A 30 yard dumpster holds about 30 cubic yards of debris, roughly 10 to 12 pickup truck loads, and it typically rents for somewhere in the 91 to 500 dollar range depending on rental length in Evanston. It's the size most Evanston homeowners and contractors pick for roof tear-offs, whole-house cleanouts and mid-size renovation jobs. Evanston Porta Pros delivers them fast.
A 30 yard roll-off dumpster measures roughly 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 6 feet tall, though exact dumpster dimensions 30 yard units vary a little by manufacturer. That box holds a lot of material, which is why it sits between the 20 yard dumpster rental and the 40 yard dumpster rental on most job sites. If you're not sure this is the right call, our dumpster sizes and dimensions page walks through all four sizes side by side. Delivery in Evanston needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so clear the driveway or curb lane before we arrive. Tight alley or no clearance? Tell us when you book so we can plan the drop.
Pricing depends on how long you keep the unit and what's going into it. Here's what the measured data shows across daily, weekly and monthly terms for a standard roll-off:
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Delivery is billed separately and generally runs between $50 and $150 for a weekly rental window, sometimes more depending on distance and access. For a full cost breakdown across every dumpster size, see our dumpster rental cost guide, or check what cannot go in a dumpster before you load anything hazardous. Weight matters too. Overloading a 30 yard box is one of the most common surprise charges, so review our dumpster weight limits page before you start filling it.
Placement in the public right of way, meaning the street or sidewalk instead of a private driveway, needs confirming with the City of Evanston before delivery. We don't have a specific ordinance number to cite here, so check with the city directly or read our dumpster permit requirements page for what to ask. If the dumpster sits entirely on your own driveway or yard, permitting is usually a non-issue, but a contractor doing construction dumpster rental work on a public street should always confirm first. Job sites also need to think about sanitation. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) requires portable toilet facilities for crews on construction sites, one unit for every 20 workers on smaller jobs, so if your dumpster rental is part of a bigger renovation, pair it with a construction site services package that includes a standard porta potty rental or two.
Roll-off jobs near Wilmette, 4.1 miles northwest of Evanston, or Niles, 8.0 miles west, run on the same pricing bands, and we cover both through our service areas page. Anyone comparing rental lengths before committing should look at porta potty rental per day and monthly porta potty rental pricing logic, since dumpsters follow a similar day-versus-month tradeoff. If you're clearing out a garage, running a roofing crew, or gutting a kitchen, a 30 yarder in Evanston keeps you from making four trips to the transfer station. Ready to book? Head to request a quote or hit contact and we'll get a truck scheduled.
About 30 cubic yards, roughly 10 to 12 pickup truck loads. That covers a full roof tear-off on a mid-size house, a garage cleanout, or several rooms of renovation debris. Heavier material like shingles or concrete hits the weight limit before it hits the volume limit, so check dumpster weight limits first.
Most Evanston rentals run by the day, week or month, and pricing scales with the term you pick. A weekend project usually books a weekly rate since day rates add up fast on multi-day jobs. Longer renovations often switch to the monthly rate instead.
Yes, and that's the simplest placement since it avoids most right-of-way questions entirely. Just make sure there's roughly 60 feet of straight clearance behind where the truck backs in. Overhead wires and low tree branches can also block delivery, so mention those when you book.
Hazardous material, tires, batteries, paint and certain electronics are typically excluded, and rules vary by hauler. Check what cannot go in a dumpster before loading anything you're unsure about. Tossing prohibited items in can trigger extra fees or a delayed pickup.
Only if it sits in the street or right-of-way, and that needs confirming with the City of Evanston directly. Driveway placement usually skips the permit question. See dumpster permit requirements for what to ask before delivery day.
Yes. Evanston Porta Pros delivers 30 yard dumpster rental across Evanston 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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