House Cleanout Dumpster Rental for Garages, Basements and Homes
Furniture, appliances, boxes and twenty years of garage. We size it on the phone and set it on the driveway.
- Sized in pickup loads, not cubic yards
- Furniture, appliances and electronics go in
- A full week on the drive, three grace days on top

What size dumpster do I need for a house cleanout?
A cleanout fills on volume rather than weight, so judge it by the size of the pile. A single room or a one-car garage is usually the 12 yard, about three to four pickup loads. A basement or a few rooms is the 16, about five. A full house with furniture is the 20, about six to seven pickup loads. Call 630-850-0770, describe the rooms, and we pick the size with you on that call.
Cleanout dumpster sizes in pickup loads
Nobody has a feel for a cubic yard. Everybody has one for a pickup bed.
Two cleanouts, sized
The job
A packed two-car garage and an unfinished basement
Old furniture, boxes, a broken freezer, shelving and paint cans that dried out years ago.
The container
The 16 yard, with the paint set aside
About five pickup loads of light, bulky material: the 16 yard. Fully hardened paint goes in; any can that is still liquid stays out. The freezer goes in with the rest.
Whole house instead? Go to the 20, or plan a switch-out if there is a full basement and garage as well.
What can go in a cleanout dumpster
Almost everything in a house goes in the same container.
Goes in
- Furniture, couches and chairs
- Appliances and electronics
- Boxes, clothes, toys and books
- Carpet, flooring, wood and drywall
- Mattresses, at $30 each
Stays out
- Hazardous, flammable or liquid material, including oil, gasoline and paint that has not fully hardened
- Tires
- Household food waste
- Concrete, brick and dirt (6 yard only)
How a cleanout rental runs
Fill it on your own schedule, over one weekend or two.
Step 1
Describe the rooms
We size it with you on the phone and book the day.
Step 2
We set it on the drive
Leave boards out to protect the driveway and the driver uses them.
Step 3
Fill it at your pace
One flat rate covers a full week, with three grace days on top.
Step 4
Call when it is full
We haul it away, or bring a second one if the house is not empty yet.
Book a cleanout container
Call and describe what is coming out. We size it with you, give you the price on that call and book the drop.
Have these ready when you call
- The address and town
- Which rooms you are clearing
- The day you want to start
- Where on the drive it can sit
Phones answered Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm

Where the container goes
Most cleanouts use the driveway. A few things help the drop go smoothly.
On the driveway
The usual spot. Our driver sets the container down carefully where you want it.
Boards under the rollers
Leave boards out and the driver will use them. The trucks do not carry wood.
On the street
In the suburbs, street or parkway placement is the village's call. In Chicago the container permit is ours to hold.
Room for the truck
Mention low wires, a gate or a tight turn when you book.
House cleanout dumpsters near you
Every container leaves our yard at 373 Jeans Rd in Lemont on our own trucks. Here are some of the towns we deliver to.
Show every town we deliver to
Inside Chicago we deliver to the Southwest Side only.
Reviews from homeowners
Wastebox is the absolute best. They show up on time and pick up right away. Our driver Art was the best driver ever. He took a look at our driveway because of the slope and went above and beyond to make sure it was safe to drop the dumpster with the pitch of the driveway. Art is the real deal and wastebox is Lucky to have him. They are the best dumpster business in Chicago. Art also took the time to cut wood to protect the driveway and landed it exactly where we wanted it. Use Art and wastebox !
Very friendly staff! Super easy service and at a good price. Sandy answered my call and was very helpful, I had a dumpster delivered the same day by the driver David who was also very friendly and easy to work with! I recommend and will use WasteBox Inc again!
Wonderful experience with Waste Box! Arturo was on time, friendly, and very helpful during drop off. Ended up getting a same day pick up by Ken which we really appreciated. He was very careful with loading the box back on his truck. Fair pricing, great service. We will definitely use them again!
Have used Wastebox several times and they are very timely and professional...the office is extremely helpful talking through exactly how many yards you need based on your project! The delivery driver we recently had was amazing! He did a great job backing in while coordinating with our contractor, who was laying down plywood to help protect our paver driveway. Highly recommend!!! 😊
I've used Wastebox twice so far and have nothing but good things to say about them. The person I spoke with on the phone was courteous and helpful at explaining prices. I called around 7AM and my dumpster was delivered before noon. Their driver Jason was helpful and was able to position the dumpster in a way to preserve vehicle access to the garage while the dumpster was in the driveway. Finally, Wastebox is good with communications. They text about 30 minutes prior to arriving for drop off and pick up. Overall, a great company that I'd use again and recommend to others.
