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At a house: outside, accessible and easy to identify. 
At an apartment: an approved outdoor spot with shared access clear. 
Let it goThe things you’re ready to let go. 
Make it yoursThe room for whatever comes next. 
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Crystal Lake, Illinois
Junk removal
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First item / additional item
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A simpler way to get it gone
Getting rid of it shouldn’t be a guessing game.
Figuring out what the city takes. Waiting for pickup day. Calling around for quotes. It’s a lot to sort out for something you’re ready to be done with.
Gone as soon as today.
Choose your pickup day. Book by 2pm local time for same-day pickup, where available.
In the loop until it’s gone.
Get a booking confirmation, a text before arrival and pickup photos when it’s done. Follow along on your pickup page.
Made for your place
Your place. One easy pickup plan.
A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.
- 1
Book before you bring it out.
Your items can still be inside when you book. Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.
- 2
Choose a clear outdoor spot.
You arrange any carrying out of your home or down interior stairs. Keep entrances, sidewalks and shared access clear. We handle loading and haul-away from outside.
- 3
Show us where to find it.
Add a photo and clear location notes. Contact us before booking if a gate, building rule or restricted access window needs an arrangement.
Access needs an arrangement?
Check any building or shared-area rules. Contact us before booking if access is limited to particular hours.
Text us about your pickupA little more possibility
Make room for your next chapter.
A new couch. A new address. Or just a little more breathing room. Start with the things you’re ready to let go.
In with the new.
Your new furniture has a place to land. Choose a pickup day for the old piece once you’ve arranged to bring it outside.
On to your next place.
Take what you love. Leave less to deal with on moving day. Arrange a clear outdoor spot for the things that are going.
A corner that’s yours again.
That extra chair, unused dresser or pile of boxes doesn’t have to keep taking up space. One item or a few can go in the same pickup.
One item or a few
What needs to go?
Choose what you have.
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Couch & furniture removal
$79 first / $29 additionalStandard sofa
Standard sofas, sleepers and sectionals have different choices. Find the one that matches.
Couch & furniture removal in Crystal LakeCity collection One common bulk item is included each week; additional items cost 25 dollars each. $25 each additional bulk item. Eligible City residential account; first qualifying item included.
Collection detailsMattress & bed removal
$99 first / $30 additionalQueen Mattress
Choose your mattress size. Add the box spring and frame separately if they are going too.
Mattress & bed removal in Crystal LakeCity collection Mattresses and box springs use the bulk route only when fully wrapped and taped. First qualifying bulk item may be included; confirm added-item cost.
Collection detailsAppliance pickup
$109 first / $59 additionalRefrigerator
Household refrigerators, washers and dryers. Have your appliance disconnected and outside.
Appliance pickup in Crystal LakeCity collection White goods require prescheduling and prepayment at 35 dollars per item. $35 per white-good item. Accepted appliance after LRS scheduling.
Collection detailsBags & household clutter
$59 first / $10 additionalTrash bag
Bag or box what you can. Choose larger household items separately.
Bags & household clutter in Crystal LakeThe highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
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Serving all of Crystal Lake, IL.
Every neighborhood. Every ZIP code. The places below are just a few examples. Enter your pickup address at checkout to choose an available pickup day.
Official district example
- Downtown Crystal Lake
A few Crystal Lake ZIP codes we serve
We serve every ZIP code across the city. These are examples, so yours doesn’t need to appear here to book.
- 60014
Customer reviews
Less stuff. A lot less stress.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
The local disposal guide
Will the city
take it?
Crystal Lake residents can compare seasonal yard collection, a resident brush site, item-limited electronics routes, distinct scrap-metal facilities and purchase- or eligibility-qualified tire routes.
Reviewed · Sources below
City account eligibility
Special rules applyMunicipal routes require an eligible Crystal Lake LRS account.
- City cost & eligibility
- Confirm the street address and active account with LRS.
- When & how
- Before relying on a municipal route.
- Get it ready
- Use 60014 and Downtown only as geography examples.
Weekly common bulk
Special rules applyOne common bulk item is included each week; additional items cost 25 dollars each.
- City cost & eligibility
- $25 each additional bulk item. Eligible City residential account; first qualifying item included.
- When & how
- Regular service day; arrange additional items with LRS.
- Get it ready
- Keep the item loose and confirm unusually heavy or restricted material.
Mattress preparation
Special rules applyMattresses and box springs use the bulk route only when fully wrapped and taped.
- City cost & eligibility
- First qualifying bulk item may be included; confirm added-item cost.
- When & how
- Regular service day after current route confirmation.
- Get it ready
- Enclose the entire mattress or box spring in plastic and tape it securely.
White-good collection
Special rules applyWhite goods require prescheduling and prepayment at 35 dollars per item.
- City cost & eligibility
- $35 per white-good item. Accepted appliance after LRS scheduling.
- When & how
- Schedule and prepay before setout.
- Get it ready
- Confirm refrigerant handling and disconnect the appliance.
