Dumpster Rental in Chicago, IL

Dumpster rental pricing in Chicago depends on the container size (10, 20, or 30 yard), your rental duration, and the type of debris you're disposing of. We provide flat-rate quotes that include delivery, pickup, and disposal — no surprise fees. Call us at (224) 725-3311 for a free quote; most quotes take under 2 minutes.

Any dumpster placed on a public street or sidewalk in Chicago requires a permit from the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT). Apply through the City of Chicago Inspection, Permitting & Licensing portal at ipi.cityofchicago.org. CDOT offers 3-day and 30-day permit durations. Applicants must provide proof of liability insurance of plus a letter of credit. Permit fees vary by location — dumpsters in the Central Business District carry a higher fee. We handle permit applications on your behalf for street placements.

We offer three sizes in Chicago: the 10-yard dumpster (best for single-room cleanouts and heavy debris like concrete), the 20-yard dumpster (our most popular size, ideal for kitchen/bathroom remodels and large garage cleanouts), and the 30-yard dumpster (for whole-house gut rehabs, large roofing tear-offs, and commercial projects). Common uses in Chicago include garage cleanouts, kitchen remodels, roof tear-offs. Not sure? Call us and we'll help you pick the right size.

Same-day delivery is available in Chicago — call us at (224) 725-3311 before noon and we can typically have a dumpster at your location the same day. Next-day delivery is available for bookings placed later in the day. We serve Chicago and surrounding Cook County communities.

You can fill our dumpsters with most household and construction debris — including furniture, appliances, drywall, lumber, roofing shingles, flooring, yard waste, and general junk. Common loads in Chicago include garage cleanouts, kitchen remodels, roof tear-offs. Prohibited items include hazardous waste (paint, solvents, chemicals), electronics (e-waste), tires, batteries, and asbestos-containing materials. Call us if you're unsure about a specific item.

Yes. Any dumpster placed on a public street or sidewalk in Chicago requires a permit from the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) through the City's Inspection, Permitting & Licensing portal. Permits require proof of liability insurance naming the City as additional insured, plus a letter of credit. We handle all of this on your behalf — just let us know it's a street placement when you book.

Yes, and we recommend it when possible. Chicago's dense neighborhoods have alleys behind most two-flats and greystones, and placing the dumpster in the alley typically eliminates the need for a CDOT street permit entirely. Just make sure the alley can fit the dumpster — 10-yard and 20-yard units are usually fine; 30-yard units may be tight.

Chicago's older building stock — greystones, two-flats, and brick six-flats built before 1940 — produces substantially heavier debris than modern construction. Old plaster lath, masonry, and original brick weigh 3–4× more than drywall and wood framing. Interior gut jobs routinely exceed standard weight limits. We strongly recommend discussing your project type when booking so we can set an accurate weight allowance upfront.