How Much Is It to Rent a 10 Yard Dumpster

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The cost of renting a dumpster is based on many factors, including location, size, duration of the rental, and type of garbage. Here's what it costs to rent a dumpster (on average) in all 50 states.

Dumpster Rental Prices in All 50 States

The national average cost to rent a dumpster is $540. The weekly cost to rent a 10-yard dumpster ranges from $150 to $1000, 20-yard dumpsters range from $219 to $1100, 30-yard dumpsters range from $263 to $1200, and 40-yard dumpsters range from $282 to $1815.

Dumpster rental costs can vary widely by municipality, size, and length of rental. Below, we share how to pick the right dumpster for the job.

City, State	10-yard	20-yard	30-yard	40-yard
Birmingham, AL	$370 – $504	$325 – $600	$325 – $700	$563 – $800
Mobile, AL	$269 – $365	$349 – $465	$410 – $569	$460 – $615
Anchorage, AK	$469 – $697	$282 – $797	$282 – $897	$282 – $997
Wasilla, AK	$269 – $500	$299 – $600	$579 – $700	$659 – $800
Phoenix, AZ	$324 – $500	$345 – $600	$385 – $700	$395 – $800
Mesa, AZ	$350 – $525	$280 – $650	$290 – $725	$340 – $695
Little Rock, AR	$275 – $800	$360 – $850	$579 – $900	$636 – $950
Conway, AR	$300 – $495	$400 – $595	$500 – $695	$600 – $695
Oakland, CA	$445 – $575	$600 – $640	$719 – $850	$819 – $950
San Diego, CA	$299 – $800	$589 – $648	$575 – $715	$496 – $1815
Sacramento, CA	$330 – $459	$479 – $549	$440 – $669	$550 – $650
Denver, CO	$285 – $439	$345 – $469	$350 – $499	$425 – $539
Aurora, CO	$285 – $439	$340 – $495	$375 – $499	$420 – $539
Boulder, CO	$350 – $700	$410 – $800	$433 – $900	$499 – $1000
New Haven, CT	$400 – $469	$495 – $605	$579 – $645	$659 – $815
Stamford, CT	$413 – $500	$519 – $600	$579 – $759	$659 – $800
Bridgeport, CT	$320 – $560	$500 – $665	$579 – $700	$659 – $800
Bear, DE	$385 – $500	$430 – $600	$430 – $700	$659 – $800
Odessa, DE	$375 – $469	$430 – $525	$430 – $600	$600 – $710
Wilmington, DE	$375 – $469	$435 – $519	$435 – $579	$600 – $710
Fort Lauderdale, FL	$315 – $459	$355 – $509	$405 – $600	$455 – $649
Miami, FL	$350 – $459	$450 – $509	$550 – $650	$649 – $750
Tampa, FL	$289 – $475	$425 – $555	$439 – $605	$649 – $715
Atlanta, GA	$280 – $399	$360 – $469	$428 – $519	$510 – $625
Macon, GA	$291 – $400	$375 – $455	$400 – $500	$425 – $600
Savannah, GA	$299 – $504	$369 – $577	$419 – $651	$535 – $697
Honolulu, HI	$469 – $680	$519 – $707	$579 – $733	$659 – $770
Waialua, HI	$469 – $784	$519 – $784	$579 – $784	$659 – $784
Boise, ID	$400 – $515	$500 – $575	$579 – $620	$659 – $800
Idaho Falls, ID	$295 – $400	$395 – $500	$400 – $600	$485 – $700
