Downers Grove, IL
Jesus and Niko arrived on time and did a great job moving 8 large boxes from my apartment to The Salvation Army in Darien. - Laurie
Total Price$187
Salvation Army donation pickup in Chicago, IL
Whether the Salvation Army collects from your address depends on your ZIP code, and plenty come back drop-off only. Lugg picks up from any address in Chicago, IL and drops your furniture, clothes and boxes at the Salvation Army you choose. Enter your address and the charity's address to see your upfront estimate.
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Westchester, IL
Freddy and John were great! They moved the couch into our apartment effortlessly, even though we were very concerned about it fitting up our stairs. Great first time experience with Lugg because of them! - Carly
Total Price$169
Naperville, IL
Nikos and Lansana were awesome. We had some VERY heavy furniture and they brought everything up the stairs with no problem, and were careful with our things. Would definitely use their help again. - Amelia
Total Price$106
Naperville, IL
I can’t recommend TJ and Lansana enough! They helped me with a last minute request and went above and beyond to accommodate me. They expertly moved an extremely heavy piece of furniture-easily over 300 lbs- up a flight of stairs, all while navigating snowy conditions. The crew was incredibly careful and professional throughout the entire process. I was truly impressed and left speechless by their dedication and skills. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again! - Ashley
Total Price$397
Evanston, IL
Freddy & Eric were great! When it was obvious that a couch was not going to fit down some stairs we were able to get it through a basement window which was above & beyond. - Mauro
Total Price$165
Wilmette, IL
They were so great! They worked very hard to protect a very large and heavy - but delicate - tv down a tricky flight of stairs. Very grateful to them! - Kate
Total Price$145
Hanover Park, IL
They had no trouble finding either address, and they arrived early at both the pickup and drop-off locations. They were extremely helpful and courteous, and went above and beyond to help get the job done. They handled stairs, tight spaces, and extremely heavy items with care and professionalism. Thanks, guys! - Elizabeth
Total Price$287
Winnetka, IL
Freddy and Anton were fantastic. They brought the new air conditioner up the stairs and brought the old one out into my car. Very friendly and helpful. Thanks!! - Mikalina
Total Price$88
Chicago, IL
Nedy & Tyrice were extremely efficient, took a look at my stairs and made a plan to get this enormous dresser up safely (for my home and the furniture). - Caroline
Total Price$126
Naperville, IL
Good communication from the start! Great job getting two VERY heavy dressers up a flight of stairs that had a turn. Thank you for not cancelling the the pick up & getting the job done for me. - Kimberly
Total Price$195
Chicago, IL
I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Oscar & Fadil were so quick & efficient in delivering a couch to my condo. Not only did they navigate downtown traffic and street parking near the couch's origin point, but then upon arrival, they whisked the couch up 3 flights of stairs to my living room without even breaking a sweat. I'm so impressed! They were so professional and friendly and I truly appreciate that. Nicest guys too. Thank you, Lugg! - Julie
Total Price$149
Geneva, IL
They were incredible! Great at communication before they picked up item and upon delivery. The furniture piece was tricky to move into my 3rd floor condo. They did amazing problem solving to move it safely and quickly upstairs. They were so helpful and fast. I would use them again to move anything! Fantastic! - Caitlin
Total Price$232
Downers Grove, IL
Jesus and Niko arrived on time and did a great job moving 8 large boxes from my apartment to The Salvation Army in Darien. - Laurie
Total Price$187
Westchester, IL
Freddy and John were great! They moved the couch into our apartment effortlessly, even though we were very concerned about it fitting up our stairs. Great first time experience with Lugg because of them! - Carly
Total Price$169
Naperville, IL
Nikos and Lansana were awesome. We had some VERY heavy furniture and they brought everything up the stairs with no problem, and were careful with our things. Would definitely use their help again. - Amelia
Total Price$106
Naperville, IL
