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National chain Waste Management (WM) offers 10, 20, 30, and 40 yard roll-off dumpsters for rent in most areas throughout the U.S.

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While WM is a great, affordable option for regularly scheduled residential trash pickup services, their dumpster rentals are oftentimes more expensive in comparison to locally-owned dumpster rental services. 
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The 20 yard roll-off container is the most commonly rented dumpster option that WM offers, so we'll compare WM's average price for this size to other service providers throughout the country. 

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Waste Management's Dumpster Costs vs Local Dumpster Rental Costs

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Nationwide, the average cost to rent a 20 yard dumpster from Waste Management is $525.

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We compared rental prices for a 20 yard Waste Management dumpster to the average cost to rent a 20 yard dumpster from smaller, locally-owned haulers in 48 metro areas across the U.S.

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Renting from a local hauler instead of Waste Management costs around $155 less on average.

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Local haulers offer much lower dumpster rental prices than Waste Management.

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In most markets, it's not even close.

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Local haulers charge $370 on average for a 20 yard dumpster, while Waste Management charges $525 on average for a container of the same size.

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Sometimes companies include a low amount of weight in their price which can make a company look cheap at first, but you could end up paying extra in the end if you go over your weight limit.

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In our survey, the amount of weight included in the price was similar, with local haulers offering slightly more on average.

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Local haulers include 7,230 lbs on average in their price for a 20 yard container, and WM offers 6,850 lbs on average for the same size.

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Overage fees usually come into play if you exceed the included weight of the dumpster.

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Haulers typically price extra weight on a per-ton basis (per 2,000 lbs), though some will pro-rate additional weight.

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Again, extra charges for additional weight were similar between local haulers and WM, with a slightly lower average price for the locally-owned haulers.

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Local haulers charge $54 per ton on average, while WM charges $62 on average per ton.

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The cost results from each market surveyed can be found in the chart below.  

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Nationwide Market Survey 

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Waste Management is the largest waste and recycling company in North America, with over 21 million customers throughout the United States and Canada.

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It’s a good company, and we have great respect for WM’s green initiatives and sustainability leadership.

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But if you're looking for a good price on a temporary dumpster, you generally won't find it at Waste Management.

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With their impressive truck fleet and mastery of logistics, WM’s scheduled curbside collection is highly efficient and often more affordable than local haulers. 

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But WM’s size and scale actually work against it for renting dumpsters.

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Roll-off dumpster rental is temporary, often unscheduled, and typically involves a phone call for booking and another call for pickup, which are not WM's strengths.

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The following chart showcases the information gathered from our market survey across 48 metro areas across the U.S.

