How do I rent a dumpster in Boston, MA today?
The fastest route is a call to 1-833-520-0680. Give the Boston street address, say whether the container goes on the driveway or the street, and list the debris. A Suffolk provider then confirms the size, the weight allowance and the full price with no obligation.
If you are clearing a house, stripping a roof or framing an addition in Boston, the container size is the first decision. Providers serving Suffolk stock the full 10 to 40 yard range, and one phone call tells you which size fits both the debris and the driveway.
Which Boston ZIP codes are covered?
Every Boston ZIP code shown here is in the service area, 36 of them in total. Providers also cover much of the rest of Suffolk, so call with any nearby address.
Coverage in Boston spans 36 ZIP codes, including 02108, 02109, 02110, 02111. The nearest covered cities are Cambridge at about 4 miles, Dorchester at about 4 miles, Quincy at about 6 miles, Lynn at about 9 miles.
What Boston customers order most
10 yard dumpster in Boston
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
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20 yard dumpster in Boston
The default for most home projects.
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30 yard dumpster in Boston
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
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Roofing dumpster in Boston
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
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Concrete dumpster in Boston
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
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Cleanout dumpster in Boston
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Boston 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 in Boston 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 in Boston 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 in Boston 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 in Boston 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 Where can the container legally sit in Boston?
If your Boston property has a narrow approach or a shared alley, say so when you call. Providers can sometimes send a smaller truck, but they need to know in advance rather than finding out on arrival.
Walk the drop spot before delivery day. The truck needs roughly 60 feet of straight approach, about 10.5 feet of width and 23 feet of overhead clearance, and low branches or a carport are the usual obstacles at Boston addresses.
Older Boston housing stock changes the weight calculation. Plaster and lath walls are far heavier than modern drywall, so a pre war gut needs a bigger allowance than the cubic yards suggest.
If the job will clearly run long, agree the extension before the end date. An unplanned overrun can mean a wasted collection trip, which is billable in a way an agreed extension is not.
If the drive is the only sensible position but the slab is thin, say so. Providers carry boards, and the cost of protection is nothing against the cost of a cracked Boston driveway.
What will you pay in Boston?
| Item | Best for | Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston
- Cambridge (4 mi)
- Dorchester (4 mi)
- Quincy (6 mi)
- Lynn (9 mi)
- Waltham (10 mi)
- Woburn (11 mi)
- North Reading (16 mi)
- Brockton (19 mi)
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Boston dumpster rental questions
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.
Is there a discount for a longer rental in Boston?
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.
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 Boston.
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.
Can I move the dumpster once it is delivered?
No. Moving a roll off container needs the truck. If the position is wrong, call the provider and they will reposition it, sometimes for a fee.
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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