Junk removal in North Aurora, IL
Junk removal in North Aurora, IL costs a median $149 minimum and $395 for a half truckload, based on prices 5 local companies publish (checked November 4, 2026). 239 junk removal companies serve North Aurora; 47 are based within 10 miles. Their average Google rating is 4.9 across 187 rated companies.
Bulk trash pickup in North Aurora: North Aurora collects one bulk item for free on a resident's regularly scheduled collection day.
| Cost | Free |
|---|---|
| Limits | One bulk item |
| Schedule | On regular collection day |
- Companies serving
- 239
- Based in North Aurora
- 1
- Within 10 miles
- 47
- Avg. Google rating
- 4.9
- Publish prices
- 11
- Data as of
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All 239 junk removal companies serving North Aurora, A–Z
- 1 Of A Kind · Elgin
- 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Suburban Chicago · Warrenville
- 24-7JUNK.com: Junk Removal & Demolition · Schaumburg
- 2nd Chance Water Restoration · Addison
- 312 Junk Services · Chicago
- 558 Junk Removal · Elgin
- A&R Junk Removal · Chicago
- AA Irongate Cargo LLC · Elgin
- AAA American Cleanouts · Wheaton
- AAJ&MC Junk Removal & Demolition · Chicago
- Adam’s · Bolingbrook
- Adam's junk and trash removal · Addison
- Advanced Moving & Storage · Lisle
- Affordable Local Junk Removal Illinois · DeKalb
- AK Dumpster Rental and Junk Removal · Elgin
- Alpha Junk Removal · Bolingbrook
- Apex Renegade Services · Chicago
- Atlas Junk Removal & Cleaning · Schaumburg
- AZ Junk Krew LLC · Chicago
- B Elite Services · Aurora
- Batavia Junk Removal · Batavia
- Bhatti Enterprise Junk/Landscaping · Chicago
- Big D's General Hauling · Elgin
- BinBiz Junk Removal And Dumpster Rental · Roselle
- Bishops Hauling and Removal Services · Chicago
- Blackline Demolition and Junk Removal · St. Charles
- Blackstone junk removal · Bartlett
- Blewprint Customs · West Chicago
- Burden Lifters · Aurora
- C&J ClearOut Co. · Chicago
- Cash for junk old cars Juliett · Joliet
- Celerity Transport Junk Removal · Chicago
- Chicagoland Couch Pickup · Chicago
- Chicagoland Junk Removal · Downers Grove
- Chicagoland junk removal · Chicago
- Chicagoland Property Cleanouts · Chicago
- CLC SERVICES LLC · Elgin
- Clean Slate Junk Removal · Bolingbrook
- CLEANUP CLEANUP LLC · Chicago
- ClearOut Junk Hauling · Westmont
- Clutter Buster Junk Removal · Chicago
- College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Brookfield · Countryside
- College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Naperville · Naperville
- College Hunks Hauling Junk DuPage County · Lombard
- Compas Junk Removal · Aurora
- Cornerstone Hauling & Disposal · Romeoville
- CPR Junk Removal & Hauling · Huntley
- CSA JUNK REMOVAL & HAULING · Elgin
- CTM Junk Removal Arlington Heights · Arlington Heights
- DD’sjunkyremovallandscaping LLC · Joliet
- Dennis junkNdump · Aurora
- Diaz Complete Property Solutions LLC · Naperville
- Downsizing Partners, Senior Move Management & Relocation Services · La Grange
- Drop Ur Junk · Lockport
- DTB Junk Removal & Hauling · Elgin
- DX Disposal · Hampshire
- Economic Landscaping and Junk Removal · Elgin
- Elevate Hauling · Naperville
- Elite Command Junk Hauling, LLC · Hanover Park
- Elite Estate Services, Inc. · Rolling Meadows
- Elite Home & Haul LLC · Chicago
- Ev Junk Solutions · Bolingbrook
- Extreme Cleanout Solutions - Chicago Junk Removal City Wide- Illinois Junk Removal State Wide · Schaumburg
