A 20 yard roll-off dumpster measures about 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide and 4.5 feet tall, and holds roughly 6 pickup truck loads of debris. Rental in Waukegan runs about $91 to $500 for a month, with day and week rates available too. It fits most kitchen remodels, roof tear-offs and garage cleanouts.
The 20 yard dumpster size sits in the middle of the roll-off dumpster rental lineup, bigger than a 10 yard dumpster rental but smaller than a 30 yard dumpster rental. Dumpster dimensions for the 20 yard box run about 22 feet by 7.5 feet by 4.5 feet, enough volume for a full construction dumpster rental job or a home cleanout in Waukegan. Check dumpster sizes and dimensions if you're comparing against the 40 yard box. The truck dropping it off needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to place the container without backing through a neighbor's yard or across a curb cut. Waukegan driveways vary, so measure your access lane before you book. If you're closer to Gurnee, 4.1 miles west, or North Chicago, 4.8 miles south, delivery logistics are much the same.
Most construction debris, furniture, drywall and roofing shingles are fine. What's not fine: certain hazardous items, tires and some appliances, which vary by hauler policy. Check what cannot go in a dumpster before loading, and understand dumpster weight limits since overloaded containers get hit with extra fees. Waukegan placement in a public right of way, like along a curb, needs confirming with the city before delivery. If your project sits within city limits, check dumpster permit requirements first rather than guess. A 20 yard dumpster rental is a good match for a single-story home renovation; larger teardown jobs often need the 40 yard dumpster rental instead. Site cleanup rules under OSHA 1926.25 require debris cleared from active work areas, which is exactly what a roll-off is for.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Pricing depends on rental length, weight and how far the truck has to travel. See dumpster rental cost for a full breakdown across sizes. Many Waukegan customers combine a dumpster with a portable toilet rental or a temporary fence rental on active job sites, since fencing under OSHA 1926.202 needs to meet ANSI D6.1 standards when it doubles as a barricade around the container. For bigger commercial teardowns, pair the dumpster with construction site services and a light tower rental if crews work past daylight hours.
Most rentals run by the day, week or month, and pricing scales with duration, so a week costs more than a day but less than a month stretched out. Longer jobs in Waukegan, like full gut renovations, usually book the monthly rate up front to avoid daily overage charges. Ask about swap-outs if the container fills early.
It depends on where the container sits. Driveway placement usually needs no permit, but curb or street placement is regulated and needs confirming with the city. See dumpster permit requirements and porta potty permit requirements for the same right-of-way logic applied to sanitation units.
The 20 yard box handles mid-size cleanouts and single-room renovations. The 30 yard dumpster rental suits whole-house projects or major construction debris. Both need the same 60 feet of clearance behind the delivery truck.
Some appliances are accepted, others aren't, depending on refrigerants or hazardous components. Confirm with your hauler before loading, and review what cannot go in a dumpster so you're not stuck paying removal fees after pickup.
Yes. Waukegan Porta Pros serves Gurnee, 4.1 miles west, and North Chicago, 4.8 miles south, along with other towns listed on service areas. Delivery logistics stay the same regardless of distance, provided the site has clear truck access.
Yes. Waukegan Porta Pros delivers 20 yard dumpster rental across Waukegan and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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