Nampa, ID	$400 – $469	$420 – $519	$440 – $600	$470 – $700
Chicago, IL	$299 – $419	$369 – $519	$439 – $660	$525 – $615
Naperville, IL	$295 – $419	$350 – $519	$420 – $579	$500 – $615
Peoria, IL	$235 – $697	$290 – $797	$335 – $897	$425 – $997
Fort Wayne, IN	$300 – $453	$395 – $533	$465 – $587	$500 – $667
Indianapolis, IN	$275 – $469	$375 – $519	$460 – $579	$500 – $659
South Bend, IN	$290 – $450	$380 – $545	$445 – $600	$625 – $715
Davenport, IA	$350 – $415	$430 – $500	$480 – $600	$580 – $700
Des Moines, IA	$219 – $469	$219 – $519	$263 – $579	$307 – $659
Kansas City, KS	$295 – $469	$250 – $519	$435 – $579	$535 – $659
Topeka, KS	$300 – $697	$400 – $797	$445 – $897	$590 – $997
Wichita, KS	$269 – $415	$389 – $445	$475 – $509	$569 – $615
Lexington, KY	$300 – $659	$350 – $659	$450 – $663	$550 – $671
Louisville, KY	$250 – $469	$335 – $519	$395 – $579	$500 – $659
Paducah, KY	$300 – $485	$400 – $535	$468 – $565	$600 – $615
Baton Rouge, LA	$359 – $500	$399 – $600	$550 – $700	$599 – $800
New Orleans, LA	$315 – $419	$339 – $459	$450 – $499	$521 – $599
Shreveport, LA	$299 – $405	$399 – $500	$449 – $600	$499 – $700
Portland, ME	$280 – $599	$280 – $745	$390 – $835	$595 – $929
South Freeport, ME	$369 – $469	$415 – $630	$468 – $660	$521 – $815
Annapolis, MD	$399 – $500	$495 – $600	$560 – $700	$599 – $800
Baltimore, MD	$295 – $400	$435 – $519	$505 – $650	$560 – $700
Frederick, MD	$275 – $445	$340 – $625	$539 – $625	$700 – $755
Boston, MA	$435 – $515	$519 – $690	$579 – $785	$599 – $815
Springfield, MA	$300 – $525	$375 – $665	$420 – $750	$687 – $765
Worcester, MA	$325 – $525	$495 – $665	$700 – $750	$765 – $800
Ann Arbor, MI	$356 – $415	$411 – $485	$465 – $530	$565 – $615
Detroit, MI	$350 – $469	$440 – $519	$450 – $579	$515 – $659
Grand Rapids, MI	$225 – $435	$295 – $500	$375 – $600	$615 – $700
Duluth, MN	$415 – $697	$465 – $797	$515 – $897	$585 – $997
Minneapolis, MN	$339 – $500	$439 – $600	$489 – $700	$659 – $800
Saint Paul, MN	$273 – $484	$395 – $545	$435 – $695	$595 – $659
Jackson, MS	$335 – $509	$385 – $529	$425 – $600	$485 – $700
Kansas City, MO	$295 – $469	$250 – $519	$435 – $579	$535 – $659
Springfield, MO	$300 – $525	$375 – $665	$420 – $750	$687 – $765
St. Louis, MO	$385 – $469	$300 – $519	$365 – $579	$420 – $659
Billings, MT	$294 – $469	$375 – $519	$395 – $579	$485 – $659
Lincoln, NE	$350 – $697	$228 – $797	$267 – $897	$495 – $997
Omaha, NE	$150 – $469	$254 – $519	$311 – $579	$449 – $659
Henderson, NV	$299 – $419	$415 – $459	$420 – $569	$455 – $589
Las Vegas, NV	$295 – $419	$365 – $459	$395 – $569	$425 – $589
