Roll Off Dumpster Rental Prices

Roll off dumpsters cost $300 to $550 on average to rent. From a single room remodel to a whole house gut, the size you need depends on the size of your construction project. Commercial construction projects need large roll off dumpsters. They’re a little different than a residential trash dumpster. They roll directly off a large truck and have shorter walls with an open top, making them ideal for filling with construction debris.

Small Dumpster Rental Prices

Only tearing out a wall or maybe scrapping some floor tile? Rent a small dumpster for $100 to $300 per week. For residential trash and food waste, you’ll want a smaller trash dumpster. Because they have smaller openings, they’re not ideal for construction projects.

Temporary Residential Dumpster Rental Prices

You’ll pay anywhere from $200 to $800 or more for residential dumpsters. The prices here reflect roll off or temporary dumpsters for residential construction, landscaping and demo projects. They come in sizes from 10 to 40 cubic yards. For trash, you’ll need a small dumpster. The most common sizes of dumpsters requested and their average national prices:

10 yards: $300 per week average.

• Measures 16’l x 8’w x 2’h
• Good for very light projects.

20 yards: $425 per week average.

• Measures 20’l x 8’w x 3.5’h
• Best suited for light to medium projects.

30 yards: $500 per week average.

• Measures 22’l x 8’w x 5’h
• Best suited for interior de-cluttering, remodeling and other interior projects.

Junk Removal Service Costs

Junk removal costs anywhere from $150 to $400 on average. You get the junk together and have them come and pick it up. It’s not really aimed at construction or renovation clean up. It’s more suitable for getting rid of old junk like used furniture. If you’re low on space, try this alternative to having a dumpster placed in front of your house by hiring a junk removal service.

Construction Dumpster Rental Cost

There’s no difference in cost between renting for a construction site or a residential site. However, you’ll pay $50 to $100 more at the local landfill for a dumpster filled with construction debris or junk rather than household trash. It’s the same unit from the same companies.

Generally, rented dumpsters are used for normal construction/demolition trash. This would include wood, siding, drywall, yard waste, carpeting, wire, foam, flooring and roofing materials, and even small appliances.

Cheap Dumpster Rental Prices

The cheapest dumpster rental prices range from $100 to $300 for Bagster services or smaller dumpsters. But don’t get something smaller than your project needs, or you’ll pay for multiple pickups or overages. During the busy seasons of spring and summer, try negotiating a rate for only a couple of days rather than a full week to save a little money.

Bagster Cost

Bagster, a service of Waste Management, costs $99 on average per disposable bag. Due to local regulations and dumping fees, this varies by area from $100 to $180. On top of that cost, you must buy the bag first for $30.

• You set it up and fill it at your convenience and then call for pick up when you’re ready. No weekly fees, just one flat rate.
• It holds up to 3,300 pounds of debris or 3 cubic yards.
• It measures 4 feet by 8 feet and a depth of 2.5 feet. This means you can load full sheets of drywall or plywood.

Cost of Renting a Dumpster by Location

Trash Container Rental Prices by Company

Other Cost Factors for Renting a Dumpster

Most companies include dump fees in the rental cost. There are other expenses involved in putting one of these outside your home and having it hauled away, outlined in the following chart.

You’ll also want to avoid a few other common pitfalls, including:

• Overloading: Don’t overload it. It’s usually illegal for a driver to transport any dumpster or truck with overloaded waste. Talk to the rental company about having an additional pickup if necessary.

• Hazardous Waste: In most places, you cannot put hazardous waste into a dumpster. Talk to the rental company about how they would like you to dispose of this. They may offer it as a separate fee.

• Prohibited Materials: Prohibited items usually include computers, batteries, automotive fluids, pesticides, paints, and anything that uses Freon (refrigerators and air conditioners, etc.). The dumpster supplier provides you with a list of what is and isn’t allowed.

• Availability: During peak times, typical the summer months, it might be difficult to get the size you want. You’ll have to settle for a smaller one with multiple pickups or a larger one for a higher price.

Dump Fees

Usually included as part of the cost, dump fees will vary widely depending on your municipality. This is usually $20 to $100 per ton over the weight of the dumpster itself.

Dumpsters are often rated by weight. A typical 30-yard dumpster can hold about 8,000 pounds of material, or 4 tons. It’s weighed before and after dumping, sometimes called “tipping.” You pay for the difference in weight.

Length of Rental

You’ll always pay $200 to $800 for the first week of rental. But after that, some companies charge $5 to $10 per day after the first week.

Generally, dumpster companies don’t discount if you only need it for a day or two. This is because the cost of delivering, picking up, and emptying the container are the same for the company no matter how short a time you have it.

Permits

Dumpster permits run $10 to $100. Construction permits cost $350 to $1,800 and don’t always cover the dumpster. Often, the service company provides the basic permits required to obtain it. Be sure to check with your local codes, first. You can sometimes avoid the fee by placing it out of view.

For example, you might need one when you:

• Place them in plain view.
• Block a public right of way, like a sidewalk.
• Place them on the street.

FAQs

How much does is cost to rent a dumpster for a day?

Daily dumpster rates range from $35 to $80.

How much does it cost to rent a dumpster for a week?

Weekly dumpster rental rates average $350 to $550.

What size dumpster do I need?

There is no quick and easy way to determine what size dumpster you’ll need. The provider will need to know what kind of materials you’ll be disposing of as well as how much. It boils down to the weight of the load that the dumpster can take. 10 cubic yards of aluminum siding will weigh a lot less than 10 cubic yards of driveway concrete.

How big is a 10-yard dumpster?

A 10-yard dumpster is 14’ long and 3.5 feet high. It can hold 2 to 3 tons of materials.

How long can you rent a dumpster for?

You can rent a dumpster for as long as you need it, whether that’s a week or 6 months.

What is the smallest size dumpster to rent?

The smallest dumpster size you can rent is 2 cubic yards for trash. The smallest roll off dumpster you can rent is 10 cubic yards.