Residential & Commercial Junk Removal
Fast, professional cleanouts for homes and businesses. We handle the heavy lifting, the loading, and the haul-away, and leave the space clear and ready.
Get a free estimateVeteran & Woman Owned · Mission‑Driven
Clear the DeckHonor the Mission.
Veteran & woman-owned junk removal serving Chicago's Northern and Northwestern suburbs. Fast service, respectful cleanouts, and environmentally responsible hauling.
Veteran & Woman Owned
Integrity. Service. Respect.
Residential + Commercial
Cleanouts of any size.
Donation-First
Donate. Reuse. Recycle.
Our Mission
To transform junk removal through veteran leadership, environmental stewardship, and community investment.
We are proving that profit and sustainability can coexist. Creating meaningful work for veterans and local residents. And giving families dignified support through life's most challenging transitions.
Our Story
The most important missions serve others.
Clear The Deck was founded by a disabled veteran and a woman business owner, shaped by service, sacrifice, and resilience. Service taught a simple truth. The most important missions are the ones that serve other people.
So this was never only about hauling things away. It is about helping families honor a loved one through a dignified estate cleanout. It is about meeting overwhelming accumulation with compassion instead of judgment. And it is about making sure good, usable items go on to support veterans rebuilding civilian lives and single mothers building stable homes.
Whatever can be saved is kept out of the landfill through donation and recycling. Every call we answer is someone facing a hard moment, and we meet it with focus, excellence, and respect.
The discipline we brought to service, we bring to your home.
Veteran & Woman Owned
Disabled-veteran and woman-owned.
Donation-First
Usable goods go to families in need.
Serving 4 Counties
Lake, McHenry, Northern Cook & Kane.
Landfill Diversion
We divert the majority of materials from landfills.
Meet the Owners
The people behind the mission.
Clear The Deck is owned and operated by Mike and Diane Glick. You work directly with us from the first conversation to the final sweep. No call centers, no handoffs.
From everyday junk removal to sensitive estate cleanouts, our focus is the same: treating your home, your belongings, and your situation with care and respect.
Our Services
Junk removal & estate cleanouts across Lake, McHenry, Northern Cook & Kane Counties.
From a single room to a whole estate, we serve homes and businesses across Chicago's Northern and Northwestern suburbs with focus, care, and respect.
Estate Cleanouts
Clearing a loved one's home is never just a job. We move with patience, set aside what matters to your family, and handle the rest with dignity, respect, and care.
Get a free estimateReal Estate Transaction Support
We partner with realtors, estate attorneys, and families to clear properties for sale. Quick turnarounds keep listings on schedule and speed time to market, with no surprises.
Get a free estimateHoarding & Compulsive Accumulation
Compassionate, non-judgmental, and structured. We work at a pace that respects the person, alongside the family and, when it helps, the professionals already supporting them.
Get a free estimateDonation & Recycling
Donation first. Usable furniture and goods go to disabled veterans, single mothers, and families in need, through partners like Habitat ReStore and the Salvation Army. Metals, electronics, and appliances are recycled responsibly.
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Not sure where to start?
Tell us what you are facing. We will walk you through it and give you a free on-site estimate, with no pressure.
- Veteran & Woman Owned
- Free On-Site Estimates
- 10% off for veterans, seniors & first responders (ask for details)
- Same- or Next-Day Availability
For Real Estate Professionals & Partners
Refer with confidence.
Realtors, estate attorneys, and financial advisors refer Clear The Deck to clients clearing a home for sale. We protect your timelines and your reputation, and we work directly with you from the first call to the final sweep.
~1-Day Turnaround
Most whole-home cleanouts are done in a single day, so listings and closings stay on schedule.
Reputation-Safe
Professional crews and clear communication. The work reflects well on the referral you made.
One Point of Contact
You and your client work directly with ownership. No call centers, no handoffs.
Honest Assessments
If an estate sale is the better path, we say so and refer a reputable specialist. We do not try to convert every job.
Tax Documentation
Donation receipts and inventory documentation for clients claiming charitable deductions.
Partner Discounts
15% off post-estate-sale cleanouts, plus 10% for veterans, seniors, and first responders.
Partner With Us
Work directly with the owners, Mike & Diane Glick. Call or text, or send the details by email, and we will follow up promptly.
Free Estimate
Request a Free On-Site Estimate.
Free, no obligation. We will call or text you back fast.