Manchester, NH	$425 – $575	$519 – $645	$579 – $745	$659 – $900
Pembroke, NH	$400 – $555	$470 – $675	$579 – $770	$659 – $815
Jersey City, NJ	$399 – $559	$499 – $650	$699 – $759	$790 – $790
Newark, NJ	$325 – $559	$350 – $650	$375 – $759	$400 – $820
Paterson, NJ	$399 – $559	$499 – $649	$645 – $759	$785 – $785
Albuquerque, NM	$282 – $594	$329 – $697	$350 – $797	$420 – $897
Placitas, NM	$300 – $395	$330 – $419	$350 – $500	$499 – $600
Buffalo, NY	$250 – $410	$350 – $425	$450 – $550	$475 – $650
Syracuse, NY	$300 – $485	$399 – $565	$439 – $635	$600 – $880
Durham, NC	$371 – $449	$431 – $598	$492 – $657	$615 – $716
Fargo, ND	$279 – $500	$359 – $600	$515 – $700	$595 – $800
Cincinnati, OH	$415 – $697	$515 – $797	$555 – $897	$595 – $1188
Cleveland, OH	$283 – $500	$383 – $600	$467 – $700	$520 – $800
Norman, OK	$300 – $469	$400 – $530	$500 – $579	$600 – $659
Oklahoma City, OK	$300 – $469	$400 – $519	$500 – $579	$600 – $659
Portland, OR	$280 – $599	$280 – $745	$390 – $835	$595 – $929
Salem, OR	$371 – $599	$495 – $719	$605 – $819	$655 – $1188
Philadelphia, PA	$375 – $469	$430 – $579	$515 – $600	$675 – $700
Pittsburgh, PA	$275 – $500	$375 – $600	$525 – $700	$665 – $800
Newport, RI	$310 – $469	$485 – $575	$575 – $675	$659 – $715
Providence, RI	$325 – $469	$500 – $530	$579 – $615	$659 – $815
Warwick, RI	$345 – $469	$515 – $555	$579 – $640	$659 – $1088
Charleston, SC	$395 – $525	$460 – $750	$579 – $750	$659 – $835
Sioux Falls, SD	$215 – $700	$396 – $800	$475 – $900	$530 – $1000
Chattanooga, TN	$275 – $415	$375 – $485	$435 – $555	$483 – $595
Nashville, TN	$269 – $469	$365 – $605	$545 – $675	$605 – $700
Austin, TX	$309 – $469	$350 – $590	$489 – $655	$589 – $745
Dallas, TX	$310 – $469	$401 – $569	$455 – $599	$540 – $699
Houston, TX	$280 – $469	$517 – $599	$590 – $695	$649 – $745
Provo, UT	$300 – $435	$400 – $495	$480 – $530	$545 – $685
Salt Lake City, UT	$300 – $370	$225 – $400	$265 – $500	$515 – $600
Burlington, VT	$469 – $1000	$519 – $1100	$579 – $1200	$659 – $1300
Alexandria, VA	$350 – $470	$450 – $570	$500 – $645	$550 – $780
Norfolk, VA	$250 – $345	$350 – $425	$400 – $470	$475 – $540
Virginia Beach, VA	$295 – $369	$340 – $415	$395 – $468	$450 – $521
Seattle, WA	$550 – $699	$350 – $729	$400 – $849	$450 – $1030
Tacoma, WA	$650 – $699	$400 – $770	$450 – $880	$500 – $965
Vancouver, WA	$280 – $699	$280 – $729	$390 – $849	$521 – $949
Morgantown, WV	$290 – $697	$490 – $797	$540 – $897	$640 – $997
Green Bay, WI	$375 – $519	$475 – $600	$549 – $700	$599 – $800
Milwaukee, WI	$435 – $500	$430 – $600	$450 – $700	$615 – $800
Cheyenne, WY	$380 – $469	$351 – $519	$455 – $600	$545 – $700

