| Wondering how much it will cost you to rent a | | | | deposited in the dumpster exceeds the maximum |
| dumpster? Prices for renting a dumpster vary | | | | weight limit for that size and price. For example, A |
| considerably by region and depend on several | | | | Florida contractor rented a 20-cubic-yard roll-off |
| important factors, including type, capacity/weight | | | | dumpster for about $400, filled it with heave |
| limit, lease duration, waste type, and dump fees. To | | | | construction debris and was charged an extra $400 |
| give you an example, if you are planning to rent a | | | | because the weight of the debris exceeded the |
| roll-off container for temporary debris collection and | | | | 3-ton limit. Similarly, a dumpster that is too small |
| removal and keep the dumpster for 3-4 days, prices | | | | would 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 of | | | | dump/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 the | | | | deposited there may an additional charge of 25-250 |
| container, and if there are additional pick-up/disposal | | | | dollars 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 a | | | | permanent basis (usually with a 12-month contract). |
| front loading container. A roll-off container is an | | | | Keep 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, your | | | | duration, there can be additional charges of an |
| backyard, or your driveway. This type of dumpster is | | | | average $15-$50 a day. |
| ideal for temporary debris collection and removal; you | | | | Type of Debris/Waste: Disposal fees vary |
| fill it in yourself and then the trash is picked up and | | | | considerably from location to location and often |
| hauled away. Sizes for roll-off containers generally | | | | depend on composition of the load. Whereas some |
| range from 10 to 40 cubic yards. A front-load | | | | companies 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 garbage | | | | waste type. Recyclable or "green" waste generally |
| pick-up. Sizes for front-loading containers generally | | | | costs 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 loading | | | | restrictions on the type of items that can be put into |
| and roll-off containers the larger the dumpster the | | | | the dumpster and will not accept tires, household |
| more expensive it is. However, renting a dumpster | | | | appliances, computer equipment, or other potentially |
| that is too small can also be costly. You might accrue | | | | toxic items, or the company will charge additional |
| additional charges if the weight of the materials | | | | fees for these types of items. |