DumpsterPriceIndex

Dumpster Rental in Illinois

164 independent locations across 56 towns. A 20-yard dumpster in Illinois runs a median of $425.

164independent locations
56towns covered
$425median 20 yard
4counties

What the Illinois numbers say

Illinois has 164 independently owned haulers on this index across 56 towns we cover. They are spread reasonably evenly instead of piling into one metro, so most towns here have a genuine choice rather than a single yard that covers everything. The best-sampled size here is the 20 yard, priced by 39 haulers at a median of $425.

See Illinois dumpster prices by size →

How much does a dumpster cost in Illinois?

Updated regularly. From prices Illinois companies publish on their own websites.

SizeTypical range, with the median markedMedianSample
10 yard $310 – $395 $349 25 companies
15 yard $350 – $425 $379 33 companies
20 yard $380 – $480 $425 39 companies
30 yard $420 – $560 $522 26 companies
40 yard $525 – $635 $600 9 companies

A 20-yard is the size most people rent, and in Illinois it runs a median of $425, with most companies between $380 and $480. That is 1% above the national median of $419. Most of the gap between states is disposal: haulers pay a landfill by the ton and those gate rates are local, so two companies an hour apart can quote very differently for the same container.

Full Illinois price breakdown by size →

What the price includes in Illinois

2 tonsweight included · 43 companies
$93per extra ton · 34 companies
7 daysrental period · 72 companies
$20per extra day · 35 companies

Weight over the allowance is where a quote turns into a bill. A roof tear-off alone can run five tons, so the allowance matters more than the headline price on anything heavy. How the fees work →

Biggest dumpster rental markets in Illinois

TownCompaniesMedian 20-yard
Lombard 58 $427
Broadview 57 $440
Lemont 57 $425
Berkeley 56 $440
Burr Ridge 56 $425
Mccook 55 $440
Elk Grove Village 51 $480
Medinah 51 $429
Franklin Park 50 $457
Roselle 50 $429
Homer Glen 49 $400
Mt Prospect 49 $475

Counties in Illinois

Where a county has enough companies publishing prices, it has its own page with the local median set against the state figure.

Every town we cover in Illinois

Dumpster rental in Illinois: common questions

How much does a dumpster cost in Illinois?
A 20-yard dumpster in Illinois has a median published price of $425, with most companies between $380 and $480. That is 1% above the national median of $419. Most of the gap between states is disposal cost. Haulers pay a landfill by the ton, and that gate rate varies more than anything else in the price.
How many dumpster rental companies are there in Illinois?
We list 164 independently owned companies across 56 towns in Illinois. National carriers and brokers are excluded, so this is the local operator market, not the whole industry.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in IL?
On your own driveway, almost never. On the street or any public right-of-way, usually yes, and the rules are set by the town, not the state. Ask the hauler first; companies that work a town daily know its rules and many pull the permit as part of the job.
What size dumpster should I rent in Illinois?
Companies here publish prices for 10 yard, 15 yard, 20 yard, 30 yard and 40 yard containers. Size is volume, but weight decides the bill. Every rental includes a fixed tonnage and anything over it is charged by the ton. Concrete or roofing hits the limit long before the container looks full.

Also serving Illinois

These companies operate in Illinois but we haven't confirmed which town they're based in, or they're in a market too small for its own page. We confirm by phone.