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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Decatur, Illinois, and the rest of Macon County in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. The older housing stock north of Eldorado Street keeps remodelers busy, industrial work along the Faries Parkway corridor runs year round, and steady construction and rental turnover around Millikin and the lake keep containers moving for homeowners and crews alike.
Your price comes down to the size you choose, how heavy the load is, how long the container stays, and the local disposal charges. Below you'll find the price ranges, the City's strict rules on where a container may sit, what Illinois keeps out of a landfill, and how quickly delivery can be arranged.
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The prices below reflect average ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other project specifics during your free, custom quote.
| Size | Average Price Range | Approximate Dimensions | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | $399–$499 | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | Concrete, brick, and heavy debris; small cleanouts; single-room remodels |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | $449–$569 | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4–5' H | Garage cleanouts, kitchen and bathroom remodels, small roof tear-offs |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | $499–$649 | 22' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | Whole-home cleanouts, multi-room renovations, flooring removal, roofing |
| 30-Yard Dumpster | $599–$799 | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | Major renovations, new residential construction, large commercial projects |
| 40-Yard Dumpster | $699–$899 | 22–24' L × 8' W × 8' H | Commercial demolition, industrial cleanouts, large-scale construction |
Four things decide where a Decatur quote lands.
Size first. Moving up one size costs far less than a second container and a second trip, so give us the whole job rather than the first room on the list.
Weight second. Decatur has a lot of plaster, brick, and heavy old roofing, and a container packed with those can reach its weight limit while it still looks half empty.
Where it sits matters more here than in most towns. Decatur does not allow a container in the street, and it also keeps containers from sitting in front of the building line closest to the street. That pushes the drop spot to the side or rear of the property, which can affect truck access and sometimes the size that can be delivered.
Local rules add one more step. The City licenses refuse removal and assigns each residential neighborhood to a licensed hauler, so a roll-off at a home is a question worth settling first. Your account manager checks how the rules apply at your address before anything is scheduled.
Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 2 tons (4,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 50-70 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 3 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 80-100 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 4.5 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 110-130 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 6 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 4 tons (8,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 170-190 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 9 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 5 tons (10,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 230-250 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 12 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Match the container to the volume you expect, then sanity-check the weight. We run five sizes.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the smallest and the easiest to tuck beside a house. Use it for one bathroom, a small basement, or heavy material like concrete, brick, and plaster.
The 15-Yard Dumpster takes a garage, a porch teardown, or flooring from a couple of rooms. It is the sensible step up when a 10 looks tight but a 20 will not fit the lot.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is our most popular size in Decatur. A full house cleanout or a kitchen and bath remodel generally fits, and it still works on most driveways.
The 30-Yard Dumpster suits additions, gut rehabs, and new builds. Pick it when the debris is bulky, such as framing, siding, and packaging.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. Industrial cleanouts, commercial demolition, and long-running sites are what it handles.
Not sure which fits your lot? Describe the property and the job to your account manager and they'll choose for you.
On private property you do not need a City permit in Decatur, but there is still a placement rule. The City requires containers to sit within or next to a building, at a spot that does not front or face a public street.
The street is a firmer no. City rules say a dumpster may not be stored in front of a business or residence, in front of the building line closest to the street, or on a public right-of-way. A second rule bars leaving any obstruction or encumbrance in a street, alley, sidewalk, or parkway. The City publishes no dumpster permit or temporary street permit, so there is no application that makes a curbside drop legal.
The right-of-way permit the City does offer is a utility facility permit, which carries its own insurance requirements and is not meant for a container. Anyone leaving an obstruction in the street also takes on liability for any damage it causes.
What this means in practice is simple: we plan a spot behind the front building line, usually a side driveway, a back pad, or a gravel area. For questions about your lot or your street, call the City of Decatur at 217-424-2700. Your account manager can also walk the access question through with you and find the right contact if your site is unusual.
Most construction and household debris is welcome. Illinois sets the hard limits and they are easy to remember.
