Junk removal in Chicago Ridge, IL
Chicago Ridge is home. Southside Strong is based here, so for most jobs in town we are only minutes away. Furniture, appliances, cleanouts, hot tubs, pools and light demolition, carried out from wherever they sit.
What Chicago Ridge's garbage pickup will take
Before you pay anyone to haul something away, it is worth knowing what Chicago Ridge'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 Chicago Ridge, linked under each rule.
Who collects the garbage
Flood Brothers Disposal/Recycling, under contract with the Village for single-family and two-flat refuse pickup (service day: Monday).
Exact wording: “The Village has a contract with Flood Brothers Disposal/Recycling for residential and two-flat apartment refuse pick-up. All items for collection must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. Service Days are Mondays.”
Source: www.chicagoridge.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Furniture and bulk items
One bulk item per week (mattresses, box springs, tables, chairs, other furniture) is picked up free with regular refuse service. Items must be 50 lbs or less; heavier items need a special pickup scheduled with Flood Brothers.
Exact wording: “As part of the regularly scheduled refuse collection, Flood Brothers will collect one (1) bulk item each week at no additional charge. Examples include mattresses, box springs, tables chairs and other furniture. Items must not exceed 50 lbs. Bulk items weighting more than 50 lbs require a special pickup. Please call Flood Brothers to schedule items of this size.”
Source: www.chicagoridge.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Appliances and anything with refrigerant
White goods (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dishwashers, freezers, dryers, water heaters) are picked up on the regular collection day for $12.00 per item; call Flood Brothers 24 hours ahead and remove refrigerator and freezer doors. The page does not address Freon removal.
Source: www.floodbrothersdisposal.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Yard waste
Collected on the regular pickup day from the first full service week in April through the last week of November; each household gets one 95-gallon yard waste cart.
Exact wording: “Yard waste collection takes place on the same day as trash and recycling pickups, beginning the first full service week in April and ending the last week of November, annually. Each household will be provided a single, 95-gallon container for yard waste.”
Source: www.chicagoridge.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
TVs and electronics
Flood Brothers collects electronic recyclables twice a year; the Village and Flood Brothers announce the details each year.
Exact wording: “Collection service is provided for electronic recyclables twice per year. Details will be provided annually by both The Village of Chicago Ridge as well as Flood Brothers.”
Source: www.floodbrothersdisposal.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste
For old gasoline, oil or paint, the Village FAQ points residents to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Naperville (156 Fort Hill Dr., 630-420-6095).
Exact wording: “There is also a Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Naperville you can contact. They are located at 156 Fort Hill Dr. Naperville, IL 60540. You can reach them at 630-420-6095 or on their website.”
Source: chicagoridge.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Who to call in Chicago Ridge
Chicago Ridge Public Works, 708-857-4457
Source: www.chicagoridge.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
We could not confirm Chicago Ridge's current rules on remodeling debris. Ask Chicago Ridge Public Works, 708-857-4457, 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.
Chicago Ridge at a glance
The median home in Chicago Ridge dates to 1972, and only 25% of homes predate 1960.
Only 34% of Chicago Ridge's homes are detached houses; the rest are apartments, condos, townhomes and two-flats, where stairs, elevators and shared hallways shape how a job goes.
About 50% of occupied homes in Chicago Ridge are rented. Landlords and property managers call us for move-outs and unit turnovers; see commercial junk removal.
| People | 14,099 |
|---|---|
| Homes | 5,751 |
| Median year built | 1972 |
| Homes built before 1960 | 25% |
| Detached single-family homes | 34% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50% |
| Residents 65 and older | 13% |
| Distance from our Chicago Ridge base | home base |
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 Chicago Ridge
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 Chicago Ridge:
- Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center, 8732 S. Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn. 1-800-SA-TRUCK. About 2.8 miles away.
- Goodwill Store and Donation Center, 7770 S. Cicero Ave., Burbank. About 3.9 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
★★★★★“Found Southside Strong while searching online for a local junk removal service and my experience with them was awesome! They were a pleasure to work with and very quick to get back to me both times that I’ve hired them for their services. I highly recommend anyone looking for junk removal to contact Nicole. Steven and his team were very proffesional and showed up and got the jobs done no questions asked. Thank you!”
★★★★★“Fast and reliable! I will definitely use them again. Thanks for the excellent job.”
Junk removal questions from Chicago Ridge
Will the garbage service pick up furniture in Chicago Ridge?
One bulk item per week (mattresses, box springs, tables, chairs, other furniture) is picked up free with regular refuse service. Items must be 50 lbs or less; heavier items need a special pickup scheduled with Flood Brothers.
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 Chicago Ridge?
White goods (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dishwashers, freezers, dryers, water heaters) are picked up on the regular collection day for $12.00 per item; call Flood Brothers 24 hours ahead and remove refrigerator and freezer doors. The page does not address Freon removal.
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 Chicago Ridge?
Collected on the regular pickup day from the first full service week in April through the last week of November; each household gets one 95-gallon yard waste cart.
Where are you located?
We are based in Chicago Ridge, IL 60415, and we work all over the southwest suburbs and Chicago's Southwest Side.
Do you give free estimates in Chicago Ridge?
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 Chicago Ridge
Landlord and commercial junk removal · Furniture removal · Appliance removal · Above-ground pool removal · every service
Junk removal in Chicago Ridge
Call or text (708) 247-6440. Free estimates.