Estate and Probate Cleanout Dumpsters
For executors, families and the attorney with a house that has to be emptied by a date somebody else set.
Our own trucks, out of our own yard in Lemont, since 1998. The person who answers the phone is the person who sends the driver.
What size dumpster do I need to empty a whole house?
A whole house with a lifetime of contents is the 20 or 30 yard, and it is often two containers rather than one. Furniture, boxes, clothes, appliances and electronics all go in the same box, and mattresses are $25 each. When the first container fills before the house is empty, call for a switch-out and a fresh one takes its place in the same spot. Call 630-850-0770 with the address and the dates and we plan it on that call.
Sizing a whole house
Picture the contents as pickup truck loads rather than cubic yards: the 20 yard takes roughly six to seven, the 30 yard more again, and the two share a footprint because both are 18 feet long. If the house has a full basement and a garage as well, plan on two containers or a switch-out and say so when you call. Room by room detail is on the cleanout page.
Delivered before the family arrives
A closing date, a court date or relatives flying in for two days is not a schedule you can move. Give us those dates when you book and the container is on the driveway ahead of them. One flat rate covers a full week with three grace days on top, so a job that slips a couple of days stays one rental.
What goes in, and the garage shelf to clear first
Construction debris including wood, flooring, carpet and drywall, plus household contents: furniture, toys, clothes, appliances and electronics. Not accepted: hazardous, flammable or liquid material including oil, gasoline and paint that has not fully hardened, tires, and household food waste. Old paint cans and garage chemicals are the usual estate surprise, so set those aside before we arrive.
Container sizes and what each one carries
| 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. |
| 10 yard | 12' x 7' x 3.5' | 2 tons | Single-room remodels, garage clean outs, small tear-offs. Same driveway footprint as the 12 yard with a lower wall. |
| 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. |
Answer four questions and you will have a size in about a minute.
What customers say
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!
Book a whole-house container
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.
Estate cleanout dumpster questions
What size dumpster do I need for a whole house?
A whole house with furniture is usually the 20 or 30 yard. If there is a full basement and a garage as well, expect two containers or a switch-out. Call with a rough description and we size it on that call.
What happens if the container fills before the house is empty?
Call for a switch-out. We take the full one away and set a fresh container in the same spot, at the rate for that container. Two containers side by side from the start is also common on a big house.
Can old furniture, mattresses and appliances go in?
Yes. Furniture, appliances and electronics are accepted. Mattresses are accepted for $25 each.
Can you deliver before the family arrives?
Yes. Give us the dates when you book and the container is on the driveway before they get there. Same day is possible when the route allows.
How much does an estate 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 $25 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.
