Junk removal in Brookfield, IL
Brookfield is about 9.1 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 Brookfield's garbage pickup will take
Before you pay anyone to haul something away, it is worth knowing what Brookfield'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 Brookfield, linked under each rule.
Who collects the garbage
The Village of Brookfield contracts with Groot Industries for garbage and recycling. Groot handles refuse, recycling and yard waste pickup, Monday through Friday.
Exact wording: “The Village contracts with Groot Industries for the collection of garbage and recycling. Groot provides service Monday through Friday and handles the pickup for refuse, recycling, and yard waste.”
Source: www.brookfieldil.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Furniture and bulk items
One bulk item (furniture or another large household item) per household per week is collected. Each additional bulk item needs a solid waste sticker. Call Groot at (708) 485-0900 to arrange a pickup.
Source: www.brookfieldil.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Appliances and anything with refrigerant
Appliances such as ranges, microwaves, refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, dryers, room air conditioners, freezers and water heaters count as bulk items. Call Groot at (708) 485-0900 to arrange the pickup.
Source: www.brookfieldil.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Yard waste
Yard waste season runs April 1 through November 30. Use Kraft paper bags or cans (no plastic bags) of 32 gallons or less and 50 pounds or less. Branches and brush must be tied in bundles no more than 2 feet in diameter, 4 feet long and 50 pounds, with branches no thicker than 3 inches.
Source: www.brookfieldil.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
TVs and electronics
Groot picks up electronics from your home for an additional fee. Call Groot at 708-485-0900 to schedule in advance.
Exact wording: “Groot Industries offers collection of these items directly from your home for an additional fee; however, please call us at 708-485-0900 to schedule in advance.”
Source: www.groot.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Remodeling and construction debris
Home remodeling and repair materials are collected as bulk items when they are in suitable containers or in bundles no longer than 4 feet and no heavier than 60 pounds each.
Source: www.brookfieldil.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Who to call in Brookfield
Brookfield Public Works, 708-485-2540
Source: www.brookfieldil.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
We could not confirm Brookfield's current rules on hazardous waste. Ask Brookfield Public Works, 708-485-2540, 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.
Brookfield at a glance
Brookfield has some of the oldest housing near us. The median home was built in 1953, and 69% of homes went up before 1960.
About 6,000 of Brookfield's homes are detached single-family houses (76%). If yours has a garage or a basement that has been filling up for years, see garage cleanouts and basement cleanouts.
| People | 19,331 |
|---|---|
| Homes | 7,927 |
| Median year built | 1953 |
| Homes built before 1960 | 69% |
| Detached single-family homes | 76% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82% |
| Residents 65 and older | 15% |
| Distance from our Chicago Ridge base | about 9.1 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 Brookfield
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 Brookfield:
- Goodwill Store and Donation Center, 7770 S. Cicero Ave., Burbank. About 7.5 miles away.
- Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center, 8732 S. Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn. 1-800-SA-TRUCK. About 8.4 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.
What customers say
★★★★★“Great experience! The service was excellent, Steve and staff were friendly and accommodating, and everything was smooth and pleasant. Highly recommended!”
★★★★★“Steve does great work. He can remove junk without scratching walls or floors and he does not leave a mess. Thanks Steve.”
Junk removal questions from Brookfield
Will the garbage service pick up furniture in Brookfield?
One bulk item (furniture or another large household item) per household per week is collected. Each additional bulk item needs a solid waste sticker. Call Groot at (708) 485-0900 to arrange a pickup.
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 Brookfield?
Appliances such as ranges, microwaves, refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, dryers, room air conditioners, freezers and water heaters count as bulk items. Call Groot at (708) 485-0900 to arrange the pickup.
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 Brookfield?
Yard waste season runs April 1 through November 30. Use Kraft paper bags or cans (no plastic bags) of 32 gallons or less and 50 pounds or less. Branches and brush must be tied in bundles no more than 2 feet in diameter, 4 feet long and 50 pounds, with branches no thicker than 3 inches.
Can remodeling debris go out with the garbage in Brookfield?
Home remodeling and repair materials are collected as bulk items when they are in suitable containers or in bundles no longer than 4 feet and no heavier than 60 pounds each.
How far is Brookfield from you?
About 9.1 miles from our base in Chicago Ridge, measured as a straight line between town centers.
Do you give free estimates in Brookfield?
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 Brookfield
Basement cleanouts · Garage cleanouts · Furniture removal · Appliance removal · Above-ground pool removal · every service
Junk removal in Brookfield
Call or text (708) 247-6440. Free estimates.