Builders · remodelers · roofers · demo crews
Short answer: Most job sites run a 30-yard for framing and demolition and a 20-yard for drywall and finish work. Roofing goes in a 10- or 15-yard because shingles are heavy. Ask for scheduled swap-outs instead of single rentals, and get the weight allowance and per-ton overage in writing before you sign.
| Job | Size | Typical price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site clearing, tear-out, interior demo | 30-yard | $705 | Bulky and mixed. Watch weight if there is plaster or tile. |
| Framing scraps, sheathing, packaging | 30-yard | $705 | Light and bulky, so volume runs out before weight. |
| Drywall, trim, flooring, finish-out | 20-yard | $635 | Drywall is dense. A 20-yard keeps you under the tonnage cap. |
| Roof tear-off (asphalt shingles) | 15-yard | $580 | About 2 to 3 tons per 10 squares. Smaller box, heavier load. |
| Concrete, brick, dirt | 10-yard | $530 | Usually clean-fill only, no mixing. Fill to about half height. |
| New-home build, start to finish | 40-yard | $808 | Several pulls across the build. Set a swap schedule up front. |
Median 7-day price across the cities we cover, base weight included. Researched estimates, not quotes. Your city page has local prices.
A full build changes debris type every few weeks. Plan the box for the current phase and swap sizes when the debris changes.
Ask for a per-haul price with the weight allowance stated, plus the overage rate. A swap is usually cheaper than a new rental each time.
On the lot, you usually need no permit. In the street or a lane, the city does. Commercial sites may also need a traffic-control plan.
Some cities and counties require construction debris to be diverted from landfill and want haul tickets as proof. In California, CALGreen requires most new construction to divert at least 65% of nonhazardous C&D waste.
The 30-yard is the usual job-site box for demolition and framing. A 20-yard covers drywall, flooring and finish-out, and a 10- or 15-yard is used for roofing, concrete and other heavy debris.
Across the cities we cover, a 30-yard runs about $705 and a 40-yard about $808 at the median for one haul with base weight included. Recurring swap-outs are usually priced per haul, plus any overage tonnage.
Yes. Most roll-off haulers offer scheduled or on-call swaps for active job sites. Tick "I need dumpsters regularly" on the quote form and say how often you expect to swap.
Not if the container sits on the private lot. If it goes on a street, sidewalk or lane, the city usually requires a right-of-way permit. Each of our city pages lists the permit office and fee where we have verified them.
Hazardous materials such as paint, solvents, fuel, batteries, asbestos and anything with refrigerant. Concrete and dirt are often allowed only in a separate clean-fill container because of the weight.
Pick a state to see city prices, street-permit offices and landfill fees.
Also see: Dumpster rental for property managers · Cleanout dumpsters for realtors