I can’t recommend TJ and Lansana enough! They helped me with a last minute request and went above and beyond to accommodate me. They expertly moved an extremely heavy piece of furniture-easily over 300 lbs- up a flight of stairs, all while navigating snowy conditions. The crew was incredibly careful and professional throughout the entire process. I was truly impressed and left speechless by their dedication and skills. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again! - Ashley
Total Price$397
Evanston, IL
Freddy & Eric were great! When it was obvious that a couch was not going to fit down some stairs we were able to get it through a basement window which was above & beyond. - Mauro
Total Price$165
Wilmette, IL
They were so great! They worked very hard to protect a very large and heavy - but delicate - tv down a tricky flight of stairs. Very grateful to them! - Kate
Total Price$145
Hanover Park, IL
They had no trouble finding either address, and they arrived early at both the pickup and drop-off locations. They were extremely helpful and courteous, and went above and beyond to help get the job done. They handled stairs, tight spaces, and extremely heavy items with care and professionalism. Thanks, guys! - Elizabeth
Total Price$287
Winnetka, IL
Freddy and Anton were fantastic. They brought the new air conditioner up the stairs and brought the old one out into my car. Very friendly and helpful. Thanks!! - Mikalina
Total Price$88
Chicago, IL
Nedy & Tyrice were extremely efficient, took a look at my stairs and made a plan to get this enormous dresser up safely (for my home and the furniture). - Caroline
Total Price$126
Naperville, IL
Good communication from the start! Great job getting two VERY heavy dressers up a flight of stairs that had a turn. Thank you for not cancelling the the pick up & getting the job done for me. - Kimberly
Total Price$195
Chicago, IL
I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Oscar & Fadil were so quick & efficient in delivering a couch to my condo. Not only did they navigate downtown traffic and street parking near the couch's origin point, but then upon arrival, they whisked the couch up 3 flights of stairs to my living room without even breaking a sweat. I'm so impressed! They were so professional and friendly and I truly appreciate that. Nicest guys too. Thank you, Lugg! - Julie
Total Price$149
Geneva, IL
They were incredible! Great at communication before they picked up item and upon delivery. The furniture piece was tricky to move into my 3rd floor condo. They did amazing problem solving to move it safely and quickly upstairs. They were so helpful and fast. I would use them again to move anything! Fantastic! - Caitlin
Total Price$232
Chicago, IL
Ramiro and Fadil did an excellent job with getting my pool table downstairs in such a tight space. They were very friendly and were able to get the job done without any issues. Thanks! - Angela
Total Price$113
Naperville, IL
They carried very heavy dresser down several flights of stairs. They made it look easy. So impressed. - Danielle
Total Price$120
Naperville, IL
These guys were friendly and efficient! They moved my items quickly and up stairs which was not easy! Thank you both! - Allie
Total Price$250
Chicago, IL
it was very challenging to get the couch up my apartment stairs and they were extremely thoughtful and hardworking with brainstorming and trying out different ways to do it and we got it in eventually! - Jenna
Total Price$252
Chicago, IL
Isaac and Aaron were on time, easily maneuvered around parked cars and deck stairs, and they were friendly. 10/10 would recommend! - Brenna
Total Price$138
Bolingbrook, IL
Really great job. Very friendly and professional. Graciously moved a few items where the sofa would go first. The brought the new piece carefully downstairs and put in place. I couldn't have been more pleased with the service. - Ronald
Total Price$110
Chicago, IL
They were able to bring a super large item super efficiently up two flights of stairs. Very steep ones - Aurec
Total Price$125
Chicago, IL
They were super quick and got it delivered safely and efficiently! Had a tricky move up the stairs and made it happen. Very impressed! - Kristen
Total Price$68
Naperville, IL
These guys are lovely and strong and creative! Thankful for their effort getting a tall, heavy, glass cabinet up many steep stairs. - Chrissie
Total Price$207
Naperville, IL
Brought the very heavy dresser up two flights of stairs and tightened corners like absolute champs!!!! Amazing duo would hire them again in an instant - Jackie
Total Price$176
Naperville, IL
The freight elevator was too small for the sofa. Angel and Marcos went above and beyond what was required. They tried everything in the book to make it fit. They even tried moving it through the stairs. They coordinated with lugg support and delivered the sofa back to the store. Thank you so much Angel and Marcos. - Rohan
