Dumpster rental costs $294 to $480 per week for most homeowners, with national dataset averages unusually close together at $380 to $400.1,2,5 A 10-yard dumpster, the common residential size, runs $250 to $400 per week. Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on dumpster size, debris type and weight, rental length, your city, and overage fees.
$386
average weekly rental (Angi)
$250 – $400
10-yard weekly (Fixr)
$425
20-yard average (Forbes)
$40 – $100
overage per ton (move.org, Forbes)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $386 average; most pay $294 – $480 per week | Project data |
| Fixr | $380 average week; $200 – $550 typical, $75 – $900 full span | Cost guide |
| Forbes Home | $400 average; $200 – $800 | Cost guide |
| move.org | Averages $300 – $525 by size | Quote analysis |
| Hometown Dumpster Rental | 10-yard $250 – $450 by metro area | 50-state survey of hundreds of companies |
Dumpster rental is a rare case where the national averages nearly agree: $380, $386, and $400 for a week.1,2,5 The spread that matters is by size and by city, not by dataset: the 50-state survey shows the same 10-yard dumpster at $250 in one metro and $450 in another.4
Cost by dumpster size (weekly)
| Size | Angi | Fixr | Forbes (average) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yards | $225 – $575 | $250 – $400 | $300 |
| 20 yards | $275 – $700 | $275 – $450 | $425 |
| 30 yards | $300 – $725 | $300 – $750 | $485 |
| 40 yards | $350 – $800 | $350 – $900 | $550 |
Angi calls the 20-yard the most common rental size because it handles everything from spring cleaning to remodeling while still fitting in a driveway.1 Small dumpsters exist too: a 2-yard runs $75 to $200 per week.1,2
Cost by rental length
| Length | Angi | Fixr |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | $40 – $100 | $25 – $80 |
| Weekly | $350 – $550 | $250 – $400 |
| Monthly | $500 – $1,200 | $500 – $1,000 |
Extra days past the first week usually cost $5 to $10 per day.3,5
Fees that surprise people
| Fee | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weight overage | $40 – $100 per extra ton (move.org, Forbes); up to $200 (Angi) | three sources |
| Extra days | $5 – $10 per day | move.org, Forbes |
| Street permit | $10 – $100 | Angi |
| Special items (mattresses, TVs) | extra charges where allowed | Forbes |
Weight is the expensive mistake: dense debris like bricks and dirt hits the tonnage cap long before the dumpster looks full, so size up for heavy material rather than paying overage.1
Dumpster or junk removal
A dumpster wins when you generate debris over days: renovation, roofing, cleanouts. Junk removal wins for one-load jobs: Forbes puts a full junk-removal truckload at $600 against $300 to $550 for a week with a 10-to-40-yard dumpster you fill yourself.5 For very small jobs, a bag dumpster from a home improvement store runs $100 to $200 plus pickup.1
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All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Dumpster Rental Cost?
2. Fixr — Dumpster Rental Cost
3. move.org — Dumpster Rental Cost
4. Hometown Dumpster Rental — Dumpster Rental Costs in All 50 States
5. Forbes Home — Dumpster Rental Prices