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Single Item Pickup. One couch, one fridge, one text.

You do not need a whole cleanout. You need the sectional out of the living room, the old fridge off the porch, or the mattress gone before the new one shows up. Text a photo, get a flat rate, and our crew from Virginia, IL carries it out. Every town in Cass, Morgan, and Sangamon County.

One item pickup, one flat rateWe carry it out, any floorNo minimum loadPriced from a photo

Text a photo of the item

Tell us where it sits in the house. A flat rate comes back, usually the same day.

Or text photos straight to (217) 624-7066.

Two ways to do it

We carry out the one item, or you toss several in a dumpster.

One item is a crew job, plain and simple. But people often text about a couch and then remember the dresser, the old mattress upstairs, and the grill. Once the list gets to five or six things, a small dumpster starts to make sense.

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We pick it up

Single item pickup by our crew. We come in, carry it down the stairs or off the porch, load it, and go. You do not lift, you do not drag it to the curb, and you do not need a truck.

  • Couch, mattress, fridge, or treadmill, one flat rate
  • Carried from any floor, basement to attic
  • Doorways, railings, and floors protected on the way out
  • Usable furniture donated when we can
  • No minimum load, one item is a real job
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You load a small dumpster

If one item turned into a room’s worth, a 15 yard dumpster in the driveway for a few days may cost less than several separate pickups. You load it, we haul it.

  • 15 yard fits a small bedroom or garage worth of items
  • Keep it 1 to 7 days
  • Delivery and pickup come with it
  • On tires, so the driveway stays clean
  • Book online in a minute
Book a Dumpster
Patio furniture and a single large item set out for pickup by L&J’s Junk Removal
What we pick up

The one thing you cannot get to the curb.

  • Couches, sofas, sectionals, and recliners
  • Mattresses, box springs, and bed frames
  • Refrigerators, freezers, and window AC units
  • Washers, dryers, stoves, and dishwashers
  • Treadmills, ellipticals, and weight benches
  • Dressers, armoires, and entertainment centers
  • Grills, patio sets, and hot tub covers
  • TVs, desks, and other awkward one-offs, ask first
We cannot take: paint, chemicals, tires, propane tanks, and medical waste

Almost any single household item is fine, including appliances with refrigerant. If yours is unusual, send the photo and we will tell you before anyone drives out. Text a photo to (217) 624-7066 if you are not sure and we will tell you what to do with it.

What it is for

The single items we haul every week.

Couch and sofa removal handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Couch and sofa removalThe sectional that will not fit back through the door it came in. We angle it out, load it, and take it away.
Mattress pickup handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Mattress pickupOld mattresses and box springs gone before the new set is delivered. Bagged if you want, hauled either way, frame included.
Refrigerator pickup handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Refrigerator pickupDead fridges and freezers off the porch, out of the garage, or up from the basement. Refrigerant handled properly downstream.
Washer, dryer, and stove pickup handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Washer, dryer, and stove pickupUnhooked, walked out, and loaded without gouging the floor. The metal goes to a recycler, not the landfill.
Treadmills and exercise equipment handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Treadmills and exercise equipmentThe treadmill that became a coat rack. Heavy, awkward, and usually upstairs. That is exactly what the crew is for.
Patio and outdoor items handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Patio and outdoor itemsRusted grills, sun-cracked patio sets, broken trampolines, and hot tub covers. Picked up from the yard and gone.
Refrigerator and appliances staged for single item pickup by L&J’s Junk Removal
Why call L&J’s for one item

Large item pickup without the runaround.

Searching couch removal near me or large item pickup in Jacksonville gets you two kinds of answers: the city bulk pickup that runs on its own calendar with a list of rules, and franchise haulers with a minimum charge that makes one item feel silly. L&J’s takes the one item, quotes it flat from your photo, and carries it out of wherever it sits.

  • Single item junk removal with no minimum load, so one recliner or one dishwasher is a real job to us
  • Couch removal and sofa removal from upstairs living rooms and basements where the piece went in before the drywall did
  • Mattress pickup timed around your new delivery, so the old set is gone the day before the truck arrives
  • Refrigerator pickup from porches, garages, and basements, with the refrigerant handled properly before the metal is scrapped
  • Bulk trash pickup when the city truck skipped it or the item is on the do-not-take list
How it works

One text to empty spot in four steps.

  1. 01

    Text a photo of the item

    Send a picture and tell us which floor it is on to (217) 624-7066. A flat rate comes back, usually the same day, plus the next opening we have.

