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Acceptable Items

Acceptable Items for Pickup in Lake County, IL

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Acceptable Items

Acceptable items for a dumpster we gladly accept most any household/construction waste including:

Mixed Use

  • Household Items & Waste
  • Paper
  • Plastics
  • Glass
  • Furniture

Construction Debris

  • Remodeling Materials
  • Shingles
  • Bath and Kitchen Tear Outs
  • Plaster

Heavy Materials

*Requires advanced permission

  • Concrete
  • Brick
  • Soil

Appliances & Scrap Metal

*Please contact your Local Dudez to arrange for special pickup.

Yard Waste

  • Branches
  • Leaves
  • Grass Clippings

Unacceptable Items

We are a solid waste carrier, and not a hazardous waste carrier & cannot accept the following:

  • Chemicals
  • Solvents of Any Kind
  • Asbestos
  • Oil
  • Radioactive
  • Volatile
  • Highly Flammable Liquids or Materials
  • Explosives
  • Bio-Medical Waste
  • Toxic or Hazardous Materials
  • Liquids of Any Kind
  • No Tires
  • Electronic Devices

Popular Haul Away Types

We Provide Dumpster Rentals for Every Project

Landscaping Debris

Construction Waste

Bulk Trash & Garbage

Junk Hauling

Commercial Debris

Home Remodeling

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Acceptable Items
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Dumpster Dudez of Northern Illinois

Looking for clarity on what you can toss into our dumpsters? Dumpster Dudez makes it EZ with our guide to acceptable items for pickup in Lake County, IL.

At Dumpster Dudez, we pride ourselves on being the best solution for waste management. Our dumpsters are equipped to handle a wide range waste commonly found in residential, commercial, and construction settings.

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Lake County Acceptable Waste Types

  • Mixed Use Household & Miscellaneous Items: Clear out your attic, garage, or basement, knowing Dumpster Dudez of Northern Illinois, IL is here to make it EZ. If it fits in the dumpster, we'll take it away.
  • Construction Waste: Renovating your home or office? Our dumpsters are ready to remove construction waste like drywall, wood, roofing materials, and more.
  • Yard Waste: Starting a landscaping project or tidying up your yard? You can toss branches, leaves, grass clippings, and other yard waste into our dumpsters for hassle-free disposal.
  • Heavy Materials (Note: requires advanced notice): Have leftover concrete or bricks from a construction project? With advanced notice, our dumpsters can handle heavy materials like concrete and bricks.
  • Appliances & Scrap Metal: These types of materials require special arrangements. Please contact your Local Dudez to arrange a special pickup.
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What Types of Items are Prohibited?

While Dumpster Dudez of Northern Illinois, IL strives to accommodate a variety of waste types, there are certain items we cannot accept as we are a solid waste carrier and not a hazardous waste carrier.

Prohibited Items:

  • Liquids of any kind, including oil
  • Toxic or hazardous materials, such as paint, chemicals, solvents, and asbestos
  • Flammable, explosive, volatile, or radioactive materials
  • Bio-medical or infectious waste
  • Items like propane tanks, batteries, tires, mattresses, and electronics require special disposal and should not be placed in our dumpsters.
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Meet the Team

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Bennett and Kelly Grindle

Northern Illinois Owner

Welcome to Dumpster Dudez of Northern Illinois! Bennett Grindle has always wanted to run his own business and working with his dad, Kelly Grindle, this father and son duo found Dumpster Dudez to be a perfect fit to provide great service in an entrepreneurial environment. Bennett has spent his career in industrial sales and understands the importance providing exceptional customer service. His #1 goal is to exceed the expectations of his clients in Northern Illinois.

FAQs

You can toss most non-hazardous waste into a Dumpster Dudez dumpster, including:

  • Household junk: furniture, boxes, clothes, toys, general clutter
  • Construction debris: drywall, wood, flooring, tile, cabinetry
  • Yard waste: branches, leaves, grass clippings, shrubs
  • Light demolition materials: siding, roofing shingles, insulation

We can also accept heavier materials like concrete, brick, and dirt, but you’ll need to let us know in advance so we can plan for weight limits and proper handling.

You should NOT put the following materials in a Dumpster Dudez dumpster:

  • Hazardous waste: paints, solvents, chemicals, pesticides, batteries
  • Liquids of any kind: oil, fuel, wet paint, cleaning solutions
  • Flammable or explosive materials: propane tanks, gasoline, fireworks
  • Biohazard or medical waste: needles, sharps, medications
  • Electronics: TVs, monitors, computers, appliances
  • Misc: tires, mattresses, refrigerators, large car parts

For a full list of prohibited items, view our items guide. If you have any questions or are unsure about a specific debris, contact Dumpster Dudez before tossing it in.

Due to local, state, and federal regulations, there are restrictions on what can be disposed of in a landfill. If an item is considered hazardous, unsafe to handle, or harmful to the environment, it requires special hauling and disposal methods to ensure safety and compliance.

