Palatine, Illinois
Junk removal in Palatine.
About 15 minutes from our base
- Licensed & Insured
- 1 to 2 Hour Response
- Free Estimates
- 5.0 from 47 Google Reviews
- Family Owned
Palatine publishes the clearest bulk rules of any town we serve, which makes it easy to know exactly when you need us. Over 60 pounds or over 4 feet, and the village program stops being free.
Palatine is one of the denser towns in our area, with a large mix of single-family subdivisions, townhomes, condos, and apartments near the downtown Metra station. High rental turnover means a steady stream of move-out cleanouts, and the aging subdivision stock produces hot tubs, sheds, and decks reaching end of life.
Palatine curbside rules
What Grootwill take, and what it won’t
The village program
Groot collects for Palatine. One bulk item goes to the curb each week, and the village publishes exactly what qualifies: appliances, grills, bicycles, cabinets, countertops, furniture, mowers, mattresses, plumbing fixtures, snow blowers with the fuel removed, sofas, and swing sets cut to 4 feet or less. Anything over 60 pounds or over 4 feet may require a paid special pickup.
Groot: (800) 244-1977
Where that leaves you
Read that list again and notice the work hidden in it. A swing set only qualifies if you have already cut it into 4-foot pieces. That is the part people call us about, along with everything over the 60-pound line: hot tubs, treadmills, safes, and full basement contents.
Rules current as of July 2026. Municipal contracts change, so confirm details with the Palatine waste page before you rely on them. We keep the rules for every village we serve in one place.
What we get called for most in Palatine
Junk Removal
Fast, full-service junk removal for homes and businesses, single items to whole-truck loads.
Light Demolition
Shed, deck, fence, playset, hot tub, and pool removal, plus interior non-structural demo.
Garage, Basement & Attic Cleanouts
Top-to-bottom clearouts for garages, basements, attics, and storage units.
Property Cleanouts
Full-home, estate, foreclosure, hoarder, and rental turnover cleanouts, empty to broom-swept, start to finish.
How it works
- 01
Contact
Call, text, or fill out the form for a fast, free estimate. We respond in 1 to 2 hours, not the next business day.
- 02
Quote & Schedule
We confirm pricing up front, typically starting around $125, and book a pickup that fits your schedule. No surprise fees.
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Haul or Demo
We show up on time, do the heavy lifting, and handle the demo if needed. You don't move a thing unless you want to.
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Clean & Done
We leave your space cleaner than we found it, broom-swept, no trace. You pay only when you're satisfied.
Palatine questions
Junk removal in Palatine, answered
Still have a question? Give us a call, we pick up.
- They are accepted cut to 4 feet or less. If you are willing to spend a Saturday with a reciprocating saw, the village program works. We do the cutting, loading, and hauling in one visit instead.
What neighbors say
Reviews from around Lake County
“They helped me move two sofas and were incredibly professional, timely, and efficient from start to finish. I really appreciated how careful and considerate they were with the space. Matt was great to work with, very responsive and accommodating. I needed the sofas removed within 24 hours, and he made it happen seamlessly.”
“Super fast and professional. They took a rather challenging job that I have had others deny in the past. They were well equipped with tools to demo and remove an existing steel furnace drum that was original to a hundred year old house. Glad to finally have my space back in my basement. Torvik will be my go-to contractor in my personal and professional projects.”
“Prompt, speedy, affordable and a pleasure to work with. Showed up and removed our hot tub and made sure the area was all cleaned up when he was done.”
Need it gone in Palatine?
Call or text for a free estimate. We answer in 1 to 2 hours.