Glen Ellyn has a lot of pre-war homes, and their plaster-and-lath walls weigh far more than modern drywall. For demo work in an older house, the 10-yard dumpster is a good choice because it keeps heavy debris within the weight limit. For a whole-house declutter or a remodel with lighter materials, you'll likely want the 20-yard dumpster instead. Describe the project when you order, and we'll point you to the right one.

Glen Ellyn doesn't require a permit for a dumpster on private property, like your driveway. The Village doesn't post a dumpster permit on its forms and permits page, but the street counts as public right-of-way. If you're thinking about street placement, give Glen Ellyn Public Works a call at 630-469-6756 first so you know what's required.

Before you start loading, it helps to check the garage and basement for chemicals, since pesticides, herbicides, fuels, motor oil, propane tanks, and paint can't go in. Illinois law also bans landscape waste, so leaves, grass, and brush from yard work will need another disposal route. Covered electronics like TVs and computers are banned from landfills statewide as well.

Glen Ellyn orders can usually get same-day or next-day dumpster delivery, and you don't need to be home for it. Tell us exactly where you'd like the dumpster placed when you order, and you'll get a text confirmation once it's been dropped off.

Start by pulling out soaked carpet, padding, drywall, and insulation, since wet porous materials can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. All of it can go in a VaVia dumpster. Damaged electronics, paint cans, and cleaning chemicals will still need separate disposal under Illinois rules. With the dumpster in your driveway, you can carry debris straight out to the container and walk it in through the back door instead of piling it at the curb, which cuts down on extra trips and handling.