Total Price$161
Naperville, IL
Carried a heavy credenza upstairs, and then downstairs. Put it exactly where I asked him to and help me arrange some of the things that had to go on it. On time and very communicative. Very friendly, very courteous. Would use them for a move/delivery anytime. - Jeffrey
Total Price$164
Chicago, IL
Ramiro and Fadil did an excellent job with getting my pool table downstairs in such a tight space. They were very friendly and were able to get the job done without any issues. Thanks! - Angela
Total Price$113
Naperville, IL
They carried very heavy dresser down several flights of stairs. They made it look easy. So impressed. - Danielle
Total Price$120
Naperville, IL
These guys were friendly and efficient! They moved my items quickly and up stairs which was not easy! Thank you both! - Allie
Total Price$250
Chicago, IL
it was very challenging to get the couch up my apartment stairs and they were extremely thoughtful and hardworking with brainstorming and trying out different ways to do it and we got it in eventually! - Jenna
Total Price$252
Chicago, IL
Isaac and Aaron were on time, easily maneuvered around parked cars and deck stairs, and they were friendly. 10/10 would recommend! - Brenna
Total Price$138
Bolingbrook, IL
Really great job. Very friendly and professional. Graciously moved a few items where the sofa would go first. The brought the new piece carefully downstairs and put in place. I couldn't have been more pleased with the service. - Ronald
Total Price$110
Chicago, IL
They were able to bring a super large item super efficiently up two flights of stairs. Very steep ones - Aurec
Total Price$125
Chicago, IL
They were super quick and got it delivered safely and efficiently! Had a tricky move up the stairs and made it happen. Very impressed! - Kristen
Total Price$68
Naperville, IL
These guys are lovely and strong and creative! Thankful for their effort getting a tall, heavy, glass cabinet up many steep stairs. - Chrissie
Total Price$207
Naperville, IL
Brought the very heavy dresser up two flights of stairs and tightened corners like absolute champs!!!! Amazing duo would hire them again in an instant - Jackie
Total Price$176
Naperville, IL
The freight elevator was too small for the sofa. Angel and Marcos went above and beyond what was required. They tried everything in the book to make it fit. They even tried moving it through the stairs. They coordinated with lugg support and delivered the sofa back to the store. Thank you so much Angel and Marcos. - Rohan
Total Price$161
Naperville, IL
Carried a heavy credenza upstairs, and then downstairs. Put it exactly where I asked him to and help me arrange some of the things that had to go on it. On time and very communicative. Very friendly, very courteous. Would use them for a move/delivery anytime. - Jeffrey
Total Price$164
Lugg pricing in Chicago, IL
Lite
1 LuggerBase fare$26
Per-mile rate$1.96
Per-min labor$0.95
Average cost$50
Pickup
2 LuggersBase fare$38
Per-mile rate$2.24
Per-min labor$1.62
Average cost$74
Van
2 LuggersBase fare$68
Per-mile rate$3.08
Per-min labor$2.02
Average cost$114
XL
2 LuggersBase fare$117
Per-mile rate$3.70
Per-min labor$2.30
Average cost$170
Box
2 LuggersBase fare$152
Per-mile rate$5.00
Per-min labor$3.00
Average cost$222
* Estimate for 5 miles of driving and 15 minutes of labor. Pricing rates vary by city. Each booking also includes a small variable booking fee to support Lugg's operational and safety costs. You'll always see an upfront estimated price before you book.
Real customer prices
See what Lugg customers paid for similar Salvation Army donation pickups.
Derek
Moved a sofa to Savers in Worcester, MA
Pickup2 Luggers
Base fare$38.00
Mileage(4 mi @ $2.24/mi)$8.96
Labor(9 min @ $1.62/min)$14.58
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$3.69
Total price$65.23
Most customers pay$58–$82
Monica
Moved a recliner and bar stools to Goodwill in Glendale, CO
Pickup2 Luggers
Base fare$38.00
Mileage(24 mi @ $2.24/mi)$53.76
Labor(14 min @ $1.62/min)$22.68
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$6.87
Total price$121.31
Most customers pay$113–$138
Brian
Moved a table and 6 chairs to Habitat for Humanity in Boston, MA
Van2 Luggers
Base fare$68.00
Mileage(7.1 mi @ $3.08/mi)$21.87
Labor(32 min @ $2.03/min)$64.97
Booking feeA variable booking fee is added to every Lugg to support regulatory, safety, and operational expenses.$9.88
Total price$164.72
Most customers pay$164–$207
Based on actual Lugg jobs. Names changed for privacy. Rates vary slightly by city.
