TV Removal in Chicago, Illinois
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
TV disposal options include free e-waste drop-off events, retailer take-back, self-haul recycling, and same-day curbside pickup through Dropcurb.
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How tv removal works in Chicago
Curb it
Place your tv at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
Select your item, see the exact price ($99), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Chicago. You get a text when it's done.
No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.
How much does tv removal cost in Chicago?
TV removal is $99 with Dropcurb, including certified e-waste handling.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of a tv in Chicago
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
How to prepare your tv for pickup
- ✓ Place TV at curb in a stable upright position. If possible, tape cords to the back.
- ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
- ✓ No need to be home
When do you need tv removal in Chicago?
- • Replacing an old flat-screen TV
- • Move-out cleanup with old electronics
- • Broken TV taking up space in garage
- • Office AV upgrade with old display disposal
Does Chicago pick up tvs?
Junk removal in Chicago, IL starts at $79 with Dropcurb. The city offers free Bulky Item Pick Up by calling 3-1-1, but as of February 2026, collections are now tied to your regular weekly garbage day — and you can only schedule by phone, not online or through the app. With 2.7 million residents competing for slots, busy neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Wicker Park face longer delays.
City program details: Chicago Bulky Item Pick Up. Call 3-1-1 to schedule free curbside pickup for furniture, appliances, and mattresses. As of February 16, 2026, bulk collections are scheduled on your regular weekly collection day (no longer on separate routes). Free for residents. Items placed in street or alley. No online or app scheduling — phone only. Wait times vary but can run 1-2 weeks during busy periods.
As of February 16, 2026, Chicago bulk collections are scheduled on your regular weekly collection day — call 311 to arrange (phone only, no online/app option). Items are placed in the street or alley. Chicago Grade Landfill charges a $35 fee for untarped loads. TAZ Disposal in McCook charges around $60 per ton for self-haul. Junk Robbers offers junk removal starting at $75-$150 per single item and $150-$250 for quarter truckloads. JUNK Relief specializes in emergency junk removal at $75-$150 per single item with upfront quotes. Smash Bros Junk & Demolition serves Chicago and suburbs at $100-$200 for small pickups, $250-$400 half-truck, $500-$600+ for full loads. Two Men and a Junk Truck starts at $99. LoadUp charges $79 per item. The average junk removal cost in Chicago runs $257-$270 based on 30,690 completed projects (Homeyou, March 2026).
Dropcurb picks up tvs same-day in Chicago for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Free pickup exists — but only by phone, only on your garbage day.
As of February 2026, Chicago bulk collections happen on your regular weekly garbage day — but you must call 311 to schedule (no online or app option). With 2.7 million residents funneling through the same phone line, wait times pile up. Lincoln Park move-outs, Logan Square renovations, and Pilsen decluttering all compete for the same slots.
1-2 weeks
311 appointment wait time
2,695,598
Residents sharing the system
~$60/ton
Transfer station self-haul rate
What happens to your tv after pickup
TVs are routed to certified e-waste processors. Screen glass, metals, circuit boards, and plastics are separated for proper recycling. CRT units are handled with lead-safe processing.
Why Chicago residents choose Dropcurb for tv removal
Dropcurb's $79 skips the 311 phone-only scheduling queue and 1-2 week wait entirely. Same-day curbside pickup — cheaper than Junk Robbers' $99+, cheaper than JUNK Relief's $75-$150 per item (with no volume markup), and infinitely faster than the city's appointment system.
Serving Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Logan Square, River North, Pilsen, Ukrainian Village, and 4 more neighborhoods in Chicago.
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