How do I rent a dumpster in Olympia, WA today?
Call 1-833-520-0680 and give your Olympia ZIP plus a rough debris list. We connect you with a Thurston provider who will tell you which roll off size suits the volume, what weight the price covers, and when they can deliver.
If you are clearing a house, stripping a roof or framing an addition in Olympia, the container size is the first decision. Providers serving Thurston stock the full 10 to 40 yard range, and one phone call tells you which size fits both the debris and the driveway.
Which Olympia ZIP codes are covered?
From 11 covered ZIP codes, providers reach most of Thurston 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 Olympia spans 11 ZIP codes, including 98501, 98502, 98504, 98505. The nearest covered cities are Lakewood at about 20 miles, Gig Harbor at about 24 miles, Tacoma at about 25 miles, Puyallup at about 29 miles.
What Olympia customers order most
10 yard dumpster in Olympia
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
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20 yard dumpster in Olympia
The default for most home projects.
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30 yard dumpster in Olympia
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
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Roofing dumpster in Olympia
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
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Concrete dumpster in Olympia
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
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Cleanout dumpster in Olympia
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Olympia 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 Olympia 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 Olympia 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 Olympia 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 Olympia 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 Olympia?
Check two things before the truck comes to your Olympia 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 Olympia addresses.
Association covenants are frequently stricter than any city rule. In parts of Olympia they cap how long a container may be visible from the street, which is entirely separate from whether a permit is needed.
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 Olympia forecast turns.
Keep the barn door end facing the debris. Walking material in beats lifting it over a wall on every job, and the driver can set the container either way round if you ask in advance.
What will you pay in Olympia?
| Item | Best for | Olympia 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 Olympia 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 Olympia 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 Olympia
- Lakewood (20 mi)
- Gig Harbor (24 mi)
- Tacoma (25 mi)
- Puyallup (29 mi)
- Federal Way (35 mi)
- Auburn (37 mi)
- Bremerton (39 mi)
- Kent (40 mi)
Olympia dumpster rental questions
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.
Do I need to be home for the delivery?
Usually not, as long as the drop spot is clear and you have given clear instructions. Many Olympia deliveries happen with nobody on site.
How long can I keep the container?
Most Olympia rentals include 7 to 10 days. Extra days are usually billed at a flat daily rate. Tell the provider up front if the job is likely to run long.
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 Olympia.
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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