D-Best Carting Corp
"I needed a 10 yard dumpster for glass, cement, and sheetrock. We talked to a lot of rental companies and were really pleased with D-Best Carting.... more
Cherokee Contracting Inc
"Cherokee was great. They showed up on time ready to work and made sure I was happy with everything. Excellent service overall." more
S&A Container Service
"S&A Container Service provided excellent service when I needed a 20 yard dumpster for cleaning out our attic and garage. The sales department called back... more
Grizzly Junk Pros
"Love you guys! I've been using you for several years and have always been pleased with your promptness, service, and work. You guys are the... more
A. DiLemme Wrecking Group
"It really could not have gone better...Excellent team of guys, priced very well, and they just deliver!" more
Finocchio Brothers Sanitation
If you’re in the Stamford or Greenwich area, let Finocchio Bros. handle all your residential trash and junk removal needs. They are family-owned and... more
Daniel F. Allen & Co.
A leader in waste disposal since 1951, Daniel F. Allen serves all of Long Island, including Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties. Family owned and operated, they... more
Winters Bros. Waste Systems
The knowledgeable group at Winter Bros Recycling have the right dumpster solution for your cleanup. We offer several container sizes, and we’re committed to... more
Super Clean Industries
When you need a roll-off dumpster fast, Super Clean has you covered. We’re a locally owned and operated dumpster provider catering to the needs... more
Capital Industries Corp.
Capital is a locally owned and operated dumpster rental company. We specialize in providing excellent, personalized service at the most reasonable prices in the waste... more
We Junk It
Serving the New York City area since 1993, We-Junk-It has the knowledge and experience necessary to ensure you get the right dumpster for the project and... more
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How can I lower my dumpster rental cost?
As with any purchase, informed shoppers get the best deal. That’s certainly the case when it comes to renting a dumpster for construction debris, roofing, concrete, or household junk.
- Rent local. When searching for a dumpster service, the majority of companies listed in search results are actually out-of-state brokers that don't actually own any dumpsters. The broker books the dumpster, takes some money off the top, and passes it on to a local hauler. You'll pay 10% more, at least, when booking through a broker. Large national haulers, like Waste Management, are usually A LOT more expensive than smaller, locally owned haulers. See our Waste Management Dumpster Rental Cost Comparison for more info.
- It's smart to contact two companies for quotes. This ensures you’re getting a fair price. Typically, prices are fairly close between locally owned dumpster services in the same area, but it's worthwhile to double check the market to make sure you're not overpaying.
- Avoid overweight fees. Avoid mixing in heavy debris (e.g., dirt, concrete, brick, etc.) into a general debris dumpster. For example, say you're loading a dumpster with household junk and you rented it with 2 tons of weight included. Mixing concrete into that dumpster may push the weight of the dumpster well over your limit, meaning you'll get hit with extra charges for the weight when it's weighed at the landfill.
- Understand the standard rental period and avoid late fees by calling and having the dumpster service pick up the container on or before the agreed-upon date.
- When on the fence about which bin size to choose, it's safer to book the larger one. The difference in price is minimal compared to the potential of having to rent an additional dumpster. See our helpful articles on 10 yard dumpsters and 20 yard dumpsters for additional help on selecting the right container size.
- Ask about recycling options, particularly for 'clean loads' of concrete, shingles, and some construction debris. In some areas, it's cheaper for the roll-off company to recycle a load rather than dump it at the landfill. They may pass these savings on to you.
Learn more: Guide to Getting the Best Dumpster Rental Pricing