What Types of Dumpsters Can You Rent?

Dumpsters are available in a range of types and sizes. Here are the most common:

Roll-Off Dumpsters

A roll-off dumpster is a heavy-duty, high-capacity unit most often used for construction project cleanup. Named so because it rolls off the back of a truck upon delivery, these dumpsters are available in many sizes for various jobs. Designed with an open top, these dumpsters are intended for demolition junk, remodeling debris, and other large pieces of trash.

Small Dumpsters

Small dumpsters are available in sizes ranging from 2 to 8 yards. These are typically used for commercial needs, such as bags of trash, warehouse waste, and old furniture. Depending on the size, they will have open or closed tops. Some have sliding doors to eliminate the need for lifting trash over your head.

Construction Dumpsters

Construction dumpsters are almost always roll-off dumpsters. These open-top units are heavy-duty and capable of holding anywhere from 10-40 cubic yards of waste. They can be used in commercial and residential construction areas and are suited for remodeling, demolition and other waste needs. There are also specific construction dumpsters for handling soil, concrete, and asphalt.

Yard Dumpsters

Yard dumpsters are designed to handle yard waste, such as shrubs, grass, and manageable pieces of wood. These units range from 10 to 40 yards, and they are usually of the roll-off variety. Larger sizes can be used for commercial applications too, such as landscaping needs.

What Factors Affect Dumpster Rental Prices?

There is no true average dumpster size or cost. Several elements, such as the size of the dumpster, tonnage, and type of debris, determine the dumpster rental prices. You should contact a supplier to determine exact prices. When looking to rent, all of the following affects the price of a dumpster rental:

Dumpster Size

Numerous sizes of dumpsters are available to accommodate different jobs. They range in size from 10 cubic yards to 40 cubic yards.

10 Cubic Yard Dumpsters

10 cubic yard dumpsters are 10 feet long, 7 feet wide, and 4 feet tall. They can hold up to 1 ton of waste and are made for residential construction needs, including small renovations and light cleanup. These are great for disposing of moderate-sized junk during a home cleaning.

20 Cubic Yard Dumpsters

20 cubic yard dumpsters are 20 feet long, 7 feet wide, and 4 feet tall. Their larger size makes them suited for holding building waste and furniture. Homeowners often rent this size dumpster for house cleanouts when moving, disposing of furniture, and small construction projects. Holding up to 3 tons, they are also used for moderate excavation needs.

30 Cubic Yard Dumpsters

30 cubic yard dumpsters are 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 5 feet tall. They can carry up to 5 tons and are often used for holding roofing material or large amounts of excavated dirt. They are also great for large-scale cleanups, larger residential construction, and house demolition.

40 Cubic Yard Dumpsters

40 cubic yard dumpsters are 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8 feet tall. Their massive size is most suitable for large-scale demolition and holding vast amounts of waste. Holding up to 6 tons, they are also used for the largest dirt-removal services.

Location

The company's location, your proximity to it, and the ease of getting the dumpster to you and the dump will all affect the price.

The location also affects transportation and delivery costs. For example, if you're far from a city and the company has to drive the dumpster 15 miles to you, it may increase your cost. The same is true if your site is far from the dump or landfill.

Rental Company Type

Local rental companies, national chains, and out-of-state brokers each have their advantages and drawbacks.

There are several types of companies available for renting a dumpster, and they all tend to charge different dumpster rental prices due to their various business models:

• A local, independent rental company can offer personal, responsive customer service (especially if family-owned) and often charge lower prices. However, with a limited budget, it might not have the dumpster size you need when you want it.
• A large-scale, national chain has a national-sized budget, with inventory, scheduling, and customer service capabilities to match, and can accommodate your every need. You just might end up paying more for that convenience. Some companies, such as BigRentz, provide additional heavy equipment rental, which can condense construction costs by using one service provider.
• Out-of-state brokers are middlemen who don't own dumpster inventory themselves. Instead, they connect you with an independent provider and do the booking and scheduling for you.

Understand that not all areas have all company types in operation. In more remote regions, there may only be one type or only one company. Which is more expensive in your area is anybody's guess, but in general, those with large advertising budgets cost more.

Rental Basis

A flat-rate rental bundles together costs and sets a weight limit. Variable-rate rentals can change according to the order's specifics.

With some dumpster providers, you can choose between renting for a flat fee or paying a variable rate determined by your situation, including a budget, job requirements, and other factors.

• A fixed-rate or flat-rate rental bundles together all costs: rental, delivery, pickup, taxes, dump fees, mileage, and administration costs. It also typically stipulates trash types and weight limits. With this option, you know what you'll pay upfront.
• A variable-rate rental changes according to the order's specifics, but you don't see it until after the rental period, once all the costs are itemized. Variable rates are exactly that: they could end up costing less or more.

