What can junk removal companies take?

What junk removal companies take in Aurora, IL

Furniture

Sofas, sectionals, recliners, dining sets, dressers, bedroom furniture, mattresses and box springs, patio furniture, office furniture, baby furniture, cribs. Any size, any material.

Appliances

Refrigerators, freezers, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, microwaves, washers, dryers, water heaters, window air conditioners, dehumidifiers. Cooling appliances incur a $25–$40 refrigerant recovery surcharge for EPA Section 608 compliance.

Electronics

TVs (CRT and flat-panel), computers, monitors, printers, scanners, gaming consoles, stereo equipment, cable boxes, fax machines. Illinois banned electronics from landfills in 2012; we route all electronics to registered e-waste recyclers.

Yard equipment and outdoor items

Lawn mowers (drained of fuel), snow blowers, leaf blowers, weed whackers, grills (with propane tanks removed), patio sets, trampolines, swing sets, sheds (after disassembly), planters.

Exercise equipment

Treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, weight benches, home gyms, free weights, rowing machines. These are heavy — perfect candidates for junk removal vs. trying to move them yourself.

Construction debris from small DIY projects

Old cabinets, doors, drywall, flooring, fixtures, tile, lumber, hardware. For larger renovations (full kitchen demo, roof tear-off), a dumpster usually makes more sense than repeated junk removal visits.

Specialty items

Pianos (uprights, baby grands, organs), hot tubs (drained), pool tables, gun safes, large mirrors and glass items, antiques being discarded.

Estate contents

Whole-home cleanouts including everything in the home that’s not being kept or sold. See Estate Cleanout.

What we can’t take

• Liquid paint (latex or oil-based) — dry it out with cat litter and put the lid off the can; then it’s fine
• Propane tanks — exchange location or county HHW event
• Motor oil, gasoline, antifreeze, transmission fluid
• Pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals
• Asbestos and asbestos-containing materials
• Medical waste, sharps, prescription medications
• Biohazards or items contaminated by sewage or rodent infestation
• Some haulers (including us) take a limited number of tires for a small fee — ask first

For full details on hazmat alternatives, see What Can’t Junk Removal Take in Illinois?

Items we approach case by case

• Aquariums and large fish tanks — usually yes if drained
• Pianos and organs — yes with appropriate equipment
• Hot tubs — yes if drained and reasonably accessible
• Sheds — yes after disassembly
• Pools (above-ground) — usually yes after draining

If you’re unsure whether an item qualifies, just ask during the booking call. We’ll tell you.