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Dumpster rental prices by size (2026 benchmarks)

A roll-off dumpster rental typically costs $582-$891 on average depending on size, per Dumpsters.com's 2026 price guide: about $582 for a 10-yard, $672 for a 20-yard, $801 for a 30-yard and $891 for a 40-yard. Local ranges are wide ($306 to $1,583) because disposal fees and drive distance drive the price.

Updated 2026-09-23 · 4 sources · By the RollOffDesk team

Dumpster rental cost by size

Source: Dumpsters.com roll-off dumpster prices (2026). Flat rate covers delivery, rental period, pickup, disposal and a set weight limit.
Size2026 price rangeAverage
10 yard$329 - $1,307$582
15 yard$306 - $1,334$600
20 yard$374 - $1,362$672
30 yard$450 - $1,460$801
40 yard$512 - $1,583$891

What the flat price includes (and what it does not)

Usually included: delivery, a 7-10 day rental period, pickup, disposal and a weight allowance (Dumpsters.com).

Usually extra:

  • Overage weight - billed per ton above the allowance, from the landfill scale ticket.
  • Extra days - a daily fee after the rental period.
  • Permits - street placement needs a city permit; Dumpsters.com cites $20 to $150 or more depending on the municipality.
  • Special items - mattresses, appliances and tree stumps can carry surcharges.

Why prices vary so much by city

The biggest variable is what the hauler pays the landfill. EREF’s 2023 analysis of 342 US landfills found average municipal solid waste tip fees of $84.44/ton in the Northeast vs $43.18/ton in the Southeast. A 20-yard with 3 tons included carries about $253 of disposal cost in the Northeast and $130 in the Southeast before the truck even moves. See landfill tipping fees.

Weight allowances published by operators

SizeDumpsters.comSourgum
10 yard1-2 tons2-3 tons
15 yard1-2 tons2-3 tons
20 yard2-3 tons3-4 tons
30 yard2-4 tons4-5 tons
40 yard4-5 tons5-6 tons

How to get an accurate quote

  1. Pick the size

    Use the dumpster size calculator - heavy debris may need a smaller can with a bigger allowance.

  2. Ask for the allowance and per-ton overage in writing

    Compare quotes on the same tons.

  3. Confirm rental days and the extra-day fee

    Projects slip; know the daily rate.

  4. Ask about prohibited items and surcharges

    Tires, batteries, paint and appliances are common exclusions.

  5. Sort out the permit

    Driveway placement usually needs none; street placement usually does.

Which size do you need?

Pick the project, enter its size, and get a container size plus an estimated weight. Weights use US EPA volume-to-weight factors for loose debris.

Estimate only. Heavy debris (dirt, concrete, shingles) usually hits the weight limit before the container is full, and many haulers restrict heavy loads to 10-yard containers. Confirm with your hauler.

Operators: embed this calculator on your site

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Software for roll-off operators

RollOffDesk overviewOrdering, dispatch and billing for 1-10 truck operatorsOnline ordering for your websiteLet customers size, price and book 24/7Billing: tonnage overages and extra daysScale tickets to invoice without retypingBest dumpster rental software (compared)Published prices side by sidePricing$99/mo founding rate, on the page

Frequently asked questions

How much is a dumpster rental?

Dumpsters.com’s 2026 averages: 10-yard $582, 15-yard $600, 20-yard $672, 30-yard $801, 40-yard $891. Your local price depends on disposal fees, distance and weight allowance.

How much does a 20-yard dumpster cost?

About $672 on average, with a published range of $374-$1,362 (Dumpsters.com, 2026).

How much does a 30-yard dumpster cost?

About $801 on average, range $450-$1,460 (Dumpsters.com, 2026).

How much does a 40-yard dumpster cost?

About $891 on average, range $512-$1,583 (Dumpsters.com, 2026).

How much does a 10-yard dumpster cost?

About $582 on average, range $329-$1,307 (Dumpsters.com, 2026).

Do I need a permit for a dumpster?

Usually only if it sits on a public street or sidewalk. Fees vary by city - Dumpsters.com cites $20 to $150 or more.

Sources

  1. Dumpsters.com - Roll-off dumpster prices (2026) (accessed 2026-09-23)
  2. Dumpsters.com - Roll-off dumpster sizes (accessed 2026-09-23)
  3. Sourgum - Dumpster sizes (accessed 2026-09-23)
  4. EREF - Analysis of MSW Landfill Tipping Fees (2023 data) (accessed 2026-09-23)
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