Junk removal in Aurora, IL
Aurora is on our service list, about 26.7 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 Aurora's garbage pickup will take
Before you pay anyone to haul something away, it is worth knowing what Aurora's regular garbage service will take. Here is what we could confirm from official sources: the city's own site or its hauler's page for Aurora, linked under each rule.
Who collects the garbage
Groot is the City of Aurora's waste hauler for trash and recycling, with five collection options for residents.
Exact wording: “The City of Aurora's updated trash and recycling program offers 5 different collection options through its waste hauler, Groot.”
Source: www.aurora.il.us, checked Oct 9, 2026
Furniture and bulk items
Single bulky items such as chairs, tables and mattresses need one garbage sticker on each item. Material that does not fit in a cart must be tied in bundles no more than 2 feet in diameter, 4 feet long and 50 pounds, with one sticker on each bundle. Questions go to Groot at 630-892-9294.
Source: www.aurora.il.us, checked Oct 9, 2026
Appliances and anything with refrigerant
Appliances such as refrigerators, stoves and water heaters must be scheduled in advance with Groot at 630-892-9294, and each appliance needs one garbage sticker.
Exact wording: “The collection of appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, water heaters, etc. must be scheduled in advance by calling Groot at 630-892-9294. Appliances must have 1 sticker affixed.”
Source: www.aurora.il.us, checked Oct 9, 2026
Yard waste
Yard waste is collected from the first Monday in April to the first Friday in December. Use 30-gallon Kraft paper yard waste bags of 50 pounds or less, each with a waste sticker (the same stickers used for extra garbage).
Exact wording: “Yard waste collection begins the first Monday in April and ends the first Friday in December. Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon Kraft paper yard waste bag not to exceed 50 pounds and have a waste sticker attached. The stickers used for yard waste are the same as the stickers used for excess garbage.”
Source: www.aurora.il.us, checked Oct 9, 2026
TVs and electronics
Electronics are banned from Illinois landfills, so they cannot go out with the trash. The City of Aurora holds electronics collection events; call the City's Customer Service Center at 630-256-4636 for details.
Exact wording: “Effective on January 1, 2012, electronic waste is banned from Illinois landfills. The City of Aurora offers collection events. For more information on electronics recycling, call the Customer Service Center number at 630-256-4636.”
Source: www.aurora.il.us, checked Oct 9, 2026
Remodeling and construction debris
Small amounts of construction debris and rolls of carpet are picked up if they are tied in bundles no more than 2 feet in diameter, 4 feet long and 50 pounds, with a garbage sticker on each bundle.
Exact wording: “Materials that do not fit in a cart or container, such as small amounts of construction debris and rolls of carpeting, must be securely tied in bundles not exceeding 2 feet in diameter, 4 feet in length, and 50 pounds in weight. A sticker must be affixed to each bundle.”
Source: www.aurora.il.us, checked Oct 9, 2026
Paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste
The City directs residents to the household hazardous waste drop-off facility at 156 Fort Hill Drive in Naperville, open Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., except holidays.
Exact wording: “The facility is located at: 156 Fort Hill Drive Naperville, IL 60540 It will operate on Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., excluding holidays.”
Source: www.aurora.il.us, checked Oct 9, 2026
Who to call in Aurora
Groot, 630-892-9294 (the number the City gives for bulk items)
Source: www.aurora.il.us, checked Oct 9, 2026
More than the pickup allows, anything inside the house, hot tubs, pools, sheds and whole cleanouts: that is where we come in.
Aurora at a glance
Aurora is newer than most of the towns around Chicago Ridge. The median home was built in 1987.
| People | 179,898 |
|---|---|
| Homes | 63,763 |
| Median year built | 1987 |
| Homes built before 1960 | 25% |
| Detached single-family homes | 59% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66% |
| Residents 65 and older | 11% |
| Distance from our Chicago Ridge base | about 26.7 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 Aurora
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 Aurora:
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 868 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville. (630) 518-4245. About 4.4 miles away.
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Will-Grundy), 1395 Larkin Avenue, Joliet. (815) 714-7100. About 17.1 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.
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Junk removal questions from Aurora
Will the garbage service pick up furniture in Aurora?
Single bulky items such as chairs, tables and mattresses need one garbage sticker on each item. Material that does not fit in a cart must be tied in bundles no more than 2 feet in diameter, 4 feet long and 50 pounds, with one sticker on each bundle. Questions go to Groot at 630-892-9294.
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 Aurora?
Appliances such as refrigerators, stoves and water heaters must be scheduled in advance with Groot at 630-892-9294, and each appliance needs one garbage sticker.
We can also carry it out from the kitchen, garage or basement and take it where appliances are handled properly.
How does yard waste pickup work in Aurora?
Yard waste is collected from the first Monday in April to the first Friday in December. Use 30-gallon Kraft paper yard waste bags of 50 pounds or less, each with a waste sticker (the same stickers used for extra garbage).
Can remodeling debris go out with the garbage in Aurora?
Small amounts of construction debris and rolls of carpet are picked up if they are tied in bundles no more than 2 feet in diameter, 4 feet long and 50 pounds, with a garbage sticker on each bundle.
How far is Aurora from you?
About 26.7 miles from our base in Chicago Ridge, measured as a straight line between town centers.
Do you give free estimates in Aurora?
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 Aurora
Hot tub removal · Furniture removal · Appliance removal · Above-ground pool removal · every service
Junk removal in Aurora
Call or text (708) 247-6440. Free estimates.