Appliance removal in Chicago, IL
Book online, pick a time, and two Loaders come to your Chicago home, carry the old appliance out from wherever it sits, and haul it away. Pickups cover Chicago and the rest of Cook County.
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Appliance disposal in Chicago: arrange it before it goes out
In Chicago, a large item cannot simply go out with the trash. The city’s sanitation guidelines say to arrange a bulk pickup with your Streets and Sanitation ward superintendent before putting out any large item or extra load of trash, and to always remove the doors or lids from a discarded refrigerator or freezer first.
City collection covers residential garbage, which Chicago defines as coming from single-family homes and apartment buildings of four units or fewer. Larger buildings have to arrange private collection, and the guidelines make building owners responsible for providing containers and a licensed hauler for their tenants. If you live in a bigger building, check with the building manager before an old appliance goes anywhere near the dumpster.
Every ward has its own superintendent who coordinates garbage pickup and enforces the sanitation code, so the arrangement is made ward by ward rather than citywide.
If waiting on a bulk pickup does not suit you, or the appliance is in a basement, an upstairs flat or a building that the city does not collect from, book a pickup and your Loaders carry it out. Refrigerant must be removed by a certified technician before pickup.
Sources, checked October 2026
What the pickup covers in Chicago
- Service area
- Chicago and the rest of Cook County
- Who does the lifting
- Two Loaders
Planning an appliance pickup in Chicago
The homes in Chicago by the numbers, from US Census figures, and what they mean for getting an old appliance out the door.
- median year built
- 1953
- built before 1980
- 75%
- of households rent
- 54%
- in buildings of 5+ units
- 43%
- Older homes mean tighter paths out. 39% of homes in Chicago were built before 1940, against 12% nationally, so a refrigerator, washer or range often has to clear narrow doorways, tight stair turns or steep basement steps. Measure the doorway and the stairs before your pickup, and mention where the appliance sits when you book.
- In an apartment building, the building's rules shape the pickup. 43% of homes in Chicago are in buildings with five or more units, against 19% nationally, so check whether you need to reserve a service elevator or stick to move-out hours, and let the building know the pickup date.
- If you rent, check whose appliance it is before booking. 54% of households in Chicago rent, against 35% nationally, and appliances in a rental usually belong to the landlord. If a previous tenant left one behind, your lease usually decides who handles removal.
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates .
The Chicago climate and your appliances
5ACold winters, humid summers
Chicago sits in climate zone 5A under the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code. Snowy winters and warm, humid summers, with a long heating season.
Pickup tip. Winter pickups: clear snow and ice from the steps and the path to the door the day before. Your Loaders will be carrying something heavy down them.
Source: 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, Table C301.1
- Furnacefrom $205A long heating season puts the hours on a furnace, and the old one usually sits in the basement after a replacement.
- Dehumidifierfrom $90Basements get damp in humid summers, so a dehumidifier is standard kit, and old ones pile up.
- Freezerfrom $110Chest freezers live in basements here, which means a stair carry on the way out.
Appliances we take in Chicago
- Refrigerator from $115
- Freezer from $110
- Wine Fridge from $105
- Dishwasher from $95
- Stove from $95
- Oven from $95
- Microwave from $70
- Pizza Oven from $95
- Ice Machine from $155
- Coffee Maker from $70
- Blender from $70
- Washing Machine from $85
- Dryer from $85
- Vacuum Cleaner from $75
- Carpet Cleaner from $75
- Box Fan from $80
- Space Heater from $80
- Dehumidifier from $90
- AC Unit from $80
- Water Heater from $140
- Furnace from $205
- Grill from $90
- Hydroponic System from $90
What to have ready before your Loaders arrive
What happens to your old appliance
LoadUp always tries to donate a working appliance first. Whether an appliance can be donated depends on its condition, your location, and whether a local donation center will accept it.
When no local donation center will accept an appliance, responsible disposal is the priority. LoadUp recycles appliances whenever possible.
Why book through the LoadUp network
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Price locked before you commit
The price you see at checkout is the price you pay. No surprise fees on pickup day, no last-minute add-ons.
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Same-day availability
Book before noon and same-day pickup is available across the LoadUp network. Availability may vary by location.
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In-home, not just curbside
Kitchen, laundry room, garage or basement: your Loaders carry it out from where it stands. You don't drag anything to the curb.
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Background-checked and rated
Every Loader on the LoadUp network is background-checked and rated by real customers, so you know who's coming through your door.
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Licensed and insured
The Loaders who take your job are local, vetted, licensed and insured, and booked through the LoadUp network.
Reviews from LoadUp customers
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Chicago FAQs
Booking appliance removal in Chicago
Straight answers on price, timing and getting ready for a pickup in Chicago, IL.
How much does appliance removal cost in Chicago?
Appliance removal in Chicago starts at $70 for a small appliance such as a microwave, and every appliance has its own starting price: a washing machine from $85, a refrigerator from $115. A second appliance on the same pickup adds only its add-on price, from +$15, because the service fee is charged once. You see the exact total for your Chicago address before you book.
Can I get same-day appliance pickup in Chicago?
Often, yes. Same-day pickups are available across the LoadUp network when you book before noon, and availability varies by location, so the booking window shows the times open for your Chicago address. Same-day pickup adds $10. If you would rather plan ahead, you can book for the next day or up to 90 days out.
How do I book appliance removal in Chicago?
Select Get Instant Price, choose the appliances going out, enter your Chicago address and pick a pickup window. You see the exact price before anything is confirmed, and your Loaders arrive in the window you chose.
Will the Loaders come inside my Chicago home, or do I leave it at the curb?
Either. With in-home pickup your Loaders carry the appliance out from wherever it sits in your Chicago home, including basements, upstairs rooms and apartments. If it is already outside, curbside pickup saves $5 and you can skip the appointment.
Do you cover the rest of Cook County?
Yes. Pickups are available in Chicago and across Cook County, and in nearby places such as Cicero, Stickney and Berwyn. The LoadUp network covers all 50 states and Washington, DC.
What do I need to do before my Chicago pickup?
Every appliance needs to be disconnected before pickup, including electrical, gas, and plumbing connections. Refrigerant must be removed by a certified technician before pickup. This applies only to refrigerators, freezers, wine fridges, ice machines, dehumidifiers and AC units. Clear a path from the appliance to the door, and if you live in an apartment building, check its rules for elevator bookings and move-out hours.
- jobs completed through the LoadUp network
- 874,000+
- items hauled away through the LoadUp network
- 1.9M+
- LoadUp network operating
- Since 2014
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