How Do I Dispose of Large Items?

Do you have a large item that won’t fit in your cart? We’ll take it. The removal of one bulk item each week is included with your residential service.* Please place your item at the curb on your regular collection day. Your large item will be disposed of by your driver, or by a separate bulk waste truck later on your collection day.

Do I Need to Request a Special Bulk Pick Up?
Please contact us in advance for all appliances and items that are too large for one person to lift. You can also let us know about other bulk items, we always appreciate a heads up. Request your pick up below or call 708-798-1004 from 8am – 5pm.

Commercial customers, please contact your account manager or give us a call for bulk item options.

*Grundy County residents and some residents in unincorporated areas may receive a charge for bulk pick up. Please call our office for details.

How to Dispose of Mattress
How to Dispose of Mattress

Box Spring & Mattress Disposal

We will gladly remove your mattress and box spring set. Both can be left out together for pick up on your regular day. We’ll take them both as a set. If your mattress or box spring has bed bugs, it should be wrapped or sealed in plastic prior to being picked up.

We will gladly remove your mattress and box spring set. Both can be left out together for pick up on your regular day. We will pick them up as a set. If your mattress or box spring has bed bugs, it should be wrapped or sealed in plastic prior to being picked up.

Furniture Disposal

We will gladly pick up one piece of furniture on your regular service day. Each piece must be at a weight that one person can handle or be broken down into 50-pound pieces. If you have a large sofa we would appreciate a phone call in advance. We occasionally send out a separate truck for removal.

We will gladly pick up one piece of furniture on your regular service day.  Each piece must be at a weight that one person can handle or be broken down into 50-pound pieces.

How to Dispose of Glass
How to Dispose of Glass

Glass Disposal

Some types of glass are included in your regular residential curbside program. Please consider taping or wrapping large glass prior to pick up. For items larger than 4ft by 4ft or for broken glass, please contact our office so that we can let the driver know about glass in the load, as it can pose a safety risk. We also suggest containing broken glass in a box.

Some types of glass are included in your regular residential curbside program. Please consider taping or wrapping large glass prior to pick up. For items larger than 4ft by 4ft or for broken glass, please contact our office so that we can let the driver know about glass in the load, as it can pose a safety risk. We also suggest containing broken glass in a box.

How to dispose of Construction Debris
How to dispose of Construction Debris

Construction Disposal

Your weekly bulk pick up program includes two cans of construction debris per week as long as they each weigh no more than 50 pounds each. This includes wood, fencing, shingles, etc. For larger projects, loads of construction debris can be brought to one of our transfer stations. Transfer station loads are charged by the ton. We also offer dumpster rentals for easy cleanup and project management.

Your weekly bulk pick up program includes two cans of construction debris per week as long as they each weigh no more than 50 pounds each. This includes wood, fencing, shingles, etc. For larger projects, loads of construction debris can be brought to one of our transfer stations. Transfer station loads are charged by the ton. We also offer dumpster rentals for easy cleanup and project management.

How to Dispose of Carpet
How to Dispose of Carpet

Carpet Disposal

Carpets are included in your weekly bulk pick up program. Carpeting and padding should be cut into 3-4 foot lengths, rolled and tied into bundles that one person can lift. We will take up to four rolls per week.

Carpets are included in your weekly bulk pick up program. Carpeting and padding should be cut into 3-4 foot lengths, rolled and tied into bundles that one person can lift. We will take up to eight rolls per week.

How to Dispose of Pool Liner
How to Dispose of Pool Liner

Pool Liner Disposal

Pool liners are included under your bulk pick up disposal service. Simply leave it at the curb on your regular garbage day, and we will pick it up. Pool liners should be rolled and cut into 50-pound pieces.

Pool liners are included under your bulk pick up disposal service. Simply leave it at the curb on your regular garbage day, and we will pick it up. Pool liners should be rolled and cut into 50-pound pieces.

How to dispose of Pool Table
How to dispose of Pool Table

Pool Table Disposal

Pool tables can be cut or broken down into smaller pieces and placed out with your regular pick up.  Each piece must weigh no more than 50 pounds.  If that is not an option, whole pool tables can be placed out on your regular day after contacting our office. Whole pool tables may bear an additional charge depending on your location.

Pool tables can be cut or broken down into smaller pieces and placed out with your regular pick up.  Each piece must weigh no more than 50 pounds.  If that is not an option, whole pool tables can be placed out on your regular day after contacting our office. Whole pool tables may bear an additional charge depending on your location.

How to Dispose of Hot Tub
How to Dispose of Hot Tub

Hot Tub Disposal

Hot tubs can be cut or broken down into smaller pieces and placed out with your regular pick up.  Each piece must weigh no more than 50 pounds. If that is not an option, whole hot tubs can be placed out on your regular day after contacting our office. Whole hot tubs may bear an additional charge depending on your location.

Hot tubs can be cut or broken down into smaller pieces and placed out with your regular pick up.  Each piece must weigh no more than 50 pounds. If that is not an option, whole hot tubs can be placed out on your regular day after contacting our office. Whole hot tubs may bear an additional charge depending on your location.

Basketball Hoop Disposal

Basketball hoops are included in your weekly bulk item pick up service. The poles on basketball hoops should be cut into 4 to 5-foot lengths. Portable hoops should have the sand or water removed from the base, while the concrete bases for permanent hoops should be broken into 50-pound pieces. If breaking down the hoop is not an option, a whole set can be placed out on your regular garbage day after contacting our office. There may be an additional charge for whole sets depending on your location.

Basketball hoops are included in your weekly bulk item pick up service. The poles on basketball hoops should be cut into 4 to 5-foot lengths. Portable hoops should have the sand or water removed from the base, while the concrete bases for permanent hoops should be broken into 50-pound pieces. If breaking down the hoop is not an option, a whole set can be placed out on your regular garbage day after contacting our office. There may be an additional charge for whole sets depending on your location.

Additional Resources

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