How do I rent a dumpster in Columbus, OH today?
Ring 1-833-520-0680 with the Columbus ZIP code. We put you through to an independent roll off provider in Franklin, who checks availability for your dates, recommends a size based on the debris and quotes the delivered price up front.
A roll off dumpster is usually the cheapest way to move a large volume of debris out of a Columbus 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 Ohio.
Is my Columbus address in the service area?
The 45 ZIP codes listed below are serviced from yards in and around Franklin. Addresses on the edge of the service area are still worth a call, coverage often reaches further than the map suggests.
Coverage in Columbus spans 45 ZIP codes, including 43085, 43201, 43202, 43203. The nearest covered cities are Groveport at about 7 miles, Newark at about 30 miles, Springfield at about 43 miles, Mansfield at about 59 miles.
Popular dumpster rentals in Columbus
10 yard dumpster in Columbus
Single room jobs and dense debris.
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20 yard dumpster in Columbus
The most ordered local size.
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30 yard dumpster in Columbus
High sided box for bulky light debris.
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Roofing dumpster in Columbus
Sized by squares rather than volume.
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Concrete dumpster in Columbus
Heavy debris only, low wall container.
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Cleanout dumpster in Columbus
Estate and garage clearouts.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Columbus 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
$325 to $575 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 Columbus 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
$360 to $625 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 Columbus 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
$400 to $700 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 Columbus 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
$475 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 40YARD 40 yard roll off dumpster in Columbus 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
$550 to $950 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 Columbus?
If your Columbus 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.
Two measurements decide whether a delivery happens: the straight run the truck can use, and what sits above it. In Columbus the service drop from the pole to the house is the single most common obstruction.
Decide where the debris will actually be generated before choosing the spot. On a Columbus tear off, the difference between a good and a bad position is measured in hours of carrying.
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 Columbus forecast turns.
Cardboard, packaging and insulation fill a container fast without adding weight. On a Columbus fit out, the volume runs out long before the tonnage does.
What does a Columbus roll off rental cost?
| Item | Best for | Columbus range |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | Small remodel, single room cleanout | $325 to $575 |
| 15 yard dumpster | Kitchen remodel, garage clearout | $360 to $625 |
| 20 yard dumpster | Full floor remodel, roof tear off | $400 to $700 |
| 30 yard dumpster | Whole house cleanout, additions | $475 to $825 |
| 40 yard dumpster | Large volume, lighter debris | $550 to $950 |
Three things set the number in Columbus: 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 Columbus 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
- Groveport (7 mi)
- Newark (30 mi)
- Springfield (43 mi)
- Mansfield (59 mi)
- Dayton (66 mi)
- Lima (79 mi)
- Hamilton (93 mi)
- Massillon (98 mi)
Columbus dumpster rental questions
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.
What if my address is outside the Columbus limits?
Providers covering Franklin routinely run past the city line. Call with the address and we will confirm coverage and any mileage charge.
Is there a discount for a longer rental in Columbus?
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.
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.
Can two smaller containers work instead of one large one?
Sometimes, and on heavy debris it is often the better answer. Two 10 yard containers of concrete are easier to price and transport than one overloaded 20 yard.
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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