Metropolitan Area · Rank #187

Cedar Rapids

Iowa · 0.3M residents · 5 haulers across 1 cities

The Cedar Rapids metropolitan area covers roughly 280,000 residents in Iowa, anchored by Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities. 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 5 dumpster rental companies serving this metro — compare quotes and services below, or submit a quote request to reach additional haulers in your area.

Permit Rules for Cedar Rapids

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Cedar Rapids
IA · 0.3M pop · Typical
Permit
$25-$75 typical
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$25-$75 typical
Max days
Variable
Authority
City of Cedar Rapids Development Services + Public Works Engineering Division (319-286-5802).
Portal
cityofcr.com permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
**Right-of-Way Obstruction Permit** (for blocking ROW like dumpsters) AND **Working in Public Right-of-Way Permit** (separate, for construction/digging). Engineering Division 319-286-5802. **Online ROW permit system since July 19, 2021** — free account required. **Issued within 3 business days if no revisions**. Issued permit must be present on-site. **$50 Administrative fee for violations**. **Work before permit = doubled permit fee**. **Contractors must be SPECIFICALLY BONDED to perform work in ROW** through Public Works (up to 10 business days approval). PW address 500 15th Avenue SW. **2008 Flood + 2020 Derecho** disaster recovery legacy. CleanUpCR initiative. Linn County. Cedar River. Quaker Oats heritage. Iowa DNR.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
Local-dependent
Special rules
Flood-prone areas have special handling.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Iowa bans: Yard waste (1991), lead-acid batteries (1990), used oil (no landfill acceptance), waste tires regulated. Iowa Code §455D. NO statewide e-waste ban.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against cedar-rapids.org Development Services ROW.
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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Cedar Rapids Metro

01

ABC Disposal Systems Inc

Cedar Rapids, IA

ABC Disposal Systems Inc | Dumpster Rental in Cedar Rapids, Iowa | 6-40 Yard Sizes

6·11·20·30·40 YD
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02

Around Town Junk Removal

Cedar Rapids, IA

Around Town Junk Removal serves Cedar Rapids, Iowa with dumpsters for residential, commercial, and demolition debris. Same-day delivery available.

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03

DS Disposal, Inc

Cedar Rapids, IA

DS Disposal, Inc dumpster rentals in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 4.9-star rated waste removal service. Call (319) 366-6785.

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04

Tuff Dumpster Rental

Cedar Rapids, IA

Tuff Dumpster Rental in Cedar Rapids. Same-day delivery. 10-40 yard containers for construction, cleanouts, roofing.

10·20·30·40 YD
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05

Wilson's Rubbish Hauling Inc

Cedar Rapids, IA

Dumpster rental and rubbish hauling for residential cleanouts and commercial debris in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Cities in the Cedar Rapids metro

42 cities · 1 with listed haulers

Cedar Rapids (5) Alburnett Anamosa Atkins Belle Plaine Bertram Blairstown Center Junction Center Point Central City Coggon Ely Fairfax Garrison Hiawatha Keystone Lisbon Luzerne Marion Martelle Monticello Morley Mount Auburn Mount Vernon Newhall Norway Olin Onslow Oxford Junction Palo Prairieburg Robins Shellsburg Springville Stone City Urbana Van Horne Vinton Walford Walker Watkins Wyoming
What to expect in this metro

Smaller metros like Cedar Rapids typically have 2-8 active dumpster rental companies serving the area. Pricing is often more consistent across the metro than in major markets, and same-day or next-day delivery is more commonly available. With fewer competing haulers, getting 2-3 quotes is usually sufficient to identify the best option. Confirm landfill availability with your hauler — some smaller metros have limited disposal options that affect pricing.

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