Generally, variable and fixed-rate rentals wind up costing about the same amount per week.

Availability

Prices vary according to supply and demand, rising during prime construction seasons, especially during spring. You also may need to book further ahead during these times to ensure that you get what you need.

Duration of Rental

Most dumpsters have a rental period of 7-10 days. Pickups can be requested early, but additional days aren't always guaranteed. There will be a daily fee for extended days. Of course, the longer you keep a dumpster, the more expensive it will be.

Dumpster companies charge extra if you keep the container longer than initially contracted for because, partly, it makes it hard for the company to schedule future appointments. Ask about their late-return fee to know what to expect if your project runs long.

In some cases, late fees are charged daily. However, certain companies may make you pay for an entirely new rental period (often a few days or a week) if you don't let them take the dumpster back on time. Therefore, along with asking the base daily or weekly cost, you should also be sure of this factor.

Type of Trash

Certain types of trash are more difficult to dispose of, like appliances, mattresses, or those containing hazardous materials.

Many municipalities charge different dumping fees depending on the type of garbage involved—and these costs or savings are passed on to you. Expect different prices for residential or commercial waste, concrete, roofing materials, and yard waste. Also, expect charges to vary based on the locations where you're renting from and dumping.

Your supplier should provide a list of what is and is not acceptable for disposal. Generally, rented dumpsters are meant to hold standard construction and demolition trash, including wood, drywall, siding, flooring and roofing materials, carpet, wire, foam, yard waste, and small appliances.

Some trash contains elements classified as hazardous, including refrigerators, air conditioners, and anything that uses freon. Other prohibited items often include computers, electronics, and batteries. Hazardous liquids include automotive fluids, pesticides, paints, and solvents. If you put prohibited items into your dumpster, the company will likely pass on their fees for remediation, costing you more.

Though not specifically prohibited, certain bulky items (including tires, mattresses, and large appliances) can incur extra charges at dumpsites.

Weight of Trash

Some kinds of trash weigh more than others. The heavier your trash, the more expensive it is to haul away.

Landfills typically charge based on weight and material type. Some types of trash are heavier than others, imposing a greater load on the dumpster. Weight also affects how much fuel the truck will need to move your load. Heavier loads just cost more.

Assessing the weight of your trash is an unfamiliar task for most, so research the guidelines. Typically, a dumpster filled with household trash shouldn't weigh more than 1-2 tons. As expected, construction debris, roof shingles, concrete, and dirt are heavy and can bump the weight up to 3-4 tons.

Other things may surprise you. Wet yard waste can easily weigh tons, even if it started out as millions of light, dry leaves. It's worth covering up absorbent waste if rain is expected, so you don't pay for the weight of all that water!

Permits

Many areas require obtaining a permit for placing a dumpster on your property.

Permitting is another factor that depends heavily on location. Some municipalities require no permits for dumpster use, while others demand more than one type and charge hefty fees to obtain and file them all. Most dumpster rental companies provide the necessary basic permits and handle the details themselves, but in certain areas, you may need to deal with the municipality yourself.

If you live in a low-regulation region, but a rental company requires multiple permits, be suspicious even if it says it will "handle everything." Research requirements for your ZIP code before agreeing to any permit fees.

Additional Fees

Numerous fees are involved in dumpster use, and they can be itemized and charged on top of the base rental price. These include:

• Trip or delivery fee: The rental company charges to bring you an empty dumpster, set it on your property, and haul it away once full. Your location and proximity to the provider and the dumpsite affect this heavily.
• Dump or landfill charge: This can be the single-most expensive charge applied to dumpster rental. The provider takes your full dumpster to the landfill, which weighs the debris and charges the dumpster service accordingly for disposal. That cost then gets passed on to you.
• Hazardous waste fee (when applicable): If your trash contains hazardous materials, the landfill will add an extra charge for the remediation they're required to do.
• Late fee (when applicable): Most dumpster rental companies charge by the week. But whatever your rental period, if you need to keep the dumpster beyond the agreed-upon time, the late fees can get pricey.
• Overage fee (when applicable): Weight is a big part of calculating dumpster rental rates, so if your trash ends up weighing a significant amount, you'll be charged according to the overage.