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20 Yard Dumpster Cost Averages:
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Albuquerque, NMJackson Compaction$325 w/ 8,000 lbs$575 w/ 8,000 lbs
Allegan, MICDR Disposal Service$330 w/ 8,000 lbs$432.28 w/ 6,000 lbs
Augusta, GAR & R Roll-Off$400 w/ 6,000 lbs$362.06 w/ 6,000 lbs
Austin, TXAustin Cleanup$250 w/ 6,000 lbs$616 w/ 6,000 lbs
Baltimore, MDClipper City Containers$375 w/ 6,000 lbs$626.69 w/ 4,000 lbs
Baton Rouge, LADynamite Dumpsters$425 w/ 6,000 lbs$429 w/ 12,000 lbs
Birmingham, ALSouthern Waste$345 w/ 12,000 lbs$474 w/ 6,000 lbs
Bloomington, ILContractor's Disposal$535 w/ 8,000 lbs$754.24 w/ 10,000 lbs
Boston, MADePaolo Disposal$525 w/ 6,000 lbs$514.49 w/ 4,000 lbs
Boulder, COBin There Dump That$330 w/ 6,000 lbs$625 w/ 8,000 lbs
Buffalo, NYAAA Trash Be Gone$395 w/ 4,000 lbs$503.86 w/ 2,000 lbs
Casa Grande, AZAll City Container$215 w/ 0 lbs$825 w/ 8,000 lbs
Charlotte, NCA-1 Dumpster Rentals$350 w/ 6,000 lbs$385.50 w/ 6,000 lbs
Cherry Hill, NJWalkers Container$500 w/ 8,000 lbs$531.97 w/ 6,000 lbs
Chicago, ILGreenWay Recycling$340 w/ 8,000 lbs$565.34 w/ 10,000 lbs
Colorado Springs, COHome Builders Services$300 w/ 10,000 lbs$525 w/ 8,000 lbs
Columbia, SCA-1 Clean Up & Movers$295 w/ 6,000 lbs$457.13 w/ 6,000 lbs
Columbus, OHBin There Dump That$335 w/ 6,000 lbs$551.87 w/ 4,000 lbs
Dallas, TXDB Disposal$310 w/ 8,000 lbs$464 w/ 8,000 lbs
Dawsonville, GA400 Waste & Scrap$300 w/ 8,000 lbs$481.88 w/ 6000 lbs
Denver, COHome Builders Services$320 w/ 10,000 lbs$540 w/ 8,000 lbs
Detroit, MIAustin Containers$375 w/ 10,000 lbs$468.40 w/ 6,000 lbs
Eau Claire, WIRightaway Rolloff$255 w/ 0 lbs$587.09 w/ 6,000 lbs
Fort Collins, COHome Builders Services$350 w/ 10,000 lbs$545 w/ 8,000 lbs
Fort Lauderdale, FLIdeal Site Services$400 w/ 6,000 lbs$410 w/ 10,000 lbs
Fort Myers, FLTrash Express$325 w/ 6,000 lbs$425 w/ 10,000 lbs
Fort Worth, TXMarco Waste Removal$300 w/ 8,000 lbs$464 w/ 8,000 lbs
Grand Rapids, MIGR Dumpster Rental$295 w/ 6,000 lbs$432.28 w/ 6,000 lbs
Indianapolis, INGreenway Dumpsters$350 w/ 10,000 lbs$718.80 w/ 10,000 lbs
Little Rock, ARL&W Environmental$385 w/ 10,000 lbs$468.93 w/ 8,000 lbs
Louisburg, NCBin There Dump That$365 w/ 6,000 lbs$593.88 w/ 6,000 lbs
Louisville, KYInnovative Crushing$350 w/ 10,000 lbs$452.08 w/ 8,000 lbs
Minneapolis, MNA1 Hauling & Rolloffs$349 w/ 6,000 lbs$464.78 w/ 6,000 lbs
Orlando, FLAmerican Waste$300 w/ 8,000 lbs$500 w/ 8,000 lbs
Paterson, NJLeonti Recycling$395 w/ 4,000 lbs$588.98 w/ 6,000 lbs
Philadelphia, PATri-State Waste$490 w/ 8,000 lbs$427.47 w/ 4,000 lbs
Phoenix, AZScott Waste Services$300 w/ 6,000 lbs$560 w/ 8,000 lbs
Portland, ORRockwood Solid Waste$335 w/ 4,000 lbs$783.17 w/ 4,000 lbs
Savannah, GAA-OK Portables$425 w/ 16,000 lbs$405.04 w/ 6,000 lbs
South Bend, INJunoll Services$350 w/ 8,000 lbs$627.86 w/ 10,000 lbs
St. Joseph, MILakeShore Roll-Off$350 w/ 8,000 lbs$645.30 w/ 10,000 lbs
St. Louis, MO2 Dump It$325 w/ 8,000 lbs$438.96 w/ 10,000 lbs
St. Paul, MNAll-Ways Hauling$338 w/ 6,000 lbs$547.68 w/ 6,000 lbs
Syracuse, NYMar-Con Companies$330 w/ 4,000 lbs$447.31 w/ 2,000 lbs
Tampa, FLSarnago and Sons$350 w/ 6,000 lbs$560 w/ 8,000 lbs
Toms River, NJD&D Disposal$675 w/ 8,000 lbs$607.97 w/ 6,000 lbs
Westchester County, NYAffordable Carting$440 w/ 4,000 lbs$635.41 w/ 4,000 lbs
Wilmington, DETri-State Waste$490 w/ 6,000 lbs$413.28 w/ 4,000 lbs
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Finding the Right Dumpster Rental Company

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Many people don't realize that there are three different types of companies that rent dumpsters, and understanding the distinction between them can save you money.

