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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Chicago

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

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Chicago residents can set bulky items next to City refuse carts on garbage day and request 311 pick-ups for appliances. Remove refrigerator doors, bag infested mattresses, and take electronics or hazardous waste to the Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility.

Service type

mixed

Set bulky items next to City refuse carts by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled garbage day. For appliances or oversized piles, submit a 311 request or contact your ward superintendent.

Limits

Do not block alleys or sidewalks. Refrigerators and freezers must have doors removed. Bed bug ordinance requires sealing and labeling infested items. DSS service applies only to one- to four-unit residences.

Fees: Bulk collection is included in regular service. Electronics and hazardous waste drop-off at HCCRF is free for residents.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report illegal dumping to 311 with location details. Call 911 if hazardous materials are involved.

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Furniture, Mattresses and box springs sealed in plastic and labeled if infested, Other bulky household items that do not fit in the refuse cart, Appliances including refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, and dryers (doors removed and scheduled via 311)
Not accepted
Electronics (take to the Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility), Household hazardous waste (take to HCCRF), Construction and demolition debris, Tires, Yard waste (request separate collection), Contractor-generated or commercial waste
Holiday shifts
No collection occurs on City-defined non-scheduled garbage holidays; service shifts to the next business day.

Official service info

Source: City of Chicago - Sanitation Code and Bulk Pick-Up Guidance

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Pickup request template

Appointment request email

Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Chicago, Illinois. Your service is listed as "mixed" with this schedule: Set bulky items next to City refuse carts by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled garbage day. For appliances or oversized piles, submit a 311 request or contact your ward superintendent.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses and box springs sealed in plastic and labeled if infested, Other bulky household items that do not fit in the refuse cart, Appliances including refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, and dryers (doors removed and scheduled via 311). Not accepted: Electronics (take to the Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility), Household hazardous waste (take to HCCRF), Construction and demolition debris, Tires, Yard waste (request separate collection), Contractor-generated or commercial waste. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/illinois/chicago

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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