How much is a dumpster rental?
Dumpster rental costs $294 to $480 a week in 2026. What changes your price is below.
Angi's 2026 data puts the national average near $385 a week, with most homeowners paying $294 to $480. A 20 yard dumpster, the most common size, runs about $275 to $700. Weight overages, extra days and permits push many final bills past $600.
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A fair price is $280 to $700.
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Middle of the range: $490
What you are paying for
How we calculate this
Prices are for the United States in 2026 from published cost guides, checked September 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote.
Cost by size (HomeGuide national estimates)
| 10 yard | $220 to $580. |
|---|---|
| 15 yard | $265 to $620. |
| 20 yard | $280 to $699. |
| 30 yard | $311 to $718. |
| 40 yard | $350 to $780. |
| Dumpster bag | $100 to $200 (Angi). |
What pushes a quote up
| Size | Bigger containers cost more. |
|---|---|
| Weight | Overages are billed per ton. |
| Debris type | Concrete and roofing are heavy. |
| Rental length | Extra days cost more. |
| Permits | Street placement may need one. |
Dumpster rental cost by region
| Lower cost states | $235 to $375. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and most rural areas. |
|---|---|
| Average cost states | $294 to $480. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and most mid size cities. |
| Higher cost states | $375 to $625. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, plus big metros such as Chicago, Denver and Washington DC. |
These rows are our estimate. We took the typical national range and adjusted it for local labor costs, which run about 20 percent lower in the cheapest states and about 30 percent higher in the dearest ones. Local landfill fees drive dumpster prices, so they vary by town.
The fees that turn $385 into $600
The quoted weekly price usually includes a weight allowance. Go over it, keep the dumpster longer, or put it on the street, and the bill climbs. Dropcurb's 2026 review notes that many final invoices pass $600 once overages, extra days and permits are added.
Angi notes a 20 yard dumpster fits in most driveways, which can avoid the need for a street permit.
For a few bulky items, junk removal may cost less. See our junk removal cost page.
How to judge the quote in your hand
- Ask the weight allowance.
- Ask the overage price per ton.
- Ask the daily rate after the first week.
- Ask what is banned: tires, paint, appliances.
- Ask if a permit is needed.
Ways to pay less
- Put it in your driveway.
- Size up rather than rent twice.
- Keep heavy debris separate.
- Compare two haulers.
Weight is where the bill grows
A 20 yard dumpster holds about 20 cubic yards. That is about six pickup loads, or 110 to 130 big trash bags.
Most 20 yard rentals include 2 to 3 tons. Budget Dumpster lists an average of $632 for a 20 yard, with a range of $354 to $1,332.
If you go over the weight limit, you pay a fee for each extra ton. HomeAdvisor lists $40 to $200 per ton, even if the box is not full.
A worked example
Say you rent a 20 yard box for $450 with 2 tons included. You fill it with old shingles and it weighs 3.5 tons.
At $75 a ton for the extra 1.5 tons, you pay $112 more. At $150 a ton, you pay $225 more.
Heavy jobs like roofs, concrete and dirt often need a smaller box with a higher weight limit. Tell the company what you are throwing away.
Checked September 2026.
Common questions
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster?
About $294 to $480 a week, around $385 on average.
How much is a 20 yard dumpster?
About $275 to $700 a week.
What size dumpster do I need?
20 yards fits most cleanouts and remodels.
Do I need a permit?
Only if it goes on the street in many towns.
Other service costs
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