How do I rent a dumpster in Erie, PA today?
Call 1-833-520-0680 and give your Erie ZIP plus a rough debris list. We connect you with a Erie provider who will tell you which roll off size suits the volume, what weight the price covers, and when they can deliver.
A roll off dumpster is usually the cheapest way to move a large volume of debris out of a Erie 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 Pennsylvania.
Which Erie ZIP codes are covered?
All 26 Erie ZIP codes are covered. Providers routinely serve the wider Erie area too, including addresses that sit outside the formal city limits.
Coverage in Erie spans 26 ZIP codes, including 16501, 16502, 16503, 16504. The nearest covered cities are Irvine at about 47 miles, Boyers at about 78 miles, New Castle at about 80 miles, Butler at about 88 miles.
What Erie customers order most
10 yard dumpster in Erie
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
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20 yard dumpster in Erie
The default for most home projects.
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30 yard dumpster in Erie
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
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Roofing dumpster in Erie
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
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Concrete dumpster in Erie
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
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Cleanout dumpster in Erie
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie?
Check two things before the truck comes to your Erie address: whether the driveway slab can take the load, and whether anything overhead sits lower than about 23 feet. Those are the two most common reasons a delivery has to be rescheduled.
Walk the drop spot before delivery day. The truck needs roughly 60 feet of straight approach, about 10.5 feet of width and 23 feet of overhead clearance, and low branches or a carport are the usual obstacles at Erie addresses.
Older Erie housing stock changes the weight calculation. Plaster and lath walls are far heavier than modern drywall, so a pre war gut needs a bigger allowance than the cubic yards suggest.
If the job will clearly run long, agree the extension before the end date. An unplanned overrun can mean a wasted collection trip, which is billable in a way an agreed extension is not.
Cardboard, packaging and insulation fill a container fast without adding weight. On a Erie fit out, the volume runs out long before the tonnage does.
What will you pay in Erie?
| Item | Best for | Erie 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 |
Erie pricing tracks Erie tipping fees, how far the truck drives and how much tonnage is included. Going over the included weight is the most common extra charge, so be honest about dense material like plaster, tile and wet carpet.
What can go in your Erie 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
Rules vary between disposal sites. A quick list read out on the call is the cheapest way to avoid a contamination fee.
Other areas we cover near Erie
- Irvine (47 mi)
- Boyers (78 mi)
- New Castle (80 mi)
- Butler (88 mi)
- Pittsburgh (117 mi)
- Mckeesport (124 mi)
- Greensburg (129 mi)
- Johnstown (139 mi)
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Erie dumpster rental questions
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.
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.
What happens if I go over the weight limit?
You are billed for the extra tonnage at the local disposal rate, commonly $50 to $125 per ton. Ask for that rate when you get the quote.
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.
What is the busiest time to book in Erie?
Spring through autumn, with the end of the month tightest almost everywhere. Roofing weather drives most of the seasonal swing in Erie County.
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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