- EZ Chicago Junk Removal Elmhurst · Elmhurst
- EZ Chicago Junk Removal Naperville · Naperville
- Falcon Moving, LLC (Illinois) · Elgin
- Fast Cash Vehicle Buyers · Lockport
- Ferguson Hauling & Services, LLC · West Chicago
- Freemon's Junk Removal & Demolition LLC · Bolingbrook
- G&D JUNK REMOVAL SERVICES · Elgin
- Garage Cleanout Guys LLC · Chicago
- Garbage Goat Junk Removal · Downers Grove
- Garcia Junk Removal · Aurora
- Gee's Landscaping and Junk Removal · Hoffman Estates
- Get Rid Of Junk · Naperville
- Gino's Junk Removal Services · Wheaton
- Global Junk Haul · Palatine
- Go Junk Go · West Chicago
- Grasshopper Junk Removal · Joliet
- Green Patriot Recycling & Junk Removal Services LLC · Warrenville
- Grit Bros Hauling · Northlake
- Haul & Gone Junk Removal · Joliet
- Haul Bros Junk Removal · Chicago
- Haul It Junk Removal Inc · Elk Grove Village
- Haul or Nothing Junk Removal · Romeoville
- Haul-It Movers · Chicago
- HaulWorks · Joliet
- Hercules Moving · Bloomingdale
- HodgePodge · Chicago
- Honest Junk Company · Chicago
- Hoverla Junk Removal & Cleaning · Chicago
- HunkaJunka · Joliet
- Hussars Junk Removal · Chicago
- I.C. Junk · Crest Hill
- ILLINOIS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & ENTERPRISE LLC · Aurora
- INHANDS · Elgin
- Inviso Window and Gutter Cleaning · St. Charles
- iWork Junk Removal · Carol Stream
- J&D Dumpsters and Junk Removal LLC · Sandwich
- J&L Quick Junk Removals · Naperville
- JDA Junk Removal · Schaumburg
- Joliet Junk Removal · Joliet
- Joliet Junk Removal · Joliet
- Joliet Junk Removal · Joliet
- Jon&Don Junk Removal · Wheaton
- Jope’sJunk Removal · Naperville
- Joy's Cleaning Services · Winfield
- JP Junk Removal · Carol Stream
- JULIO'S SERVICES LAWN CARE AND SNOW REMOVAL. · Warrenville
- Junk & Dump Services · Joliet
- Junk and Demolition Empire · Aurora
- junk be out · Chicago
- Junk Busterz Hauling & Junk Removal · Chicago
- Junk Dept. · Oswego
- Junk Escape · Homer Glen
- Junk Genie Inc · Chicago
- Junk Gorillas · Chicago
- Junk in the Truck Junk Removal & Hauling · Oswego
- Junk King Chicago West Suburbs · Carol Stream
- Junk Nurse - Junk Removal & Dumpster Rentals · Sugar Grove
- JUNK PICKUP REMOVAL · Lockport
- JUNK PROZ · Chicago
- Junk Removal 911 · Chicago
- Junk Removal and Hauling · Bolingbrook
- Junk Removal Brothers LLC · Naperville
- Junk Removal Dudes™ Kane County · South Elgin
- Junk Removal Elgin · Elgin
- Junk Removal in Bolingbrook - Dumpsters and Hauling · Bolingbrook
- Junk Removal Naperville · Naperville
- Junk Removal of Aurora · Montgomery
- Junk Removal Pingree Grove · Elgin
- Junk Removal Tri-Cities · St. Charles
- Junk slashers · Bartlett
- Junk Terminators Chicago · Chicago
- Junk Thirsty · Elgin
- Junk Trucks Inc · Algonquin
- Junk Yard Dogs · Joliet
- Junk.com · Franklin Park
- Junkable LLC · Aurora
- JunkBrosIL · Elk Grove Village
- JunkCo+ of Western Chicagoland · Chicago
- Junkertaker Hauling and Junk Removal · Aurora
- JunkRemoval&More · Sycamore
- JunkXperts Removal · Elgin
- JUNKZILA LTD · Carpentersville
- Jurassic Junk Removal- Chicago · Romeoville
- JXL PROPERTY CLEANUP · Elmhurst
- JYD Junk Removal · Chicago
- King of Junk Removal · Bolingbrook
- Last Step Junk Removal LLC · Elgin
- Liberty Load Hauling · Naperville
- Lifted Logistics · Naperville
- Load & Go Junk Removal · Chicago
- Load & Go Trash Removal · St. Charles
- Lockport Junk Removal · Romeoville
- Loris home services · Romeoville
- Los Chavalitos · Carol Stream
