30 Cubic Yards
30 Yard Dumpster Rental in Chicago, IL
A large roll-off built for whole-house projects, commercial cleanouts, and new-construction debris across Chicago.
- 30 ydCapacity
- 9 pickup-truck loadsPickup loads
- 4–5 tonsWeight allowance
The 30 yard steps up to serious project territory — whole-house renovations generating debris from top to bottom, commercial property cleanouts, and new-build construction sites that produce a steady stream of framing scrap, packaging, and general waste. It’s the size we point contractors toward when a job is bigger than a single remodel but not yet at full demolition scale.
At 22ft long by 7.5ft wide by 6ft tall, the 30 yard holds roughly 9 pickup truck loads of debris. Same footprint length as the 20 yard, but with substantially more wall height, which means more capacity without needing extra room to place it.
Weight allowance runs 4–5 tons, giving commercial and whole-house projects enough room for a heavier mix of construction debris, old fixtures, and general waste without constantly worrying about hitting the weight cap partway through the job.
What fits in a 30 yard dumpster
- Whole-house renovation generating debris from multiple rooms and systems
- Commercial property cleanout — office, retail, or warehouse space
- New-build residential construction debris
- Large-scale flooring, drywall, and framing removal
- Multi-unit building turnover between tenants
- Post-construction cleanup on a new addition
- Larger demolition projects — garage teardown, structural removal
Why the 30 Yard Works for Bigger Chicago Projects
Whole-house renovations and commercial cleanouts generate debris at a different pace than a single-room remodel, and the 30 yard’s added height gives contractors room to work through a multi-day or multi-week job without swapping containers mid-project. It’s a common choice for two-flat and three-flat gut renovations across our West Side service area, where the debris volume adds up fast once you’re past the demo stage.
30 Yard vs. 20 and 40 — Which Way to Go
If your project is a single whole-house cleanout or a multi-room remodel without heavy construction debris, the 20 yard is often enough and easier to place. Move up to the 40 yard for major demolition or a large new-construction site generating a steady, heavy flow of debris throughout the project. The 30 yard is the right middle ground for whole-house renovations and commercial jobs that are bigger than a cleanout but not a full demolition.
What Doesn’t Fit / Weight Considerations
With a 4–5 ton allowance, the 30 yard handles most whole-house and commercial debris loads, but a project heavy on concrete, brick, or masonry can still approach that limit before the box is full — flag that when booking. As always, electronics, asbestos-containing material, and hazardous items are prohibited and need separate, certified disposal.
Typical Rental Period
30 yard rentals often run longer than our smaller sizes since they’re tied to multi-day or multi-week renovation and construction timelines. Let us know your expected project length when booking so we can set the right rental period from the start.
Local fit
The 30 yard in Chicago driveways
Because of its size, a 30 yard more often needs public way placement than our smaller boxes — particularly on tighter West Side lots in East Garfield Park and West Garfield Park where a driveway alone won’t accommodate the footprint. When that’s the case, whether it’s parked on the street or in the alley, a CDOT permit under Municipal Code of Chicago §10-28-799 applies, since Chicago treats alleys as public way the same as streets. We handle that permit application as part of booking a 30 yard for a public way placement.
For commercial projects and new construction in the incorporated suburbs — Oak Park, River Forest, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, and Berwyn — permit requirements run through that municipality’s own process rather than CDOT or Cook County, and we confirm the right steps before the container arrives. Chicago’s Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance also applies to qualifying projects at this scale, requiring at least 50% of recyclable C&D debris to be recycled — ask us if your project needs that documentation.
Not sure?
Compare the other sizes
Sizing up costs you money you did not need to spend. Sizing down costs you a second haul. Here is the rest of the range.
10 Yard Dumpster
Small cleanouts, roofing shingles, concrete and dirt, garage purge
View 10 yard 15Cubic yards15 Yard Dumpster
Kitchen or bath remodel, flooring projects, roofing tear-off, yard work
View 15 yard 20Cubic yards20 Yard Dumpster
Whole-house cleanout, larger remodel, roofing up to about 50 squares, landscaping
View 20 yard 40Cubic yards40 Yard Dumpster
Major demolition, large construction sites, commercial fit-outs
View 40 yardFAQs
30 Yard dumpster questions
What size projects is the 30 yard best for?
Whole-house renovations, commercial property cleanouts, new-build construction debris, and larger demolition jobs.
How many pickup truck loads does a 30 yard hold?
Roughly 9 pickup truck loads of debris.
What’s the weight limit on a 30 yard dumpster?
4–5 tons, suited to heavier whole-house and commercial construction debris.
How is the 30 yard different from the 20 yard in size?
They share the same 22ft length and 7.5ft width, but the 30 yard stands 6ft tall versus 4.5ft on the 20 yard, giving it significantly more volume in the same footprint.
Will a 30 yard need a Chicago permit?
It depends on placement. If it fits entirely on private property, no permit is needed. If it needs to sit in the alley or on the street, a CDOT public way permit applies, and we handle that paperwork.
Does a 30 yard rental have recycling requirements?
For qualifying construction and demolition projects, Chicago’s C&D Debris Recycling Ordinance requires at least 50% of recyclable debris to be recycled. We can advise whether your project falls under this rule.
Ready when you are
Reserve a 30 yard dumpster in Chicago
Call and you will speak to someone local who knows the streets, the alleys, the permit rules and which box actually fits your lot. Flat rate quoted up front.