Junk removal in Naperville, IL
Naperville is on our service list, about 20 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 Naperville's garbage pickup will take
Before you pay anyone to haul something away, it is worth knowing what Naperville'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 Naperville, linked under each rule.
Who collects the garbage
Groot provides residential garbage and recycling pickup in Naperville. Trash and recycling carts are purchased through the City.
Exact wording: “Residents of Naperville can choose from the below options for our refuse service. All trash & recycle carts must be purchased through the city.”
Source: www.groot.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Furniture and bulk items
Up to two bulk items a week, such as furniture, boxes, barrels and crates that one driver can lift, can go out with regular garbage collection. Appliances and oversized or overweight items do not count as bulk items.
Exact wording: “Large Items - Up to two bulk items (excluding appliances and oversized or overweight items) may be discarded per week. Bulk items include boxes, barrels, crates, furniture, and similar items that do not fit into a proper container and can be lifted by one driver without assistance.”
Source: www.groot.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Appliances and anything with refrigerant
One appliance per week is picked up as part of regular service, but the pickup must be scheduled with Groot in advance.
Exact wording: “Up to two items per week are included with service. One appliance per week is included, but it must be scheduled in advance.”
Source: www.groot.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Yard waste
Weekly yard waste collection runs from mid-March to mid-December. Each biodegradable yard waste bag needs a sticker, and brush must be bundled and stickered. In November, yard waste is collected without stickers at no charge.
Source: www.groot.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
TVs and electronics
Groot collects electronics at the curb when the pickup is prepaid and scheduled 48 hours before your regular service day.
Exact wording: “Groot provides curbside collection of e-waste items that have been prepaid and scheduled 48 hours in advance of your regularly scheduled service day.”
Source: www.groot.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Remodeling and construction debris
Limited remodeling and construction materials (rolled carpet, bathroom fixtures, cabinets, wood or drywall) are collected weekly at no extra charge, up to two units a week (two 32-gallon containers, bundles or carpet rolls, in any mix). Pieces must be no longer than 4 feet, no more than 2 feet in diameter and no heavier than 60 pounds each.
Source: www.groot.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste
Naperville's Household Hazardous Waste drop-off at 156 Fort Hill Drive is open 9am to 2pm every Saturday and Sunday. Any Illinois resident may use it for household (not business) hazardous waste.
Exact wording: “All Illinois residents may use this site regardless of county or municipal residency, but it is for waste generated through household/residential operations (i.e., no business waste is accepted). Location: 156 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, IL 60540 Hours: 9am - 2pm every Saturday and Sunday”
Source: www.kanecountyil.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Who to call in Naperville
Naperville Public Works, 630-420-6095
Source: www.kanecountyil.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.
Naperville at a glance
Naperville is newer than most of the towns around Chicago Ridge. The median home was built in 1990.
| People | 150,692 |
|---|---|
| Homes | 57,135 |
| Median year built | 1990 |
| Homes built before 1960 | 6% |
| Detached single-family homes | 63% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75% |
| Residents 65 and older | 15% |
| Distance from our Chicago Ridge base | about 20 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 Naperville
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 Naperville:
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 868 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville. (630) 518-4245. About 2.3 miles away.
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Will-Grundy), 1395 Larkin Avenue, Joliet. (815) 714-7100. About 14.0 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 Naperville
Will the garbage service pick up furniture in Naperville?
Up to two bulk items a week, such as furniture, boxes, barrels and crates that one driver can lift, can go out with regular garbage collection. Appliances and oversized or overweight items do not count as bulk items.
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 Naperville?
One appliance per week is picked up as part of regular service, but the pickup must be scheduled with Groot in advance.
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 Naperville?
Weekly yard waste collection runs from mid-March to mid-December. Each biodegradable yard waste bag needs a sticker, and brush must be bundled and stickered. In November, yard waste is collected without stickers at no charge.
Can remodeling debris go out with the garbage in Naperville?
Limited remodeling and construction materials (rolled carpet, bathroom fixtures, cabinets, wood or drywall) are collected weekly at no extra charge, up to two units a week (two 32-gallon containers, bundles or carpet rolls, in any mix). Pieces must be no longer than 4 feet, no more than 2 feet in diameter and no heavier than 60 pounds each.
How far is Naperville from you?
About 20 miles from our base in Chicago Ridge, measured as a straight line between town centers.
Do you give free estimates in Naperville?
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 Naperville
Garage cleanouts · Hot tub removal · Furniture removal · Appliance removal · Above-ground pool removal · every service
Junk removal in Naperville
Call or text (708) 247-6440. Free estimates.