How do I rent a dumpster in Trenton, NJ today?
Call 1-833-520-0680 and give your Trenton ZIP plus a rough debris list. We connect you with a Mercer provider who will tell you which roll off size suits the volume, what weight the price covers, and when they can deliver.
Debris from Trenton properties ends up at facilities around Mercer, and those tipping fees drive most of your price. A provider based near those facilities can usually beat a company driving in from another market.
Which Trenton ZIP codes are covered?
All 27 Trenton ZIP codes are covered. Providers routinely serve the wider Mercer area too, including addresses that sit outside the formal city limits.
Coverage in Trenton spans 27 ZIP codes, including 08601, 08602, 08603, 08604. The nearest covered cities are Princeton at about 6 miles, New Brunswick at about 21 miles, Edison at about 25 miles, Cherry Hill at about 28 miles.
What Trenton customers order most
10 yard dumpster in Trenton
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
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20 yard dumpster in Trenton
The default for most home projects.
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30 yard dumpster in Trenton
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
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Roofing dumpster in Trenton
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
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Concrete dumpster in Trenton
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
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Cleanout dumpster in Trenton
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Trenton 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 Trenton 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 Trenton 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 Trenton 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 Trenton 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 Where can the container legally sit in Trenton?
Street placement in Trenton usually means a permit from the city and sometimes reflective markings or cones overnight. Your provider will know the local requirement and will normally handle the filing on your behalf.
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.
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.
Early collection is normally free. If you finish ahead of the rental period, call and the provider will usually collect within a day or two rather than leaving the container on your Trenton drive.
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 Trenton driveway.
What will you pay in Trenton?
| Item | Best for | Trenton 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 |
Rates in Trenton 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 Trenton 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.
Other areas we cover near Trenton
- Princeton (6 mi)
- New Brunswick (21 mi)
- Edison (25 mi)
- Cherry Hill (28 mi)
- Camden (30 mi)
- Plainfield (31 mi)
- Toms River (34 mi)
- Elizabeth (39 mi)
Trenton 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 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 Trenton?
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 fast can a dumpster be delivered in Trenton?
Often same or next day if you call in the morning, though it depends on the provider and the season. Roofing season and month end are the busiest windows.
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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