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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Chicago, Illinois, and the nearby Cook County suburbs in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Two-flat and bungalow rehabs, basement and garage cleanouts, porch and roof work, and a steady run of construction projects keep containers busy on Chicago streets and alleys.
Your price comes down to the container size, the weight and type of debris, the length of your rental, and the disposal fees where the load ends up. Below, you'll find our price ranges, the City's public way permit, the items Illinois bans from landfills, and where Chicago debris goes.
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The prices below reflect average ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other project specifics during your free, custom quote.
| Size | Average Price Range | Approximate Dimensions | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | $399–$499 | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | Concrete, brick, and heavy debris; small cleanouts; single-room remodels |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | $449–$569 | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4–5' H | Garage cleanouts, kitchen and bathroom remodels, small roof tear-offs |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | $499–$649 | 22' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | Whole-home cleanouts, multi-room renovations, flooring removal, roofing |
| 30-Yard Dumpster | $599–$799 | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | Major renovations, new residential construction, large commercial projects |
| 40-Yard Dumpster | $699–$899 | 22–24' L × 8' W × 8' H | Commercial demolition, industrial cleanouts, large-scale construction |
A Chicago dumpster quote depends on a few local details.
Size is the first one. A larger container costs more, but choosing well up front helps you avoid overage charges or a second pickup.
Weight matters next. Plaster, brick, and old roofing are heavy, and they use up the weight included in your quote quickly. Appliances need special handling in Illinois, so tell us about them before delivery.
Placement is a big factor in this city. Many Chicago homes have no driveway, so the container often goes in the alley or at the curb. The City charges for that space. Its dumpster permit guide lists $50.00 for a container of 30 yards or less for one to three days outside the Central Business District, and $100.00 inside it.
Chicago has no landfill of its own, so loads travel to transfer stations and landfills in the region. Illinois also adds its own state fees at large landfills, $2.00 per ton plus $0.22 per ton, which show up in disposal costs. Your account manager can explain how those costs fit your quote.
Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 2 tons (4,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 50-70 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 3 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 80-100 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 4.5 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 110-130 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 6 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 4 tons (8,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 170-190 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 9 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 5 tons (10,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 230-250 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 12 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Start with how much debris you have, then think about how heavy it is. Prime Dumpster carries containers from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster works for a bathroom tear-out, a single room of flooring, or a porch cleanup. Pick it for brick, concrete, and plaster, because heavy debris reaches the weight limit before the container looks full. It also fits best in a narrow alley.
The 15-Yard Dumpster handles a garage or basement cleanout, a kitchen remodel, or a small roof. It gives you added space for only a little more money.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is a common pick in Chicago for gutting a two-flat unit or emptying out a whole house.
The 30-Yard Dumpster fits a full rehab, a new build, or demolition with many types of debris mixed together.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest container, and it's meant for commercial work, big demolition jobs, and large building cleanouts. In Chicago, containers over 30 yards need a higher permit class when they sit on the public way.
Give your account manager a quick rundown of the job, and they'll suggest the size that fits.
A dumpster on private property, like a driveway, a side lot, or a parking pad behind the house, doesn't need a City dumpster permit in Chicago. Once it sits in an alley, a curb lane, a parkway, or on a sidewalk, a permit is required before it goes down.
The Chicago Department of Transportation issues the dumpster permit through its online permit portal. The City issues it to the company that provides the container, not to the homeowner. The permit guide sets two classes. Containers of 30 yards or less cost $50.00 to $200.00, and larger ones cost $100.00 to $400.00, based on location and whether the permit runs three days or a month.
The rules are strict. A permitted container must show the provider's name and phone number and have reflective strips on all four corners. The City can remove a container that has no permit, and fines start at $250.00 outside the Central Business District.
The CDOT permit office is in City Hall, Room 905, at 121 N. LaSalle Street. For general questions, call 311, or 312-744-5000 from outside Chicago. Your account manager will confirm who arranges the permit for your address and help you find the right City contact.
