How do I rent a dumpster in Lancaster, PA today?
Dial 1-833-520-0680 and tell us the Lancaster address, the material and your dates. We match you with a local provider serving Lancaster. They size the container, state the included weight, quote the total and schedule the drop, usually within one to three business days.
From 11 covered ZIP codes in Lancaster, the network reaches most of Lancaster and the surrounding suburbs. Sizes run 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 yards, with heavy debris containers kept separate for concrete, brick and dirt.
Which Lancaster ZIP codes are covered?
Coverage spans all 11 Lancaster ZIP codes. The dispatch radius normally extends past the city boundary, so neighbouring communities in Lancaster are generally served by the same provider.
Coverage in Lancaster spans 11 ZIP codes, including 17601, 17602, 17603, 17604. The nearest covered cities are York at about 21 miles, Reading at about 29 miles, Harrisburg at about 34 miles, Camp Hill at about 36 miles.
What Lancaster customers order most
10 yard dumpster in Lancaster
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
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20 yard dumpster in Lancaster
The default for most home projects.
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30 yard dumpster in Lancaster
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
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Roofing dumpster in Lancaster
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
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Concrete dumpster in Lancaster
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
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Cleanout dumpster in Lancaster
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
On a private Lancaster driveway you normally need no permit. If the container has to sit on a public street, the city will usually require a right of way permit, and your provider often files the paperwork. Ask on the call so it is not a surprise on delivery day.
Mark the spot before the truck arrives. A cone or a chalk outline removes all ambiguity, and it matters more than people think when nobody is home for the delivery.
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 Lancaster drive.
Two correctly sized containers reliably cost less than one surcharged load, which is the case for separating heavy debris on any Lancaster demolition.
What will you pay in Lancaster?
| Item | Best for | Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster
- York (21 mi)
- Reading (29 mi)
- Harrisburg (34 mi)
- Camp Hill (36 mi)
- West Chester (38 mi)
- Hanover (39 mi)
- Concordville (45 mi)
- Valley Forge (45 mi)
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Lancaster dumpster rental questions
Will the container damage my driveway?
It can if nothing is put underneath. Plywood under the wheels and the rear roller spreads the load and is the standard precaution on residential concrete and asphalt.
How much is a 20 yard dumpster in Lancaster?
Typically $400 to $700 for a 7 to 10 day rental with 2 to 4 tons included. The exact figure depends on the provider, your ZIP code and the landfill they use.
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.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Lancaster?
Not for a private driveway in almost all cases. A container placed on a public street normally needs a municipal right of way permit, and the provider usually files it for you.
Is there a discount for a longer rental in Lancaster?
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.
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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