Junk removal in Joliet, IL
Joliet is on our service list, about 23 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 Joliet's garbage pickup will take
Before you pay anyone to haul something away, it is worth knowing what Joliet'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 Joliet, linked under each rule.
Who collects the garbage
Waste Management (WM), under contract with the City for garbage, recycling and seasonal yard waste collection throughout Joliet.
Exact wording: “The City of Joliet has contracted with Waste Management, Inc., to provide collection service for garbage, recyclables, and landscape waste (during season) throughout the City of Joliet.”
Source: www.joliet.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Furniture and bulk items
Bulk items such as couches, small tables, mattresses and chairs are collected with the regular weekly pickup. Furniture and mattresses must be dry, so cover them if it rains or snows.
Exact wording: “Bulk Items will be collected with the weekly pickup (i.e., couches, small tables, mattresses, chairs, etc.). Furniture and mattresses must be dry. In case of rain or snow, please cover.”
Source: www.joliet.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Appliances and anything with refrigerant
WM picks up large household appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, AC units and dehumidifiers) on the regular weekly collection day. They are collected separately and recycled. Remove the doors from refrigerators and freezers first.
Exact wording: “WM will collect large household appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, AC units, and dehumidifiers on residents’ regular weekly collection day. These items will be collected separately and will be recycled. As a safety precaution, please remove the doors from refrigerators and freezers.”
Source: www.joliet.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Yard waste
Weekly yard waste pickup runs from March 9 through the week of November 30 to December 4, 2026, on your regular collection day. Use approved yard waste bags, your own container of up to 32 gallons labeled "Yard Waste" (45 lbs maximum), or a yard waste cart rented or bought from WM.
Source: www.joliet.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
TVs and electronics
Electronics are not collected at the curb with regular garbage. WM's At Your Door Special Collection program takes electronics and other special materials such as paint, household cleaners, CFL bulbs and batteries. For details, call 800-449-7587 or visit WM At Your Door.
Source: www.joliet.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Remodeling and construction debris
Small amounts of home improvement debris are collected if contained in the garbage cart or 35-gallon cans, or bundled and tied at 50 lbs or less per bundle. The limit is five 35-gallon cans or three 50-lb bundles per week.
Exact wording: “Incidental quantities of home improvement project debris will be collected if properly contained in either the garbage cart, a 35-gallon can and/or bundled and tied, so that each bundle does not exceed 50 lbs. There is a limit of five 35-gallon cans or three 50 lb. bundles of home debris per week.”
Source: www.joliet.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste
Many household hazardous waste items can go through WM's At Your Door Special Collection program. The Will County Land Use Department also holds household hazardous waste events throughout the year (details at willcountygreen.com).
Exact wording: “Many household hazardous waste items are now part of the WM At Your Door Special Collection® program. See the next panel for more information. Additionally, the Will County Land Use Department offers Household Hazardous Waste events throughout the year. Check out willcountygreen.com for more information.”
Source: www.joliet.gov, 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.
Joliet at a glance
Joliet is newer than most of the towns around Chicago Ridge. The median home was built in 1985.
About 37,400 of Joliet's homes are detached single-family houses (70%). If yours has a garage or a basement that has been filling up for years, see garage cleanouts and basement cleanouts.
| People | 150,445 |
|---|---|
| Homes | 53,814 |
| Median year built | 1985 |
| Homes built before 1960 | 30% |
| Detached single-family homes | 70% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74% |
| Residents 65 and older | 12% |
| Distance from our Chicago Ridge base | about 23 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 Joliet
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 Joliet:
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Will-Grundy), 1395 Larkin Avenue, Joliet. (815) 714-7100. About 2.4 miles away.
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 868 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville. (630) 518-4245. About 16.8 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
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Junk removal questions from Joliet
Will the garbage service pick up furniture in Joliet?
Bulk items such as couches, small tables, mattresses and chairs are collected with the regular weekly pickup. Furniture and mattresses must be dry, so cover them if it rains or snows.
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 Joliet?
WM picks up large household appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, AC units and dehumidifiers) on the regular weekly collection day. They are collected separately and recycled. Remove the doors from refrigerators and freezers first.
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 Joliet?
Weekly yard waste pickup runs from March 9 through the week of November 30 to December 4, 2026, on your regular collection day. Use approved yard waste bags, your own container of up to 32 gallons labeled "Yard Waste" (45 lbs maximum), or a yard waste cart rented or bought from WM.
Can remodeling debris go out with the garbage in Joliet?
Small amounts of home improvement debris are collected if contained in the garbage cart or 35-gallon cans, or bundled and tied at 50 lbs or less per bundle. The limit is five 35-gallon cans or three 50-lb bundles per week.
How far is Joliet from you?
About 23 miles from our base in Chicago Ridge, measured as a straight line between town centers.
Do you give free estimates in Joliet?
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 Joliet
Garage cleanouts · Hot tub removal · Furniture removal · Appliance removal · Above-ground pool removal · every service
Junk removal in Joliet
Call or text (708) 247-6440. Free estimates.