How do I rent a dumpster in Cambridge, MA today?
Phone 1-833-520-0680 with your Cambridge ZIP and a short description of what you are getting rid of. An independent provider covering Middlesex will confirm the right roll off size, the rental period and the exact price, including any permit or overage charges, before delivery is booked.
Cambridge homeowners and contractors book roll off containers for everything from a single bathroom gut to a full tear down. Because the provider is local to Middlesex, they know the disposal facilities, the street rules and how fast they can realistically deliver.
What parts of Cambridge are served?
All 6 ZIP codes in Cambridge are covered, along with much of Middlesex. Delivery fees can rise as the distance from the provider yard grows, which is why the quote is given per address rather than per city.
Coverage in Cambridge spans 6 ZIP codes, including 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141. The nearest covered cities are Boston at about 4 miles, Dorchester at about 5 miles, Waltham at about 7 miles, Woburn at about 8 miles.
Roll off containers for Cambridge projects
10 yard dumpster in Cambridge
Small remodels, and the only size for concrete.
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20 yard dumpster in Cambridge
Full floor remodels and roof tear offs.
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30 yard dumpster in Cambridge
Whole house cleanouts and additions.
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Roofing dumpster in Cambridge
Roof tear offs with a tonnage cap.
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Concrete dumpster in Cambridge
Concrete, brick, block and soil.
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Cleanout dumpster in Cambridge
Furniture, boxes and household junk.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 What do Cambridge renters need to know first?
Many Cambridge neighbourhoods sit inside an HOA or a deed restricted subdivision. Rules often cap how many days a container can stay visible from the street, and some require screening. Check before you book rather than after.
Soft ground is the quiet risk at Cambridge addresses with long unpaved drives. After heavy rain a loaded container can settle far enough that the truck cannot winch it back on.
If the driveway slopes, mention it. Containers are set level and a steep Cambridge drive sometimes means the street is the only workable position, which brings a permit into play.
Ask for two numbers rather than one: the included tonnage and the per ton overage rate. The second is the figure that turns a quoted price into a final bill in Cambridge.
If nobody will be home, mark the drop spot clearly and leave instructions. Most Cambridge deliveries happen without the customer present and go fine.
What drives dumpster pricing in Cambridge?
| Item | Best for | Cambridge 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 |
The price you are quoted in Cambridge bundles delivery, the rental period, pickup and disposal up to a weight limit. The variable that moves it most is the local landfill rate, which is why quotes differ between neighbouring markets.
What can go in your Cambridge 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
- Boston (4 mi)
- Dorchester (5 mi)
- Waltham (7 mi)
- Woburn (8 mi)
- Quincy (9 mi)
- Lynn (10 mi)
- North Reading (14 mi)
- Framingham (17 mi)
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Cambridge 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.
Is there a discount for a longer rental in Cambridge?
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.
How long can I keep the container?
Most Cambridge rentals include 7 to 10 days. Extra days are usually billed at a flat daily rate. Tell the provider up front if the job is likely to run long.
How much is a 20 yard dumpster in Cambridge?
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.
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.
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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