How do I rent a dumpster in Boulder, CO today?
Phone 1-833-520-0680 with your Boulder ZIP and a short description of what you are getting rid of. An independent provider covering Boulder will confirm the right roll off size, the rental period and the exact price, including any permit or overage charges, before delivery is booked.
Contractors working in Boulder tend to book containers by the job rather than by the week. Tell the provider the scope and the schedule and they will set a rental period that matches, with a flat daily rate if the job runs long.
What parts of Boulder are served?
Providers in the network run routes across Boulder and into the surrounding suburbs. If your address sits just outside the Boulder line, call anyway, the same trucks usually cover it.
Coverage in Boulder spans 11 ZIP codes, including 80301, 80302, 80303, 80304. The nearest covered cities are Longmont at about 14 miles, Broomfield at about 15 miles, Arvada at about 18 miles, Westminster at about 19 miles.
Roll off containers for Boulder projects
10 yard dumpster in Boulder
Small remodels, and the only size for concrete.
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20 yard dumpster in Boulder
Full floor remodels and roof tear offs.
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30 yard dumpster in Boulder
Whole house cleanouts and additions.
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Roofing dumpster in Boulder
Roof tear offs with a tonnage cap.
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Concrete dumpster in Boulder
Concrete, brick, block and soil.
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Cleanout dumpster in Boulder
Furniture, boxes and household junk.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Boulder 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
$290 to $500 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 in Boulder 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
$320 to $550 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 in Boulder 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
$350 to $600 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 in Boulder 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
$420 to $725 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 in Boulder 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
$480 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 What do Boulder renters need to know first?
In older parts of Boulder, plaster and lath walls weigh far more than modern drywall. If you are gutting a pre war property, tell the provider, because the weight allowance matters more than the cubic yards.
Soft ground is the quiet risk at Boulder addresses with long unpaved drives. After heavy rain a loaded container can settle far enough that the truck cannot winch it back on.
Shared access is worth flagging when you call. Alley drops and shared Boulder County driveways can usually be done, but the provider needs to plan for it rather than discover it.
A container sitting empty on a Boulder driveway tends to attract debris from elsewhere, which counts against your weight allowance. Call for collection when the last load goes in.
Container availability in Boulder County tightens before pricing does. Booking two or three days ahead buys you a better delivery window more than a better rate.
What drives dumpster pricing in Boulder?
| Item | Best for | Boulder range |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | Small remodel, single room cleanout | $290 to $500 |
| 15 yard dumpster | Kitchen remodel, garage clearout | $320 to $550 |
| 20 yard dumpster | Full floor remodel, roof tear off | $350 to $600 |
| 30 yard dumpster | Whole house cleanout, additions | $420 to $725 |
| 40 yard dumpster | Large volume, lighter debris | $480 to $825 |
What you pay in Boulder depends less on the container size than people expect and more on weight. A 20 yard container of household junk and a 20 yard container of wet plaster can differ by hundreds of dollars at the scale.
What can go in your Boulder 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
What a facility takes differs by market. Read your list to the provider when you book and they will flag anything that cannot go in.
Nearby cities and other services
- Longmont (14 mi)
- Broomfield (15 mi)
- Arvada (18 mi)
- Westminster (19 mi)
- Golden (23 mi)
- Brighton (26 mi)
- Denver (27 mi)
- Loveland (28 mi)
Boulder dumpster rental questions
Who is responsible if the driveway is damaged?
Placing plywood under the wheels and the rear roller is the standard precaution and it is normally the customer side of the arrangement. Ask the provider what their terms say.
Do I need to be home for the delivery?
Usually not, as long as the drop spot is clear and you have given clear instructions. Many Boulder deliveries happen with nobody on site.
Are appliances and mattresses accepted?
Mattresses are usually accepted, sometimes with a small per item fee. Appliances are accepted once the refrigerant has been professionally removed and documented.
Can I share a container with a neighbour?
Nothing stops you, but the person who booked it owns the weight allowance. Shared containers are the most common reason a load unexpectedly goes over.
Do I need to sort the debris before loading?
Generally no, beyond keeping heavy inert material separate. Some cities operate construction and demolition diversion rules, and your provider will know whether one applies in Boulder.
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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