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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Springfield, Illinois, and the rest of Sangamon County in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. State office construction downtown, basement and kitchen work in the older west-side neighborhoods off MacArthur Boulevard, and a long season of roofing after spring storms all keep containers moving in the capital.
The number on your quote depends on container size, the weight of the debris, the days you keep it, and what the landfill charges to take the load. The sections below cover current ranges, the City permit that applies when a container blocks any part of a street, and what Illinois keeps out of its landfills.
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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 |
Here is how a Springfield quote comes together.
Size is the first lever. Going up one size costs a bit more per rental, and it still beats a second delivery charge when a smaller container runs out of room before the job does.
Material is the second. Brick, plaster, ceramic tile, and damp basement debris all weigh more per cubic yard than people expect, which is how a small container passes its tonnage early.
Disposal is the third. Loads from the city go to the landfill on Sandhill Road, and the facility charges by weight and sets its own disposal fees. The City does not run that site.
Where the container sits is the fourth. A driveway needs nothing from the City. A container that takes a parkway, a sidewalk, a travel lane, or a metered space needs a permit, and downtown jobs often do. Your account manager will tell you which one you have.
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 first, then sanity-check the weight. Prime Dumpster carries five sizes in Springfield.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the shortest one we run. It suits a single bathroom, a small porch tear-off, or a dense load of concrete and brick where weight runs out before space does.
The 15-Yard Dumpster is the middle option for a cleared basement, a garage, or old flooring and underlayment from a few rooms.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the common pick on Springfield driveways. A whole-house cleanout, a kitchen and bath project, or a standard shingle job fits in one container.
The 30-Yard Dumpster handles the bigger work: gut renovations, additions, new builds, and small demolition jobs with mixed debris.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest, and the right call for office strip-outs, warehouse cleanouts, and commercial demolition.
Caught between two? Describe the job to your account manager and we'll quote whichever saves you money.
Keep the container on private property, including your own driveway, and Springfield asks nothing of you. The City's permit rules apply to the public right-of-way, which here means the parkway strip, the sidewalk, the street lanes, and metered parking.
The Office of Public Works handles that with its public right-of-way application. One of the choices on that form is a right-of-way obstruction permit, and the fee is set by how many metered spaces you block. A street opening is a different permit at $10.00 per opening, plus the City's repair cost.
Two conditions are worth reading before you apply. The form states that no street or sidewalk obstruction, and no blocking of parking spaces, may start until the Superintendent of Streets and the City Traffic Engineer approve it and the fees are paid. It also requires liability insurance naming the City, and traffic control that meets state standards.
Completed applications go to the Office of Public Works at 300 South 7th Street, Room 201, or by email. For questions about your block, call Public Works at 217-789-2255. Your account manager can confirm whether your spot counts as right-of-way and help you line the approval up with the delivery date.
Lumber, drywall, roofing, siding, cabinets, flooring, furniture, and household junk all load without trouble. The refusals come from Illinois law and from the landfill that takes the load.
Illinois keeps several things out of every landfill in the state. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's disposal guidance explains that yard and landscape waste cannot be landfilled at all, that a refrigerator or furnace has to have its refrigerant, mercury switches, and PCB parts pulled before a landfill may take it, and that a car battery has to go back to a retailer.
Springfield's own list is longer than the state's. The City's waste pages say automotive parts and anything holding refrigerant cannot go to the landfill and belong at a metal salvage yard, that big trees, branches, and grass go to a yard-waste recycler instead, and that creosote-soaked railroad ties need the landfill's approval before a truckload arrives.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos stay out of every container delivered. Springfield runs an annual household hazardous waste drop-off for those items, and fluorescent tubes should go to a recycler because of the mercury in them.
Tires and electronics also need their own route. Mention them, along with any appliances, to your account manager when you book and the quote will not move later.
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.
Springfield does not own a landfill, and the City's own pages point residents and contractors to the privately run Sangamon Valley Landfill at 2565 Sandhill Road. The City notes that it takes large amounts of solid waste, including remodeling and demolition debris, and that callers should ask the site directly for its hours and current costs.
How much room is left there matters to your price. In the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's latest capacity report, the Sandhill Road site reported roughly 4.2 million cubic yards of remaining capacity against about 505,000 cubic yards taken in during 2024, which works out to about eight more years. Only four permitted landfills serve this part of the state, and statewide there are 35.
Material that cannot be buried goes elsewhere in town. The City names a metal salvage yard on Terminal Avenue for appliances and automotive parts, and a separate recycler for wood and yard material.
Disposal fees are set by the facility, not by us. Your account manager will confirm where your container is headed and what the disposal charge looks like before the truck leaves the yard.
Most Springfield rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Downtown and Capitol-area jobs want more lead time, because the City has to approve the obstruction before anything is set down.
Five habits that keep delivery day simple:
Weather is a real factor here. Snow and ice operations take priority on Springfield streets in winter, so a January container in the right-of-way may need to move, and your account manager will plan for that with you.
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Prime Dumpster arranges delivery across Springfield and the surrounding Sangamon County communities, from the west side and Jerome out through Leland Grove, Southern View, Grandview, Chatham, Rochester, and Sherman. Downtown and Capitol Complex jobs usually need a right-of-way permit, and we build that step into the delivery schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container, tell you whether the City needs to approve the spot, and give you one clear 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. What you load and the disposal fee at the Sandhill Road landfill both affect the total, and a right-of-way permit adds a City fee. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates when you book.
For most jobs, renting costs less. Self-hauling means a drive out to the landfill, a charge at the gate on every trip, and your own fuel and hours. A pickup bed holds surprisingly little demolition debris, so a container usually wins once the job fills more than two loads.
Yes. A three-seat couch fills roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, which leaves space for a recliner, a mattress, and a stack of boxes. Furniture runs out of volume well before it approaches a weight limit, so the smallest size often covers a full cleanout.
Illinois bars landscape waste, lead-acid car batteries, used tires, electronics, and appliances that still hold refrigerant from landfills. Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos are out of every container too. Declare tires and appliances at booking, since they carry per-item charges.
The 10-yard container has the lowest starting price, $399 to $499, and the smallest footprint for a tight driveway. Weight is what decides the final bill. Brick, tile, and wet basement debris can clear the included tonnage quickly, so dense material usually costs less in its own load.
Three days generally costs what five days costs, because the price covers delivery, pickup, and disposal rather than calendar days. One exception is a City right-of-way permit, which is billed by the time you occupy the space. Ask your account manager to price both.
Most construction and household debris is allowed: lumber, drywall, trim, shingles, siding, flooring, doors, cabinets, furniture, and cardboard. Clean concrete, brick, and asphalt are accepted as well, and they often cost less when kept separate. For anything unusual, check with your account manager before you load it.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Springfield, Illinois 62704 |
| Phone: | 217-331-0133 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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