How do I rent a dumpster in Evanston, IL today?
Dial 1-833-520-0680 and tell us the Evanston address, the material and your dates. We match you with a local provider serving Cook. They size the container, state the included weight, quote the total and schedule the drop, usually within one to three business days.
A roll off dumpster is usually the cheapest way to move a large volume of debris out of a Evanston property in one go. Tell us the ZIP code and what you are throwing out, and we will connect you with a provider who serves that part of Illinois.
Which Evanston ZIP codes are covered?
Coverage spans all 6 Evanston ZIP codes. The dispatch radius normally extends past the city boundary, so neighbouring communities in Cook are generally served by the same provider.
Coverage in Evanston spans 6 ZIP codes, including 60201, 60202, 60203, 60204. The nearest covered cities are Des Plaines at about 10 miles, Oak Park at about 12 miles, Melrose Park at about 13 miles, Chicago at about 13 miles.
What Evanston customers order most
10 yard dumpster in Evanston
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
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20 yard dumpster in Evanston
The default for most home projects.
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30 yard dumpster in Evanston
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
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Roofing dumpster in Evanston
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
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Concrete dumpster in Evanston
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
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Cleanout dumpster in Evanston
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Evanston 12 ft x 8 ft x 3.5 ft · 3 to 4 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions12 ft x 8 ft x 3.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads3 to 4 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance1 to 2 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsSmall bathroom remodel, single room cleanout, up to 1,500 sq ft of shingles
Typical range
$260 to $450 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking.
Call for today's price 15YARD 15 yard roll off dumpster in Evanston 14 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft · 4 to 6 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions14 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads4 to 6 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance2 to 3 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsKitchen remodel, garage clearout, medium deck tear off
Typical range
$290 to $500 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price 20YARD 20 yard roll off dumpster in Evanston 20 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft · 6 to 8 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions20 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads6 to 8 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance2 to 4 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsFull floor remodel, large cleanout, 2,500 sq ft roof tear off
Typical range
$320 to $550 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price 30YARD 30 yard roll off dumpster in Evanston 20 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft · 9 to 12 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions20 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft
- Pickup truck loads9 to 12 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance3 to 5 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsFull house cleanout, new build framing waste, large addition
Typical range
$380 to $650 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price 40YARD 40 yard roll off dumpster in Evanston 22 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft · 12 to 16 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions22 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft
- Pickup truck loads12 to 16 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance4 to 6 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsCommercial demolition, major renovation, bulky light debris
Typical range
$430 to $750 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price Where can the container legally sit in Evanston?
Check two things before the truck comes to your Evanston address: whether the driveway slab can take the load, and whether anything overhead sits lower than about 23 feet. Those are the two most common reasons a delivery has to be rescheduled.
Check the overhead first. The container pivots high off the truck bed, so a branch or carport roof that cleared a car will not clear a tipping roll off. Twenty three feet is the figure to work to.
Association covenants are frequently stricter than any city rule. In parts of Evanston they cap how long a container may be visible from the street, which is entirely separate from whether a permit is needed.
Breaking debris down before it goes in is worth real money on a Evanston rental, because you are buying volume. A dismantled wardrobe takes a third of the space of an intact one.
Think about the pickup as well as the drop. A vehicle parked across the container on collection day in Evanston usually means a dry run fee for the wasted trip.
What will you pay in Evanston?
| Item | Best for | Evanston range |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | Small remodel, single room cleanout | $260 to $450 |
| 15 yard dumpster | Kitchen remodel, garage clearout | $290 to $500 |
| 20 yard dumpster | Full floor remodel, roof tear off | $320 to $550 |
| 30 yard dumpster | Whole house cleanout, additions | $380 to $650 |
| 40 yard dumpster | Large volume, lighter debris | $430 to $750 |
Evanston pricing tracks Cook tipping fees, how far the truck drives and how much tonnage is included. Going over the included weight is the most common extra charge, so be honest about dense material like plaster, tile and wet carpet.
What can go in your Evanston dumpster?
Usually accepted
- Household junk, furniture and mattresses
- Drywall, lumber, trim and flooring
- Asphalt shingles, in a heavy debris container
- Yard waste, branches and sod
- Appliances with the refrigerant already removed
- Carpet, padding and cabinetry
Not accepted
- Paint, solvents, fuel and motor oil
- Tires and vehicle batteries
- Asbestos and other regulated materials
- Propane tanks and pressurized cylinders
- Medical waste and chemicals
- Electronics in states that ban them from landfills
Accepted material varies by landfill and by provider. Confirm your list on the call before the container is dropped.
Other areas we cover near Evanston
- Des Plaines (10 mi)
- Oak Park (12 mi)
- Melrose Park (13 mi)
- Chicago (13 mi)
- Arlington Heights (15 mi)
- Palatine (18 mi)
- Schaumburg (20 mi)
- Hoffman Estates (23 mi)
Evanston dumpster rental questions
Can the container go on the street overnight in Evanston?
Where a street permit has been issued, yes, though some cities require reflective markings or cones overnight as a condition of the permit.
Do I need to be home for the delivery?
Usually not, as long as the drop spot is clear and you have given clear instructions. Many Evanston deliveries happen with nobody on site.
What is the cheapest way to rent a dumpster in Evanston?
Pick the size you actually need, keep the load under the weight allowance, put it on the driveway rather than the street, and book a few days ahead rather than same day.
How much is a 20 yard dumpster in Evanston?
Typically $400 to $700 for a 7 to 10 day rental with 2 to 4 tons included. The exact figure depends on the provider, your ZIP code and the landfill they use.
What if my address is outside the Evanston limits?
Providers covering Cook routinely run past the city line. Call with the address and we will confirm coverage and any mileage charge.
Who wrote this page
Written and fact checked by the Dumpster Porta Potty USA editorial team. We check container sizes, servicing intervals and price ranges against published provider rate sheets and federal guidance, then update the page when those change.
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