Most remodeling and cleanout debris is fine to load. Illinois law and the landfills that take Chicago loads set the limits.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency lists four items banned from landfills. Large appliances like refrigerators, freezers, ranges, water heaters, and air conditioners are banned unless their parts with Freon, mercury, or PCBs are removed first. Car batteries, liquid used motor oil, and yard waste such as grass, leaves, and brush are banned too.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos don't belong in a standard dumpster either. Many of these can go to the City's household chemical drop-off site instead.
If you have something you're unsure about, check with your account manager before you load it.
If the item you want to dispose of isn’t on this list, give us a call for more guidance or check out our guide of what you can throw in a dumpster.
*Approved items may vary by location. Always check your local laws and regulations to avoid any fines or additional fees.
Chicago doesn't run a landfill. Most dumpster loads from the city go to private transfer stations and recycling centers, which sort the debris and send what's left to landfills in the region. The facility depends on your address and what's in the container.
Recycling is part of the process for many jobs. The City's construction debris recycling rules require contractors on covered projects to recycle at least half of the recyclable debris and file a compliance form with the Department of Public Health at the end of the job. Bricks, concrete, lumber, drywall, metal, and shingles all count.
Items that can't go in your dumpster have a City home. The Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility, at 1150 N. North Branch Street, Chicago, IL 60642, takes household cleaners, oil-based paint, solvents, used motor oil, and old computers. It's open Tuesday, 7 a.m. to noon, Thursday, 2 to 7 p.m., and the first Saturday of each month, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It doesn't take latex paint or business waste.
Your account manager will confirm where your load is headed and whether your project needs recycling paperwork.
1150 N. North Branch Street, Chicago, IL 60642
City drop-off for household chemicals and old computers; open Tuesday, Thursday and the first Saturday of each month.
Most Chicago rentals can be booked within one to two business days, and the container lands in a 24 to 48 hour window. If the container needs to go in the alley or at the curb, allow a little extra time for the permit.
These tips keep your delivery on track:
Keep an eye on the permit dates too. A three-day permit ends on schedule, so plan to fill the container within that window or ask about a monthly permit.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves homes and job sites across Chicago, from the Southwest Side to the North Side, along with nearby Cook County and DuPage County suburbs such as Melrose Park, Dolton, Glenview, and Villa Park. We schedule delivery, pickup, and disposal to fit your project.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll help you choose a size, sort out alley or street placement, and give you a clear price.
Your Prime Dumpster account manager handles the details, from tonnage and overage rates to permit contacts and delivery timing, so you can focus on the work.
Our Chicago rentals range from $399 to $499 for a 10-yard dumpster up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard dumpster, for five days. Debris weight and disposal fees affect the total. A container in the alley or street also needs a City permit. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates.
For most jobs, renting wins. Chicago has no city dump, so hauling it yourself means long drives to a transfer station, disposal fees on each trip, and hours of loading and unloading. A dumpster sits at your home while you work, and we haul everything away in one trip.
Yes. A three-seat couch uses roughly one fifth of a 10-yard dumpster. You'll have space left for a mattress, a dresser, and a pile of bags. Furniture takes up room fast, so you'll usually run out of space well before you reach the weight limit.
Keep out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos. Illinois also bans car batteries, liquid used motor oil, yard waste, and large appliances that still have Freon or mercury parts from landfills. Chicago residents can take household chemicals and old computers to the City's drop-off facility.
The 10-yard dumpster is our lowest-priced option, at $399 to $499. Placing it on private property also avoids the City's permit. Just watch the weight. Brick and plaster can push a small container past its limit, so keep heavy debris in a separate load when you can.
A three-day rental usually costs the same as our five-day rental, since we price by the job. In Chicago, a short stay can matter for the permit, since the City sells three-day and monthly permits. Ask your account manager about the included weight and permit timing.
Most household and building debris is allowed, including lumber, drywall, plaster, cabinets, flooring, shingles, furniture, and cleanout junk. Brick and concrete are fine too, and they're easy to recycle when kept separate. Your account manager can confirm anything you're not sure about before it goes in.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Chicago, Illinois 60629 |
| Phone: | 464-245-3085 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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