- Lucky Duck Junk Removal · West Chicago
- M&B Junk Removal · Aurora
- M&M Property Maintenance · Aurora
- Medina Junk Removal IL · Batavia
- Midwest Clean out/Junk Removal and Demolition Services/debri hauling/Recycling · West Chicago
- Mighty Men Cleanouts & Property Preservation · Bolingbrook
- Millennials Junk & Hauling Services LLC · Chicago
- Minesweeper Dog Waste Removal · Chicago
- Mister Junk Junk Removal & Dumpster Rental · Plainfield
- MK Solutions · Naperville
- MNM Dump & Haul LLC. · Joliet
- Monkey pirates junk removal · Aurora
- Montgomery Junkers Junk Removal · Plainfield
- Move My Hot Tub - Hot Tub Moving Service · Homer Glen
- Mr. Junk · Warrenville
- MTJunkRemoval · Plainfield
- Never Empty Handed Moving · Aurora
- NextDay Junk Removal · Plainfield
- Novinex · Chicago
- One Hour Cleanouts LLC · Chicago
- ONIT Junk Removal · Plainfield
- Orange Crew Junk Removal Services · Clarendon Hills
- OT Junk Removal & Concrete Works · Chicago
- Pinnelli Mold Pros LLC · Chicago
- Planes Moving & Storage Of Chicago · Aurora
- Pro Load Hauling · Elgin
- Quick Junk & Trash Removal · Chicago
- Quick Junk Removal Services · Chicago
- Ramos Junk Removal · Aurora
- RB Operations LLC · Joliet
- Rea junk removal · Itasca
- Red Bird Junk Removal · Glendale Heights
- Reliable Junk Removal · Algonquin
- Relocation Services Inc · Aurora
- RFG JUNK & DEMOLITION LLC · Wheaton
- Rico’s Hauling & Junk Removal · Chicago
- Robert Junk Removal LLC · Lemont
- Roderick's Junk Removal & Moving services. · Elgin
- Royal Blue Service · Elgin
- RQJ GROUP LLC LANDSCAPE & JUNK SERVICES · Woodridge
- S&S Junk Removal · Lombard
- Same-Day Dump Rentals Downers Grove · Downers Grove
- Save Your Back Moving & Storage · West Chicago
- Scouts Demolition and Junk Removal · Aurora
- ServiceMaster of Kendall County · Yorkville
- Smith Specialized Heavy Hauling Inc · DeKalb
- SOS Junk Hauling · Carol Stream
- South Chicago Junk Removals · Chicago
- Southside Strong Junk Removal LLC. · Chicago
- SPCS · Chicago
- Spotless Clean Janitorial and Window Cleaning Services · Shorewood
- SS With No Limit · St. Charles
- Steel Grip Junk Removal & Hauling · Naperville
- Stu's Crew Junk & Tree · Winfield
- Suburban Sealcoating & Junk Removal · Rolling Meadows
- Sunny’s Junk · Chicago
- Superior Junk Removal · Arlington Heights
- Susner’s Hauling & Junk Removal LLC · Joliet
- T&J Dumpster rentals and Junk removal services · Bristol
- TC ESTATE CLEANOUTS AND JUNK REMOVAL · St. Charles
- Technowiiz Home Services LLC · Chicago
- Teddy's Hauling & Junk Removal LLC · Streamwood
- That’s Junk · Naperville
- The Junkluggers of Chicago NW Suburbs · Elgin
- The Junkluggers of Chicago NW Suburbs · Oakbrook Terrace
- The Junkologists · Plainfield
- Three Rivers Waste & Recycling · Joliet
- Tons of Junk · Joliet
- Trash Troopers Elgin · Elgin
- Trash Vanish - Junk Removal & Recycling Solutions · Chicago
- TTG Movers · Naperville
- Two Bros Junk Removal · Lockport
- Two Men and a Junk Truck · North Aurora
- U Fill We Haul Away · St. Charles
- Uribe Moving Solutions · Bartlett
- Villa Disposal + Hauling · Elgin
- Waste Warriors Junk Removal · Naperville
- We'll move you 4 less · Joliet
- West Chicago Junk Cleanouts · Darien
- Wreck and Renew · Romeoville
- Z Home Services · Westchester
- ZTERS · Plainfield
Getting rid of junk in North Aurora yourself
Bulk pickup rules are at the top of this page. The nearest drop-off sites, each from its own source, with the distance from North Aurora.
