How do I rent a dumpster in Long Island City, NY today?
Start with a call to 1-833-520-0680. Tell us the Long Island City location, the kind of debris and how long you need the container. The local Queens provider handles sizing, confirms the included tonnage, and gives you one all in number before scheduling.
Container availability in Long Island City shifts with the season and with how busy the local roofing trade is. Calling early in the day gives you the best chance of a next day drop. We connect you with the provider, they confirm the window.
Where do providers deliver in Long Island City?
The network covers 3 ZIP codes in Long Island City. Because dispatch is from Queens yards rather than a national depot, delivery windows are generally tighter than a long distance provider can offer.
Coverage in Long Island City spans 3 ZIP codes, including 11101, 11109, 11120. The nearest covered cities are New York at about 2 miles, Astoria at about 2 miles, Flushing at about 6 miles, Brooklyn at about 6 miles.
Container options in Long Island City
10 yard dumpster in Long Island City
Bathroom remodels and small cleanouts.
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20 yard dumpster in Long Island City
Six to eight pickup loads in one haul.
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30 yard dumpster in Long Island City
Estate clearances and large additions.
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Roofing dumpster in Long Island City
Priced by the ton for asphalt shingles.
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Concrete dumpster in Long Island City
Driveway and patio demolition.
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Cleanout dumpster in Long Island City
Bulky light contents, volume priced.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Long Island 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
$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 Long Island 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
$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 Long Island 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
$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 Long Island 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
$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 Long Island 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
$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 should you plan for in Long Island City?
Placement is the detail that trips people up in Long Island City. Driveway drops are simple. Street drops mean a municipal right of way permit, a few days of lead time and sometimes a restriction on which hours the truck can work.
Think about the carry as well as the fit. Positioning the container 40 feet closer to the debris saves more labour than any difference in delivery fee, which is worth considering on a big Long Island City clearance.
Put plywood under the wheels and the rear roller. A loaded 30 yard container can run past 10 tons on four small contact points, which is more than many Long Island City driveway slabs were poured for.
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 Long Island City.
If nobody will be home, mark the drop spot clearly and leave instructions. Most Long Island City deliveries happen without the customer present and go fine.
How much does a dumpster cost in Long Island City?
| Item | Best for | Long Island City 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 |
Expect Long Island City quotes to be all in, covering drop off, the rental window, collection and disposal up to a stated weight. Extra days are usually a flat daily rate, and extra tons are billed at the local disposal rate.
What can go in your Long Island 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
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 Queens County cities
- New York (2 mi)
- Astoria (2 mi)
- Flushing (6 mi)
- Brooklyn (6 mi)
- Jamaica (8 mi)
- Bronx (8 mi)
- Bayside (9 mi)
- Queens Village (11 mi)
Long Island City dumpster rental questions
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.
How fast can a dumpster be delivered in Long Island City?
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.
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.
Is there a discount for a longer rental in Long Island City?
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 Long Island City 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.
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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