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Junk removal in Lake Forest, IL

Junk removal in Lake Forest, IL costs a median $130 minimum and $300 for a half truckload, based on prices 5 local companies publish (checked November 4, 2026). 207 junk removal companies serve Lake Forest; 39 are based within 10 miles. Their average Google rating is 4.9 across 170 rated companies.

Data as of · Sources: Google Maps listings (ratings, review counts, hours), company websites (prices, services) · Methodology
Companies serving
207
Based in Lake Forest
3
Within 10 miles
39
Avg. Google rating
4.9
Publish prices
13
Data as of

Junk removal companies serving Lake Forest

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Getting rid of junk in Lake Forest yourself

The nearest drop-off sites, each from its own source, with the distance from Lake Forest.

Landfills

  • City of Lake Forest Compost and Recycling Center · 1 mi
    1381 Kennedy Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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    Source: google.com · checked
  • WM - Grasslake MRF · 10 mi
    30869 IL-83, Grayslake, IL 60030
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    Source: google.com · checked
  • WM - Countryside Landfill · 10 mi
    31725 IL-83, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Transfer stations

  • LRS Northbrook Transfer Station · 9 mi
    2750 Shermer Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
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    Source: google.com · checked
  • LRS Rolling Meadows Transfer Station · 13 mi
    3851 Berdnick St, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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  • Groot North Transfer Station · 14 mi
    201 Porter Dr, Round Lake Park, IL 60073
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    Source: google.com · checked

Donation drop-offs

  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore Arlington Heights · 11 mi
    955 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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    Source: google.com · checked
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore Chicago North · 18 mi
    6040 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60646
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    Source: google.com · checked
  • ReStore - Habitat for Humanity · 23 mi
    903 Front St, McHenry, IL 60050
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    Source: google.com · checked

Junk removal prices in Lake Forest

As published on 13 companies' own websites, checked November 4, 2026. Medians need at least 3 companies; final prices depend on volume and access.

Published junk removal prices in Lake Forest
ItemMedianRangeCompanies
Minimum charge$130$59–$1595
Single item$75$75–$1205
1/4 truck load$165$150–$2753
Half truck load$300$195–$4004
3/4 truck load$490$400–$5253
Full truck load$650$335–$1,1005
Mattress$150$89–$1804
Couch$150$95–$1504
Refrigerator$150$109–$2004
Appliance$120$75–$1255
TV$120$75–$1254
Hot tub$460$460–$4603
Piano$320$320–$3203

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Dumpster rentals serving Lake Forest (57)

These companies rent roll-off dumpsters you load yourself; they don't haul junk away for you, so they aren't in the list above.

Junk removal in Lake Forest: questions

How many junk removal companies serve Lake Forest, IL?

207 junk removal companies serve Lake Forest, counting companies within their service radius of the city and companies that list Lake Forest as a service area. 3 are based in Lake Forest itself, and 39 are based within 10 miles. 16 are franchise locations (including College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, Dropcurb, Junk King and Junk.com); the rest are independent.

Which junk removal companies near Lake Forest have the best Google ratings?

Among companies within 15 miles with at least 20 Google reviews, the highest rated are Junk Destroyers (5.0 stars, 367 reviews), Ampol Moving, Inc. (5.0 stars, 277 reviews) and Falcon Moving, LLC (Arlington Heights) (5.0 stars, 218 reviews). Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked on the date shown on this page.

How much does junk removal cost in Lake Forest?

13 of the companies serving Lake Forest publish prices on their own websites. Median published prices: $130 minimum charge (5 companies), $165 quarter truckload (3 companies), $300 half truckload (4 companies), $650 full truckload (5 companies), $150 mattress removal, $150 couch removal, $150 refrigerator removal, $460 hot tub removal. Final prices depend on volume and access, so get 2–3 quotes.

Can I get same-day junk removal in Lake Forest?

63 companies serving Lake Forest say on their website that they offer same-day service. Use the "Same-day" filter above to see them.

Are any junk removal companies in Lake Forest open on Sundays?

145 of the 207 companies list Sunday hours on Google, and 57 list themselves as open 24 hours (often meaning phones are answered around the clock). Use the "Open now" filter to see who is open right now.

Which junk removal companies in Lake Forest donate or recycle?

67 companies serving Lake Forest say they donate usable items or recycle. Use the "Donates / recycles" filter.

Is junk removal or a dumpster rental better in Lake Forest?

Junk removal crews do the lifting and haul everything away in one visit; a dumpster rental suits multi-day projects you load yourself. 57 dumpster-rental-only companies also serve Lake Forest; they're listed separately below.

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