---
title: "How much does a dumpster cost?"
description: "A dumpster costs 250–900 $. Figures by type, how that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/cost/dumpster/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a dumpster cost?

**Typical cost: 250–900 $**

A steel waste container emptied by a truck, either a front-load bin or a roll-off box.

> Typical US rental for a roll-off, including delivery, one week and disposal of a normal load.

## By type

*Dumpsters vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.*

| Type | Typical cost |
| --- | --- |
| 20-yard roll-off container | 300–700 $ |
| 30-yard roll-off container | 380–850 $ |

## How that compares

*Dumpster against things of a similar money.*

- Dumpster: 250–900 $
- Air conditioner: 180–1,200 $
- Games console: 200–700 $
- Tablet: 100–1,600 $
- Gas grill: 120–2,500 $
- Dresser: 130–2,000 $
- Concrete mixer: 200–1,800 $
- Park bench: 120–2,000 $

## How to read this figure

This is a typical purchase price, not a quote. Actual prices move with specification, brand and where you buy.

> Prices are in US dollars and are indicative only. They date faster than anything else on this site — treat them as an order of magnitude. Installation, delivery and tax are excluded unless the note above says otherwise.

## More about a dumpster

- [How much does a dumpster weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/dumpster/) — 130–3,200 kg

## Common questions

### How much does a dumpster cost?

A dumpster costs 250–900 $. Typical US rental for a roll-off, including delivery, one week and disposal of a normal load.

### Which type of dumpster is the heaviest?

Of the types listed here, 30-yard roll-off container is the largest at 380–850 $.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)