Frequently Asked Questions

Prices vary with the dumpster size, the type of debris, the delivery location and the rental duration, so we quote each job rather than publish a price list. We offer flat-rate pricing whenever possible, with delivery, pickup and disposal typically included and no hidden fees. Every quote includes a weight allowance — about 1 to 2 tons on a 10 yard, 2 to 3 on a 15, 3 to 4 on a 20, 4 to 5 on a 30 and 5 to 6 on a 40. Call (309) 893-1463 for a quote. The cost guide explains what moves the number.

Yes. Delivery, pickup and disposal up to the included weight are typically included in your quote, along with the standard rental period. No hidden fees and no surprise charges.

Two things: going over the included weight, when an overage fee may apply based on disposal weight, and keeping the container past the standard rental period, at an additional daily or weekly rate. Extra pickups or swap-outs are part of the quote too. We explain the terms up front so there is nothing to find later.

Heavy material such as concrete, dirt, brick, asphalt or rock uses up the included weight fast, and it usually goes only in the smaller containers, such as a 10 or 15 yard, because heavy materials have strict weight limits for safe transport. Heavy material mixed with household junk may need special handling or pricing, so we size it differently and tell you where the weight line is before you load.

Major credit and debit cards. Payment is generally made when your booking is confirmed, to reserve your delivery slot. Where an independent provider handles the rental, billing may be handled by that provider, and we tell you on the call.

If the dumpster will sit on private property such as your driveway, we found no Bloomington permit rule for it, and no City time limit or surface rule. A street is different. A dumpster, moving container or anything similar in the City right-of-way or street needs a Dumpster Permit from the City Engineering Division, submitted at least 72 hours before delivery — we say allow at least 3 business days. Under the permit, the container sits in a legal parking space in front of the property using it, with Type I or Type II lighted barricades at the front and rear at all times; it is covered whenever it is not actively in use; and the permit runs no more than 30 days unless the Director of Engineering approves longer. In an alley, the permit holder contacts nearby residents and businesses to arrange their access. The Engineering page lists no fee for the Dumpster Permit, so ask Engineering when you apply. Separately, City Code requires a street closure permit before anyone obstructs a sidewalk, parkway, alley or parking lane (§ 38-303). The permit guide and your town page cover the details.

In Bloomington, only with the Engineering Division's Dumpster Permit, as above. In Normal, Town code says roll-off boxes are not permitted in a front yard or on a dedicated street right-of-way unless the Director of Public Works gives temporary permission for the right-of-way (§ 21.1-4); the Town's Dumpster/Storage Container Permit goes through the Engineering Department (309-454-9578), may require a lighted barricade, and allows work only in daylight hours. Elsewhere: Hudson and Le Roy require the Mayor's written permission before building materials go in a street (Hudson 7-1-3, Le Roy § 7-1-2); Lexington needs the Street Superintendent's authorization (§ 190-5); and Lincoln bars a dumpster over two cubic yards from a street without a Street Department permit, a bond and reflective striping (Ch. 8-3). Tell us when you book and we plan the placement around it.

Not always obvious. Veterans Parkway (I-55 Business), I-55, I-74, US-150 and IL-9 are state routes, and parts of Main Street, Center Street and Market Street in Bloomington carry US-51 Business and US-150, where some segments are state-maintained. IDOT requires a permit for work in a state route's right-of-way and has no permit type for a container, so there the box stays on private property. The street our yard is on is a city street. If you are not sure, tell us the address and we will check which rules apply.

Because some cities license the companies that haul waste. Bloomington's City Code Chapter 36 requires a City licence to collect, transport or dispose of waste for profit, and names construction or demolition work and dumpsters among its examples; the licence expires each April 30. Lincoln requires a City waste hauler licence that covers construction dumpster services (Ch. 3-21). Heyworth requires Village Board authorization to collect garbage (Code 9-5-3C), and Normal regulates private refuse collectors (§ 21.1-5). We found no county hauler licence in McLean County. Each town page states its rule.

It can. HOA rules can cover containers on your driveway, and we do not know your HOA's rules — check them before you book.

We take precautions to protect your property. If you are concerned, you can place plywood or boards under the wheels for added protection, and we can discuss protective boards when you book. Keep it off soft ground and grass.

A flat, solid surface such as a driveway, gravel or pavement; room for the container — about 14 feet long for a 10 yard, 16 feet for a 15, and about 22 feet for a 20 and up, all about 7.5 feet wide; about 60 feet of clear approach for the roll-off truck, more if it has to turn; and clear space overhead. Branches, utility lines, parked cars, bins and equipment are the usual problems.

Bloomington, Normal, Towanda, Downs, Hudson and Heyworth; Le Roy, Lexington, Danvers, Gridley, Chenoa and El Paso; and Clinton, Lincoln and Pontiac — each with its own page. The complete Bloomington guide pulls it together.

At 2014 Cabinton Rd, Bloomington, IL 61701 — inside the City of Bloomington, McLean County, on a city street right by the I-55 / I-74 and Veterans Parkway interchange on the south-west side of town.

Mostly the timing. Pontiac, our furthest stop, is about 43 road miles from the yard, and Chenoa about 32. Price depends partly on the delivery location, and we say any difference up front.

No — they are twin cities with separate governments and separate rules. Bloomington is a city of 78,680 people and Normal a town of 52,736 (2020 Census), both in McLean County. A street placement in Bloomington goes through the City's Engineering Division; in Normal, through the Town's Engineering Department. The rules follow the city the property is in, not the mailing address.

A few. Lincoln has an exclusive residential franchise for single-family homes through February 28, 2027; its agreement excludes construction waste, and the City requires a waste hauler licence that covers construction dumpster services. Heyworth requires Village Board authorization to collect garbage, and Downs requires every occupied home and business to use Village refuse collection — in those three, we check the local rules before booking. Illinois law bars cities under 1,000,000 people from awarding a franchise for construction or demolition debris collection (65 ILCS 5/11-19-1(f)). Each town page says what that town asks for.