Landfills
- WM - DeKalb County East Landfill · 19 mi18370 Somonauk Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115Source: google.com · checked
- GROOT RECYCLING & WASTE SERVICES · 25 mi1759 Elmhurst Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007Source: google.com · checked
- GROOT RECYCLING & WASTE - EAST · 25 mi2500 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007Source: google.com · checked
Transfer stations
- WM - Batavia Transfer Station · 5 mi780 N Kirk Rd, Batavia, IL 60510Source: google.com · checked
- LRS West Chicago Transfer Station, Material Recovery Facility, Portables, & Clean Sweep · 9 mi1655 Powis Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185Source: google.com · checked
- Groot Industries · 9 mi1995 Powis Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185Source: google.com · checked
Donation drop-offs
- Naperville ReStore | DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity ReStore · 8 miFox River Commons Shopping Center, 868 Rte 59, Naperville, IL 60540Source: google.com · checked
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore Elgin · 17 mi800 N State St, Elgin, IL 60123Source: google.com · checked
- ReStore Joliet · 21 mi1395 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL 60435Source: google.com · checked
Junk removal prices in North Aurora
As published on 11 companies' own websites, checked November 4, 2026. Medians need at least 3 companies; final prices depend on volume and access.
| Item | Median | Range | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $149 | $130–$150 | 3 |
| Single item | $98 | $75–$150 | 5 |
| 1/8 truck load | 1 company: $165 | — | 1 |
| 1/4 truck load | 1 company: $325 | — | 1 |
| Half truck load | $395 | $175–$675 | 5 |
| 3/4 truck load | $575 | $495–$975 | 3 |
| Full truck load | $780 | $335–$1,300 | 3 |
| Mattress | 1 company: $150 | — | 1 |
| Couch | 2 companies: $95–$150 | — | 2 |
| Refrigerator | 1 company: $150 | — | 1 |
| Appliance | 1 company: $120 | — | 1 |
| TV | 2 companies: $75–$125 | — | 2 |
| Hot tub | 2 companies: $460–$500 | — | 2 |
| Piano | 1 company: $320 | — | 1 |
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Dumpster rentals serving North Aurora (62)
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.
