How do I rent a dumpster in Providence, RI today?
Dial 1-833-520-0680 and tell us the Providence address, the material and your dates. We match you with a local provider serving Providence. They size the container, state the included weight, quote the total and schedule the drop, usually within one to three business days.
Debris from Providence properties ends up at facilities around Providence, and those tipping fees drive most of your price. A provider based near those facilities can usually beat a company driving in from another market.
Is my Providence address in the service area?
All 12 Providence ZIP codes are covered. Providers routinely serve the wider Providence area too, including addresses that sit outside the formal city limits.
Coverage in Providence spans 12 ZIP codes, including 02901, 02902, 02903, 02904. The nearest covered cities are Pawtucket at about 4 miles, Cranston at about 4 miles, Warwick at about 7 miles, Fall River at about 16 miles.
Popular dumpster rentals in Providence
10 yard dumpster in Providence
Single room jobs and dense debris.
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20 yard dumpster in Providence
The most ordered local size.
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30 yard dumpster in Providence
High sided box for bulky light debris.
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Roofing dumpster in Providence
Sized by squares rather than volume.
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Concrete dumpster in Providence
Heavy debris only, low wall container.
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Cleanout dumpster in Providence
Estate and garage clearouts.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence 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 What catches people out in Providence?
If your Providence 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.
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.
Older Providence 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.
Describe the material honestly when you call. A provider told "bathroom gut including the tile floor" quotes a different allowance than one told "general remodel debris", and the first quote is the one that will not surprise you.
Cardboard, packaging and insulation fill a container fast without adding weight. On a Providence fit out, the volume runs out long before the tonnage does.
What does a Providence roll off rental cost?
| Item | Best for | Providence 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 |
Three things set the number in Providence: 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 Providence 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
- Pawtucket (4 mi)
- Cranston (4 mi)
- Warwick (7 mi)
- Fall River (16 mi)
- Middleboro (27 mi)
- Brockton (27 mi)
- New Bedford (28 mi)
- Quincy (37 mi)
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Providence dumpster rental questions
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.
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 Providence.
Is there a charge if the container is not ready for pickup?
If the load is overfilled, blocked by a vehicle or contains prohibited material, most providers charge a dry run fee for the wasted trip. Clear access on the collection day avoids it.
What if my address is outside the Providence limits?
Providers covering Providence routinely run past the city line. Call with the address and we will confirm coverage and any mileage charge.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Providence?
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.
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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