Dumpster rental cost: 2026 price guide
HomeGuide puts a roll-off dumpster at $280 to $500 per week on average, from about $350 for a 10-yard to $550 for a 40-yard, usually including delivery, pickup and dump fees up to a weight limit. For a 20-yard it lists $340 to $420 a week in San Antonio and $350 to $420 in Houston and Dallas. The page is dated April 2023, so check current quotes.
Typical price ranges
HomeGuide puts a roll-off dumpster at $280 to $500 per week on average, from about $350 for a 10-yard to $550 for a 40-yard, usually including delivery, pickup and dump fees up to a weight limit. For a 20-yard it lists $340 to $420 a week in San Antonio and $350 to $420 in Houston and Dallas. The page is dated April 2023, so check current quotes.
- 10-yard dumpster, per week: $220–$580 (avg. $350)
- 15-yard dumpster, per week: $265–$620 (avg. $400)
- 20-yard dumpster, per week: $280–$699 (avg. $450)
- 30-yard dumpster, per week: $311–$718 (avg. $500)
- 40-yard dumpster, per week: $350–$780 (avg. $550)
- 20-yard in San Antonio, TX: $340–$420 per week
- 20-yard in Austin, TX: $330–$400 per week
- 20-yard in Houston or Dallas, TX: $350–$420 per week
- Weight overage: $40–$100 per ton
- Extra days after the rental period: $5–$10 per day
- Street permit, where required: $10–$75
Source: HomeGuide, Dumpster Rental Prices, updated April 5, 2023, accessed October 30, 2026. National averages, not a quote; your price depends on your project. HomeGuide, Dumpster Rental Prices
What changes the price
- Container size and the weight allowance included in the price.
- Debris type: concrete, brick, dirt and roofing are heavy and can exceed the limit.
- Rental length; one to two weeks is often the same price.
- Local landfill fees and the distance from the yard to your address.
- Prohibited items such as tires, batteries, paint, chemicals and mattresses, which cost extra or are refused.
- A street permit if the container sits on the road instead of your driveway.
- Trip fees if a car or overhead line blocks delivery or pickup.
How to choose a provider
- Get at least three written quotes that list the same scope, materials and cleanup.
- Check the license (where your state requires one) and ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Ask who pulls the permit and whether the permit fee is in the price.
- Agree on a payment schedule tied to finished work; avoid paying most of the price up front.
- Get the warranty for labor and materials in writing.
Red flags
- Cash-only deals or pressure to sign the same day.
- No written contract, no address and no proof of insurance.
- A price far below every other quote with a vague scope.
- Door-to-door offers right after a storm from crews you cannot verify.
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FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster?
HomeGuide reports $280 to $500 per week on average: about $350 for a 10-yard, $450 for a 20-yard and $500 for a 30-yard. Its figures are from 2023, so confirm current prices with a quote.
What is included in a dumpster rental price?
Usually delivery, pickup, disposal up to a weight limit (often 2 to 4 tons) and one to two weeks of rental. Ask about the overage rate per ton, extra-day fees and prohibited items.
What size dumpster do I need?
A 10-yard fits a small cleanout or bathroom remodel, a 20-yard a whole-house cleanout or flooring removal, and a 30 or 40-yard a major remodel or a roof tear-off.