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3 Types of Dumpster Rental Providers

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We always recommend hiring from a local dumpster company because they generally provide better customer service and better prices.

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Your other two options—renting from a large national hauler or from a dumpster broker—are almost always more expensive for lower quality customer service.

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Along with better prices, local dumpster companies also tend to offer better customer service.

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The best way to ensure that you get the best price on your dumpster rental is to get several quotes from rental providers that service your area.

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Waste Management's average price for a 20 yard dumpster is $525. In our survey of 48 US metro areas, renting from a locally owned dumpster rental service saves over $155 on average.

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If this is your first time renting a dumpster, Hometown can help with a short overview on how to rent a dumpster. Learning a few of the basics can greatly simplify your dumpster rental experience.

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Dumpster rental costs

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The cost of renting a dumpster varies widely based on your location. The national average cost of renting a 10 yard dumpster is $300, while the national average cost of renting a 40 cubic yard container is nearly $500 for one-weekek rental. What you pay depends primarily on landfill fees in your area, the size of the container you need, and the dumpster company you select. To get the best price on a dumpster, get quotes from multiple rental companies.

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Find a Dumpster Rental Company Near You

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Most companies quote one flat rate fee for delivery, pickup, and disposal (though some add delivery charges separately). The rental rate is usually for a standard period of time (for example... up to 7 days) and includes a certain amount of weight (for example... up to 3 tons). If you exceed this weight allowance, you will be subject to overage fees typically ranging from $50 to $100 per ton that you go over.

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Extra charges may apply if you need the roll off dumpster for longer than a provider's standard rental period. This is typically a per day fee (ie $5 or $10 per day), but some dumpster services will negotiate with you up front if you need it for slightly longer than their standard period.

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Pay particular attention to the amount of weight included in your price if you are disposing of heavy construction debris like bricks, cement, roofing shingles, or demolition debris. If you're renting a trash dumpster for cleaning out your home of miscellaneous household debris, you will typically not have to worry about 'over weight' fees because the debris is lighter.

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Click Here to Find Reputable Dumpster Rental Providers Near You

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Learn how to rent a dumpster and be free of your debris. Get information about costs to rent a dumpster, choosing container sizes, and expert tips. Save on your dumpster rental wtih Hometown!

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An artist's rendering of Masdar City

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Smack dab in the middle of the desert is the location of one of the world’s greenest cities. Masdar City is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The city is actually still in the early stages of being developed, but several buildings are fully operational, including the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology.

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The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology

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Masdar City’s Waste Management Plan

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Since the focus of Trash Talk is waste/trash/garbage, that’s the part of the city’s master plan we were most intrigued by. Phase 1 of Masdar City’s waste management plan will divert 50 percent of all waste away from landfills, or the equivalent of about 11,000 metric tons. The plan is to sort waste into three main streams: dry recyclables (i.e., cans and cardboard), wet recyclables (i.e., food scraps) and residuals (i.e., empty food containers). Dry recyclables will be shipped to the recycling center while wet recyclables will be composted and used for landscaping purposes. Other residual waste, including toxic waste, will be handled outside the city.

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The City of the Future?

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Is Masdar City the city of the future? It very well could be. However, it’s tough to say for sure until the city is fully developed and operational. This won’t happen until 2025 assuming everything stays on schedule. On paper, the city looks incredible and is amazingly eco-friendly. That said, there’s no way of knowing how accurate this will translate in real life. My best guess is that Masdar City succeeds in developing the most sustainable city in the world. However, it comes with a steep price – estimates put the price tag at around $18 to $19 billion.

