Junk removal in Chicago Ridge and the southwest suburbs
Locally owned, honest pricing and no-nonsense service. Steve and his crew carry it out from wherever it sits, haul it away and leave the place clean.
- 5.0 stars on Google from 34 reviews
- Free estimates
- Licensed and insured
- Based in Chicago Ridge
What we haul
Junk removal services
Residential and commercial junk removal. If it is not hazardous, we can probably take it. Pick a job to see how it works.
Furniture removal
Couches, sectionals, recliners, dressers, beds, desks. We take it apart if it won't fit through the door.
See how it worksAppliance removal
Refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, stoves and water heaters, hauled out and handled the right way.
See how it worksMattress removal
Mattresses, box springs and bed frames, from any bedroom, carried out and hauled away.
See how it worksHot tub removal
Old hot tubs and spas cut down or hauled out whole, and the pad left clean.
See how it worksAbove-ground pool removal
Above-ground pools taken down, hauled away and the area cleaned up with no debris left.
See how it worksYard and outdoor cleanup
Brush, branches, old fencing, swing sets and whatever has piled up behind the garage.
See how it worksSwing set and playset removal
Wooden playsets, metal swing sets and trampolines taken apart, hauled away and the yard left clean.
See how it worksLight demolition
Sheds, decks, fences and kitchen or basement tear-outs, torn out and hauled away together.
See how it worksConstruction debris removal
Scrap wood, drywall, cabinets, flooring and leftover materials from a remodel or project.
See how it worksGarage cleanouts
Get the car back in the garage. We clear it out, shelf to shelf, and sweep the floor.
See how it worksBasement cleanouts
Decades of storage carried up the stairs: furniture, boxes, old appliances and more.
See how it worksEstate and whole-house cleanouts
Downsizing, a move, or a loved one's home. Room by room, at your pace, until it is empty.
See how it worksCommercial junk removal
Businesses, landlords, property managers and contractors. Turnovers, office cleanouts and repeat work.
See how it worksDumpster trailer rental
Rent our black dump trailer when you would rather load it yourself, at your own pace.
See how it worksTV and electronics removal
Old TVs, computers, monitors and printers kept out of the landfill, as Illinois law requires.
See how it worksThree steps
How it works
- Call or textTell us what needs to go and where it is, or text a few photos to (708) 247-6440.
- Get your priceWe look at the job and give you a straight price before we lift anything.
- We haul it and clean upWe carry it out, load it, and leave the space swept. You do not lift a thing.
From our Facebook page
Recent jobs
Garages, basements, attics, remodel debris and the trailer that hauls it all. More on our Facebook page.
Reviews
What customers say
★★★★★“Found Southside Strong while searching online for a local junk removal service and my experience with them was awesome! They were a pleasure to work with and very quick to get back to me both times that I’ve hired them for their services. I highly recommend anyone looking for junk removal to contact Nicole. Steven and his team were very proffesional and showed up and got the jobs done no questions asked. Thank you!”
★★★★★“Steve and his partner arrived on time. Steve took the time to disassemble a large leather reclining sofa with a metal rail, as well as a large leather chair. It made for an easier way to get it out of the house without worrying about maneuvering a tight space.”
★★★★★“Professional, quick and courteous. I had Steve come out to remove a swing set. I can't say enough about how easy & wonderful the experience was.”
★★★★★“I highly recommend Southside Strong for anything you need removed. The gentlemen were efficient, prompt and respectful . A wonderful job well done.”
★★★★★“Service was amazing they were prompt did things quickly they helped a lot”
★★★★★“Prompt and efficient! Thank you!!”
Built by the Southside
A local, father-and-son junk removal company
Southside Strong is a local junk removal company based in Chicago Ridge. Steve runs the jobs with his son, and Nicole keeps the schedule and the phone in the office. Customers bring up the communication again and again in their reviews.
We take one couch or a whole house. Furniture, appliances, mattresses, hot tubs, above-ground pools, swing sets, yard waste, remodeling debris and full cleanouts for homeowners, landlords, property managers and businesses.
Our motto
Built on Truth. Work Hard. Stay Southside Strong.
From Bridgeport to Beverly to the Burbs.
Service area
Where we work
Based in Chicago Ridge. Here is how far each town is from our base.
- Chicago Ridgehome base
- Worth1.2 mi
- Oak Lawn1.6 mi
- Palos Hills2.4 mi
- Hickory Hills2.9 mi
- Bridgeview2.9 mi
- Burbank2.9 mi
- Palos Heights2.9 mi
- Alsip3.2 mi
- Evergreen Park4.2 mi
- Justice4.2 mi
- Merrionette Park4.3 mi
- Crestwood4.5 mi
- Blue Island6 mi
- Midlothian6.1 mi
- Oak Forest6.8 mi
- Orland Park7.8 mi
- Brookfield9.1 mi
- Tinley Park9.4 mi
- Country Club Hills10.1 mi
- Frankfort14.4 mi
- Calumet City14.5 mi
- Lockport15.1 mi
- Bolingbrook16.9 mi
- Naperville20 mi
- Joliet23 mi
- Aurora26.7 mi
Also on Chicago's Southwest Side: Beverly, Mount Greenwood and Morgan Park. Full service area
FAQ
Questions people ask
How much does junk removal cost?
It depends on how much there is, what it is, and how hard it is to get out. Call or text a photo to (708) 247-6440 and we will give you a straight price before we start. See how pricing works.
Do I have to bring everything outside?
No. We carry it out from wherever it is: basement, attic, upstairs, garage or backyard.
What do you not take?
Household hazardous waste like wet paint, solvents, chemicals, motor oil and propane tanks. See what we take for the full list and where those items can go.
Do you do junk pickup for just one item?
Yes. A single couch, mattress or fridge is a normal call.
Do you offer junk removal near me?
If you are in Chicago Ridge, the southwest suburbs or on Chicago's Southwest Side, yes. Find your town on the service area page.
Ready to get rid of it?
Call or text a photo of what needs to go. The estimate is free.