How do I rent a dumpster in Denver, CO today?
Ring 1-833-520-0680 with the Denver ZIP code. We put you through to an independent roll off provider in Denver, who checks availability for your dates, recommends a size based on the debris and quotes the delivered price up front.
A roll off dumpster is usually the cheapest way to move a large volume of debris out of a Denver property in one go. Tell us the ZIP code and what you are throwing out, and we will connect you with a provider who serves that part of Colorado.
Which Denver ZIP codes are covered?
The 66 ZIP codes listed below are serviced from yards in and around Denver. Addresses on the edge of the service area are still worth a call, coverage often reaches further than the map suggests.
Coverage in Denver spans 66 ZIP codes, including 80201, 80202, 80203, 80204. The nearest covered cities are Englewood at about 7 miles, Westminster at about 8 miles, Arvada at about 9 miles, Aurora at about 10 miles.
What Denver customers order most
10 yard dumpster in Denver
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
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20 yard dumpster in Denver
The default for most home projects.
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30 yard dumpster in Denver
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
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Roofing dumpster in Denver
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
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Concrete dumpster in Denver
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
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Cleanout dumpster in Denver
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Denver 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.15YARD 15 yard roll off dumpster in Denver 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.20YARD 20 yard roll off dumpster in Denver 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.30YARD 30 yard roll off dumpster in Denver 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.40YARD 40 yard roll off dumpster in Denver 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.Where can the container legally sit in Denver?
Street placement in Denver usually means a permit from the city and sometimes reflective markings or cones overnight. Your provider will know the local requirement and will normally handle the filing on your behalf.
Tell the driver which way the barn doors should face. They can set the container either way round if you ask in advance, and walking debris in beats lifting it over a wall on every job.
Keep the load level with the top rail. Anything heaped above it cannot be legally tarped for transport, so the driver either levels it at your cost or leaves without it.
Breaking debris down before it goes in is worth real money on a Denver rental, because you are buying volume. A dismantled wardrobe takes a third of the space of an intact one.
Think about the pickup as well as the drop. A vehicle parked across the container on collection day in Denver usually means a dry run fee for the wasted trip.
What will you pay in Denver?
| Item | Best for | Denver 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 |
Rates in Denver move with the season. Roofing season and the end of the month are the busiest windows, and availability tightens before pricing does. Booking a few days ahead usually costs less than booking same day.
What can go in your Denver 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
The provider tips at the local facility and knows exactly what it accepts, so run anything unusual past them before loading it.
Other areas we cover near Denver
- Englewood (7 mi)
- Westminster (8 mi)
- Arvada (9 mi)
- Aurora (10 mi)
- Littleton (12 mi)
- Golden (13 mi)
- Broomfield (14 mi)
- Brighton (17 mi)
Denver dumpster rental questions
Can I rent a dumpster for just one day?
You can, but it rarely saves money. Most providers price a minimum rental period of about a week, so a one day rental usually costs close to the same.
Will the container damage my driveway?
It can if nothing is put underneath. Plywood under the wheels and the rear roller spreads the load and is the standard precaution on residential concrete and asphalt.
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 Denver.
How do I know what tonnage I actually used?
The truck is weighed loaded and empty at the disposal facility, and the weigh ticket is the basis for any overage charge. You can ask to see it.
How much is a 20 yard dumpster in Denver?
Typically $400 to $700 for a 7 to 10 day rental with 2 to 4 tons included. The exact figure depends on the provider, your ZIP code and the landfill they use.
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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