How much does a dumpster cost for a week?

A standard 7-day dumpster rental costs between $250 and $850 in 2026, with a national average of $385 to $485 depending on size. A 10-yard runs $250 to $400, a 20-yard runs $350 to $550, and a 40-yard can hit $850 in major metros.

Are delivery and pickup included in the rental price?

With most reputable companies, yes — flat-rate quotes include delivery, the rental period, pickup, and disposal of a set weight allowance. Always confirm this in writing before booking.

What's the cheapest dumpster size?

A 10-yard is the lowest base price, but it's not always the cheapest option. If your project produces more debris than fits, you'll need a second rental, which costs more than a 20-yard would have.

Why do dumpster rental prices vary so much by city?

Local landfill tipping fees vary dramatically — from under $25 per ton in some rural areas to over $100 per ton in coastal cities. Fuel costs, labor, and demand also vary. NYC and SF rentals can cost double the same dumpster in the Midwest. [ds_city_links limit="6" kicker="See pricing in your city" title="Browse haulers in major metros"]

Can I negotiate dumpster rental pricing?

Yes, especially with local independent haulers. Always get three quotes and ask competitors to match the lowest. Discounts for military, seniors, first responders, and repeat customers are common but rarely advertised.

What's a fair overage fee per ton?

Reasonable overage fees run $40 to $100 per ton over your allowance. Anything over $150 per ton is on the high end and worth questioning. Always confirm the overage rate in writing before booking.

Metropolitan Area · Rank #65

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton

Pennsylvania · 0.9M residents · 32 haulers across 8 cities

The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area is a major US metro, home to roughly 0.9 million residents across the greater Allentown region. Public right-of-way placement (street, sidewalk, alley) requires a permit through the local public works office, while placement on a private driveway or yard generally does not. We track 32 dumpster rental companies serving this metro across 8 cities — compare quotes, sizes, and weight allowances below.

Permit Rules for Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton

PA · 0.9M pop · Verified

Permit

**Verbatim from Allentown Code §270-44**: Dumpster…

Public right-of-way (street/curb)

Permit required

Yes

Cost

**Verbatim from Allentown Code §270-44**: Dumpsters in public ROW: ≤20 cubic yards = **$35/month**; >20 cubic yards = **$55/month**. Permanent encroachments: $40 fee. Industry: $25 application fee, 30-day validity.

Max days

Variable

Authority

Allentown Public Works Department (Street Space Occupancy Permit). Department of Community & Economic Development handles applications.

Portal

allentownpa.gov/en-us/Services-Programs/Permits-Licenses

Processing

3-5 business days

Special rules

Each Lehigh Valley city (Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton) has separate permit process. State-mandated UCC permit fee $4.50 added to all permits. Lehigh Valley industrial corridor. NJ border crossing (Easton).

Private property (driveway/yard)

Permit required

Cost

Max days

Local-dependent

Special rules

Steel/cement industry legacy.

Prohibited items & penalties

State landfill bans

Pennsylvania bans: Lead-acid batteries, whole tires, used oil, white goods, leaf waste, electronics (Covered Device Recycling Act CDRA 2010 — TVs, computers, monitors, peripherals banned 2013). Act 101 + Act 108.

Common prohibited

Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs

Max fine

Variable

VERBATIM VERIFIED Apr 2026 against ecode360 Allentown Code §270-44 (Community and Economic Development Fees).

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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Allentown Metro

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Allentown

Allentown, PA

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Allentown removes residential junk, construction debris, and estate cleanout items same-day in PA.

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Affordable Dumpsters

Weatherly, PA

Estate cleanout and dumpster rental in Weatherly, PA. Quick removal for residential projects and demolition work in Hazleton.

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ALL OUT SCRAP & JUNK REMOVAL LLC

Allentown, PA

ALL OUT Scrap & Junk Removal in Allentown, PA. 4.9-star rated debris removal and junk hauling. Call (610) 969-6263.

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Allentown Recycling

Allentown, PA

Allentown Recycling - City of Allentown's public works division managing waste and recycling services.

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Allentown Yard Waste Site

Allentown, PA

Allentown Yard Waste Site | Yard waste disposal in Allentown, PA. Weekend hours available.

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American Disposal

Northampton, PA

American Disposal rents dumpsters in Northampton, PA. Residential and commercial waste removal. Call (610) 554-1466 for pricing.

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Belles Dumpster Rental

Allentown, PA

Belles Dumpster Rental in Allentown, PA. Roll-off dumpster rental for cleanouts, renovations, and debris removal.

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BETHLEHEM LANDFILL

Bethlehem, PA

Bethlehem Landfill provides dumpster rental for construction, demolition, and residential cleanouts across Northampton, Lehigh, Bucks, Berks, and Montgomery counties.

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C&R Container Services

Bethlehem, PA

C&R Container Services — dumpster rental in Bethlehem, PA. Residential, commercial, and construction debris removal.

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Dumpster Bros

Allentown, PA

Dumpster Bros offers same-day rental in Allentown, PA. 10-40 yard sizes for construction, cleanouts, roofing, demolition & yard waste.

10·20·30·40 YD

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Dumpster Dudez

Allentown, PA

Estate cleanout dumpsters in Allentown, PA. Residential and construction debris removal, 10-25 yard sizes. Call (484) 799-8339.

10·15·20·25 YD

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Dumpster Dudez

Bethlehem, PA

Estate cleanout and residential dumpster rentals in Bethlehem, PA. 10-25 yard bins for Lehigh Valley. Call (610) 904-8661.

