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Dumpster rental in the Chicago area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, Illinois. Compare prices from local roll-off companies with one request.
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- 115 dumpster companies listed in Chicago.
- Permit rules checked against Chicago's official website.
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Local prices
What a dumpster costs in the Chicago area
Lowest and highest prices posted by haulers in the Chicago area, from our directory. Your price depends on dates, weight and your street. Quotes are free.
Permits
Chicago permit rules
Dumpster on the street in Chicago, IL Checked at official source
- Permit
- Dumpster Permit (public way), Municipal Code 10-28-799
- Issued by
- Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)
- Fee
- Usage: Class A (<=30 cu yd) $50 for 1-3 days / $100 per month; Class B $100 / $200; inside CBD $100/$200 (A), $200/$400 (B). Plus one-time application fee: $22.05 residential street, $55.13 arterial, $90.37 CBD.
- Source
- chicago.gov · chicago.gov
Checked October 2026. City rules change — confirm with the issuing office before placing a dumpster. This is general information, not legal advice.
Local companies
Chicago-area dumpster companies
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Questions
Before you rent
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Chicago?
Only if it goes on the street, sidewalk or a parking lane. Chicago's official fee: Usage: Class A (<=30 cu yd) $50 for 1-3 days / $100 per month; Class B $100 / $200; inside CBD $100/$200 (A), $200/$400 (B). Plus one-time application fee: $22.05 residential street, $55.13 arterial, $90.37 CBD.. A dumpster in your own driveway usually needs no city permit.
How much does a dumpster cost in Chicago?
Prices posted by local haulers in our directory: 10-yard: $225–$430; 20-yard: $395–$500; 30-yard: $450–$595. Your price depends on size, rental length, weight and placement. Request quotes to see real prices for your dates.
What size dumpster do I need?
A 10-yard holds about 3 pickup loads (small bathroom, one-room cleanout). A 20-yard holds about 6–8 (kitchen remodel, garage cleanout) and is the most common choice. A 30- or 40-yard is for whole-home cleanouts, big remodels and demolition. Not sure? Pick "Not sure" on the form and haulers will help.
Is the quote really free?
Yes. You send one request, up to five local haulers contact you with prices, and you decide whether to hire anyone.
Cities in this area
- Chicago
- Joliet
- Aurora
- Elk Grove Village
- Naperville
- Lemont
- McCook
- Bolingbrook
- Carol Stream
- Cicero
- Crest Hill
- DeKalb
- Elgin
- Oak Park
- Oakbrook Terrace
- Antioch
- Batavia
- Bedford Park
- Bellwood
- Berkeley
- Blue Island
- Burr Ridge
- Chicago Heights
- Downers Grove
- Franklin Park
- Gary
- Glenview
- Hammond
- Hampshire
- Hawthorn Woods
- Homer Glen
- Homewood
- Lincolnwood
- Lockport
- Lombard
- Manhattan
- Marengo
- Markham
- Maywood
- Mokena
- Montgomery
- Mundelein
- New Lenox
- North Chicago
- Northbrook
- Oak Lawn
- Oswego
- Palatine
- Plainfield
- Riverdale
- Rockdale
- Round Lake Park
- South Elgin
- South Holland
- Sugar Grove
- Summit
- Warrenville
- West Chicago
- Wilmette
- Woodstock
- Yorkville
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