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TRASH FRIENDS

TRASH FRIENDS

Trash Friends is a Trans-owned and fully Trans/Queer operated company that provides a range of home and mental health services, including cleaning, decluttering, organizing, body doubling, donation pick-up, handyqueer services, and more! We focus on assisting clients with hoarding disorder, depression, and ADHD, and use sensory-friendly cleaning products.

Serving Chicago and the Suburbs

About Us

On our team, we have multiple cleaners with over ten years of experience, people with backgrounds in psychology and social work, and even people who have overcome severe hoarding disorder themselves. While we each have different backgrounds and strengths, we were all drawn to this line of work because we have struggled with our own mental health and are passionate about helping others. We understand what you’re going through firsthand, and want to help you reclaim your space, and your life.

We are committed to giving back to the community by offering sliding scale, payment plans, and a number of free services each month. Additionally, $5 from every service goes into a fund to assist our Trans employees with legal name changes and associated fees.

All of our employees are neurodivergent and completely non-judgmental. They have passed background checks and have also signed NDAs that prohibit them from sharing information about the condition of your home, or the amount of pets you have living there, with anyone, including but not limited to landlords, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, the Fire Marshal, and ICE. We refuse to punish our clients for being brave enough to finally ask for help. And rest assured, no matter how bad it is, we have seen worse!

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Perhaps you're thinking, “How can Trash Friends help me?”

See what people are saying.

  • “As a neurodivergent person with a busy schedule, keeping my house tidy never made it to the top of my priority list but the mess always stressed me out. At first I felt ashamed asking for help, but Adrian made me feel comfortable and seen from our first conversation and I couldn’t be more grateful that I asked for support in reclaiming my home.”

  • “Very affirmative hoarding help. Suggestions were gentle but firm, and advice was given to help guide future purchases and curb hobby collecting.”

  • “It felt like such care to have Adrian come in and help reset our space so that it is more functional. It has been a corrective experience for me in seeking help for overwhelm in general.”

  • “Adrian was wonderful! He was professional and communicative throughout the process and completely non-judgmental”

  • “They showed up on time and put in WORK! My room looked like a completely different space. It’s so clean and they even took the time to recommend me some specific products to help me maintain it.”

  • "I’m Autistic and I really appreciated that Trash Friends used sensory-friendly products”

  • 'Liz has been so kind, extremely thorough, and highly skilled. She did everything we asked for and a good bit more than we expected.”

  • “Can’t say enough good things about Adrian. Entirely trustworthy, thorough, and a pleasure to have around.”

  • “Devon was a huge help! My partner and I are so relieved to have our kitchen as clean as it is. It’s probably cleaner than it was when we moved in. Unlike other cleaning services we’ve used, neither of us felt judged at all. Definitely will use Trash Friends again!”

  • “I can’t even begin to express how much of a difference it’s made in my ability to feel like I can actually get things done when I see clean floors and surfaces.”

  • “I’ve had my apartment cleaned by Trash Friends a few times. It has definitely been a depression clean every time. They never make me feel bad about the state of my apartment when they arrive, and it is always unbelievably clean when they finish.”

  • “Leana was so thorough and kind and made the place beautiful!”

  • “As an immunocompromised and disabled person, Adrian understood my needs.”

  • “Devon is AMAZING! So compassionate, caring, understanding… the first time he came to help us (neurodivergent), was wow… exactly what we needed. Recently when I was in a depressive crisis, I felt safe texting him and telling him what was going on. Devon did everything to help me as soon as possible; when he texted me back, telling me he was going to find a space for me, I started crying. Trash Friends has its own place in my heart thanks to Devon and Adrian.”

  • “My life is better since Devon started cleaning our place!”

  • "May the business and all you pedo weirdo mentally ill Satanists be done away with IMMEDIATELY"

    -Veritiera Guerriera, Facebook 10/23/24

Ready to Book An Appointment?

Virtual Group Body Doubling Sessions!

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All Clients get access to our Trash

Friends Discord Community and one free

Virtual Group Body Doubling Session!

About Those Body Doubling Sessions!

Body doubling is basically an accountability group for completing tasks; We meet up virtually and work on separate tasks together. Some people use the time to clean, declutter, meal prep, do paperwork, or even finish up on a craft project! And because body doubling also offers a low-pressure socialization opportunity, otherwise mundane tasks feel more fun! You will never be asked to turn your camera on or speak. Body doubling is highly effective for neurodivergent people, particularly those with Autism, ADHD, and hoarding disorder. Virtual Group Body doubling sessions are held over Zoom every other Sunday from 10am-1pm CST, and every other Wednesday from 6pm-9pm CST. Admission is $30 for three hours.

Admission to one free virtual group body doubling session is available to all our clients - come check it out!

**Please no eating, smoking, vaping, drinking alcohol on 

camera, or speaking about politics in body doubling session as it can be triggering for some

people. If you would like to play music, please mute yourself or use headphones.**

Every Monday at 6:30pm CST on Zoom!

Trash Talk is a free, non-theistic recovery/support group for hoarding and related behaviors developed by Adrian “Trash” Hadlock, owner of Trash Friends. It is based on the Transtheoretical Model (also known as the Stages of Change model), and utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, which have both been developed through research and scientifically proven to show results. Meetings will be followed by a digital parking lot where you can chat and hang out with other people struggling with hoarding and a link to a special Trash Talk Discord will be shared with meeting attendees so you can stay in touch with the people you meet in meetings and find a Trash Friend to work on the program with. You will never be asked to turn your camera on or speak in meetings, so please don’t hesitate to try them out!

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