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Junk removal in Bridgeview, IL

Bridgeview is about 2.9 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 Bridgeview's garbage pickup will take

Before you pay anyone to haul something away, it is worth knowing what Bridgeview'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 Bridgeview, linked under each rule.

Who collects the garbage

SBC Waste Solutions, under contract with the Village (garbage collection is Monday village-wide).

Exact wording: “The Village of Bridgeview has a contract with SBC Waste Solutions to remove and/or recycle your garbage.”

Source: bridgeview-il.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026

Furniture and bulk items

Bulk household waste must be bundled or contained so it is easy to collect; loose material left unbundled stays at the curb. The Village does not publish an item limit, schedule or call-ahead rule.

Exact wording: “Bulk amounts of general household waste needs to be easy to collect, and easy to dispose of. General loose material left at the curb without the proper bundling will be left for the proper preparation.”

Source: bridgeview-il.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026

Appliances and anything with refrigerant

On Cleanup Day, refrigerators and freezers set at the curb must be drained (and machines drained of oil or gas). The Village does not publish weekly appliance pickup, fee or Freon rules.

Exact wording: “To participate in Bridgeview’s Cleanup Day simply bring any number of neatly contained garbage items or bulk items to the curb before 6 A.M. on the Cleanup Day. Oil or gasoline must be drained from lawnmowers, trimmers, or other types of machines. Refrigerators & freezers must be drained.”

Source: bridgeview-il.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026

Yard waste

Yard waste goes in Village-issued 90-gallon marked containers; extra containers must be marked "Yard Waste" and be 33 gallons or less (labels at the Village Hall Community Services Office). Season dates for 2026 are not posted.

Exact wording: “Yard Waste is to be placed in Village-issued 90 gallon marked containers. If additional containers are needed, they must be marked “Yard Waste” and must not exceed 33 gallons in size. “Yard Waste” labels are available from the Village Hall Community Services Office.”

Source: bridgeview-il.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026

TVs and electronics

The Village picks up e-waste from homes for disposal: call Village Hall at 708-594-2525 and someone comes within 24 hours.

Exact wording: “The Village of Bridgeview Community Services and Public Works Departments will be collecting all E-waste for disposal. Call the Village Hall at 708-594-2525 to coordinate the pickup from your home and somebody will be there within 24 hours to pick it up.”

Source: bridgeview-il.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026

Remodeling and construction debris

Do-it-yourself home improvement materials (wood, drywall, paneling) are taken as bulk only if each piece is at most 4 feet long, 2 feet wide and 50 lbs, bundled and tied; loose material is not collected.

Exact wording: “Do it yourself home improvement materials (wood; drywall; paneling) provided that individual items are no longer than 4 feet in length, 2 feet in width and up to 50 lbs. This needs to be bundled and tied up for easy collection. Loose material will not be collected.”

Source: bridgeview-il.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026

Who to call in Bridgeview

the Bridgeview Customer Service Office, 708-594-2525

Source: bridgeview-il.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026

We could not confirm Bridgeview's current rules on hazardous waste. Ask the Bridgeview Customer Service Office, 708-594-2525, 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.

Bridgeview at a glance

The median home in Bridgeview dates to 1975, and only 26% of homes predate 1960.

People16,849
Homes6,534
Median year built1975
Homes built before 196026%
Detached single-family homes51%
Owner-occupied homes66%
Residents 65 and older15%
Distance from our Chicago Ridge baseabout 2.9 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 Bridgeview

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 Bridgeview:

  • Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center, 8732 S. Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn. 1-800-SA-TRUCK. About 3.4 miles away.
  • Goodwill Store and Donation Center, 7770 S. Cicero Ave., Burbank. About 3.4 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 Bridgeview

Will the garbage service pick up furniture in Bridgeview?

Bulk household waste must be bundled or contained so it is easy to collect; loose material left unbundled stays at the curb. The Village does not publish an item limit, schedule or call-ahead rule.

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 Bridgeview?

On Cleanup Day, refrigerators and freezers set at the curb must be drained (and machines drained of oil or gas). The Village does not publish weekly appliance pickup, fee or Freon rules.

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 Bridgeview?

Yard waste goes in Village-issued 90-gallon marked containers; extra containers must be marked "Yard Waste" and be 33 gallons or less (labels at the Village Hall Community Services Office). Season dates for 2026 are not posted.

Can remodeling debris go out with the garbage in Bridgeview?

Do-it-yourself home improvement materials (wood, drywall, paneling) are taken as bulk only if each piece is at most 4 feet long, 2 feet wide and 50 lbs, bundled and tied; loose material is not collected.

How far is Bridgeview from you?

About 2.9 miles from our base in Chicago Ridge, measured as a straight line between town centers.

Do you give free estimates in Bridgeview?

Yes. Call or text (708) 247-6440, or send a photo of what needs to go, and we will give you a price.

Junk removal in Bridgeview

Call or text (708) 247-6440. Free estimates.

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