Near York Theatre & York St
Campus district
Library & museum area
Central Elmhurst
South Elmhurst
Near Grand Ave
Bustling local district
Full Elmhurst coverage
Furniture & mattresses · Appliances (we disconnect them) · Garage, basement & estate cleanouts · Office & rental cleanouts · Remodel debris · Yard waste & brush · Hot tubs
An Elmhurst family needed a weathered, multi-level wooden playset gone from the backyard. Our crew took it down and hauled it away:
Have a playset, shed, or treehouse to remove? Text a photo to (708) 832-6504 for a price. See this job on our Google Business Profile.
Sometimes the city is genuinely the cheaper option. Here's an honest breakdown so you can decide.
Elmhurst contracts residential collection to Republic Services, and anything set out beyond your cart needs refuse stickers, currently $3.50 each. Residential pickup runs Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday depending on your address, and everything has to be at the curb by 6:00 a.m.
If you've got one couch, you can carry it to the curb yourself, it's under 50 lbs, and you're not in a hurry — buy a sticker. That's $3.50 versus our $75 minimum. We'd rather tell you that than take the job. The same goes for Elmhurst's Annual Spring Clean-Up, held each spring on assigned Saturdays by collection day, which accepts a much wider load than normal weekly pickup. If you can wait for it, use it.
| Situation | Why the city option falls short |
|---|---|
| It's in the basement or second floor | Stickers cover collection at the curb — getting it there is on you |
| You need it gone today | Weekly pickup means waiting for your assigned day; appliances need advance scheduling |
| Whole-room or estate cleanout | Stickers add up fast at 1 per 50 lbs, and volume exceeds normal collection |
| Appliance still hooked up | The city won't disconnect it — our crew's plumber will |
| Over a cubic yard of reno debris | Exceeds curbside limits; city refers you to a dumpster rental |
| Heavy items that need breaking down | Hot tubs, pianos, gym equipment, sheds — beyond weight and size limits |
Elmhurst does not accept tires, large auto parts, or vehicle batteries at regular collection, and we can't haul hazardous waste, wet paint, chemicals, or asbestos either.
For electronics and TVs, Elmhurst runs quarterly drop-off events at the Public Works Facility, 985 S. Riverside Drive, 8:00 a.m. to noon. Most electronics are free; TVs and monitors run $25 under 21 inches and $35 for 21 inches and up. If you'd rather not haul it yourself, we take electronics with a small recycling surcharge.
Source: City of Elmhurst Public Works, Garbage, Recycling, Yard Waste & Organic Waste (checked October 7, 2026). Rules and sticker prices change — confirm current details with Elmhurst Public Works at (630) 530-3020 or Republic Services at (708) 345-7050.
Junk removal in Elmhurst starts at $75 for single items like an appliance or mattress, while a full truckload is $650 and partial loads are priced by how much of the truck they fill. We provide instant, transparent quotes over text — just text a photo of your items to (708) 832-6504.
Often, yes. Elmhurst is about 3 miles from our Bellwood shop, so same-day pickup is frequently possible. Text a photo early in the day for the best chance.
We take almost any household and commercial items, including furniture, appliances, yard waste, and construction debris. However, we cannot haul hazardous waste, liquids, wet paint, asbestos, or chemicals due to safety and disposal guidelines.
Yes. Co-owner Dylan Thacker is an experienced plumber, so we shut off and cap gas and water lines and disconnect plumbing fixtures in Elmhurst on the same visit, without you hiring a separate contractor.
Our shop is at 446 24th Ave in Bellwood, about 3 miles from Elmhurst, so we can often fit Elmhurst jobs in the same day or the next. Our crew also includes an experienced plumber, so if an appliance, water heater, or fixture needs disconnecting, we handle it on the same visit instead of you hiring a separate contractor first.
Yes. Them Boys Hauling LLC carries general liability insurance for junk removal, cleanout, and hauling work in Elmhurst, IL and the surrounding western suburbs. Our crew also includes an experienced plumber, so water and gas lines are shut off and capped properly before an appliance comes out.
Transparent pricing — no hidden fees. Text a photo for an exact quote.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 🛋️ Single item (minimum) | from $75 |
| 📦 ¼ truckload | $165 |
| 🚚 ½ truckload | $325 |
| 🚚 ¾ truckload | $490 |
| 🚛 Full truckload | $650 |
| 🏡 Garage, estate & whole-home cleanouts | $650 per full load |
Prices for Elmhurst, IL area. Text a photo to (708) 832-6504 for your exact quote.
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Mon-Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 9am-5pm • 446 24th Ave, Bellwood, IL 60104