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VAVIA > Elmhurst, IL > 20-Yard Container 20-Yard Container
Specifications
Dumpster Dimensions:
- 6’ tall x 14’ long x 8’ wide
- About 9 Truck Loads
- 20 Yards
Ideal For:
- Whole-Home Cleanouts
- Large Garage or Basement Cleanouts
- Major Remodeling Projects
- Roof Replacement Projects
- Deck Removal or Replacement
- Holds the equivalent of 9 pick-up truck loads
20-yard dumpsters are well-suited for medium to large projects, including full home cleanouts, larger renovation jobs, roof tear-offs up to approximately 2,500 square feet, and deck removals up to around 400 square feet. With a 20 cubic yard capacity, this dumpster can hold roughly nine pickup truck loads of debris.
How It Works
Confirm
We’ll confirm your dumpster rental, get billing information from you, and send you a confirmation email with complete details and terms.
Remind
You'll receive a reminder text the morning of your dumpster rental drop-off.
Deliver
One of VaVia’s drivers will carefully deliver your container. You’ll receive text updates along the way, including your driver's ETA.
Review
We want to hear about your experience. After the job is complete, you’ll have an opportunity to review our service and the driver who delivered your dumpster.
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Our dumpsters are perfect for home renovations, remodels, or small construction projects. They are sized to fit comfortably in your driveway and attractive enough to keep any neighborhood association happy. Rent a VaVia dumpster today.
FAQ
Some dumpster companies quote a low base rate, then add delivery fees, fuel surcharges, or separate weight charges later. With VaVia, your Elmhurst quote already covers drop-off, pickup, and disposal, and your included weight is listed right in your terms. Contact us with a few details about your project, and you'll know the full cost before the dumpster ever arrives.
Both sizes are made to fit in a standard driveway, so that you can choose based on your debris. The 10-yard dumpster works well for a garage cleanout or heavy material like old concrete steps. The 20-yard dumpster is better suited for bigger jobs, like clearing out a house before a sale. If you're still unsure, our team can help you pick the right one when you call.
Elmhurst is one of the few suburbs with a permit that names dumpsters directly. "Dumpster" appears on the city's Required Permit List, and the Public Works Dumpster Permit is filed through the Civic Access portal. Since the list doesn't separate street placement from driveway placement, we recommend calling City Hall at 630-530-3030 to confirm what applies to your address before delivery.
Appliances that contain freon, like refrigerators, freezers, and window AC units, can't go in, and neither can microwaves. Paint, fuels, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs are also prohibited items. On top of that, Illinois adds landscape waste and electronics like TVs and computers to the list, and those bans apply on both the DuPage and Cook County sides of Elmhurst. If something gives you pause, ask us before tossing it.
Elmhurst deliveries usually arrive the same day you book or early the next morning, so it's easy to get a weekend project started on short notice. If the job runs past Sunday, that's no problem. You're welcome to keep the dumpster for the weekend or longer.
For most flooded basements, the 20-yard gives you enough room for soaked carpet, padding, drywall, and damaged furniture. Keep in mind that wet debris weighs much more than dry, so spread heavy items evenly and cover the container with a tarp if more rain is in the forecast. Same-day delivery is usually available, so you can start clearing wet materials right away and get your basement back sooner.