Junk removal in Alsip, IL
Alsip is about 3.2 miles from our base in Chicago Ridge. Furniture, appliances, cleanouts, hot tubs, pools and light demolition, carried out from wherever they sit and hauled away.
What Alsip's garbage pickup will take
Before you pay anyone to haul something away, it is worth knowing what Alsip's regular garbage service will take. Here is what we could confirm from official sources: the village's own site or its hauler's page for Alsip, linked under each rule.
Who collects the garbage
Republic Services. The village's January 2026 recyclable and hazardous waste drop-site sheet lists Republic Services as the Alsip garbage service, for Alsip residents only, at 708-385-8252.
Exact wording: “Republic Services Alsip Garbage Service / Alsip Residents ONLY 708-385-8252”
Source: villageofalsip.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Furniture and bulk items
The village sheet says to call Republic Services at 708-385-8252 for a special pickup of sofas or furniture (listed together with white goods). It does not say how many items are allowed per week or whether there is a charge.
Exact wording: “White Goods (Appliances): Call for special pickup Republic Services Alsip Garbage Service / Alsip Residents ONLY 708-385-8252 - Washer & dryers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, sofas or furniture”
Source: villageofalsip.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Appliances and anything with refrigerant
Call Republic Services at 708-385-8252 for a special pickup of white goods such as washers, dryers, refrigerators and microwave ovens (Alsip residents only). The sheet does not mention a fee, sticker or freon removal.
Exact wording: “White Goods (Appliances): Call for special pickup Republic Services Alsip Garbage Service / Alsip Residents ONLY 708-385-8252 - Washer & dryers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, sofas or furniture”
Source: villageofalsip.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
TVs and electronics
Curbside e-waste pickup by Republic Services under a village agreement that started January 1, 2021. Call 708-385-8252 48 hours before your regular garbage day; no more than once a month, household items only.
Source: villageofalsip.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste
The village's January 2026 drop-site sheet lists retail drop-off sites: latex and oil paint at Sherwin Williams (12141 S Cicero Ave) and PPG Paint Store (5151 W 122nd St), both in Alsip; used oil at AutoZone (12115 S Pulaski Rd, Alsip), call first; and a medication drop box in the Alsip Police Department lobby (4500 W 123rd St). The sheet says to verify with each location first.
Source: villageofalsip.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Who to call in Alsip
Republic Services, 708-385-8252, or Alsip Village Hall, 708-385-6902
Source: villageofalsip.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
We could not confirm Alsip's current rules on yard waste, remodeling debris. Ask Republic Services, 708-385-8252, or Alsip Village Hall, 708-385-6902, before you set those out.
More than the pickup allows, anything inside the house, hot tubs, pools, sheds and whole cleanouts: that is where we come in.
Alsip at a glance
The median home in Alsip dates to 1975, and only 19% of homes predate 1960.
| People | 18,583 |
|---|---|
| Homes | 7,881 |
| Median year built | 1975 |
| Homes built before 1960 | 19% |
| Detached single-family homes | 54% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64% |
| Residents 65 and older | 18% |
| Distance from our Chicago Ridge base | about 3.2 miles |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates. Distance is a straight line between town centers.
Donating first? Closest drop-offs to Alsip
If some of it is still good, you can donate it before we come. These are the two drop-off spots we could confirm closest to Alsip:
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 15441 S Cicero Ave, Oak Forest. (708) 755-1840. About 4.1 miles away.
- Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center, 8732 S. Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn. 1-800-SA-TRUCK. About 4.3 miles away.
Call ahead to check what each one accepts and when.
Paint, chemicals and propane tanks cannot go in a junk truck or a donation bin. See what we take for where they can go.
What customers say
★★★★★“Booked these guys on a short notice, but they showed up and handled the business! Demo completed on a kitchen and basement, left over furniture hauled away, and mess cleaned up! Definitely will be calling these guys again!!”
★★★★★“Southside Strong dismantled our pool and hauled away as agreed, area was cleaned up with no debris left, pleasant to work with, great experience, I would definitely call them again for future clean up. Completely happy and more than satisfied with the service they provided.”
Junk removal questions from Alsip
Will the garbage service pick up furniture in Alsip?
The village sheet says to call Republic Services at 708-385-8252 for a special pickup of sofas or furniture (listed together with white goods). It does not say how many items are allowed per week or whether there is a charge.
For more than that, or for anything inside the house, call or text us at (708) 247-6440.
How do I get rid of an old refrigerator in Alsip?
Call Republic Services at 708-385-8252 for a special pickup of white goods such as washers, dryers, refrigerators and microwave ovens (Alsip residents only). The sheet does not mention a fee, sticker or freon removal.
We can also carry it out from the kitchen, garage or basement and take it where appliances are handled properly.
How far is Alsip from you?
About 3.2 miles from our base in Chicago Ridge, measured as a straight line between town centers.
Do you give free estimates in Alsip?
Yes. Call or text (708) 247-6440, or send a photo of what needs to go, and we will give you a price.
Jobs we do in Alsip
Landlord and commercial junk removal · Hot tub removal · Furniture removal · Appliance removal · Above-ground pool removal · every service
Junk removal in Alsip
Call or text (708) 247-6440. Free estimates.