Dumpster Rental Prices

One flat, upfront price per dumpster. No surprises at pickup: delivery, pickup, the rental period and disposal up to your weight allowance are all included.

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Dumpster?

Dumpster rental prices by size
Size	Starting price	Rental period	Weight included	Extra weight	Dimensions
10 Yard Dumpster	$875	7 days	10 tons	$175/ton	14′ L × 7.5′ W × 3.5′ H
20 Yard Dumpster	$650	7 days	2 tons	$175/ton	18′ L × 8′ W × 4′ H
40 Yard Dumpster	$890	7 days	4 tons	$175/ton	21′ L × 8′ W × 7.5′ H

Prices are starting rates and may vary by delivery address. Your exact price is shown at checkout before you pay.

What Your Price Includes

Delivery to your driveway or job site
Pickup when you are done
7-day rental period
Disposal up to the included weight

5 Factors That Determine Your Dumpster Rental Cost

1. Location
Disposal fees and drive time vary by city, so your ZIP code sets the base rate.
2. Dumpster size
Larger containers cost more but are cheaper than paying for a second haul.
3. Debris type
Heavy material like concrete and dirt goes in a dedicated heavy-debris box.
4. Debris weight
Each size includes a weight allowance; extra tons are billed per ton.
5. Rental length
A 7-day rental is included. Longer projects pay a flat daily extension.

Possible Additional Fees

Most rentals never see an extra charge. These only apply when a rental goes beyond the service agreement. Full details are on our fees page, and loading help or hard-to-reach debris is covered in the hauling charges guide.

Additional dumpster rental fees
Fee	Price	When it applies
Extra weight (overage)	Per ton, by size	Debris weighs more than the included allowance.
Rental extension	$35 per day	You keep the dumpster past the included rental period.
Trip fee	$250	The driver cannot deliver or pick up because the spot is blocked.
Wait time	$150 per hour	The driver has to wait on site for access.
Late cancellation	$100	Cancelled after 3 PM on the business day before delivery.
Dig-out	$75 – $150	Debris is stuck in the container and must be removed by hand.

How to Keep Your Dumpster Cost Down

Pick the size that fits the whole job; one larger dumpster usually beats two smaller hauls.
Keep heavy debris (concrete, dirt, roofing) within the included weight or use the heavy-debris box.
Keep the delivery spot clear of cars and obstacles to avoid trip fees.
Cover the dumpster when it rains; wet debris weighs more.
Keep prohibited items like tires, batteries and paint out of the container.

Not sure what size you need? Compare options in our dumpster size guide.

Dumpster Pricing FAQs

Your flat rate includes delivery, pickup, a 7-day rental period and disposal of debris up to the included weight allowance for your size.

No. The only extra charges are listed on our fees page: weight overage, rental extensions, trip fees when access is blocked, late cancellations and similar service-related charges.

You pay when you place your order. If an extra charge applies, such as a weight overage, we contact you with the details after the landfill report comes in.

Most driveway placements need no permit. If your dumpster has to go on the street, check our permit guide or call us; in San Francisco we file the Street Space Permit for you.