- Aurora DumpstersAurora · 2.6 mi · (331) 283-8433
- Batavia Dumpster RentalsBatavia · 2.9 mi · ★ 5.0 (2) · (630) 278-6917
- Batavia Roll Off Dumpster RentalsBatavia · 3.3 mi · ★ 5.0 (2) · (331) 202-3286
- Dumpster Rentals AuroraAurora · 3.4 mi · (331) 319-4747
- Aurora Roll Off Dumpster RentalsAurora · 3.5 mi · ★ 5.0 (2) · (331) 284-7769
- Bin There Dump That Dumpster Rental NapervilleAurora · 5.8 mi · ★ 4.9 (25) · (708) 575-2298
- Molenhouse Enterprises IncWarrenville · 6.8 mi · ★ 5.0 (21) · (630) 836-9100
- St. Charles Roll Off Dumpster RentalsSt. Charles · 7.5 mi · ★ 5.0 (2) · (331) 296-6020
- Nextdoor Dumpster Services NapervilleNaperville · 8.3 mi · ★ 5.0 (1) · (630) 800-4685
- Oswego Dumpster RentalsOswego · 8.6 mi · ★ 5.0 (1) · (630) 230-7830
- Oswego Roll Off Dumpster RentalsOswego · 8.8 mi · ★ 5.0 (1) · (331) 202-3295
- Roadrunner Roll-OffsWest Chicago · 9.0 mi · ★ 5.0 (282) · (630) 495-1177
- Anywhere Dumpster Rental, LLCAurora · 10 mi · ★ 5.0 (307) · (630) 809-8653
- Dumpster 4 Rental Chicago, ILAurora · 10 mi · ★ 5.0 (4) · (855) 598-4848
- Best Dumpster Rental NapervilleNaperville · 11 mi · ★ 5.0 (191) · (779) 900-3867
- Naperville Waste Dumpster RentalsNaperville · 11 mi · (331) 348-4331
- Fox Valley Dumpster Rentals LLCYorkville · 12 mi · ★ 5.0 (24) · (815) 800-3867
- Wheaton Dumpster Rentals ServicesWheaton · 13 mi · (331) 323-1685
- GROOT RECYCLING & WASTE - SOUTHWESTPlano · 14 mi · ★ 4.9 (792) · (630) 892-9294
- D & G Dumpster and Party RentalPlano · 14 mi · ★ 5.0 (66) · (630) 803-5076
- Bin There Dump That Dumpster Rental PlainfieldPlainfield · 15 mi · ★ 5.0 (104) · (331) 684-0407
- Dumpster Rescue LLCBartlett · 15 mi · ★ 5.0 (92) · (630) 735-8700
- Bartlett Dumpster RentalBartlett · 15 mi · ★ 5.0 (2) · (331) 297-2596
- Glendale Heights Roll Off Dumpster RentalsGlendale Heights · 15 mi · ★ 5.0 (1) · (331) 202-3294
- Loretta Roll Off Dumpster Rentals Downers GroveDowners Grove · 16 mi · (217) 334-1789
- Affordable Dumpster Rentals ElginElgin · 16 mi · (331) 314-6786
- Elgin Dumpster RentalElgin · 16 mi · ★ 5.0 (2) · (224) 362-6235
- Elgin Dumpster RentalsElgin · 16 mi · ★ 5.0 (1) · (224) 339-7576
- Zariah Dumpster Rentals ElginElgin · 16 mi · (224) 449-6950
- Bloomingdale Dumpster RentalsBloomingdale · 17 mi · (630) 278-6896
- Red Oak Disposal ServicesLombard · 18 mi · ★ 4.9 (75) · (630) 523-0502
- Dumpster KingsLemont · 18 mi · ★ 5.0 (59) · (630) 640-9760
- Dumpster Rescue LLCMedinah · 18 mi · ★ 5.0 (50) · (630) 604-6428
- Trash Daddy Dumpster RentalsChicago · 19 mi · ★ 5.0 (11) · (312) 612-5222
- J.L. Roll-Off Service, Inc.Chicago · 19 mi · ★ 4.1 (14) · (708) 788-8325
- VaVia Dumpster Rental ChicagolandLemont · 19 mi · ★ 5.0 (3) · (630) 491-1795
- Flood Brothers DisposalOakbrook Terrace · 19 mi · ★ 2.6 (407) · (773) 626-5800
- Dumpster DudezOakbrook Terrace · 19 mi · ★ 4.9 (57) · (630) 884-0184
- Crest Hill Dumpster RentalCrest Hill · 20 mi · (779) 258-0505
- Metro Dumpster Rental SchaumburgSchaumburg · 20 mi · ★ 4.8 (33) · (630) 912-7496
- Addison Dumpster RentalAddison · 20 mi · ★ 5.0 (2) · (331) 297-2637
- Schaumburg Dumpster RentalsSchaumburg · 21 mi · ★ 5.0 (2) · (847) 883-1694
- Sipes & Sons Dumpster Rental & DemolitionDeKalb · 21 mi · ★ 4.6 (25) · (815) 739-5950
- Hinsdale Roll Off Dumpster RentalsOak Brook · 21 mi · ★ 5.0 (2) · (331) 283-2895
- Elmhurst Dumpster RentalsElmhurst · 22 mi · (331) 269-3576
- Bin There Dump That JolietJoliet · 22 mi · ★ 5.0 (53) · (331) 684-0407
