turnaround gets called out repeatedly, including next-morning pickups
Pricing is described as the best around the city by more than one reviewer
Crews handle heavy or awkward items, like a bathroom rack, without extra fuss

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume452 · 83rd

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: It matches JUNK Relief on a perfect rating with a smaller review base, the speed of turnaround is the standout theme across its reviews.

Website +1312-521-0935 Directions

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Republic Services Chicago

4.5444 Google reviews

Republic Services Chicago is a facility of the national waste management company, handling trash, recycling and dumpster rental contracts for residential and commercial customers rather than one-off junk hauls. It's a different type of service than the junk removal companies on this page, built around ongoing collection schedules and account management rather than single visits.

What people praise

Account reps get named and praised for responsiveness by long-term commercial customers
Missed pickups are described as promptly credited

Worth knowing

Several reviewers described a rocky start, confusion between initial contract setup and the service actually delivered
Fuel surcharges and price increases came up as a recurring frustration

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume444 · 77th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks fourth here on a lower rating than the junk haulers, this is the pick for an ongoing trash contract at a home or business, not a one-time cleanout.

Website +1773-579-3600 Directions

2608 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

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Two Men and a Junk Truck

4.9171 Google reviews

Two Men and a Junk Truck operates a Chicago Downtown location handling residential and commercial junk removal, alongside moving-adjacent services like furniture and appliance disposal. Reviewers describe garage cleanouts, mattress removal and coordination calls ahead of arrival to sort out parking. The company serves the broader Chicagoland area beyond the downtown core.

What people praise

Crews are consistently described as careful with floors and walls, no damage reported
Pre-arrival calls to plan parking or logistics get specific praise
Same-day turnaround from an initial call comes up more than once

Worth knowing

Smallest review base on this list, so the sample is thinner

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume171 · 63rd

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks fifth mostly on review volume, not sentiment, the care taken with walls and floors during removal is the most repeated detail in its reviews.

Website +1847-716-2291 Directions

2423 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60612

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each company. Review volume measures how many customers have actually left a review, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, a perfect score built on thousands of reviews carries more certainty than one built on a couple hundred. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does junk removal cost in Chicago? (2026)

Pricing depends heavily on volume and item type, a single piece of furniture costs far less than a full truckload or a demolition job.

Job	Typical price
Single item, mattress and box spring or dresser	About $228

Compiled August 2026 from a reviewer-quoted price at Junk King Chicago Downtown for a basic mattress, box spring and dresser job.

Serving all of Chicago

These companies cover the city and surrounding Chicagoland area, from Fulton Market and Harrison Street to Hubbard Street and the wider suburbs served by the national chains. Whether you’re searching junk removal near me from the Loop, the West Side or a nearby suburb, every company here accepts bookings across greater Chicago.

What to ask before you book a pickup

Is the quote upfront and final, or can it change once the crew arrives?
How soon can you schedule, same-day or next-day?
Do you recycle or donate items instead of sending everything to a landfill?
Is there an extra charge for stairs, tight parking, or heavy items?
Do you handle demolition items like sheds or decks, not just indoor junk?
Is the crew insured in case something gets damaged during removal?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these garbage disposal companies?

We pulled junk removal and waste management services in Chicago with a meaningful Google review base, then ranked them by real rating, review volume, and how recently people are still reviewing.

What’s the difference between junk removal and a garbage disposal company like Republic Services?

Junk removal companies handle one-off pickups like furniture, appliances or a full cleanout, while a company like Republic Services runs ongoing trash and recycling collection contracts for homes and businesses.

Do these companies handle construction debris, not just household junk?

Several do. JUNK Relief and Junk Robbers Inc. both list demolition and construction debris removal alongside standard household junk hauling.

How often is this updated?

We refresh this page periodically against live Google data, this version reflects ratings and reviews as of August 2026.

The bottom line

JUNK Relief is the safe default for a one-off cleanout, its perfect rating across the largest review base on this page speaks for itself. If you need an ongoing trash contract rather than a single haul, Republic Services is the one built for that job instead.

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