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When it comes to any sort of bulk waste or debris removal, your two best options are hiring a junk removal company or renting a dumpster.

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But how do you know which is the most cost-effective option for you?
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Costs can vary greatly when renting a dumpster or hiring a junk hauler and are based on multiple factors.

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When Dumpster Rental Is the Best Option

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A dumpster costs $250-$450 on average to rent, but as we've mentioned, prices can vary.

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Dumpsters are typically the most cost-effective option for medium to large projects or when you need to manage debris during an ongoing project.

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A kitchen or bathroom renovation, house addition, demolition project, or large deck removal job are projects where a dumpster may be the more economical solution.

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Having a dumpster on-site for bigger projects allows you to fill it up at your convenience while keeping a clean, safe site.

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Below are a few real-world examples of dumpster rental costs around the country to help give you a general idea of what to expect.

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Dumpster SizeLocationCost
10 yard dumpsterMarietta, GA$275
10 yard roll-off dumpsterYonkers, NY$300
15 yard roll-off dumpsterWorcester, MA$350
30 yard debris boxLos Angeles, CA$400
40 yard dumpsterSpringfield, IL$550
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When Junk Removal Is the Best Option

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Junk removal companies charge a minimum amount for any junk removal, with the average around $75 to $100.

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If you have one or two items you’re getting rid of—like a TV, sofa, or mattress—you’ll probably be charged the minimum amount.

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For small cleanups, junk removal is typically the more cost-effective option.

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A junk removal company may remove a small garage-worth of items for $200 when it may cost you $250 to rent a 10 yard bin to do the loading yourself.

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In this case, junk removal is the cheaper (and less back-breaking) option.

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Below are a few real-world examples of junk removal costs around the country to help give you a general idea of what to expect.

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Junk Removal DescriptionLocationCost
Refrigerator removalManhattan Beach, CA$165
Removal of 2 TVsOmaha, NE$45
Living room set removal (sectional couch, two china cabinets)Toms River, NJ$169
Storage unit cleanoutSandy, UT$375
Hoarding home cleanoutFranklin, MA$1,500
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Remember: Every project is different, so calling at least two dumpster rental and two junk removal companies to compare pricing is the best way to determine the most economical debris removal solution.

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What Affects the Cost of Dumpster Rental and Junk Removal Services

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Dumpster rental and junk removal costs vary based on a number of factors, including the type and amount of debris, where you're located, the accessibility of your property, and who you hire.

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Your exact project cost will depend on these factors, and the best way to get an accurate estimate for your rental or project is to reach out to multiple service providers in your area for a quote. 

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This not only ensures you get the best price but also allows you to choose the best company for the job, not just the cheapest.

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Location

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Do you live out in the country or far off the beaten path?

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If so, you can expect your dumpster rental or junk removal service to cost more due to the cost of travel incurred by the company.

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Cost of living and local disposal fees also play a large role in cost.

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For example, you’ll pay significantly more in New York City to rent a dumpster than you would in Memphis, TN based on the difference in cost of living.

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You'll also likely pay more for an apartment cleanout that requires hauling items up and down flights of stairs compared to the same size cleanout in the same zip code that is conveniently located on the first floor.

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Type of Debris

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Some service providers—dumpster and junk removal—charge differently for household wastes vs. construction and demolition (C&D) debris.

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C&D debris is often heavier, so it may end up costing more to haul away than general household trash.

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Amount of Debris

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The heavier the load, the more you’ll pay.

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For junk removal, costs rise as the volume of junk increases.

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A full truckload of junk, for example, costs more than a load taking up just half of the truck’s total capacity.

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Likewise, if you exceed the weight limit of your dumpster rental you'll likely be hit with overage fees.

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Get free estimates from dumpster rental and junk removal providers near you

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