Item rules
Can You Put a Couch in a Dumpster?
Yes. A couch is regular bulky household junk, and HomeGuide lists furniture among the items dumpsters typically take.
Why a couch is allowed
HomeGuide lists furniture, cabinetry, flooring, lumber and siding among the items dumpsters typically take.
Pick a size
A couch takes space. Use the dumpster size calculator to match the size to your cleanout. Our cleanout dumpster page has more on whole house cleanouts, and dumpster sizes lists every box.
WasteBox's rule
Furniture is accepted. Mattresses are the only item with a fee, $25 each.
Call before you load it
Call 630-850-0770, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm. Or request a quote and we will get back to you.
Questions people ask
Can I put a couch and a mattress in the same dumpster?
Yes. The mattress carries the $25 mattress fee.
What size dumpster do I need for a couch?
Use the size calculator or call us at 630-850-0770 with your list.
Book a dumpster
Call and describe the job. We size the container with you, give you the price on that call and book the date. Same-day delivery when the route allows.
Sources
Facts on this page last checked 2026-10-12.
- HomeGuide, Dumpster Rental Prices, checked 2026-10-12
A person answers and gives you a price on the phone. Or request a quote online.
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- Excellent customer service
- On time delivery
- Same day service
- Mon to Fri
- 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sat and Sun
- Closed
- Tell us the job and we size the container with you.
- We drop it where you want it, on our own trucks out of the Lemont yard.
- Fill it on your own schedule. One week, with a three day grace period.
- Call when you are done and we haul it away.
373 Jeans Rd, Lemont, IL 60439
