How much does it cost to rent a dumpster?
Most residential roll off rentals land between $260 and $950 for 7 to 10 days, depending on the container size, how much weight is included and local landfill rates. A 20 yard container, the most common home size, typically runs $320 to $700. Call 1-833-520-0680 for the number in your ZIP code.
Price by size and market
Major metro pricing reflects higher tipping fees and longer drives. Smaller markets with a closer landfill often come in lower for the same container.
Major metro
| Item | Best for | Major metro |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | Small remodel, single room cleanout | $325 to $575 |
| 15 yard dumpster | Kitchen remodel, garage clearout | $360 to $625 |
| 20 yard dumpster | Full floor remodel, roof tear off | $400 to $700 |
| 30 yard dumpster | Whole house cleanout, additions | $475 to $825 |
| 40 yard dumpster | Large volume, lighter debris | $550 to $950 |
Mid size city
| Item | Mid size city |
|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | $290 to $500 |
| 15 yard dumpster | $320 to $550 |
| 20 yard dumpster | $350 to $600 |
| 30 yard dumpster | $420 to $725 |
| 40 yard dumpster | $480 to $825 |
Small town or rural
| Item | Small town |
|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | $260 to $450 |
| 15 yard dumpster | $290 to $500 |
| 20 yard dumpster | $320 to $550 |
| 30 yard dumpster | $380 to $650 |
| 40 yard dumpster | $430 to $750 |
What is included in the quoted price?
A quote should be one number covering four things: delivery, the rental period, collection, and disposal up to a stated weight allowance. Anything beyond that is extra, and the allowance is the part worth pinning down.
Going over the included weight is the most common extra charge. Expect roughly $50 to $125 per extra ton, depending on the local landfill rate.
What are the extra charges?
| Charge | Typical | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Weight overage | $50 to $125 per ton | The most common extra charge |
| Extra rental days | $5 to $20 per day | Agree the rate when you book |
| Street permit | $25 to $100 | Only if the container sits on a public street |
| Mattress or tire fee | $10 to $40 per item | Charged by some landfills |
| Dry run fee | $75 to $150 | If the container is blocked or overfilled on collection day |
| Container relocation | $75 to $150 | Moving it after delivery needs the truck |
| Contamination fee | Varies | Prohibited material found at the scale |
What drives the price up or down?
Landfill tipping fees are the single biggest factor, and they vary considerably by region. Distance from the provider yard is second, which is why a local provider usually prices better than a company driving across a metro. Container size matters less than people expect, because the disposal weight is doing most of the work in the quote.
The cheapest rental is therefore the correctly sized container, from a nearby provider, loaded inside the weight allowance, placed on a driveway rather than a street. Each of those decisions is worth more than shopping the headline rate.
Prices by city
- Washington, DC
- Houston, TX
- New York, NY
- El Paso, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Sacramento, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Atlanta, GA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Chicago, IL
- San Antonio, TX
Prices by container type
Dumpster cost questions
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster?
Most residential rentals run $260 to $950 for 7 to 10 days, depending on the size, the included tonnage and local landfill rates. A 20 yard typically falls between $320 and $700.
What is included in the price?
Delivery, the rental period, collection and disposal up to a stated weight allowance. Extra days and extra tonnage are billed separately.
Why do prices vary so much between cities?
Landfill tipping fees are the biggest driver and they vary considerably by region. Distance from the provider yard is the second factor.
What is the most common unexpected charge?
Weight overage, by a wide margin. Ask for the included tonnage and the per ton rate at the same time as the headline price.
Is it cheaper to book in advance?
Usually, modestly. Availability tightens before pricing does, so booking a few days ahead gets you a better window more than a better rate.
Do prices change seasonally?
Availability changes more than price. Spring through autumn is busy in most markets, and the end of the month is tight almost everywhere.
Who wrote this page
Written and fact checked by the Dumpster Porta Potty USA editorial team. We check container sizes, servicing intervals and price ranges against published provider rate sheets and federal guidance, then update the page when those change.
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