How does roll off dumpster rental work?
Call 1-833-520-0680 with your ZIP code and a description of the debris. We connect you with an independent local provider who confirms the container size, the included tonnage and the all in price, then schedules the drop off and the pickup. Rentals normally run 7 to 10 days, with extra days at a flat rate.
How do you book a container?
Call with your ZIP and debris list
Describe the material honestly so the weight allowance is set correctly from the start.
Confirm price, dates and placement
The provider quotes the all in total and tells you what the site needs to look like on delivery day.
Load it, then call for pickup
Keep debris level with the top rail. Call when you are done or let the rental period run out.
Which size fits your job?
10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster 12 ft x 8 ft x 3.5 ft · 3 to 4 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions12 ft x 8 ft x 3.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads3 to 4 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance1 to 2 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsSmall bathroom remodel, single room cleanout, up to 1,500 sq ft of shingles
Typical range
$325 to $575 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking.
Call for today's price 15YARD 15 yard roll off dumpster 14 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft · 4 to 6 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions14 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads4 to 6 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance2 to 3 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsKitchen remodel, garage clearout, medium deck tear off
Typical range
$360 to $625 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price 20YARD 20 yard roll off dumpster 20 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft · 6 to 8 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions20 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads6 to 8 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance2 to 4 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsFull floor remodel, large cleanout, 2,500 sq ft roof tear off
Typical range
$400 to $700 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price 30YARD 30 yard roll off dumpster 20 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft · 9 to 12 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions20 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft
- Pickup truck loads9 to 12 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance3 to 5 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsFull house cleanout, new build framing waste, large addition
Typical range
$475 to $825 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price 40YARD 40 yard roll off dumpster 22 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft · 12 to 16 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions22 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft
- Pickup truck loads12 to 16 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance4 to 6 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsCommercial demolition, major renovation, bulky light debris
Typical range
$550 to $950 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price Containers by project type
10 yard dumpster
Small remodels and single room cleanouts.
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15 yard dumpster
Kitchen remodels and medium tear offs.
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20 yard dumpster
The most ordered size for home projects.
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30 yard dumpster
Whole house cleanouts and additions.
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40 yard dumpster
Large volume, lighter debris.
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Construction dumpster
Framing, drywall and site waste.
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Roofing dumpster
Shingle tear offs by the square.
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Home cleanout dumpster
Furniture, boxes and household junk.
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Yard waste dumpster
Branches, sod and green waste.
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Concrete and dirt dumpster
Heavy inert material, low walls.
See sizes and prices ›What can you put in a dumpster?
Usually accepted
- Household junk, furniture and mattresses
- Drywall, lumber, trim and flooring
- Asphalt shingles, in a heavy debris container
- Yard waste, branches and sod
- Appliances with the refrigerant already removed
- Carpet, padding and cabinetry
Not accepted
- Paint, solvents, fuel and motor oil
- Tires and vehicle batteries
- Asbestos and other regulated materials
- Propane tanks and pressurized cylinders
- Medical waste and chemicals
- Electronics in states that ban them from landfills
Accepted material varies by landfill and by provider. Confirm your list on the call before the container is dropped.
What does it cost?
| Item | Best for | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Dumpster rental by state
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Popular cities
- 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
- Las Vegas, NV
- Phoenix, AZ
- San Diego, CA
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Austin, TX
- Charlotte, NC
- Cincinnati, OH
- Kansas City, MO
- Minneapolis, MN
- Saint Louis, MO
- Denver, CO
- Birmingham, AL
- Indianapolis, IN
- Memphis, TN
- New Orleans, LA
- Portland, OR
- Orlando, FL
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Dumpster rental questions
How much does a roll off dumpster cost?
Most residential rentals run between $260 and $950 for 7 to 10 days, depending on the size, the included tonnage and local landfill rates. A 20 yard container typically falls between $320 and $700.
What size dumpster do I need?
A 10 yard suits a single room, a 20 yard a full floor remodel or a 2,500 square foot roof tear off, and a 30 yard a whole house cleanout. When in doubt, size up rather than risk a second haul.
Do I need a permit?
Not on a private driveway in almost all cases. Street placement usually requires a municipal right of way permit, and your provider normally files it for you.
How much weight is included?
Commonly 1 to 2 tons on a 10 yard and 2 to 4 tons on a 20 yard, though it varies by provider. Ask for the included tonnage and the per ton overage rate when you get the quote.
What cannot go in a dumpster?
Paint, solvents, fuel, oil, tires, batteries, propane tanks, asbestos and medical waste are refused almost everywhere. Some states also ban electronics from landfills.
Do you deliver the containers yourselves?
No. We are a free referral service. Your call connects you with an independent local provider who owns the equipment and handles delivery and pickup.
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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