Yes, in most cases you can.

Dumpster Dudez accepts mixed loads of household junk and construction debris unless your local regulations or disposal site have specific restrictions. In some instances, separating materials or using a second dumpster may be recommended to avoid overloading or disposal issues.

Yes, but you’ll need to let us know in advance. When booking, it’s best to give us an estimate of the type of material (or materials) you’re disposing of and how much you plan to throw away.

The more details you provide, the better we can match you with the right dumpster size and help avoid overweight charges.

If you have any questions about what’s allowed in the dumpster, call or text your Dumpster Dudez team before tossing it in.

We’re a local, family-owned business that understands the regulations and disposal requirements in our area. We’ll clearly explain your options if the item can’t be tossed, and help you figure out what to do next.

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It!

Hear from Dumpster Dudez Customers

  • Yancy Watkins
    Feb. 14, 2026
    This is hands-down the best dumpster company on earth! Go direct and get the best service, the best new style dumpsters and save their contact info like i did and you never will need to wonder again. The price is always great for a service i have repeated over and again! God bless Bennett who has been a lifesaver for a last minute move that was enormous and needed fast response times and they delivered.
  • stephen mcgee
    Feb. 7, 2026
    Excellent service great company to deal with
  • Steve D
    Feb. 6, 2026
    Easy to setup a delivery, cleanest dumpster I have ever walked into. Customer service was superb.
  • Tina Leigh
    Feb. 4, 2026
    Great service!! Great prices! Will definitely use again!! Thank you!
  • A Bee
    Jan. 31, 2026
    I researched this deeply and these dudez are the best in the business. Ordering was easy and transparent with the online experience vastly superior to the usual requirements for calling and enduring the bait/switch and hard sell. Delivery was on time and the dumpster was pristine. Pick-up and customer service were perfect. These guys are master professionals and my only choice going forward.
  • Rachel Rosenberg-Lopez
    Jan. 21, 2026
    Bennett was an absolute pleasure to work with in setting up the delivery of our dumpster! In addition, he was great when we were ready for the pick up just a few days later versus keeping it for the full 7 days. Kind, honest, helpful, timely - incredibly easy to work with. Highly recommend!
  • Jason Alt
    Jan. 10, 2026
    Excellent customer service, easy to schedule.
  • Kim Czaplicki
    Jan. 10, 2026
    The guys at Dudez are awesome and the service is outstanding. Thank you Bennett!
  • abimael Vasquez
    Jan. 7, 2026
    Professional, honest people and Very, Very helpful.
  • Raymond Gialo
    Jan. 5, 2026
    Easy to set up and work with. Easy way for us to clean out 20 years of things that have been cluttering up our house. The clean out was difficult but getting a dumpster from the Dumpster Dudez was easy!
  • Chris Vipond
    Jan. 3, 2026
    Highly Recommend Dumpster Dudez! They were the only company I could find to haul away clean fill. They hauled away nearly 25 tons of clean fill for me in just a few short days. They kept dropping dumpsters off and taking away full ones as fast as I could fill them! Their communication, professionalism, and flexibility was incredible. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’d work with Bennett and his team again anytime and would suggest you do the same!
  • Colleen Leider
    Jan. 3, 2026
    Dumpster Dudez were very efficient. I called and they dropped the dumpster the next day and promptly picked it up the same day. We texted back and forth for pick up and drop off. Their prices were comparable to others in the area. I would use them again.
  • Abel Gutierrez
    Dec. 29, 2025
    Great customer service
  • Bailey Lambert-Candaza
    Dec. 23, 2025
    Such a great service! Super quick and easy, definitely saved us from a lot of stress during our military move!
  • Catherine Fritz
    Nov. 27, 2025
    I had a great experience using this company. The whole process start to finish was so easy. They dropped off and picked up the dumpster on time. Dumpster was clean, and they also took care to protect my driveway. Will use again if I ever need a dumpster again!
  • Ernie Warren
    Nov. 22, 2025
    Ben was there for me everystep of the way. I was in a bind and needed a dumpster for Same day delivery. I called other companies prior, Who guaranteed same day delivery Well let me tell you, Thats not true. Ben was the only one who actually picked up the phone and he had everything ready to go I got my dumpster the same day. Dumpster dudez. We’re extremely professional and courteous Ben even offered to put wood down prior to dropping the dumpster Thanks you Ben for the amazing service. You are now my new dumpster service! I would give 10 Stars if I could
  • H C
    Nov. 16, 2025
    Great customer service! Would use again and reccomend, love supporting local family run businesses.
  • Jim Costa
    Nov. 3, 2025
    Extremely professional and courteous, they were here to drop off and pick up when they said they would. I would recommend Dumpster Dudez all day long!
  • E. C. B. N.
    Oct. 30, 2025
    Bennett was extremely helpful in answering my questions. Would highly recommend, 10/10!
  • Brian Coyne
    Oct. 18, 2025
    Pleasure to deal with and always provide exceptional service!

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