How do I rent a dumpster in Wilmington, DE today?
Phone 1-833-520-0680, say you are in Wilmington and describe the project. We connect you with a roll off provider covering New Castle who sizes the container, explains the weight allowance, and confirms the delivered and collected price in one quote.
Debris from Wilmington properties ends up at facilities around New Castle, and those tipping fees drive most of your price. A provider based near those facilities can usually beat a company driving in from another market.
Which Wilmington ZIP codes are covered?
Every Wilmington ZIP code shown here is in the service area, 25 of them in total. Providers also cover much of the rest of New Castle, so call with any nearby address.
Coverage in Wilmington spans 25 ZIP codes, including 19801, 19802, 19803, 19804. The nearest covered cities are New Castle at about 7 miles, Newark at about 8 miles, Dover at about 38 miles, Concordville at about 15 miles.
What Wilmington customers order most
10 yard dumpster in Wilmington
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
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20 yard dumpster in Wilmington
The default for most home projects.
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30 yard dumpster in Wilmington
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
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Roofing dumpster in Wilmington
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
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Concrete dumpster in Wilmington
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
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Cleanout dumpster in Wilmington
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Where can the container legally sit in Wilmington?
Check two things before the truck comes to your Wilmington address: whether the driveway slab can take the load, and whether anything overhead sits lower than about 23 feet. Those are the two most common reasons a delivery has to be rescheduled.
Two measurements decide whether a delivery happens: the straight run the truck can use, and what sits above it. In Wilmington the service drop from the pole to the house is the single most common obstruction.
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 Wilmington rental, because you are buying volume. A dismantled wardrobe takes a third of the space of an intact one.
Two correctly sized containers reliably cost less than one surcharged load, which is the case for separating heavy debris on any Wilmington demolition.
What will you pay in Wilmington?
| Item | Best for | Wilmington 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 |
Wilmington pricing tracks New Castle tipping fees, how far the truck drives and how much tonnage is included. Going over the included weight is the most common extra charge, so be honest about dense material like plaster, tile and wet carpet.
What can go in your Wilmington 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 Wilmington
- New Castle (7 mi)
- Newark (8 mi)
- Dover (38 mi)
- Concordville (15 mi)
- Media (18 mi)
- West Chester (18 mi)
- Wayne (26 mi)
- Valley Forge (28 mi)
Wilmington dumpster rental questions
Can I get a dumpster for yard waste in Wilmington?
Yes. Clean yard waste often goes to a composting facility rather than a landfill, which can lower the disposal cost. Keep it separate from construction debris to qualify.
Can I put concrete in a regular dumpster?
No. Concrete, brick, dirt and asphalt need a dedicated heavy debris container, normally a 10 yard with low walls, and they must not be mixed with household junk.
How much is a 20 yard dumpster in Wilmington?
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.
How fast can a dumpster be delivered in Wilmington?
Often same or next day if you call in the morning, though it depends on the provider and the season. Roofing season and month end are the busiest windows.
Do you handle the dumpster rental yourselves?
No. We are a free referral service. Your call connects you with an independent local provider who owns the equipment and handles delivery, the rental 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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