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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across North Chicago, Illinois, and the rest of eastern Lake County in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Rehab work on the older housing between Sheridan Road and Lewis Avenue, landlord turnovers, and construction tied to the hospital and naval base campuses keep containers busy, and roofing crews work this stretch of the lakefront hard every spring.
Four things decide your price: the container size, the weight and kind of debris, how long you keep it, and what the receiving landfill charges. Below you'll find our price ranges, who to call before a container goes in a city street, what Illinois keeps out of landfills, and how soon we can get one to your address.
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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 |
North Chicago sits close to the disposal site, which helps, and the rest of the quote comes down to what you load.
Size first. Going one size up costs a little more, and it costs far less than a second delivery when the first container fills three days into the job.
Weight second. Old plaster, brick, ceramic tile, and layers of shingles are heavy, and the landfill charges by the ton, so dense material can hit a weight ceiling with the container only half full.
Distance third, and this one works in your favor. The nearest permitted landfill is on Green Bay Road in Zion, roughly ten miles up the road, which keeps the haul short compared with jobs further inland.
Local rules are the last piece. The City does not publish a dumpster permit or a posted right-of-way fee, so a quick call settles whether your drop spot needs approval. Separating the items Illinois bans from landfills also keeps your load moving through the gate without a problem.
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, then check the weight. We rent five sizes here, and the smallest is not always the cheapest answer.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the heavy-debris container. Concrete, brick, dirt, and tile reach their limit while space is left over, and it fits on a short city driveway without blocking the sidewalk.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers a one-room gut, a garage clear-down, or a small tear-off.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the size most North Chicago jobs land on. A full apartment turnover or a kitchen and bath remodel fits with room to spare.
The 30-Yard Dumpster takes volume rather than weight. Framing, siding, lath, and whole-unit renovations all go in one container.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is the largest we rent, built for commercial interiors, warehouse cleanouts, and demolition that runs for weeks.
Describe the work to your account manager if you're between sizes. They size containers on this kind of job every day.
A container on private property, your own driveway or a job site you control, does not need a city permit in North Chicago. The question changes once any part of it sits in the street, on a sidewalk, or on the parkway.
The City publishes no dumpster permit form or posted fee, so the answer comes from a phone call rather than a web page. Two offices handle the public way: the Engineering Department at City Hall, 1850 Lewis Avenue, and the Streets and Utilities Division at the City Yard on Renken Drive.
Engineering covers street and utility infrastructure, traffic management, and inspection, which is where a container in a travel lane belongs. Streets and Utilities maintains the pavements, sidewalks, curbs, signage, and parkway trees your truck will be working around.
Call Engineering at 847-596-8650 or Streets and Utilities at 847-596-8870, both open weekday business hours. Your account manager can make that call with you and time the delivery around whatever the City asks for.
Lumber, drywall, plaster, lath, roofing, flooring, siding, trim, cabinets, fixtures, and general cleanout junk all load without an issue. Illinois is the reason for the exceptions.
State law keeps electronics out of landfills. The Illinois environmental agency puts it plainly: landfilling many common electronic items, including televisions and computers, is prohibited, and manufacturers have to fund the recycling instead. Tires are barred too, and used tires have to go to a permitted tire disposal or recycling site.
Batteries are the other common trap. The state asks residents to take used batteries to a drop-off site, because they start fires in trucks, at sorting facilities, and at landfills.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, and fuel stay out of a standard container, and asbestos needs its own licensed handling. Household chemicals go to the county's household chemical waste program, which takes residential material by appointment.
Pull those items out before loading and mention them when you book. Your account manager can tell you which ones we can route separately.
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.
The nearest permitted municipal landfill to North Chicago is the privately run site at 701 Green Bay Road in Zion, about ten miles north along the lakefront. It weighs every truck and charges by the ton, which is why debris type matters more than rental length on your final bill.
Electronics have a city option close to home. The North Chicago City Yard at 1421 Renken Drive takes them for recycling on Monday mornings from 7:30 to 9 and on Friday afternoons from 2:30 to 4, and the yard can be reached at 847-596-8870.
Household chemicals go to the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, the county's own waste agency, which runs a year-round drop-off at its Gurnee site twice a month by appointment plus mobile events around the county from April through October. That program is residential only, so business and commercial material is not accepted and needs a different route.
Your account manager will confirm which site is taking your container and explain the disposal charges before the truck is scheduled.
1421 Renken Drive, North Chicago, IL 60064
City-run electronics recycling drop-off, Monday 7:30 to 9 a.m. and Friday 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Most North Chicago orders can be scheduled within one to two business days, with the driver arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. A couple of days of notice is better, since it leaves room to check the drop spot with the City and to get the pad cleared.
Five things that keep delivery simple:
Keep the drop-off hours in mind as well. The City Yard takes electronics only on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons, so pull those items out of the house early rather than on the last day.
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Prime Dumpster coordinates dumpster rentals throughout North Chicago and the neighboring Lake County communities, from the lakefront blocks along Sheridan Road and the Foss Park area to the Green Bay Road corridor, the medical campus district, and the industrial parcels west of the tracks. We work with homeowners, landlords, and contractors, and we schedule delivery, pickup, and disposal around the hours your crew is on site.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container, check the street question, and give you a firm price 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.
A 10-yard container runs $399 to $499 and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899, both on a five-day rental. Debris weight and the per-ton charge at the Zion landfill move the rest of your total. Your account manager confirms the tonnage included and the overage rate before the container is delivered.
Hauling it yourself means a charge at the scale every trip, plus fuel and a lot of loading by hand. A pickup holds about two cubic yards, so even a single-room gut can mean five or six runs. One container usually costs less and takes one afternoon of loading.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes about a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a mattress, a dresser, and boxes. Furniture eats volume rather than weight, so you will run out of room long before the container gets heavy.
Illinois bars electronics and used tires from landfills, so televisions, computers, and tires have to go elsewhere. Batteries belong at a drop-off site. Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos are never allowed in a standard container, and appliances with refrigerant need separate handling.
The 10-yard container is our lowest at $399 to $499. Whether it is cheapest for your job depends on weight, since disposal is billed by the ton. Brick, plaster, and tile fill the allowance quickly, so dense debris is better off in its own load.
Three days usually costs the same as five, because the rate covers the job rather than the calendar. Weight is what changes the invoice. Ask your account manager what tonnage comes with your size and what each additional ton costs before you book.
Nearly all home and construction debris is fine: lumber, drywall, plaster, roofing, siding, flooring, carpet, cabinets, doors, furniture, and general junk. Clean concrete, brick, and soil are accepted too, and they are cheaper kept as a separate load. Check anything unusual with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | North Chicago, Illinois 60088 |
| Phone: | 464-245-3085 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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