Junk removal in Palos Hills, IL
Palos Hills is about 2.4 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 Hills's garbage pickup will take
Before you pay anyone to haul something away, it is worth knowing what Palos 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 Palos Hills, linked under each rule.
Several of these rules come from City documents that are a few years old (2018 and 2021). Check with the City before you set items out.
Who collects the garbage
Republic Services (Allied Waste). The City announced a five-year extension of single-family scavenger service on December 29, 2021.
Exact wording: “The City of Palos Hills and Allied Waste / Republic Services recently agreed to extend scavenger services for single family homes for five more years.”
Source: www.paloshillsweb.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Furniture and bulk items
Republic picks up bulk items (furniture, large household goods, appliances) at no cost; the City letter states no item limit or call-ahead rule.
Exact wording: “Republic Services will continue to service bulk items at no cost including furniture and large household goods, but not limited to washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, and other appliances.”
Source: www.paloshillsweb.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Appliances and anything with refrigerant
Washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves and other appliances are collected at no cost as bulk items; chlorofluorocarbons (Freon) must be removed before pickup.
Exact wording: “Republic Services will continue to service bulk items at no cost including furniture and large household goods, but not limited to washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, and other appliances. All bulk items containing chlorofluorocarbons must be removed prior to being service.”
Source: www.paloshillsweb.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Yard waste
April 1 through November 30. Use 30-gallon Kraft paper bags, or an unlined 33-gallon homeowner container with a vendor-supplied yard waste sticker on the outside; 35 lbs maximum per can.
Exact wording: “Republic Services will continue to provide the residents yard waste service from April 1, through November 30th of each year under the current format of 30 gallon craft paper bags, or unlined 33-gallon container provided by the homeowner with a vendor supplied yard waste sticker affixed to the outside of the container. The max allowable weight is 35 pounds per can.”
Source: www.paloshillsweb.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
TVs and electronics
Free curbside e-waste pickup on normal pickup days; schedule ahead with Republic at (708) 385-8252 or Paloshills@republicservices.com (no same-day pickup).
Exact wording: “Republic Services will continue to do free curbside collection of E Waste on normal pickup days. Pickup needs to be scheduled ahead of time with a call at (708) 385-8252 or an email at (Paloshills@republicservices.com). Resident name, address, and the item to be picked up need to be indicated on any messages; same day pickup is not allowed.”
Source: www.paloshillsweb.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste
Paint, gasoline and similar items cannot go in household trash. The City points residents to two permanent drop-off sites: Naperville (156 Fort Hill Drive, 630-420-6095) and Chicago (1150 N. North Branch on Goose Island, 312-744-7672), and says to call to verify hours.
Source: www.paloshillsweb.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
Who to call in Palos Hills
Palos Hills Public Works, (708) 598-3400 ext. 1106
Source: www.paloshillsweb.org, checked Oct 9, 2026
We could not confirm Palos Hills's current rules on remodeling debris. Ask Palos Hills Public Works, (708) 598-3400 ext. 1106, before you set those out.
More than the pickup allows, anything inside the house, hot tubs, pools, sheds and whole cleanouts: that is where we come in.
Palos Hills at a glance
The median home in Palos Hills dates to 1977, and only 7% of homes predate 1960.
Only 43% of Palos Hills's homes are detached houses; the rest are apartments, condos, townhomes and two-flats, where stairs, elevators and shared hallways shape how a job goes.
20% of Palos Hills residents are 65 or older. If you are helping a parent downsize or clearing out a family home, see estate cleanouts.
| People | 18,081 |
|---|---|
| Homes | 8,068 |
| Median year built | 1977 |
| Homes built before 1960 | 7% |
| Detached single-family homes | 43% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77% |
| Residents 65 and older | 20% |
| Distance from our Chicago Ridge base | about 2.4 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 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 Palos Hills:
- Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center, 8732 S. Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn. 1-800-SA-TRUCK. About 4.9 miles away.
- Goodwill Store and Donation Center, 7770 S. Cicero Ave., Burbank. About 5.6 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
★★★★★“Steve does great work. He can remove junk without scratching walls or floors and he does not leave a mess. Thanks Steve.”
★★★★★“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 Palos Hills
Will the garbage service pick up furniture in Palos Hills?
Republic picks up bulk items (furniture, large household goods, appliances) at no cost; the City letter states no item limit or call-ahead rule.
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 Hills?
Washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves and other appliances are collected at no cost as bulk items; chlorofluorocarbons (Freon) must be removed before pickup.
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 Hills?
April 1 through November 30. Use 30-gallon Kraft paper bags, or an unlined 33-gallon homeowner container with a vendor-supplied yard waste sticker on the outside; 35 lbs maximum per can.
How far is Palos Hills from you?
About 2.4 miles from our base in Chicago Ridge, measured as a straight line between town centers.
Do you give free estimates in Palos 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 Palos Hills
Estate and whole-house cleanouts · Hot tub removal · Furniture removal · Appliance removal · Above-ground pool removal · every service
Junk removal in Palos Hills
Call or text (708) 247-6440. Free estimates.