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Apartment Cleanout Service in Chicago

Moving out or managing a tenant turnover? We clear entire apartments - furniture, appliances, personal items - fast and affordably so you're ready for the next resident.

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  • ✓ Same-day & next-day available
  • ✓ Flat fee per item, upfront price
  • ✓ Licensed & insured in Illinois
  • ✓ Serving 30+ Chicago neighborhoods

Chicago’s Fastest Apartment Cleanout Service

Chicago apartment cleanouts come in two varieties: move-out cleanouts where you’re the departing tenant, and tenant-left-behind situations where a landlord needs a unit cleared for the next occupant.

We handle both. Our crew arrives, clears everything on your removal list, and hauls it away in one trip. We work quickly because we know turnaround time matters.

Common Apartment Cleanout Scenarios

  • Moving out - removing furniture and items you don’t want to take
  • Tenant left belongings - clearing a unit after a move-out or eviction
  • Estate situation - clearing a deceased family member’s apartment
  • Downsizing - removing the bulk of a residence to help someone transition to a smaller space
  • Post-renovation - clearing construction debris and replaced items

What We Remove

  • All furniture (sofas, beds, tables, dressers, wardrobes)
  • Appliances (fridges, washer/dryers, microwaves)
  • Boxes and bags of belongings
  • Rugs, curtains, and window treatments
  • Electronics and TVs
  • Miscellaneous clutter and junk

Chicago High-Rise Apartments

We’re experienced working in Chicago high-rises with service elevators, loading docks, and HOA move-out rules. We bring moving blankets to protect hallways and document our elevator reservation process.

Apartment Cleanout Pricing

Every apartment cleanout is a labor and truck fee starting at $450 (it depends on the distance and location of the job), plus flat junk fees for each item by size:

  • Small items (nightstand, microwave, dining chair, vacuum): $50 each
  • Medium items (6-drawer dresser, coffee table, armchair, TV console): $75 each
  • Large items (sofa up to 3 seats, queen or king bed frame, washer, dryer): $100 each
  • Extra-large items (mattress, refrigerator, sectional, large wardrobe): $150 each

Full-unit cleanouts with lots of boxes and loose items are quoted from photos or on site. Stairs, long carries and building access can affect the labor fee, and we confirm the full price before we start.

Book your cleanout - often same-day or next morning.

  • 4.9 Google Rating
  • 500+ Monthly Hauls
  • 30+ Chicago Areas
  • Same-Day Service Available
  • 80%+ Diverted from Landfill
  • Licensed & Insured in IL

The Process

How junkMOOvers Works

  1. Book Online or Call

    Choose your date and time in 60 seconds online or call us at (773) 377-4148. We offer same-day appointments Monday through Sunday.

  2. We Arrive & Give a Quote

    Our crew arrives in your 2-hour window, surveys the items, and confirms your upfront price - no surprises, no hidden fees.

  3. We Load & Haul Away

    You approve the quote, we do all the heavy lifting and loading. You point, we haul - from any room or floor in the building.

  4. We Donate or Recycle

    We sort items for donation, recycling, or responsible disposal - keeping as much as possible out of Chicago-area landfills.

Service FAQ

Common Questions About This Service

How long does a full apartment cleanout take?

Studios and one-bedroom apartments are typically cleared in 2-4 hours. Two-bedrooms take 4-6 hours. Three-bedrooms can run a full day or split into a day-and-a-half. Chicago walk-ups add time versus high-rise elevator buildings - a 4th-floor walk-up two-bedroom can take 50% longer than the same job in an elevator building.

Can you work around my move-out deadline or lease end date?

Yes. End-of-month timing is what we plan our schedule around - last weekend of the month and the 30th/31st are our busiest windows. Book at least a week ahead for end-of-month slots. If your lease ends mid-month or you have a flexible window, we usually have same-week openings. Tell us your hard deadline and we'll work backwards.

What does a typical apartment cleanout cost in Chicago?

Every job is a labor and truck fee starting at $450 (it depends on the distance and location of the job), plus flat junk fees per item by size: $50 small, $75 medium, $100 large, $150 extra-large. For example, a sofa ($100) plus a mattress ($150) is $250 in item fees, plus the labor and truck fee starting at $450. Full apartment cleanouts are quoted from photos or on site. Walk-up stairs, long carries and building access can affect the labor fee, and we confirm the full price before we start.

Will you handle the building paperwork and Certificate of Insurance?

Yes. We provide COIs free for any Chicago building that requires one - email info@junkmoovers.com with your building's certificate-holder details. We also handle freight elevator coordination, loading dock check-in, and any building-specific move-out rules.

Ready to Clear the Clutter?

Get a free, no-obligation quote today. We serve all of Chicago, 7 days a week - same-day slots available.

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