While some costs may be negotiated, not all are eligible. Dumping fees, for example, are typically set by the landfill itself and can't be changed.

Generally, keep in mind that most household waste is on the light side—as light as 1-2 tons per small dumpster. However, a cleanout can result in overage if you estimate only standard household waste.

It's easy for the original estimate to balloon to twice the weight when heavier materials like shingles or demolition debris are added in—and old houses often hide these things in the garage or shed. Ask about overage costs in advance in order to budget for the possibility of estimation errors and attack your project without worry.

How to Save Money on Dumpster Rentals

There are several steps you can take to save money on your dumpster rental. These include:

Hire a Junk Removal Service

There are other ways to dispose of unwanted items, including simply donating or selling everything you can first. Then, you can rent a smaller dumpster or at least have it weigh less. The trouble with this method is that it's time-consuming.

Junk removal companies offer the disposal services of dumpsters, without the need to rent a dumpster for a long period. This service is usually available as a truck hauling a dumpster on the back. The company will load piles of junk into the dumpster and haul it away to the appropriate sites. Junk removal companies usually take worthy items to various charity organizations.

They can often be called on the same day. This makes them an excellent choice for removing items after home renovations and cleaning projects. Some junk removal companies will offer the option to rent a dumpster for a few days. This is best for larger projects requiring more than one day.

Choose the Right Size Dumpster

Do your best to correctly estimate the volume of the material being disposed of. Here are a few questions to ask:

• Am I just cleaning out old junk?
• Am I doing a minor renovation on a bathroom or small kitchen?
• Am I renovating multiple larger rooms or doing a makeover on the whole house?
• Am I gutting everything and re-doing the entire house?

Don't just get a giant-sized dumpster, which costs considerably more, to make sure that everything will fit. On the other hand, avoid the temptation to get one that may be too small. You don't want to pay overage fees or have the company make extra trips to the dump.

Consider Cost-Sharing

It's true that many houses, especially older ones, accumulate junk through the years. You might try striking a cost-sharing agreement with a likely neighbor. You'd both be using the dumpster, so you might need a larger size, but you can still come out ahead.

While this method can work if you have a neighbor who's willing to start their own cleanup project in tandem with yours, chances are that nobody will want to do such work on short notice. It may be better to organize a "neighborhood cleanup" and have everyone contribute for dumping in a few bags. That way, everyone only deals with a reasonable amount of labor and shares the cost of disposal fees. [Note: This idea works best in areas with a low limit on typical curbside pickup.]

Shop Around for Deals

When shopping for anything with a range of rates, it's best to collect several quotes. The exception is when you find one company with good reviews, while all the others have poor ones. Then, the seemingly higher cost of the well-reviewed company will likely be worth it. If you're in a larger city, however, this shouldn't be an issue. There will be much competition at every price point, plus reviews and ratings to help you choose.

Ask for Discounts or Negotiate a Lesser Price

As detailed above, some companies advertise or even quote a low price and then surprise you with extra charges. Avoid this by asking about all fees before you agree to rent.

Conclusion

The average cost for a 7-day dumpster rental ranges from $150 to over $1,800, with many specific factors influencing this cost. Location and municipality play a large part in prices, with larger cities typically charging more. Size and need will always play a role in pricing, as well. Large, heavy-duty construction dumpsters will cost more and have higher additional fees than a small dumpster for yard waste.

Knowing your exact dumpster needs and how long you'll need it will allow you to make the best use of your money. BigRentz provides free quotes to rent a dumpster. Interested parties can call (888) 325-5172 to discuss the specific needs, sizes, and rental terms.

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