How do I rent a dumpster in Ithaca, NY today?
Pick up the phone and call 1-833-520-0680. With the Ithaca address and a description of the job, an independent local provider confirms the container size, the permitted placement, the included weight and the exact price before you commit.
Roll off containers from 10 to 40 yards are available across Ithaca and the wider Tompkins area. Call and we put you in touch with an independent provider who already runs trucks on your side of town, so the quote reflects real local landfill rates rather than a national average.
What parts of Ithaca are served?
Service covers 4 ZIP codes inside Ithaca and extends through Tompkins. Whether you are in the centre or on the outskirts, the same local providers handle the drop and the pickup.
Coverage in Ithaca spans 4 ZIP codes, including 14850, 14851, 14852, 14853. The nearest covered cities are Elmira at about 29 miles, Endicott at about 32 miles, Auburn at about 34 miles, Binghamton at about 38 miles.
Roll off containers for Ithaca projects
10 yard dumpster in Ithaca
Small remodels, and the only size for concrete.
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20 yard dumpster in Ithaca
Full floor remodels and roof tear offs.
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30 yard dumpster in Ithaca
Whole house cleanouts and additions.
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Roofing dumpster in Ithaca
Roof tear offs with a tonnage cap.
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Concrete dumpster in Ithaca
Concrete, brick, block and soil.
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Cleanout dumpster in Ithaca
Furniture, boxes and household junk.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca renters need to know first?
Many Ithaca 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.
Clear the route, not just the spot. Cars, bins and bikes need to be out of the way for the whole delivery window rather than the appointment time, because a two hour window is normal in Ithaca.
Check whether your Ithaca neighbourhood has rules about street visibility or screening. Finding out after the container is on the drive is the expensive order to do it in.
Load heavy material first and spread it across the floor of the container. An unevenly loaded box is harder to winch onto the truck and occasionally cannot be collected at all.
A quote in Ithaca should be a single number covering delivery, the rental window, collection and disposal to a stated weight. Anything outside that is worth asking about before you book.
What drives dumpster pricing in Ithaca?
| Item | Best for | Ithaca 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 |
What you pay in Ithaca depends less on the container size than people expect and more on weight. A 20 yard container of household junk and a 20 yard container of wet plaster can differ by hundreds of dollars at the scale.
What can go in your Ithaca 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
Some states also restrict electronics from landfill. Ask when you book, because the rule depends on where the load is tipped.
Nearby cities and other services
- Elmira (29 mi)
- Endicott (32 mi)
- Auburn (34 mi)
- Binghamton (38 mi)
- Syracuse (45 mi)
- Liverpool (47 mi)
- Rome (75 mi)
- Rochester (78 mi)
Ithaca dumpster rental questions
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.
What is the cheapest way to rent a dumpster in Ithaca?
Pick the size you actually need, keep the load under the weight allowance, put it on the driveway rather than the street, and book a few days ahead rather than same day.
Can the container go on the street overnight in Ithaca?
Where a street permit has been issued, yes, though some cities require reflective markings or cones overnight as a condition of the permit.
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 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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