Junk removal in Evergreen Park, IL
Evergreen Park is about 4.2 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 Evergreen Park's garbage pickup will take
Before you pay anyone to haul something away, it is worth knowing what Evergreen Park'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 Evergreen Park, linked under each rule.
Who collects the garbage
Flood Brothers Disposal, under contract with the village for trash, recycling and yard waste.
Exact wording: “The village's trash, recycling, and yard waste removal is contracted to Flood Brothers Disposal.”
Source: www.evergreenpark-ill.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Furniture and bulk items
Bulk items under 50 pounds (mattresses, box springs, small tables, chairs, other small furniture) are collected weekly on your regular day at no extra charge. Items over 50 pounds need a call to Flood Brothers at 630-261-0400 at least 48 hours ahead to schedule a special pickup.
Exact wording: “Bulk items weighing less than 50 pounds will be collected each week on your collection day at no additional charge. Examples of bulk items include mattresses, box springs, small tables, chairs, and other small furniture. For bulk items weighing more than 50 pounds, please call Flood Brothers at 630-261-0400 at least 48 hours prior to schedule a special pick-up.”
Source: www.evergreenpark-ill.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Appliances and anything with refrigerant
One white good per week (refrigerators, dishwashers, water heaters, washers, dryers) is collected free. Call Flood Brothers at 630-261-0400 48 hours before collection day to schedule. The village page does not mention a sticker or freon removal.
Exact wording: “Collection for one white good item per week will be collected for no charge. Example white goods items include: refrigerators, dishwashers, water heaters, washers, dryers, etc. Residents must contact Flood Brothers at 630-261-0400 48 hours before collection day to schedule a pick-up.”
Source: www.evergreenpark-ill.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Yard waste
Weekly from April 1 through December 15, on the same day as trash and recycling, in the green yard waste can. Extra yard waste goes in a covered plastic or metal container or a biodegradable kraft bag, no larger than 35 gallons and no heavier than 50 pounds. The village page does not mention stickers.
Exact wording: “Yard waste will be picked up weekly from April 1 through December 15 on the same day as your refuse and recycling collection. Yard waste should be placed in the green can. Additional yard waste shall be placed in a plastic or metal container with a tight cover, or a biodegradable kraft bag, of a size no larger than 35 gallons and not exceeding 50 pounds.”
Source: www.evergreenpark-ill.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
TVs and electronics
Flood Brothers picks up electronics weekly by appointment. Call 630-261-0400 48 hours before your collection day.
Exact wording: “Weekly collection will be provided for electronic recyclables. Residents must contact Flood Brothers at 630-261-0400 48 hours before collection day to schedule a pick-up.”
Source: www.evergreenpark-ill.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Remodeling and construction debris
Small do-it-yourself project debris is collected free, up to five normal refuse containers. It must be in containers of 35 gallons or less and 50 pounds or less, or tied in bundles no longer than 4 feet and no heavier than 50 pounds. Anything more needs a scheduled special collection through Flood Brothers.
Source: www.floodbrothersdisposal.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste
Call Flood Brothers at 630-261-0400 at least 48 hours ahead about hazardous items such as paint, pesticides, poison, cleaning solvents, oil, gasoline and other automotive fluids. Flood Brothers works with residents on disposal using Cook County recycling programs.
Source: www.evergreenpark-ill.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Who to call in Evergreen Park
Flood Brothers, 630-261-0400, or Evergreen Park Public Works, (708) 229-3350
Source: www.evergreenpark-ill.com, 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.
Evergreen Park at a glance
Evergreen Park has some of the oldest housing near us. The median home was built in 1955, and 71% of homes went up before 1960.
About 6,600 of Evergreen Park's homes are detached single-family houses (87%). If yours has a garage or a basement that has been filling up for years, see garage cleanouts and basement cleanouts.
| People | 19,420 |
|---|---|
| Homes | 7,538 |
| Median year built | 1955 |
| Homes built before 1960 | 71% |
| Detached single-family homes | 87% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85% |
| Residents 65 and older | 16% |
| Distance from our Chicago Ridge base | about 4.2 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 Evergreen Park
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 Evergreen Park:
- Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center, 8732 S. Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn. 1-800-SA-TRUCK. About 2.2 miles away.
- Goodwill Store and Donation Center, 7770 S. Cicero Ave., Burbank. About 2.9 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
★★★★★“Very nice people. Nicole is great in the office. I will call them. Phenomenal service.”
★★★★★“I requested removal of scrap wood from our deck project. The crew arrived early, was very efficient, very communicative, and did a great job.”
Junk removal questions from Evergreen Park
Will the garbage service pick up furniture in Evergreen Park?
Bulk items under 50 pounds (mattresses, box springs, small tables, chairs, other small furniture) are collected weekly on your regular day at no extra charge. Items over 50 pounds need a call to Flood Brothers at 630-261-0400 at least 48 hours ahead to schedule a special 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 Evergreen Park?
One white good per week (refrigerators, dishwashers, water heaters, washers, dryers) is collected free. Call Flood Brothers at 630-261-0400 48 hours before collection day to schedule. The village page does not mention a sticker or 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 Evergreen Park?
Weekly from April 1 through December 15, on the same day as trash and recycling, in the green yard waste can. Extra yard waste goes in a covered plastic or metal container or a biodegradable kraft bag, no larger than 35 gallons and no heavier than 50 pounds. The village page does not mention stickers.
Can remodeling debris go out with the garbage in Evergreen Park?
Small do-it-yourself project debris is collected free, up to five normal refuse containers. It must be in containers of 35 gallons or less and 50 pounds or less, or tied in bundles no longer than 4 feet and no heavier than 50 pounds. Anything more needs a scheduled special collection through Flood Brothers.
How far is Evergreen Park from you?
About 4.2 miles from our base in Chicago Ridge, measured as a straight line between town centers.
Do you give free estimates in Evergreen Park?
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 Evergreen Park
Basement cleanouts · Garage cleanouts · Furniture removal · Appliance removal · Above-ground pool removal · every service
Junk removal in Evergreen Park
Call or text (708) 247-6440. Free estimates.