I've been using Wastebox for a few years. I love these folks. When I call for an order, the ladies pick up and arrange for delivery very timely and are so polite and easy to work with. The drivers have all been great. Ken has especially been helpful since he was the guy that connected me to WasteBox in the beginning. Ken is always patient and always has a smile and is the so friendly. Ill continue to use this service and I tell all my customers and other vendors to do the same.
As the owner of Cutting Edge Contractors (a highly regarded Additions and Remodeling company in the Chicago suburbs) I have been Very happy with WasteBox. We have Been using this company for years and they have never let us down. I would like to give a shout out to Jodi and Art (Arturo is amazing at placing the dumpsters and cares about his job) in particular. They have made our jobs easier each time we need a dumpster.
I work in property management and use Wastebox frequently. Waste Box is very responsive and very easy on the budget. When you call them a person always answers and is helpful. They can answer any questions you have. Drop off and pick up are always perfect. I highly recommend Wastebox for your short term dumpster needs.
I ordered a 16 yd box. The driver was very careful in placing the box in a difficult location and avoided damaging anything. They were also prompt in pickup and left no trace in the area. I did go over my load by one ton. Beth notified me and was able to settle tge account promptly.
Don’t hesitate to use them. Great pricing and reliable. David went above and beyond and dropped off our box in the middle of a tornado when we were hunkering down in the basement. He was soaking wet, but still delivered it as promised. Very pleased 😀!
Fantastic service. Very communicative. Came in the time frame that was given. Our driver, Ken, was great! We did a live load and Ken helped us fill the dumpster which was not expected and very much appreciated!! Definition of going above and beyond! If/when we need another dumpster we will definitely use Wastebox again!
We’ve used wastebox several times, they have fast service, friendly staff, that truly make sure you’re satisfied and informed. They are the most economical too of all the other dumpster and junk hauling companies. The driver Alex showed up on time makes sure the dumpster is positioned perfectly where you want it and that you have no questions. I highly recommend wastebox!
I do general contracting and have used them for years. Always on time with drop off and pick up. Always place the container where I ask them to. Today Troy helped me out, nice guy just like all the other driver.
Excellent service from Troy at WasteBox! He arrived right on time, was friendly and professional, and carefully placed the dumpster exactly where we wanted it while being mindful of our vehicles. Great experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!
My driver Art, was great! I asked him if it would be possible to drop my dumpster in a narrow spot with not much clearance. He told me "I can do it with my eyes closed, but for safety reasons I'll keep them open". He actually then suggested a better spot, and that worked out great! Great driver, Great guy, knows what he's doing. Very friendly.
The office ladies were knowledgeable & helpful. The driver, Arturo, was friendly and efficient. He was able to maneuver the dumpster into my driveway, avoiding my neighbor's lawn & my plantings. He also showed me how to open the door of the dumpster, as this was my first time. From ordering to take-away, everything went smoothly.
We had a great experience with the company. Our driver, Ken, was on time and professional, and very friendly throughout the process. He was contracted through our patio company, and made sure to place the dumpster exactly where we wanted it and was respectful of our property. We appreciate the excellent customer service and attention to detail. Highly recommend! If we ever have the need for a dumpster, we would definitely use your company.
Other jobs we run containers for
Selling the house or clearing an estate? Those have their own pages.
Cleanout dumpster questions
What size dumpster do I need for a house cleanout?
What size dumpster do I need for a garage cleanout?
A one-car garage is usually the 12 yard. A packed two-car garage, or a garage plus a basement, is the 16 yard.
Can I put furniture and appliances in a dumpster?
Yes. Furniture, appliances and electronics are all accepted. Mattresses are accepted for an additional $30 each.
What can I not put in a cleanout dumpster?
Hazardous, flammable or liquid material including oil, gasoline and paint that has not fully hardened, tires, and household food waste.
How long can I keep the dumpster for a cleanout?
One flat rate covers a full week, with a three day grace period on top at no extra charge. The rate is the same whether you fill it the first afternoon or keep it the whole time.
How much does a cleanout dumpster cost?
We quote every job on the phone, because the price depends on the size, the town and what you are throwing away. How the price is built: one flat rate covers a full week, with a three day grace period on top at no extra charge, and the rate is the same whether you fill the container the first afternoon or keep it the whole time. Weight is included up to the container's limit, 3 tons in the 12 yard, 4 tons in the 16 and 20, 5 tons in the 30. The 6 yard is rated to be filled level full, which is what makes it the container for concrete, brick and dirt. Mattresses are $30 each. Tell us the town, what is going in it, roughly how big the job is and the date you need it, and we will price it on that call.
