Junk removal in Oak Lawn, IL
Oak Lawn is about 1.6 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 Oak Lawn's garbage pickup will take
Before you pay anyone to haul something away, it is worth knowing what Oak Lawn'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 Oak Lawn, linked under each rule.
Who collects the garbage
Flood Brothers Disposal has been the Village waste hauler since October 1, 2025.
Exact wording: “As of October 1, 2025, Flood Brothers Disposal has officially taken over as the Village of Oak Lawn's waste hauler.”
Source: oaklawn-il.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Furniture and bulk items
Bulk items under 50 lbs (mattresses, box springs, small tables, chairs, small furniture) go out weekly on refuse day at no extra charge, with no item limit stated. Items over 50 lbs need a special pickup called in at least 24 hours ahead.
Source: www.floodbrothersdisposal.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Appliances and anything with refrigerant
Appliances (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dishwashers, water heaters, washers, dryers) are picked up for a $20.00 fee billed by Flood Brothers. Call 24 hours ahead, remove refrigerator and freezer doors, and empty the unit; Flood Brothers removes any Freon after pickup and recycles the appliance.
Source: www.floodbrothersdisposal.com, checked Oct 9, 2026
Yard waste
Weekly yard waste pickup runs from the first full week of April through the second week of December.
Exact wording: “Yard waste pick-up runs from the first full week of April through the second week of December.”
Source: oaklawn-il.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
TVs and electronics
Flood Brothers picks up electronics for an extra $30 per pickup (up to 10 items, only one TV); schedule at least 24 hours ahead at (630) 261-0400.
Exact wording: “Flood Brothers will provide collection of electronic devices for an extra fee of $30, to include up to 10 items per pick-up, but only one (1) television set per pick-up. Residents need to contact Flood Brothers at (630) 261-0400 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a pick-up.”
Source: oaklawn-il.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Remodeling and construction debris
Neither the Village nor Flood Brothers collects debris generated by contractors; the contractor must remove and dispose of it.
Exact wording: “Please note that neither the Village nor its waste hauler, Flood Brothers Disposal, is responsible for collecting debris generated by contractors. It is the contractor's responsibility to remove and dispose of any materials resulting from their work.”
Source: oaklawn-il.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste
Flood Brothers picks up household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, poison, cleaning solvents, oil, gasoline, automotive fluids) for $7 per item; schedule at least 24 hours ahead at (630) 261-0400.
Exact wording: “Flood Brothers will collect household hazardous waste for an extra fee of $7 per item, including paint, pesticides, poison, cleaning solvents, oil, gasoline, and other automotive fluids. Residents need to contact Flood Brothers at (630) 261-0400 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a pickup.”
Source: oaklawn-il.gov, checked Oct 9, 2026
Who to call in Oak Lawn
Flood Brothers, (630) 261-0400, or Oak Lawn Public Works, (708) 499-7756
Source: oaklawn-il.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.
Oak Lawn at a glance
The median home in Oak Lawn was built in 1966. About 35% of the town's homes are older than 1960.
About 15,300 of Oak Lawn's homes are detached single-family houses (67%). If yours has a garage or a basement that has been filling up for years, see garage cleanouts and basement cleanouts.
| People | 56,861 |
|---|---|
| Homes | 22,793 |
| Median year built | 1966 |
| Homes built before 1960 | 35% |
| Detached single-family homes | 67% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82% |
| Residents 65 and older | 19% |
| Distance from our Chicago Ridge base | about 1.6 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 Oak Lawn
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 Oak Lawn:
- Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center, 8732 S. Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn. 1-800-SA-TRUCK. About 1.4 miles away.
- Goodwill Store and Donation Center, 7770 S. Cicero Ave., Burbank. About 2.7 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
★★★★★“Booked these guys on a short notice, but they showed up and handled the business! Demo completed on a kitchen and basement, left over furniture hauled away, and mess cleaned up! Definitely will be calling these guys again!!”
★★★★★“I highly recommend Southside Strong for anything you need removed. The gentlemen were efficient, prompt and respectful . A wonderful job well done.”
Junk removal questions from Oak Lawn
Will the garbage service pick up furniture in Oak Lawn?
Bulk items under 50 lbs (mattresses, box springs, small tables, chairs, small furniture) go out weekly on refuse day at no extra charge, with no item limit stated. Items over 50 lbs need a special pickup called in at least 24 hours ahead.
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 Oak Lawn?
Appliances (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dishwashers, water heaters, washers, dryers) are picked up for a $20.00 fee billed by Flood Brothers. Call 24 hours ahead, remove refrigerator and freezer doors, and empty the unit; Flood Brothers removes any Freon after pickup and recycles the appliance.
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 Oak Lawn?
Weekly yard waste pickup runs from the first full week of April through the second week of December.
Can remodeling debris go out with the garbage in Oak Lawn?
Neither the Village nor Flood Brothers collects debris generated by contractors; the contractor must remove and dispose of it.
How far is Oak Lawn from you?
About 1.6 miles from our base in Chicago Ridge, measured as a straight line between town centers.
Do you give free estimates in Oak Lawn?
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 Oak Lawn
Basement cleanouts · Garage cleanouts · Estate and whole-house cleanouts · Furniture removal · Appliance removal · every service
Junk removal in Oak Lawn
Call or text (708) 247-6440. Free estimates.