Where Can You Dispose of Junk in DuPage County? — Complete Guide
DuPage County residents dispose of junk through four channels: municipal sticker or scheduled bulk pickup for a few curbside items, licensed transfer stations for mixed self-haul loads, the Naperville household hazardous waste drop-off for paint and chemicals, and full-service junk removal that clears everything in one visit. Full-service pricing in DuPage County typically runs $150 to $250 for one or two items and $550 to $750 for a full truck, disposal fees included, with the crew doing all lifting. Both former county landfills are closed, so waste is transferred to out-of-county sites.
Junk in DuPage County leaves either by sticker, by drop-off site, or by truck. Our crew handles the last option across Naperville, Wheaton, Addison and Elmhurst — loading, hauling, and disposal in a single stop, with the price confirmed on site before work starts.
| Disposal option | What it costs and what it accepts |
|---|---|
| Municipal sticker / bulk curbside pickup | Roughly $3–$8 per sticker per item through the town's contracted hauler; item limits apply; construction debris, tires, and chemicals excluded |
| Household hazardous waste drop-off (Naperville, 156 Fort Hill Drive) | No charge for Illinois residents; weekend hours only; accepts paint, solvents, pesticides, batteries; no business waste, no furniture |
| Reuse and specialty recycling (SCARCE, Addison) | No charge for accepted items such as books, school supplies, latex paint, and holiday lights; check the current accepted list first |
| Self-haul to a licensed transfer station | Commonly $60–$120 per ton plus a minimum charge, plus your own truck, fuel, tolls, and loading time |
| Roll-off dumpster rental (10–20 yard) | Roughly $400–$650 per week in DuPage; you load it; a permit may be required if it sits on the street |
| Full-service junk removal | About $150–$250 for one or two items, $350–$450 half truck, $550–$750 full truck; disposal fees and all labor included |
DuPage County junk disposal options and typical costs