How do I rent a dumpster in Jersey City, NJ today?
Dial 1-833-520-0680 and tell us the Jersey City address, the material and your dates. We match you with a local provider serving Hudson. They size the container, state the included weight, quote the total and schedule the drop, usually within one to three business days.
A roll off dumpster is usually the cheapest way to move a large volume of debris out of a Jersey City property in one go. Tell us the ZIP code and what you are throwing out, and we will connect you with a provider who serves that part of New Jersey.
Is my Jersey City address in the service area?
All 12 Jersey City ZIP codes are covered. Providers routinely serve the wider Hudson area too, including addresses that sit outside the formal city limits.
Coverage in Jersey City spans 12 ZIP codes, including 07097, 07302, 07303, 07304. The nearest covered cities are Newark at about 7 miles, East Orange at about 8 miles, Elizabeth at about 9 miles, Clifton at about 10 miles.
Popular dumpster rentals in Jersey City
10 yard dumpster in Jersey City
Single room jobs and dense debris.
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20 yard dumpster in Jersey City
The most ordered local size.
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30 yard dumpster in Jersey City
High sided box for bulky light debris.
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Roofing dumpster in Jersey City
Sized by squares rather than volume.
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Concrete dumpster in Jersey City
Heavy debris only, low wall container.
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Cleanout dumpster in Jersey City
Estate and garage clearouts.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Jersey City 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 Jersey City 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 Jersey City 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 Jersey City 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 Jersey City 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 What catches people out in Jersey City?
If your Jersey City 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.
Check the overhead first. The container pivots high off the truck bed, so a branch or carport roof that cleared a car will not clear a tipping roll off. Twenty three feet is the figure to work to.
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.
Rain adds real weight to anything absorbent. Drywall, cardboard and carpet all gain in a wet week, so keep a tarp over the container if the Jersey City forecast turns.
Think about the pickup as well as the drop. A vehicle parked across the container on collection day in Jersey City usually means a dry run fee for the wasted trip.
What does a Jersey City roll off rental cost?
| Item | Best for | Jersey City 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 |
Three things set the number in Jersey City: the container size, the included tonnage and the distance from the provider yard. Ask for the per ton overage rate at the same time as the headline price, it is the charge people forget.
What can go in your Jersey City 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.
Service nearby, and the other service here
- Newark (7 mi)
- East Orange (8 mi)
- Elizabeth (9 mi)
- Clifton (10 mi)
- Paterson (15 mi)
- Plainfield (18 mi)
- Edison (22 mi)
- Morristown (24 mi)
Jersey City dumpster rental questions
Do prices change during the year?
Availability changes more than price does. Spring through autumn is busy across most of Hudson, and the end of the month is tight almost everywhere.
What if my address is outside the Jersey City limits?
Providers covering Hudson routinely run past the city line. Call with the address and we will confirm coverage and any mileage charge.
Can I share a container with a neighbour?
Nothing stops you, but the person who booked it owns the weight allowance. Shared containers are the most common reason a load unexpectedly goes over.
How full can I load the container?
Level with the top rail, no higher. Anything above the rail cannot be legally tarped for transport, and the driver will refuse the load or charge to level 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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