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Items we donate
Furniture
Living room, bedroom, office, and other home furniture
Electronics
TVs, computers, sound systems, and other electronics
Appliances
Refrigerators, washers, dryers, and other home appliances
Fitness equipment
Treadmills, bikes, weights, and other home exercise equipment
Large & heavy items
Pianos, pool tables, hot tubs, kayaks and other bulky items
Household items
Kitchenware, books, decor, and other home items
We help you donate
Your boxes
1 LuggerLugg Lite is perfect for donating a stack of boxes, bags of clothing, or lightweight furniture like lamps and side tables.
Your things
2 LuggersLugg Pickup is a versatile choice for donating a few large items like a sofa, dining set, or multiple heavy boxes of household goods.
Your room
2 LuggersLugg Van is the right match for donating a room full of furniture or fragile donations, like mirrors and art, that require an enclosed vehicle.
Your space
2 LuggersLugg XL is great for donating the contents of a studio or small apartment, including bulky furniture like sectional sofas and armoires.
Your place
2 LuggersLugg Box is a high-capacity option for estate donations, large office clear-outs, or donating the contents from a 2+ bedroom home.
Your home
2 LuggersLugg Box+ is our largest option for clearing out entire homes, large commercial spaces, or high-volume donation runs to multiple drop-off locations.
Salvation Army locations near Chicago, IL
These Salvation Army locations are in the Chicago, IL area. Tap one to start an instant donation pickup estimate with Lugg.
- Book donation pickupSalvation Army Chicago N Union AveN Union Ave, Chicago, IL 606540.9 mi
- Book donation pickupThe Salvation Army Thrift Store-2270 N Clybourn Ave Chicago, IL 60614N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 606143.3 mi
- Book donation pickupSalvation Army Chicago W 69th StW 69th St, Chicago, IL 606218 mi
- Book donation pickupSalvation Army-2067 Lincoln Hwy St. Charles, IL 60174Lincoln Hwy, St. Charles, IL 6017436.3 mi
Get an estimate
Enter your addresses to see your prices and schedule your move
Does the Salvation Army pick up donations in Chicago? It depends on your ZIP code
Put your ZIP into the Salvation Army's scheduler and you may be told pickup isn't available in your area, with a list of drop-off locations offered instead. That happens even inside metros where they run plenty of stores, because collection is arranged ZIP by ZIP rather than offered everywhere. Where a truck does cover you it's free, though the next open slot isn't yours to choose. Lugg is an on-demand moving and delivery service in Chicago that collects donations from your door and delivers them to the Salvation Army you choose, for the addresses a charity truck doesn't reach and the days you can't wait for one.
Will they take it? There's no national list
The Salvation Army names clothing, furniture, household goods and appliances among its commonly donated items, but publishes no single nationwide list of what's accepted and what isn't. Because collection and drop-off are run locally, the items they take change with whatever center you're donating to. Call your local one before you plan on it, because their crew can still decline something at the door if it turns up damaged or below their standards, and what one center takes doesn't mean another will.
Heavy furniture is where a donation pickup usually stalls
This is the question people actually search: will they take the heavy thing? A charity crew works to its own limits on weight, stairs and condition, and a sleeper sofa on a third floor is where a free pickup most often turns into a no. Lugg movers carry it out, up stairs, into elevators and down long hallways, and you choose the truck for the load rather than hoping the one that shows up is big enough.
When the answer is no, or the date is wrong
One booking holds up to five stops, so the clothes and housewares can reach the Salvation Army while the piece they declined goes on to a charity that takes it, or to a recycling or disposal site. Booking on demand puts movers on the way within the hour, same-day slots run in one-hour blocks, and you can schedule up to 60 days out. Plan the stops when you book and they're in the estimate you see before you commit.
What you'll see before you book
Enter your address and the Salvation Army's address and the estimate appears before you commit to anything. There are no hourly minimums, so a forty-minute donation run is billed as forty minutes, not rounded up to a two-hour block. Small items must be bagged or boxed before pickup.
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