How to Get the Cheapest Dumpster Rental Near You

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Updated February 19, 2024

When you need to rent a dumpster, Hometown understands that you want to get great service for the best price.

Dumpster rentals range in pricing from one area and one provider to the next, so understanding the tricks to getting the cheapest dumpster rental possible is key.

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Average Dumpster Rental Costs and Factors

The national average cost to rent a dumpster is $300-$500.

However, there are a number of factors that come into play when it comes to dumpster pricing, like...

  • Your location
  • Dumpster size you need
  • Weight limit included
  • Type and amount of debris going in the dumpster
  • Who you rent from

Having a thorough understanding of what affects dumpster pricing will help to ensure you pay a fair price for your dumpster rental.

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Utilize Hometown to Compare Providers

Hometown Dumpster Rental is the number one place for finding local dumpster providers in your area. We only published licensed and insured dumpster providers who are reputable and willing to provide transparent pricing and free estimates to inquiring customers.

You can read customer reviews and request free quotes from multiple service providers to ensure you choose the best company for the best possible price.

By filling out our single quote request form, you can avoid having to answer the same questions about your disposal project over and over again. Fill out Hometown's quote request form and send it to up to 3 service providers in your area to quickly compare pricing, availability, and customer service.

We always recommend hiring from a local dumpster company because they generally provide better customer service and better prices than the big name services.


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Get Multiple Quotes in Advance

Getting quotes from at least three providers is ideal because it allows you to compare prices, including weight limits, availability, and more, all of which will help to ensure you pay the lowest possible price for your dumpster rental.

Because so many factors affect your actual price, you'll want to be sure to have a decent understanding of your project and the debris you'll be tossing before reaching out to providers.

Dumpster providers are great at recommending the right dumpster size for specific projects, but they need certain information to be able to accurately do so.

Be prepared to answer the following questions when speaking to different dumpster service providers:​

  • Where are you located?
  • What type of debris will you be putting in the dumpster?
  • Roughly how much debris will you have?
  • When would you like to rent the dumpster?
  • How long do you need the dumpster?

Likewise, be prepared to ask the providers you speak to the following questions in order to clarify what is included in your dumpster quote:

  • How much weight is included in the price?
  • What happens if I go over the included weight? How much does it cost per ton? Is this fee prorated?
  • How many days are included in my rental period?
  • What happens if I need to rent the dumpster for longer?

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