10·15·20·25 YD

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E Schneider & Sons

Allentown, PA

Dumpster rental in Allentown, PA. E Schneider & Sons serves residential, construction, and commercial cleanouts. Sizes 10-40 yards.

10·20·30·40 YD

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East Penn Sanitation Inc

Bethlehem, PA

East Penn Sanitation offers dumpster rentals in Bethlehem, PA for construction, residential, and yard waste cleanup.

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Edward Campbell Dumpster Rental

Allentown, PA

Edward Campbell Dumpster Rental in Allentown, PA. 5-star rated local dumpster rentals for construction, cleanouts & debris removal.

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Foley Dumpster Service

Bethlehem, PA

Foley Dumpster Service in Bethlehem, PA. Dumpster rentals for residential and construction projects. Call (484) 206-7154.

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Greench dumpsters LLC

Macungie, PA

Greench Dumpsters in Macungie, PA offers residential cleanout, construction debris & roofing waste removal. 5.0 rating.

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Help in Hand LLC

Bethlehem, PA

Help in Hand LLC rents dumpsters for construction, demolition, and yard waste in Bethlehem, PA. Fast pickups, reliable service.

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Intini Container Services

Bethlehem, PA

Dumpster rental in Bethlehem, PA. Residential cleanouts, construction debris. 15, 20, 30 yard sizes. Intini Container Services.

15·20·30 YD

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J&S Disposal Service

Freemansburg, PA

J&S Disposal Service dumpster rentals in Freemansburg, PA. Residential cleanouts and commercial waste removal.

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JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Lehigh Valley

Allentown, PA

JDog Junk Removal Lehigh Valley: residential, construction, commercial hauling in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton & more.

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Marzigliano Cleanout Services

Bangor, PA

Dumpster rental in Bangor, PA. Marzigliano Cleanout Services offers reliable containers for cleanouts and renovations. 5-star rated.

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Nick's Enterprises

Allentown, PA

Nick's Enterprises dumpster rentals in Allentown, PA. Residential, commercial, and demolition services. 10-yard dumpsters available.

10 YD

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redbox+ Dumpsters of Lehigh Valley

Allentown, PA

Roofing debris removal in Allentown, PA. Lehigh Valley dumpster rental for construction, cleanouts & demolition.

10·20·30·40 YD

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Republic Services

Allentown, PA

Dumpster rental in Allentown, PA. Republic Services offers container sizes for construction, renovation, and cleanout projects. Call (610) 432-7574.

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Revolution Recovery

Allentown, PA

Dumpster rentals in Allentown, PA. Flexible 10-20 yard containers for cleanup projects. Quick delivery & fair pricing.

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Rizz Containers & Disposal

Easton, PA

Dumpster rental in Easton, PA. 10-30 yard sizes for residential cleanouts and commercial work. 4.9★ rated.

10·15·20·30 YD

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Smale Sr.

Bethlehem, PA

Smale Sr. Dumpster rental in Bethlehem, PA. Debris removal for construction, renovation, and cleanup projects. Call (610) 866-2811.

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Southeastern Services Inc.

Bethlehem, PA

Dumpster rental in Bethlehem, PA. Southeastern Services Inc. Handles residential and commercial waste removal.

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Swint's Hauling & Disposal Services

Easton, PA

Dumpster rental in Easton, PA. 4 & 30 yard bins for construction, residential cleanouts, yard waste. Call Swint's Hauling.

4·30 YD

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Whitetail Disposal, Inc.

Northampton, PA

Whitetail Disposal | Dumpster Rental in Northampton, PA | Residential & Commercial

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Yost Hauling Inc

Northampton, PA

Yost Hauling Inc | Dumpster Rental in Northampton, PA | 10-40 Yards | Construction & Residential

10·20·30·40 YD

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Cities in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro

106 cities · 8 with listed haulers

Allentown (14) Bethlehem (9) Northampton (3) Easton (2) Bangor (1) Freemansburg (1) Macungie (1) Weatherly (1) Ackermanville Albrightsville Alburtis Alpha Ancient Oaks Anderson Asbury Bath Beattystown Beaver Meadows Belvidere Bowmanstown Brainards Brass Castle Breinigsville Bridgeville Broadway Brookfield Buttzville Catasauqua Cementon Cetronia Chapman Cherryville Chesnut Hill Columbia Coopersburg Coplay Delaware Park Desales University Dorneyville East Bangor East Side Eastlawn Gardens Egypt Emmaus Finesville Fountain Hill Fullerton Glendon Great Meadows Hackettstown Hainesburg Hellertown Hokendauqua Holiday Pocono Hutchinson Jim Thorpe Johnsonburg Lansford Laurys Station Lehighton Lopatcong Overlook Marksboro Martins Creek Morgan Hill Mount Bethel Mount Hermon Mountain Lake Nazareth Nesquehoning New Tripoli New Village North Catasauqua Old Orchard Palmer Heights Palmerton Panther Valley Parryville Pen Argyl Phillipsburg Port Colden Port Murray Portland Raubsville Roseto Schnecksville Slatedale Slatington Stewartsville Stiles Stockertown Summit Hill Tatamy Towamensing Trails Tresckow Trexlertown Upper Pohatcong Upper Stewartsville Vienna Walnutport Washington Weissport Weissport East Wescosville West Easton Wilson Wind Gap

What to expect in this metro

As a top-100 US metro, Allentown typically has 15+ dumpster rental companies competing across the region. Pricing tends to be more variable here than in smaller markets, with significant differences between the urban core and outer suburbs. Multiple companies usually serve any given suburb, so it pays to compare 3-5 quotes before booking. Weight allowances and overage rates vary widely between haulers.

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