- R&B ServicesDeKalb · 22 mi · ★ 4.7 (46) · (815) 756-7283
- 1-888-U-FILL-IT DUMPSTER RENTALBurr Ridge · 22 mi · ★ 4.9 (164) · (630) 887-7787
- DeKalb Roll Off Dumpster RentalsDeKalb · 22 mi · ★ 5.0 (1) · (779) 277-7965
- DeKalb Dumpster RentalDeKalb · 23 mi · ★ 5.0 (3) · (779) 273-5995
- Big Box Disposal Inc.Lockport · 23 mi · ★ 4.9 (345) · (815) 838-2800
- Carpentersville Dumpster RentalsCarpentersville · 23 mi · (217) 334-9391
- Boone Dumpster RentalDeKalb · 24 mi · ★ 5.0 (2) · (815) 594-5788
- Reid Dumpster Rentals JolietJoliet · 24 mi · (779) 341-3322
- Joliet City Dumpster RentalsJoliet · 24 mi · ★ 5.0 (1) · (779) 375-0893
- Bin There Dump That ChicagolandElk Grove Village · 24 mi · ★ 4.7 (128) · (847) 957-3777
- Roll Off Dumpster Rentals Arlington HeightsArlington Heights · 25 mi · (217) 334-1809
- SBC Waste SolutionsBroadview · 25 mi · ★ 3.9 (344) · (312) 522-1115
- JDR - Joliet Disposal Dumpster RentalJoliet · 25 mi · ★ 4.1 (9) · (815) 250-0100
- La Grange Park Dumpster RentalLa Grange Park · 25 mi · ★ 5.0 (3) · (708) 671-6939
- Rolling Meadows Roll-Off Dumpster RentalsRolling Meadows · 25 mi · ★ 5.0 (2) · (224) 403-4450
- Algonquin Roll Off Dumpster RentalsAlgonquin · 25 mi · (224) 379-4238
Junk removal in North Aurora: questions
How many junk removal companies serve North Aurora, IL?
239 junk removal companies serve North Aurora, counting companies within their service radius of the city and companies that list North Aurora as a service area. 1 is based in North Aurora itself, and 47 are based within 10 miles. 10 are franchise locations (including 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, Junk Genie and Junk King); the rest are independent.
Which junk removal companies near North Aurora have the best Google ratings?
Among companies within 15 miles with at least 20 Google reviews, the highest rated are Junk Removal Dudes™ Kane County (5.0 stars, 1,156 reviews), Junk in the Truck Junk Removal & Hauling (5.0 stars, 817 reviews) and Junkertaker Hauling and Junk Removal (5.0 stars, 594 reviews). Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked on the date shown on this page.
How much does junk removal cost in North Aurora?
11 of the companies serving North Aurora publish prices on their own websites. Median published prices: $149 minimum charge (3 companies), $395 half truckload (5 companies), $780 full truckload (3 companies). Final prices depend on volume and access, so get 2–3 quotes.
Can I get same-day junk removal in North Aurora?
70 companies serving North Aurora 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 North Aurora open on Sundays?
158 of the 239 companies list Sunday hours on Google, and 65 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 North Aurora donate or recycle?
81 companies serving North Aurora say they donate usable items or recycle. Use the "Donates / recycles" filter.
Does North Aurora pick up bulk trash?
North Aurora collects one bulk item for free on a resident's regularly scheduled collection day. (Source: https://northaurora.org/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/.)
Is junk removal or a dumpster rental better in North Aurora?
Junk removal crews do the lifting and haul everything away in one visit; a dumpster rental suits multi-day projects you load yourself. 62 dumpster-rental-only companies also serve North Aurora; they're listed separately below.
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