Published container prices (Texas Pride, factory pickup)
| Length | Capacities | Prices |
|---|---|---|
| 12' long | 11 / 15 / 18 yd | $3,450 / $3,750 / $4,100 |
| 14' long | 13 / 17 / 21 yd | $3,750 / $4,050 / $4,400 |
| 16' long | 15 / 20 / 25 yd | $4,250 / $4,550 / $4,950 |
| 20' long | 18 / 24 / 30 yd | $5,000 / $5,300 / $5,700 |
- Founding price: $99/mo flat, up to 3 trucks
- Your $49 deposit counts toward your first month
- Confirmation emailed to you after purchase
Your founding-member confirmation is emailed to you after purchase. Your $49 counts toward your first month and is fully refundable any time before you start. Refund policy
Buying checklist
- Steel: floor and side thickness (1/8” is a common base spec; heavier floors last longer under concrete and roofing).
- Cross-members and rails: spacing and rail design must match your hoist or trailer.
- Doors: barn-style rear door with a secure latch; cable-hook or hook-bail front to match the truck.
- Dimensions: confirm length fits your truck/trailer; most full-size 20-40 yd cans are about 22 ft long and 7.5-8 ft wide (see dumpster sizes).
- Freight: factory-pickup prices exclude delivery.
- Used cans: check floor rust-through and door hinges; a patched floor is cheaper than a new can but not by as much as it looks.
How many cans per truck?
Utilization decides it. Track rentals per can per month by size; when your 20s turn 3+ times and you are turning away jobs, buy more 20s. When 40s turn once a month, stop buying 40s. Container depreciation is small per rental (a $5,500 can over 10 years at 3 turns a month is about $15 a rental) - an idle can is the real cost. Container tracking shows utilization by size.
Manufacturers
Wastequip (which lists rectangular roll-offs in 20, 30 and 40-yard sizes in standard, heavy-duty and extra-heavy-duty builds) is a major manufacturer; regional fabricators and trailer makers such as Texas Pride sell direct. Always compare steel spec, not just price.
Track every can you buy
RollOffDesk is being built with its founding operators, who get $99/mo flat for up to 3 trucks and unlimited containers, locked for life. Joining is free - tell us about your fleet and we will set up a 20-minute discovery call if you want one.
- Founding price: $99/mo flat, up to 3 trucks
- Your $49 deposit counts toward your first month
- Confirmation emailed to you after purchase
Your founding-member confirmation is emailed to you after purchase. Your $49 counts toward your first month and is fully refundable any time before you start. Refund policy
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roll-off dumpster cost to buy?
Published factory prices from one manufacturer run $3,450-$5,700 for trailer-style cans (11-30 yards). Full-size truck containers are typically dealer-quoted; used cans sell for less.
How much is a new 20-yard roll-off dumpster?
Texas Pride lists a 20-yard (7 x 16 x 5 ft) trailer-style can at $4,550 factory pickup. A full-size 22 ft truck can is dealer-quoted.
What steel thickness should a roll-off container have?
1/8” plate is a common base spec for floor and sides; a heavier floor (for example 3/16”) resists wear from heavy debris.
Sources
- Texas Pride Trailers - Roll-off dumpsters for sale (factory pickup prices) (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Wastequip - Rectangular roll-off containers (accessed 2026-09-23)
- Dumpsters.com - Roll-off dumpster sizes (accessed 2026-09-23)