How do I rent a dumpster in Portsmouth, NH today?
Ring 1-833-520-0680 with the Portsmouth ZIP code. We put you through to an independent roll off provider in Rockingham, who checks availability for your dates, recommends a size based on the debris and quotes the delivered price up front.
From 4 covered ZIP codes in Portsmouth, the network reaches most of Rockingham and the surrounding suburbs. Sizes run 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 yards, with heavy debris containers kept separate for concrete, brick and dirt.
Which Portsmouth ZIP codes are covered?
Every Portsmouth ZIP code shown here is in the service area, 4 of them in total. Providers also cover much of the rest of Rockingham, so call with any nearby address.
Coverage in Portsmouth spans 4 ZIP codes, including 03801, 03802, 03803, 03804. The nearest covered cities are Dover at about 10 miles, Rochester at about 18 miles, Manchester at about 35 miles, Nashua at about 42 miles.
What Portsmouth customers order most
10 yard dumpster in Portsmouth
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
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20 yard dumpster in Portsmouth
The default for most home projects.
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30 yard dumpster in Portsmouth
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
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Roofing dumpster in Portsmouth
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
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Concrete dumpster in Portsmouth
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
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Cleanout dumpster in Portsmouth
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
On a private Portsmouth driveway you normally need no permit. If the container has to sit on a public street, the city will usually require a right of way permit, and your provider often files the paperwork. Ask on the call so it is not a surprise on delivery day.
Mark the spot before the truck arrives. A cone or a chalk outline removes all ambiguity, and it matters more than people think when nobody is home for the delivery.
Older Portsmouth 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.
Cardboard, packaging and insulation fill a container fast without adding weight. On a Portsmouth fit out, the volume runs out long before the tonnage does.
What will you pay in Portsmouth?
| Item | Best for | Portsmouth 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 |
Portsmouth pricing tracks Rockingham 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
- Dover (10 mi)
- Rochester (18 mi)
- Manchester (35 mi)
- Nashua (42 mi)
- Concord (43 mi)
- Haverhill (26 mi)
- Lawrence (32 mi)
- Andover (35 mi)
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Portsmouth 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.
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.
Can I put yard waste and construction debris in the same container in Portsmouth?
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.
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.
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 Portsmouth.
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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