What size dumpster do I need?
Answer four quick questions and we will point you at the right container. If you would rather work from the weight, the estimator handles drywall, concrete, carpet and shingles.
Every container we run
These are the five roll-offs that come off our own trucks in Lemont. Sizes are level-full capacity, and the weight limit is what the truck can lift, not a suggestion.
| Size | Dimensions | Weight limit | What it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 yard | 12' x 5' x 3' | filled level full | The only container rated for concrete, brick or dirt. Fits one driveway lane. |
| 12 yard | 12' x 7' x 4' | 3 tons | Bathroom remodels, garage and basement cleanouts, deck tear-offs. |
| 16 yard | 14' x 7' x 5' | 4 tons | Large household cleanouts with bulky furniture, bigger remodels. |
| 20 yard | 18' x 8' x 4.5' | 4 tons | New construction, full-home cleanouts, larger commercial jobs. |
| 30 yard | 18' x 8' x 6.5' | 5 tons | New builds and commercial jobs with high-volume, lighter debris. |
Accepted & prohibited materials
These are the materials WasteBox takes. Anything unusual, ask on the call and we will tell you straight.
Household debris
- Furniture
- Toys and clothes
- Appliances
- Electronics
Construction debris
- Wood and lumber
- Drywall
- Flooring and carpet
- Roof shingles
Accepted, with a condition
- Mattresses Accepted for an additional fee. Mention them when you call.
- Concrete, dirt and brick The 6 yard container only, never a larger one. That is a weight limit, not a preference.
These cannot go in any WasteBox container, whatever the size.
- Hazardous materials
- Flammable materials
- Liquids, including oil and gasoline
- Paint, unless it is fully hardened
- Tires
- Household food waste
Putting any of these in the container can mean a refused pickup, so keep them out and call us if you are unsure.
Questions people ask before they call
What size dumpster do I need?
It depends on two things: how much room the debris takes up and how much it weighs. Light bulky loads like furniture and cleanout junk run out of space first, so they need a bigger box. Dense loads like concrete, dirt and tile run out of weight first, so they need a small one. The tool above asks about both, and the estimator will put a number on the weight for drywall, concrete, carpet and shingles.
Why does concrete only go in the 6 yard?
Weight. We allow concrete, dirt and brick in our 6 yard container and no size above it. A larger box filled with slab is too heavy to lift safely onto the truck, so it is a hard rule rather than a preference.
How long do I get to keep it?
One week, with a 3 day grace period on top, 10 days maximum. The rate is the same whether you keep it a single day or all ten. After that it has to be picked up or swapped for another container.
What can I put in the dumpster?
Construction debris like wood, flooring, carpet and drywall, plus household debris like furniture, toys, clothes, appliances and electronics. Mattresses are accepted for an additional fee, so mention them when you call.
What is not allowed?
No hazardous, flammable or liquid material, which covers oil, gasoline and paint unless it is fully hardened. No tires, and no household food waste.
Does the estimate lock in a price?
No. This tool sizes the container, it does not quote it. Call 630-850-0770 with your answers and we will price the job properly, including delivery to your address.
Got your size? Get your quote.
Call and read out what the tool gave you. We will have a number for you in a couple of minutes.
Estimate the weight
One square covers 100 sq ft of roof.
- Estimated weight
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- Suggested container
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Enter your numbers above.
An estimate, not a weigh ticket. Loads vary with moisture, backing and how much of the old structure comes with it. We confirm the right box on the phone.
