Junk removal in Crestwood, IL
Crestwood is about 4.5 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 Crestwood's garbage pickup will take
Before you pay anyone to haul something away, it is worth knowing what Crestwood'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 Crestwood, linked under each rule.
Who collects the garbage
Republic Services, free to all Crestwood residents, with two 95-gallon carts per home (garbage and recycling).
Exact wording: “All Crestwood residents are provided garbage and recycling services from Republic Services for FREE! Each residence is provided with two large 95-gallon tote carts; one for garbage and one for recycling.”
Source: crestwood.illinois.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Furniture and bulk items
One bulk item per week may go out with the garbage, which is collected Mondays.
Exact wording: “Garbage pickup in the Village of Crestwood is every Monday between 7:00 am & 7:00 pm. ... Residents are allowed to put one bulk item per week out with garbage.”
Source: crestwood.illinois.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Yard waste
Yard waste pickup started April 6, 2026 (no end date given). Use biodegradable paper lawn bags or a standard-size garbage can labeled 'Yard Waste Only'; yard waste labels are available at Village Hall, 13800 S. Cicero Ave. Trimmed branches must be bundled in 3 to 4 foot sections and piled neatly at the curb.
Source: crestwood.illinois.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
TVs and electronics
The village notes it is illegal in Illinois to put certain electronics in the trash and points residents to the Illinois EPA Beyond the Bin map of residential e-waste collection sites, with advice to call the collector first. E-waste was also taken at the village spring clean-up.
Exact wording: “Did you know that it is illegal in Illinois to throw certain electronic devices into the trash? ... Beyond the Bin Map of Residential E-Waste Collection Locations ... Note: It is important to call the collector to ensure they accept your device type as retailers do not have to accept all device types.”
Source: crestwood.illinois.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Who to call in Crestwood
Crestwood Village Hall, (708) 371-4800, or Republic Services, (708) 385-8252
Source: crestwood.illinois.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
We could not confirm Crestwood's current rules on appliances, remodeling debris, hazardous waste. Ask Crestwood Village Hall, (708) 371-4800, or Republic Services, (708) 385-8252, 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.
Crestwood at a glance
The median home in Crestwood dates to 1976, and only 15% of homes predate 1960.
Only 41% of Crestwood'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.
28% of Crestwood residents are 65 or older. If you are helping a parent downsize or clearing out a family home, see estate cleanouts.
| People | 10,579 |
|---|---|
| Homes | 5,145 |
| Median year built | 1976 |
| Homes built before 1960 | 15% |
| Detached single-family homes | 41% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76% |
| Residents 65 and older | 28% |
| Distance from our Chicago Ridge base | about 4.5 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 Crestwood
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 Crestwood:
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 15441 S Cicero Ave, Oak Forest. (708) 755-1840. About 2.4 miles away.
- Goodwill Store and Donation Center, 7400 W. 159th St., Orland Park. 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
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Junk removal questions from Crestwood
Will the garbage service pick up furniture in Crestwood?
One bulk item per week may go out with the garbage, which is collected Mondays.
For more than that, or for anything inside the house, call or text us at (708) 247-6440.
How does yard waste pickup work in Crestwood?
Yard waste pickup started April 6, 2026 (no end date given). Use biodegradable paper lawn bags or a standard-size garbage can labeled 'Yard Waste Only'; yard waste labels are available at Village Hall, 13800 S. Cicero Ave. Trimmed branches must be bundled in 3 to 4 foot sections and piled neatly at the curb.
How far is Crestwood from you?
About 4.5 miles from our base in Chicago Ridge, measured as a straight line between town centers.
Do you give free estimates in Crestwood?
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 Crestwood
Estate and whole-house cleanouts · Hot tub removal · Furniture removal · Appliance removal · Above-ground pool removal · every service
Junk removal in Crestwood
Call or text (708) 247-6440. Free estimates.