How do I rent a dumpster in Philadelphia, PA today?
Call 1-833-520-0680 and give your Philadelphia ZIP plus a rough debris list. We connect you with a Philadelphia provider who will tell you which roll off size suits the volume, what weight the price covers, and when they can deliver.
Before you call about a Philadelphia container, walk the drop spot and note the overhead clearance and the approach length. Those two measurements decide which sizes are even possible, and the provider will ask about both.
Is my Philadelphia address in the service area?
From 87 covered ZIP codes, providers reach most of Philadelphia plus the adjoining towns. Rural addresses at the far edge may carry a mileage charge, and the provider will state it in the quote.
Coverage in Philadelphia spans 87 ZIP codes, including 19019, 19092, 19093, 19099. The nearest covered cities are Media at about 14 miles, Wayne at about 14 miles, Norristown at about 16 miles, Langhorne at about 17 miles.
Popular dumpster rentals in Philadelphia
10 yard dumpster in Philadelphia
Single room jobs and dense debris.
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20 yard dumpster in Philadelphia
The most ordered local size.
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30 yard dumpster in Philadelphia
High sided box for bulky light debris.
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Roofing dumpster in Philadelphia
Sized by squares rather than volume.
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Concrete dumpster in Philadelphia
Heavy debris only, low wall container.
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Cleanout dumpster in Philadelphia
Estate and garage clearouts.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Street placement in Philadelphia usually means a permit from the city and sometimes reflective markings or cones overnight. Your provider will know the local requirement and will normally handle the filing on your behalf.
Tell the driver which way the barn doors should face. They can set the container either way round if you ask in advance, and walking debris in beats lifting it over a wall on every job.
Surface protection is the cheapest insurance on the job. Three quarter inch plywood under each contact point spreads the load; thin offcuts just split and achieve nothing.
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 Philadelphia drive.
Think about the pickup as well as the drop. A vehicle parked across the container on collection day in Philadelphia usually means a dry run fee for the wasted trip.
What does a Philadelphia roll off rental cost?
| Item | Best for | Philadelphia 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 |
A Philadelphia quote should be a single number covering delivery, rental, pickup and disposal to a weight cap. If a price sounds unusually low, check what tonnage it includes before comparing it to anything else.
What can go in your Philadelphia 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.
Service nearby, and the other service here
- Media (14 mi)
- Wayne (14 mi)
- Norristown (16 mi)
- Langhorne (17 mi)
- Valley Forge (18 mi)
- Concordville (19 mi)
- Levittown (19 mi)
- West Chester (24 mi)
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Philadelphia dumpster rental questions
Do I need to sort the debris before loading?
Generally no, beyond keeping heavy inert material separate. Some cities operate construction and demolition diversion rules, and your provider will know whether one applies in Philadelphia.
Who is responsible if the driveway is damaged?
Placing plywood under the wheels and the rear roller is the standard precaution and it is normally the customer side of the arrangement. Ask the provider what their terms say.
What if my address is outside the Philadelphia limits?
Providers covering Philadelphia routinely run past the city line. Call with the address and we will confirm coverage and any mileage charge.
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.
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.
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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