Furniture Disposal & Donation in Evanston, IL
Evanston's Special Pick-Ups take bulk items such as a large piece of furniture; residential and condo customers schedule through 311 at no extra cost within the volume limits, covered by a $1 per unit monthly water-bill fee.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Check whether it’s in good enough condition to donate or resell.
- Ask how the operator prices it (per piece, by size or by load).
- Remove glass tops, mirrors and loose parts if the operator asks you to.
Illinois rules
- Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Source: Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
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Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Illinois EPA: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois EPA says state and federal law allow household hazardous waste to go out with residential garbage, but taking it to an HHW collection is more protective. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Special Pick-Ups (opens in new tab) · City of Evanston
- A multi-year pilot expanding special bulk waste pickup began April 1, 2026; special pick-ups are trash beyond the garbage cart plus one bag, e.g. after a move or for a large piece of furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A $1 per unit per month fee on residential and condo water bills lets these customers schedule pickups at no additional cost within the collection limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 1-5 unit properties: up to 3 cubic yards per pickup and 12 cubic yards per calendar year. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Properties outside the program or over the limits pay a $100 flat fee for up to 3 cubic yards plus $25 per additional cubic yard, billed to the water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Request pickups by calling or texting 847-448-4311 (311 in Evanston); material must be out by 7 a.m. on the alley line or parkway. Checked October 26, 2026.
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