Junk removal in Palos Heights, IL
Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights's garbage pickup will take
Before you pay anyone to haul something away, it is worth knowing what Palos Heights'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 Palos Heights, linked under each rule.
Who collects the garbage
Republic Services, under a City contract covering single-family homes (not condominiums or multi-unit buildings). Pickup is Thursday citywide.
Exact wording: “Residential Garbage Pickup for the Entire City is on Thursday. The City of Palos Heights has a contract with Republic Services for the collection and disposal of solid waste from all single-family residences within the corporate limits, except for condominiums and multi-unit buildings.”
Source: palosheights.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Furniture and bulk items
The City's Republic contract (as amended in 2022) lists bulky items among services outside the contract's scope, which Republic may provide under separate agreements with residents. The City's garbage page does not describe a bulk pickup. (White goods are covered separately, see appliances.)
Source: palosheights.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Appliances and anything with refrigerant
Republic collects one white good per home per week under the City contract. White goods are large appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, water heaters, washers and dryers. The contract's bulky waste definition lists refrigerators with all CFC (freon) removed. The contract text does not mention a sticker or fee.
Exact wording: “3.15 White Goods. The Contractor shall also provide collection services for one (1) white good item per week per Residential Unit. ... 1.30 White Goods. Large appliances such as refrigerators, dish washers, water heaters, washers, dryers. ... Stoves, refrigerators (with all CFC removed), water tanks, washing machines, furniture and other similar items”
Source: palosheights.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Yard waste
April 1 through November 30. Kraft paper bags may be used instead of or along with cans, up to 45 gallons or 35 pounds per bag. Yard waste in plastic bags is not collected. (Free Republic yard waste stickers and an optional $3.00 a month yard waste cart come from the 2022 contract amendment.)
Exact wording: “Yard Waste pick-up runs from April 1st through November 30th. Kraft paper bags of degradable material may be used in place of or in addition to the can system. Such bags, when filled, must not exceed forty-five gallons in capacity or 35 pounds, which is greater, and must be capable of being carried and loaded without breakage. Yard waste in plastic bags will not be collected.”
Source: palosheights.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
TVs and electronics
The City holds two e-waste collection days a year, in spring and fall.
Exact wording: “The City of Palos Heights has 2 E-Waste Collection Days per year Spring/Fall.”
Source: palosheights.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Remodeling and construction debris
Small amounts of remodeling debris go out free with regular pickup: containers of 35 gallons or less under 50 pounds, or 4-foot bundles under 50 pounds secured on both sides, up to the equivalent of 5 normal refuse containers. Anything more needs a special pickup arranged by the resident (Republic gives a cost estimate on request; residents may use another hauler).
Source: palosheights.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste
The City points residents to state household hazardous waste options: Illinois-sponsored one-day drop-off events each spring and fall, and permanent facilities in Chicago (Goose Island, 1150 N. Branch Street, 312-744-7672), Naperville (156 Fort Hill Drive, 630-420-6095) and Rockford (815-967-6737). Call before you go.
Source: palosheights.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Who to call in Palos Heights
Palos Heights Public Works, 708-361-1806, or Republic Services, 708-385-8252
Source: palosheights.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.
Palos Heights at a glance
The median home in Palos Heights dates to 1976, and only 23% of homes predate 1960.
32% of Palos Heights residents are 65 or older. If you are helping a parent downsize or clearing out a family home, see estate cleanouts.
| People | 12,152 |
|---|---|
| Homes | 5,043 |
| Median year built | 1976 |
| Homes built before 1960 | 23% |
| Detached single-family homes | 60% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93% |
| Residents 65 and older | 32% |
| 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 Palos Heights
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 Palos Heights:
- Goodwill Store and Donation Center, 7400 W. 159th St., Orland Park. About 4.2 miles away.
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 15441 S Cicero Ave, Oak Forest. (708) 755-1840. About 4.7 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.
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Junk removal questions from Palos Heights
Will the garbage service pick up furniture in Palos Heights?
The City's Republic contract (as amended in 2022) lists bulky items among services outside the contract's scope, which Republic may provide under separate agreements with residents. The City's garbage page does not describe a bulk pickup. (White goods are covered separately, see appliances.)
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 Palos Heights?
Republic collects one white good per home per week under the City contract. White goods are large appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers, water heaters, washers and dryers. The contract's bulky waste definition lists refrigerators with all CFC (freon) removed. The contract text does not mention a sticker or fee.
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 Palos Heights?
April 1 through November 30. Kraft paper bags may be used instead of or along with cans, up to 45 gallons or 35 pounds per bag. Yard waste in plastic bags is not collected. (Free Republic yard waste stickers and an optional $3.00 a month yard waste cart come from the 2022 contract amendment.)
Can remodeling debris go out with the garbage in Palos Heights?
Small amounts of remodeling debris go out free with regular pickup: containers of 35 gallons or less under 50 pounds, or 4-foot bundles under 50 pounds secured on both sides, up to the equivalent of 5 normal refuse containers. Anything more needs a special pickup arranged by the resident (Republic gives a cost estimate on request; residents may use another hauler).
How far is Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights?
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 Palos Heights
Garage cleanouts · Estate and whole-house cleanouts · Hot tub removal · Furniture removal · Appliance removal · every service
Junk removal in Palos Heights
Call or text (708) 247-6440. Free estimates.