How do I rent a dumpster in Dubuque, IA today?
Phone 1-833-520-0680, say you are in Dubuque and describe the project. We connect you with a roll off provider covering Dubuque who sizes the container, explains the weight allowance, and confirms the delivered and collected price in one quote.
Before you call about a Dubuque container, walk the drop spot and note the overhead clearance and the approach length. Those two measurements decide which sizes are even possible, and the provider will ask about both.
Which Dubuque ZIP codes are covered?
The 5 ZIP codes listed below are serviced from yards in and around Dubuque. Addresses on the edge of the service area are still worth a call, coverage often reaches further than the map suggests.
Coverage in Dubuque spans 5 ZIP codes, including 52001, 52002, 52003, 52004. The nearest covered cities are Clinton at about 52 miles, Cedar Rapids at about 58 miles, Davenport at about 65 miles, Iowa City at about 74 miles.
What Dubuque customers order most
10 yard dumpster in Dubuque
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
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20 yard dumpster in Dubuque
The default for most home projects.
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30 yard dumpster in Dubuque
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
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Roofing dumpster in Dubuque
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
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Concrete dumpster in Dubuque
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
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Cleanout dumpster in Dubuque
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Dubuque 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
$260 to $450 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 Dubuque 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
$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 20YARD 20 yard roll off dumpster in Dubuque 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
$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 30YARD 30 yard roll off dumpster in Dubuque 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
$380 to $650 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 Dubuque 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
$430 to $750 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 Dubuque?
Soft ground is the quiet risk at Dubuque addresses with long unpaved drives. After heavy rain, a loaded container can sink far enough that the truck cannot retrieve it until things dry out.
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.
Association covenants are frequently stricter than any city rule. In parts of Dubuque they cap how long a container may be visible from the street, which is entirely separate from whether a permit is needed.
Describe the material honestly when you call. A provider told "bathroom gut including the tile floor" quotes a different allowance than one told "general remodel debris", and the first quote is the one that will not surprise you.
Think about the pickup as well as the drop. A vehicle parked across the container on collection day in Dubuque usually means a dry run fee for the wasted trip.
What will you pay in Dubuque?
| Item | Best for | Dubuque range |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | Small remodel, single room cleanout | $260 to $450 |
| 15 yard dumpster | Kitchen remodel, garage clearout | $290 to $500 |
| 20 yard dumpster | Full floor remodel, roof tear off | $320 to $550 |
| 30 yard dumpster | Whole house cleanout, additions | $380 to $650 |
| 40 yard dumpster | Large volume, lighter debris | $430 to $750 |
Rates in Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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.
Other areas we cover near Dubuque
- Clinton (52 mi)
- Cedar Rapids (58 mi)
- Davenport (65 mi)
- Iowa City (74 mi)
- Waterloo (84 mi)
- Des Moines (127 mi)
- Ames (153 mi)
- Boone (164 mi)
Dubuque dumpster rental questions
Is there a discount for a longer rental in Dubuque?
For projects running beyond two or three weeks, ask for monthly pricing rather than extending a weekly rental day by day. It is usually cheaper.
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.
Can I put yard waste and construction debris in the same container in Dubuque?
You can, but a clean green load often qualifies for a lower composting rate. Mixing them sends the whole container to landfill at the standard rate.
What if my address is outside the Dubuque limits?
Providers covering Dubuque routinely run past the city line. Call with the address and we will confirm coverage and any mileage charge.
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.
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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