Resident electronics collection
Special rules applyEnrolled LRS households receive biannual no-charge electronics collection within item limits.
- City cost & eligibility
- No charge. Enrolled Crystal Lake LRS household, up to five items including one TV or monitor.
- When & how
- Call LRS for the next collection date; published March and September 2026 events are past.
- Get it ready
- List every device and keep the total within the current five-item limit.
Seasonal yard collection
Accepted with preparationPrepared yard waste is collected April 1 through the second full week of December.
- City cost & eligibility
- Base service includes qualifying prepared yard waste; optional tote costs 3 dollars monthly.
- When & how
- Same day as regular collection during the published season.
- Get it ready
- Use approved bags or containers under 50 pounds.
Resident brush self-haul
Special rules applyThe City brush site accepts qualifying resident brush on recurring seasonal Saturdays.
- City cost & eligibility
- No charge. Crystal Lake resident with proof of residency and qualifying brush.
- When & how
- First and third Saturday, April through November, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Get it ready
- Branches must be six inches or less in diameter and six feet or less long; no bagged leaves or grass.
Tire and scrap separation
Special rules applyTires require recycling routes and scrap facilities accept different metal categories.
- City cost & eligibility
- Route-specific purchase, residency, item and price rules apply.
- When & how
- Confirm before travel or pickup.
- Get it ready
- Identify tire quantity, rims, metal type, appliances and sealed components.
Yard collection season
Accepted with preparationLRS collects prepared yard waste April 1 through the second full week of December.
- City cost & eligibility
- Included for an eligible account; optional tote costs 3 dollars monthly.
- When & how
- Regular service day during the published season.
- Get it ready
- Set material out by the current route time.
Accepted yard material
Special rules applyLeaves, grass, garden trimmings and branches under two inches qualify.
- City cost & eligibility
- Included when material and account qualify.
- When & how
- Seasonal regular service day.
- Get it ready
- Keep prohibited food and packaging out of the yard stream.
Yard preparation limits
Special rules applyContainers and bundles have exact weight and dimension caps.
- City cost & eligibility
- No separate price published for properly prepared qualifying material.
- When & how
- Prepare before the regular service day.
- Get it ready
- Keep bags or containers under 50 pounds; bundles at most four feet long, two feet wide and 50 pounds.
City brush drop-off
Special rules applyThe resident site accepts larger qualifying brush but excludes bagged leaves and grass.
- City cost & eligibility
- No charge. Crystal Lake resident with proof and qualifying brush.
- When & how
- First and third Saturday, April through November, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Get it ready
- Maximum six inches diameter and six feet long.
Private yard pickup
Special rules applyLoadUp and 1-800-GOT-JUNK publish exact Crystal Lake yard routes.
- City cost & eligibility
- Current item, address, access and load quote required.
- When & how
- Book a confirmed appointment.
- Get it ready
- Describe leaves, branches, logs, soil and bagging before booking.
LRS home electronics collection
Special rules applyNo-charge biannual home collection is limited to five items and one TV or monitor.
- City cost & eligibility
- No charge. Enrolled Crystal Lake LRS household within the item limit.
- When & how
- Call for the next date; the published 2026 dates are past.
- Get it ready
- List every device when arranging collection.
LRS electronics list
Accepted with preparationLRS names common computers, televisions, monitors, printers and related devices.
- City cost & eligibility
- No charge. Accepted item within the resident collection limit.
- When & how
- Biannual date confirmed by LRS.
- Get it ready
- Keep appliances, batteries and chemical waste out of this route.
Elgin Recycling electronics
Special rules applyThe permanent Crystal Lake facility has item-specific TV and monitor charges.
- City cost & eligibility
- TV and monitor charges vary; other listed consumer electronics may be no-charge.
- When & how
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Get it ready
- Confirm the exact device and current fee before travel.
Retail and reuse electronics
Special rules applyBest Buy and Goodwill accept narrower categories under different item conditions.
- City cost & eligibility
- Best Buy item and TV charges vary; Goodwill requires working resellable items.
- When & how
- Use current store hours and limits.
- Get it ready
- Confirm device type, size, working condition and daily limit.
Private electronics pickup
Special rules applyLoadUp and 1-800-GOT-JUNK publish exact Crystal Lake electronics pickup.
- City cost & eligibility
- From $65 for LoadUp electronics pickup starting price. Final total depends on device, access and address.
- When & how
- Book a confirmed appointment.
- Get it ready
- Identify TVs, tube screens, stairs and all devices before booking.
Elgin ferrous and non-ferrous scrap
Accepted with preparationElgin Recycling publishes broad scrap-metal acceptance at its Crystal Lake center.
- City cost & eligibility
- Acceptance and any material value depend on metal and weight.
- When & how
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Get it ready
- Confirm sealed, refrigerant-bearing or unusual items before travel.
T and C non-ferrous scrap
Special rules applyT and C accepts listed non-ferrous metals but excludes steel and appliances.
