How Much Does It Cost To Rent a Dumpster?

Wondering how much it will cost you to rent adeposited in the dumpster exceeds the maximum
dumpster? Prices for renting a dumpster varyweight limit for that size and price. For example, A
considerably by region and depend on severalFlorida contractor rented a 20-cubic-yard roll-off
important factors, including type, capacity/weightdumpster for about $400, filled it with heave
limit, lease duration, waste type, and dump fees. Toconstruction debris and was charged an extra $400
give you an example, if you are planning to rent abecause the weight of the debris exceeded the
roll-off container for temporary debris collection and3-ton limit. Similarly, a dumpster that is too small
removal and keep the dumpster for 3-4 days, priceswould require additional pick-ups to haul away the
can $100-$1000, depending on size and debris type.trash. Although some companies automatically include
Similarly, renting a front-load container for a period ofdump/disposal fee in their quoted prices, depending
12 months can cost you $15-$65 or more a month,on local garbage rates and the type of waste
depending on local garbage rates, the size of thedeposited there may an additional charge of 25-250
container, and if there are additional pick-up/disposaldollars or more for each pickup.
fees for non-recyclable waste.Lease Duration: How long do you need the dumpster
Type: Depending on your waste management needs,for? Dumpsters can be rented by the month or on a
you are likely looking to rent either a roll-off or apermanent basis (usually with a 12-month contract).
front loading container. A roll-off container is anKeep in mind that if you keep a temporary roll-off
open-top dumpster that looks like a large metal box.longer than the previously agreed upon lease
It rolls of the delivery truck into the street, yourduration, there can be additional charges of an
backyard, or your driveway. This type of dumpster isaverage $15-$50 a day.
ideal for temporary debris collection and removal; youType of Debris/Waste: Disposal fees vary
fill it in yourself and then the trash is picked up andconsiderably from location to location and often
hauled away. Sizes for roll-off containers generallydepend on composition of the load. Whereas some
range from 10 to 40 cubic yards. A front-loadcompanies include pick-up and disposal fees in the
container is usually smaller than a roll off dumpster,quoted price others charge extra, depending on the
has a lid, and is ideal for regularly scheduled garbagewaste type. Recyclable or "green" waste generally
pick-up. Sizes for front-loading containers generallycosts less than garbage or other household junk such
range from 1 to 10 cubic yards.as furniture. Most dumpster companies place
Capacity & Weight limit: For both front loadingrestrictions on the type of items that can be put into
and roll-off containers the larger the dumpster thethe dumpster and will not accept tires, household
more expensive it is. However, renting a dumpsterappliances, computer equipment, or other potentially
that is too small can also be costly. You might accruetoxic items, or the company will charge additional
additional charges if the weight of the materialsfees for these types of items.