{
 "slug": "chicago",
 "city": "Chicago",
 "state": "IL",
 "last_checked": "2026-10-24",
 "summary": "Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation serves single-family homes and buildings of four units or fewer. Request a Bulky Item Pick Up through 311 before putting out furniture, mattresses, or major appliances.",
 "sections": {
  "Curbside pickup rules": [
   "City service covers single-family homes and apartment buildings of four units or less; larger buildings need private collection.",
   "The sanitation code says to arrange a bulk pick-up with your ward's Streets and Sanitation superintendent before putting out any large item or extra load.",
   "Always remove doors or lids from discarded refrigerators and freezers.",
   "Bulky Item Pick Up is not for TVs or computer equipment."
  ],
  "How to book": [
   "CHI311: dial 311 (or 312-744-5000), use 311.chicago.gov, or the CHI311 app, and request Bulky Item Pick Up.",
   "Exact set-out timing is not published on the pages reviewed; follow the instructions given with your 311 request."
  ],
  "Item limits": [
   "No item limit is published on the City pages reviewed. Confirm with 311 or your ward office for large cleanouts."
  ],
  "Fees": [
   "The City's recycling guide describes Bulky Item Pick Up as free. Confirm with 311."
  ],
  "Mattress recycling / state bans": [
   "Mattresses are accepted through Bulky Item Pick Up per the City's recycling guide. The City pages reviewed do not mention an Illinois mattress recycling requirement; confirm with the City.",
   "TVs and computer equipment cannot go in Bulky Item Pick Up; recycle at the HCCRF."
  ],
  "Drop-off sites": [
   "Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility (HCCRF), 1150 N. North Branch St.: Tue 7 a.m.-12 p.m., Thu 2-7 p.m., first Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Residential only. Accepts electronics and household chemicals. Does NOT accept appliances, air conditioners, refrigerants, or tires.",
   "No municipal furniture/mattress drop-off is listed on the pages reviewed."
  ]
 },
 "sources": [
  {
   "title": "Residential Garbage | City of Chicago",
   "url": "https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/streets/supp_info/residential_garbage.html"
  },
  {
   "title": "Sanitation Code Violation | City of Chicago",
   "url": "https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/streets/provdrs/streets_san/svcs/sanitation_ordinance.html"
  },
  {
   "title": "Bulky Item Pick Up | Chicago Official Recycling Guide (Recycle by City)",
   "url": "https://www.recyclebycity.com/chicago/notebook/bulky-oversized-large-items-pick-up"
  },
  {
   "title": "Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility | City of Chicago",
   "url": "https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/env/supp_info/environmental-permitting-and-inspection/hccrf.html"
  },
  {
   "title": "CHI311 | City of Chicago",
   "url": "https://chicago.gov/chi311"
  }
 ],
 "items": {
  "mattress": {
   "verdict": "Free City Bulky Item Pick Up via 311 (single-family homes and buildings of 4 units or fewer).",
   "facts": [
    "The City's official recycling guide says Bulky Item Pick Up takes mattresses, furniture, and major appliances for free.",
    "City service covers single-family homes and buildings of four units or fewer; larger buildings use private collection.",
    "The City pages reviewed do not mention bagging requirements or an Illinois mattress recycling requirement; confirm with 311.",
    "No item limit is published on the pages reviewed."
   ],
   "book": [
    "Request Bulky Item Pick Up through CHI311: dial 311 (312-744-5000), 311.chicago.gov, or the CHI311 app.",
    "Set-out timing is not published on the pages reviewed; follow the instructions given with your 311 request."
   ],
   "src": [
    0,
    2,
    4
   ]
  },
  "couch": {
   "verdict": "Free City Bulky Item Pick Up via 311 (single-family homes and buildings of 4 units or fewer).",
   "facts": [
    "Bulky Item Pick Up takes furniture for free, per the City's official recycling guide.",
    "The sanitation code says to arrange a bulk pick-up before putting out any large item.",
    "Still usable? The City's guide notes the Salvation Army offers free pickup of furniture in good condition.",
    "No item limit is published on the pages reviewed."
   ],
   "book": [
    "Request Bulky Item Pick Up through CHI311: dial 311 (312-744-5000), 311.chicago.gov, or the CHI311 app.",
    "Set-out timing is not published on the pages reviewed; follow the instructions given with your 311 request."
   ],
   "src": [
    1,
    2,
    4
   ]
  },
  "fridge": {
   "verdict": "Free City Bulky Item Pick Up via 311. Remove the doors first.",
   "facts": [
    "Bulky Item Pick Up takes major appliances for free; refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed before set-out.",
    "The sanitation code requires removing doors or lids from discarded refrigerators and freezers.",
    "The City's HCCRF drop-off does NOT accept refrigerators, refrigerants, or air conditioners.",
    "The City's guide suggests asking your appliance retailer about haul-away when you buy a new one."
   ],
   "book": [
    "Request Bulky Item Pick Up through CHI311: dial 311 (312-744-5000), 311.chicago.gov, or the CHI311 app.",
    "Set-out timing is not published on the pages reviewed; follow the instructions given with your 311 request."
   ],
   "src": [
    1,
    2,
    3,
    4
   ]
  },
  "tv": {
   "verdict": "NOT collected by Bulky Item Pick Up. Drop off free at the City's HCCRF.",
   "facts": [
    "The City's official recycling guide states Bulky Item Pick Up is not for TVs or computer equipment.",
    "TVs and computer equipment can be recycled free at the Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility (HCCRF), 1150 N. North Branch St.",
    "HCCRF hours: Tuesday 7 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursday 2-7 p.m., first Saturday of each month 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Residential only; do not leave items outside.",
    "The City's guide also mentions retailer recycling (a fee may apply for TVs at some retailers); confirm with the retailer."
   ],
   "book": [
    "No booking: bring the TV to the HCCRF during open hours. Check the City's HCCRF page for schedule changes before you go."
   ],
   "src": [
    2,
    3
   ]
  }
 },
 "items_last_checked": "2026-10-24",
 "url": "https://bulkyatlas.com/cities/chicago/",
 "site": "Bulky Atlas",
 "disclaimer": "Summarized from the official sources listed; rules change, confirm with the source before acting."
}