- City cost & eligibility
- Material value depends on metal and weight.
- When & how
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Get it ready
- Bring required identification and plate number; separate excluded items.
Exact-city scrap pickup
Special rules applyLoadUp and 1-800-GOT-JUNK publish Crystal Lake scrap-metal pickup.
- City cost & eligibility
- Current item, load, address and access quote required.
- When & how
- Book a confirmed appointment.
- Get it ready
- Describe metal type, weight, size and whether cutting or stairs are involved.
Appliances are separate
Special rules applyT and C excludes appliances and Elgin acceptance needs item confirmation.
- City cost & eligibility
- $35 for City LRS white-good collection per item. Eligible City account after scheduling and prepayment.
- When & how
- Schedule the City appliance route or confirm a recycler or hauler.
- Get it ready
- Disconnect the appliance and disclose refrigerant.
Variable scrap value and pickup total
Special rules applyNo fixed local scrap payout or pickup total is supported.
- City cost & eligibility
- Facility value changes by metal and weight; pickup price changes by load and access.
- When & how
- Confirm on the day of delivery or booking.
- Get it ready
- Sort metals and disclose contaminants.
Illinois tire landfill ban
Not on the regular city routeUsed tires cannot go in landfill trash.
- City cost & eligibility
- Use a retailer exchange, qualifying event or verified pickup.
- When & how
- Do not place tires in household trash.
- Get it ready
- Keep quantity and rims clear for the chosen route.
Purchase-linked retailer exchange
Special rules applyIllinois retailers must accept an equal number of old tires with new-tire purchase.
- City cost & eligibility
- The 2.50-dollar state user fee does not prevent a separate disposal charge.
- When & how
- At the point of new-tire purchase.
- Get it ready
- Confirm quantity, rim status and retailer disposal charge.
Walmart Crystal Lake exchange
Special rules applyThe 2026 County guide lists a 2-dollar tire exchange with purchase.
- City cost & eligibility
- $2 per tire. Crystal Lake Walmart new-tire purchase under current store limits.
- When & how
- At the qualifying purchase; confirm before travel.
- Get it ready
- Confirm quantity, size and rim status.
Algonquin Township resident event
Special rules applyThe October 31 event accepts two rimless tires at no charge for qualifying township residents.
- City cost & eligibility
- No charge. Qualifying Algonquin Township resident with proof, maximum two rimless tires.
- When & how
- October 31, 2026, 9-11 a.m.; re-review immediately after the event.
- Get it ready
- Remove rims and bring proof of township residency.
Exact-city tire pickup
Special rules applyLoadUp and 1-800-GOT-JUNK publish Crystal Lake tire pickup.
- City cost & eligibility
- Current tire quantity, rim, address and pickup price required.
- When & how
- Book a confirmed appointment.
- Get it ready
- List tire size, quantity and whether rims remain attached.
The handoff matters
Right item.
Right place.
Confirm special items before setout
Arrange added bulk items, white goods and the next electronics collection with LRS before placing material out. Wrap mattresses completely in plastic.
City garbage, recycling and yard wasteLRS Crystal Lake residential programCity curbside electronics eventsUse the route-specific yard limits
Curbside branches must meet the two-inch and four-foot limits. The resident brush site allows larger branches within six inches diameter and six feet long.
LRS Crystal Lake residential programCity brush collection and drop-offSeparate tires and identify metal
Do not place tires in landfill trash. Before a facility visit or pickup, identify tire quantity and rims or the exact metal and any sealed or refrigerant-bearing components.
Illinois EPA used tires2026 McHenry County Recycling DirectoryElgin Recycling Crystal Lake servicesT and C Metal Crystal LakeFor your Dropcurb pickup
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
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Your questions.
Straight answers.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
Which addresses use Crystal Lake municipal collection?
Eligible City residential accounts use LRS. Confirm the exact street address; ZIP 60014 and Downtown are geography examples only.Official guidance
How do I remove a couch or bulky item?
One common bulk item is included weekly. Each additional qualifying bulk item costs 25 dollars and should be arranged with LRS.Official guidance
Can a mattress go out with bulk collection?
Yes. Fully enclose it in plastic and tape it shut before using the confirmed bulk route.Official guidance
What does Crystal Lake charge for appliance collection?
White goods cost 35 dollars per item and require scheduling and prepayment. Confirm preparation for the exact appliance.Official guidance
What is the resident electronics route?
LRS offers no-charge biannual collection for up to five items, including one TV or monitor. Call for the next date because published 2026 events passed.Official guidance
When is yard waste collected?
Collection runs April 1 through the second full week of December on the regular service day.Official guidance
Can residents self-haul branches?
Yes. Bring proof of residency to 410 S. Main on published Saturdays and stay within the six-inch diameter and six-foot length limits.Official guidance
Where should tires and scrap metal go?
Keep tires out of landfill trash and use an eligible retailer, event or pickup. Match scrap to the exact Elgin Recycling or T and C acceptance list.Official guidance
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