HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RENT A DUMPSTER

Rental rates vary across the country, but all rates are dependent on:

1. Type of debris
2. Dumpster size for the job
3. Length of rental
4. Extra options ordered

In weighing your purchase decision for a dumpster rental, consider efficiency and effectiveness. Workers can be much more efficient on a roofing project or driveway replacement at your home or business with access to a centrally located, deep-capacity dumpster to safely contain shingles, sharp and broken debris, garbage, clutter and junk.

Waste Management wants you to be a well-informed customer. This is critical to making good rental decisions.

Use these 5 easy steps to estimate your dumpster rental cost.

1. Know the contents of the load to collect and haul away. This helps with estimating volume and weight. Here’s an example: Storm damage covered your property with fallen limbs. You rent a 10 Yard dumpster for one week. When the job is done, the volume of debris almost fills the 10 Yard. The weight of debris you take to the landfill is under 3 tons. This job is on budget: under the limits for weight and volume.
2. Choose the right size dumpster. Visit our Support Center to speak with one of our friendly team members if you have questions about the right size for your rental.
3. Estimate how long you plan to have your dumpster on site. Daily, weekly and monthly rentals are available at a wide range of prices from various rental companies. We strive to work with your project’s needs, even if they change as your job unfolds. Shop around for what you need. And watch out for hidden fees that can drive up a rental that looks like a bargain!
4. Select options of wheels, locks, plastic liners, rear entry doors and other add-ons that may be helpful for your project.
5. Ask about permitting that may be required in your area. City or county permitting costs will not be included in the cost of your dumpster rental, in most cases.

A word of caution!

Some rental companies charge extra fees that can add up fast.

• Delivery Fee: Charged for dumpster delivery to the site.
• Removal Fee: Charged for dumpster haul-off from the site.
• Shorter Rental: For example, you may be charged full one-week price even if you don’t use the dumpster for a full week.
• Extra Days: Extra day charge may be as little as $5 – $10 per day, or significantly more. Check with the service providers you are considering.
• Overflow Fee: Any debris not beneath the Maximum Fill Line on an open top dumpster may incur this charge.
• Overload Fee: Loads above the Maximum Capacity Weight of a roll-off dumpster are fined for each additional ton.
• Special Items Fee: For electronics and bulky household items. Regulations vary across local and state sites.
• Taxes: You will be charged federal and state taxes, in most cases, for your dumpster rental.