  2. 02

    Pick a window

    We offer a day and a time range. Most single items are grouped with other stops nearby, so the wait is usually short.

  3. 03

    We carry it out

    Two of us come in, protect the doorways and floors, and carry it out. You can leave it on the porch or the curb if you would rather not be home.

  4. 04

    Donate, recycle, or dispose

    Usable furniture goes to donation, appliances and metal to recycling, and the rest is disposed of properly.

L&J’s Junk Removal pickup and trailer on a single item pickup stop
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Service area

Single item pickup across Central Illinois.

Junk removal and dumpster rental across Cass, Morgan, and Sangamon County, from Beardstown to Springfield. Pick your town for local details.

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FAQ

Single item pickup questions people ask.

How much does single item junk removal cost in Jacksonville, IL?

L&J’s Junk Removal charges a flat rate for a single item based on what it is, where it sits in the house, and how many hands it takes to get it out. A couch on the porch and a fridge in a basement are different jobs, but both are one number with no fuel or disposal fee tacked on. Text a photo to (217) 624-7066 or get a free estimate online, usually answered the same day.

Who does couch removal near Jacksonville, Beardstown, and Springfield, IL?

L&J’s Junk Removal picks up couches, sofas, sectionals, and recliners across Jacksonville, Beardstown, Springfield, Virginia, Petersburg, Ashland, and the rest of Cass, Morgan, and Sangamon County. Our crew carries it out from any floor, so you do not have to wrestle it to the curb or borrow a truck. Call or text (217) 624-7066 with a photo.

Do you offer same day junk removal for one item?

Sometimes, but L&J’s Junk Removal does not promise it. Single item junk removal is usually handled within a day or two, sooner when we already have a crew in your town. Text a photo to (217) 624-7066 and we will tell you the next real opening we have, not a maybe. If it truly has to be today, say so and we will tell you honestly whether we can make it.

Can you pick up a mattress in Springfield, IL before my new one arrives?

Yes. Mattress pickup around a new-bed delivery is one of the most common single item calls L&J’s Junk Removal takes in Springfield, Chatham, and Rochester. Tell us the delivery date when you text (217) 624-7066 and we will schedule the pickup the day before or the morning of. Box springs and frames come along in the same trip. Get a free estimate from one photo.

Will you pick up a refrigerator or freezer?

Yes. Refrigerator pickup is a routine job for L&J’s Junk Removal. We take fridges, freezers, and window AC units from the kitchen, the garage, the porch, or the basement, and they go where the refrigerant is handled properly before the metal is scrapped. Empty it out and unplug it, and we handle the rest. Text (217) 624-7066 with a photo and tell us which floor it is on.

Is it cheaper to rent a dumpster or hire junk removal for a few large items?

For one to three items, single item pickup from L&J’s Junk Removal is the cheaper and easier route. Once you are past five or six bulky pieces, or a whole room’s worth, a 15 yard dumpster you fill yourself over a few days usually costs less. Text photos of everything to (217) 624-7066 and we will quote both, or book a dumpster if the list is already long.

Do you do bulk trash pickup if the city will not take my item?

Yes. When the Jacksonville, Beardstown, or Springfield bulk trash pickup skips your couch, mattress, or appliance because of a rule or a schedule, L&J’s Junk Removal comes and gets it. We can take it right off the curb without you being home. Text a photo and the address to (217) 624-7066 and we will give you a day and a price.

Do I have to carry the item to the curb for large item pickup?

No. That is the point of calling L&J’s Junk Removal instead of waiting on the city. Our crew comes inside, carries the item down the stairs or through the house, and loads it. If you would rather set it outside and not be home, that works too. Either way, tell us when you text (217) 624-7066 so we bring the right number of hands.

Can you haul a treadmill or exercise equipment out of an upstairs room?

Yes. Treadmills, ellipticals, and home gyms are heavy, awkward, and almost always upstairs, and L&J’s Junk Removal moves them every week in Jacksonville and Springfield. We protect the stairs and railings, take it apart if needed, and carry it out. Send a photo to (217) 624-7066 or request a free estimate, and mention the staircase.

Book it

Ready to get that one thing gone?

Text a photo of the couch, mattress, fridge, or whatever it is, and get a flat rate, usually the same day. Our crew carries it out. If the list has grown into a room’s worth, book a 15 yard dumpster instead and fill it yourself.

(217) 624-7066

Text a photo of the item

Tell us where it sits in the house. A flat rate comes back, usually the same day.

Or text photos straight to (217) 624-7066.