Junk removal in Hickory Hills, IL
Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills's garbage pickup will take
Before you pay anyone to haul something away, it is worth knowing what Hickory Hills's regular garbage service will take. Here is what we could confirm from official sources: the city's own site or its hauler's page for Hickory Hills, linked under each rule.
Who collects the garbage
Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) is the exclusive provider for weekly garbage, recycling and yard waste, plus home pickup of household hazardous and electronic waste.
Exact wording: “The City of Hickory Hills has chosen Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) to be the exclusive service provider for the weekly collection of residential garbage, recyclables, and yard waste as well as home collection for household hazardous and electronic waste.”
Source: hickoryhillsil.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Furniture and bulk items
One bulk item (too large for the cart) per week, free; items deemed hazardous or unacceptable for landfills are not taken.
Exact wording: ““Bulk Items” are items that are too large to fit into an LRS cart or container. LRS will collect one bulk item per week at no charge. If a bulk item is deemed hazardous or unacceptable for landfills, that item will not be taken.”
Source: www.lrsrecycles.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Appliances and anything with refrigerant
All appliances and white goods must be prescheduled and prepaid with LRS customer service (no price published).
Exact wording: “All appliances/white goods must be prescheduled and prepaid to LRS by calling customer service.”
Source: www.lrsrecycles.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Yard waste
Yard waste season is April 1 through November 30, collected on the regular garbage day.
Exact wording: “Yard waste season is April 1st through November 30th of each year. LRS will collect yard waste material on the same day as garbage and recycle.”
Source: www.lrsrecycles.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
TVs and electronics
Free monthly home pickup of e-waste for households with LRS service; submit a request by the deadline.
Exact wording: “LRS provides monthly Home Collection of E-Waste for Hickory Hills households that have LRS waste and recycling collection. This service provides a more convenient and simple way to responsibly manage electronics that are banned from the landfill. There is no charge for this service. A request must be submitted by the deadline to ensure collection.”
Source: www.lrsrecycles.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Remodeling and construction debris
Home remodeling waste (drywall, plywood, paneling, lumber, doors, windows, cabinets, fixtures, sod, fencing, carpet, concrete, rocks) needs a scheduled special pickup, with an estimate and a charge by the yard.
Source: www.lrsrecycles.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste
LRS runs a monthly household hazardous waste home pickup for Hickory Hills homes with LRS cart service, by request.
Exact wording: “LRS offers City of Hickory Hills homes a monthly Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Home Collection. Residents who live in an incorporated City of Hickory Hills home, currently receiving LRS residential cart services, are eligible to participate.”
Source: www.lrsrecycles.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Who to call in Hickory Hills
LRS, (844) 633-3577 (the City sends refuse questions there)
Source: hickoryhillsil.org, 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.
Hickory Hills at a glance
The median home in Hickory Hills dates to 1970, and only 18% of homes predate 1960.
| People | 14,526 |
|---|---|
| Homes | 5,748 |
| Median year built | 1970 |
| Homes built before 1960 | 18% |
| Detached single-family homes | 60% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71% |
| Residents 65 and older | 14% |
| Distance from our Chicago Ridge base | about 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 Hickory Hills
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 Hickory Hills:
- Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center, 8732 S. Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn. 1-800-SA-TRUCK. About 4.5 miles away.
- Goodwill Store and Donation Center, 7770 S. Cicero Ave., Burbank. About 4.8 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
★★★★★“Reasonable pricing great guys on time they’ve done a few jobs for me I will be using them again”
★★★★★“Southside Strong Junk Removal is by far the best company around the area .They did a fantastic job removing all my junk I had laying around outside and a few things inside I highly recommend this company for all your junk and clean up needs to job to big or small”
Junk removal questions from Hickory Hills
Will the garbage service pick up furniture in Hickory Hills?
One bulk item (too large for the cart) per week, free; items deemed hazardous or unacceptable for landfills are not taken.
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 Hickory Hills?
All appliances and white goods must be prescheduled and prepaid with LRS customer service (no price published).
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 Hickory Hills?
Yard waste season is April 1 through November 30, collected on the regular garbage day.
Can remodeling debris go out with the garbage in Hickory Hills?
Home remodeling waste (drywall, plywood, paneling, lumber, doors, windows, cabinets, fixtures, sod, fencing, carpet, concrete, rocks) needs a scheduled special pickup, with an estimate and a charge by the yard.
How far is Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills?
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 Hickory Hills
Furniture removal · Appliance removal · Above-ground pool removal · every service
Junk removal in Hickory Hills
Call or text (708) 247-6440. Free estimates.