Junk removal,
done right.
Speedy Gonzo's is a veteran-owned junk removal service for homes and businesses across Peoria, Bloomington, Springfield, and Chicagoland. If you can point at it, we can haul it.
Household Junk Removal
Old furniture piling up? Broken appliance taking up space? We remove couches, mattresses, dressers, refrigerators, washers, dryers, TVs, and everything else clogging your home. Point at it, we haul it.
- Furniture (couches, mattresses, dressers, tables, chairs)
- Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers)
- Electronics (TVs, monitors, computers, printers)
- General clutter, clothing, toys, and household items
- Single-item pickups or full home cleanouts
Yard & Outdoor Debris
Storm damage, landscaping leftovers, or years of yard neglect. We clear branches, brush, dirt, rocks, fencing, old decking, sheds, hot tubs, and above-ground pools. Your yard, reclaimed.
- Branches, leaves, brush, and tree limbs
- Dirt, rocks, sod, and gravel
- Fencing, decking materials, and lattice
- Hot tub and above-ground pool removal
- Shed tear-down and removal
Construction & Renovation Debris
Remodeling creates a mess. We handle drywall, lumber, flooring, cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and scrap from your renovation project so your contractor can keep working and you can see the finished product sooner.
- Drywall, wood, lumber, and plywood
- Flooring (tile, carpet, hardwood, laminate)
- Cabinets, countertops, and vanities
- Doors, windows, trim, and fixtures
- Scrap metal and leftover building materials
Garage, Basement & Storage Cleanouts
Can't park in your garage? Basement full of boxes from 2010? We do full cleanouts of garages, basements, attics, and storage units. We sort, haul, and donate usable items on your behalf.
- Full garage cleanouts
- Basement and attic clearing
- Storage unit cleanouts
- Old tools, bikes, sports gear, and boxes
- Hoarder cleanout services (discreet and respectful)
Office & Commercial Junk
Closing an office? Renovating retail space? Clearing a warehouse? We handle desks, chairs, cubicles, filing cabinets, retail fixtures, and bulk commercial waste. Flexible scheduling to minimize business disruption.
- Office furniture (desks, chairs, cubicles, shelving)
- Filing cabinets, paperwork, and records (shredding available)
- Retail fixtures, displays, and signage
- Warehouse and stockroom cleanouts
- Restaurant and kitchen equipment
Specialty & Estate Services
Some jobs need extra care. Estate cleanouts after a loved one passes. Foreclosure cleanups on tight deadlines. Heavy items like exercise equipment, playsets, and trampolines. We handle it all with respect and efficiency.
- Estate cleanouts (compassionate, thorough)
- Foreclosure and eviction cleanups
- Exercise equipment and gym gear
- Playsets, trampolines, and swing sets
- Scrap metal collection and recycling
Gonzo's vs. the big guys.
National franchises mark up every job to cover corporate overhead and franchise fees. Here's what you actually get when you call local.
| Factor | Speedy Gonzo's | 1-800-GOT-JUNK | College Hunks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price (small load) | From $130 | From $149+ | From $129+ |
| Same-day service | Available | Scheduling dependent | Scheduling dependent |
| Locally owned | Yes - Peoria based | No (Canadian franchise) | No (Florida franchise) |
| Veteran-owned | Yes | No | No |
| Donation & recycling | Every load, no extra charge | Best effort | Best effort |
| Hidden fees | None - flat price upfront | Fuel surcharge + volume tiers | Fuel surcharge + labor add-ons |
| Service area | Peoria, Bloomington, Springfield, Chicagoland | Select metro areas | Select metro areas |
National competitor pricing based on publicly available estimates, May 2026. Actual quotes vary by location and load size.
We haul
almost anything.
Call us and we'll let you know if we can handle it. If not, we'll point you toward someone who can.