Across the 11 Colorado cities we cover, a 20-yard dumpster runs about $665 for a week at the median. Colorado Springs is the lowest at $655 and Fort Collins the highest at $675. Most cities require a public-works permit only when the container sits on the street.
Typical 7-day rental with base weight. Researched estimates, not quotes.
| City | 10-yd | 15-yd | 20-yd | 30-yd | 40-yd | Street permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $615 | $640 | $665 | $700 | $805 | Confirm with city |
| Castle Rock Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $615 | $640 | $665 | $700 | $805 | Confirm with city |
| Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $570 | $625 | $655 | $670 | $815 | Confirm with city |
| Denver Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $615 | $640 | $665 | $700 | $805 | Confirm with city |
| Fort Collins Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $630 | $650 | $675 | $715 | $820 | $10 app + $10 inspection |
| Greeley Greeley, CO | $630 | $650 | $675 | $715 | $820 | Confirm with city |
| Lakewood Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $615 | $640 | $665 | $700 | $805 | $0 (no-fee permit) |
| Longmont Boulder, CO | $630 | $650 | $675 | $715 | $820 | $25 review + $30 inspection |
| Loveland Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $630 | $650 | $675 | $715 | $820 | Confirm with city |
| Parker Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $615 | $640 | $665 | $700 | $805 | Confirm with city |
| Thornton Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $615 | $640 | $665 | $700 | $805 | Confirm with city |
Across the 11 Colorado cities we cover, a 20-yard dumpster runs about $665 for a 7-day rental at the median, with base weight included. City-by-city prices are in the table on this page.
Colorado doesn't issue dumpster permits statewide; cities and counties do. On your own driveway you usually don't need one. On a street or sidewalk you usually do, from the city's public works or transportation department. Each city page links to its permit details.
Among the cities we cover, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Castle Rock have the lowest typical 20-yard prices. Landfill fees and haul distance drive most of the difference.
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