The state has banned four groups of items from landfills. Yard and landscape waste has been out since 1990. Whole tires have been out since 1994, and your tire retailer has to take back as many as you buy. Appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, ranges, water heaters, air conditioners, and humidifiers cannot go to a landfill until their mercury switches, refrigerant, and PCB-bearing parts are removed. Car and truck batteries are barred too, and electronics have been out of Illinois landfills since 2012.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, used motor oil, and asbestos are never allowed. Medical waste has its own route.
Two city habits are worth copying. Drain anything wet before it goes in, and make sure ashes or hot material are fully out first.
Worth knowing: Illinois holds the person who generated the waste responsible if it is dumped improperly, and the state tells generators to use a licensed hauler and keep the receipt. That is exactly what we document for you. Ask your account manager about any item you are unsure of.
If the item you want to dispose of isn’t on this list, give us a call for more guidance or check out our guide of what you can throw in a dumpster.
*Approved items may vary by location. Always check your local laws and regulations to avoid any fines or additional fees.
Decatur is unusual in having its landfill inside the city. Most roll-off loads from Decatur go to the Valley View Landfill at 1363 Bear Road, which the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency lists as the active Macon County landfill. The state's latest capacity report gives it more than 25 years of room left, so haul distances here are short and stable.
Yard and landscape waste has to go somewhere else, because Illinois bars it from landfills. Macon County runs the Macon County Composting Facility at 3520 N Bearsdale Rd, Decatur, IL 62526, which the state lists as an active compost site. If your project includes brush, stumps, or sod, that material is priced and routed separately.
For you, the short trip is good news: less fuel in the haul and a quicker turnaround on a swap-out. Your account manager confirms which site is taking your debris and what the charge there means for your total before the container is delivered.
3520 N Bearsdale Rd, Decatur, IL 62526
Run by Macon County and listed by the Illinois EPA as an active compost site for landscape waste.
Most Decatur rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. A short landfill run inside the city helps, and it is one reason swap-outs here are quick.
Five things that keep delivery on track:
One timing note. Collection work in residential areas is restricted to daytime hours here, so deliveries and pickups are scheduled during the day rather than early morning or evening.
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Prime Dumpster arranges delivery across Decatur and the rest of Macon County, from downtown and the Near West Side to South Shores, Fairview Park, Mound Road, and the neighborhoods along Pershing Road and US-51. We also run containers out to Forsyth, Mt. Zion, Argenta, Maroa, Warrensburg, and Blue Mound, and we fit delivery and pickup around your crew.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container, pick a legal spot on your property, and quote it on the call.
Your Prime Dumpster account manager handles the details, from tonnage and overage rates to permit contacts and delivery timing, so you can focus on the work.
Plan on $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container and $699 to $899 for a 40-yard, on a standard five-day rental. Debris weight is the main variable, along with how your drop spot affects access. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate when you book.
For a very small load, hauling it yourself can work. Past that, you pay at the gate on each trip and spend a weekend driving. One container covers the whole job, and the haul and disposal are already priced in.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes up roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, so there is still space for a mattress, a dresser, and a few bags. Soft furniture is bulky but light, so room runs out before weight does.
Keep out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, used motor oil, asbestos, and medical waste. Illinois also bars landscape waste, whole tires, car batteries, electronics, and appliances that still hold refrigerant or mercury parts from going to a landfill.
The 10-yard container starts at $399 to $499, the lowest price we offer. It is also the right pick for dense debris. Fill it with concrete, brick, or plaster and keep that material in its own load, and you avoid the weight charges a larger container would run up.
Three days usually costs what five days costs, because the price covers the container, the delivery, and the haul rather than the days. Tonnage is what moves your total. Confirm the included weight and the per-ton rate with your account manager before delivery.
Nearly all job and household debris is allowed: framing lumber, plaster, drywall, shingles, siding, insulation, flooring, cabinets, doors, windows, furniture, and general cleanout junk. Brick, block, and clean concrete go in too, and they are cheaper to dispose of in their own load. Ask your account manager about anything unusual.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Decatur, Illinois 62526 |
| Phone: | 217-331-0133 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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