What's the most popular dumpster size?

20-yard. It fits in a standard residential driveway, handles most renovation and cleanout projects, and the price-per-cubic-yard is competitive with both larger and smaller options.

How do I know if I need a 10 or 20-yard dumpster?

If you're doing a single-room project (one bathroom, one bedroom cleanout) or working with heavy materials, choose 10-yard. For multi-room renovations, kitchen remodels, or whole-home cleanouts, choose 20-yard.

Can I rent a dumpster smaller than 10 yards?

Some companies offer 4 to 8-yard "mini dumpsters" or trailer-style rentals. They're cheaper but uncommon — most haulers don't carry them. Check your local market before assuming this is an option. [ds_city_links limit="6" kicker="See pricing in your city" title="Browse haulers in major metros"]

Is it cheaper to rent two small dumpsters or one large one?

Almost always cheaper to rent one large one. The fixed costs of delivery, pickup, and disposal apply per dumpster, so two rentals double those costs. Exception: if you have heavy and light materials that need to be separated for pricing reasons.

How much does each dumpster size weigh empty?

10-yard: ~3,000 lbs. 20-yard: ~4,500 lbs. 30-yard: ~5,000 lbs. 40-yard: ~6,000 lbs. The empty weight matters for calculating truck legal hauling capacity but doesn't affect your billed disposal cost.

Metropolitan Area · Rank #78

Colorado Springs

Colorado · 0.8M residents · 17 haulers across 3 cities

The Colorado Springs metropolitan area is a major US metro, home to roughly 0.8 million residents across the greater Colorado Springs 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 17 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 Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs

CO · 0.8M pop · Typical

Permit

$50-$150 typical

Public right-of-way (street/curb)

Permit required

Yes (Right-of-Way permit)

Cost

$50-$150 typical

Max days

180 days max in 12-month period

Authority

Colorado Springs Land Use Review Division (719-385-5905, planningdev@coloradosprings.gov). Right-of-Way Management Division (2880 International Circle, Suite 200-1, 719-385-5977) for inspections.

Portal

coloradosprings.gov permit portal

Processing

3-5 business days

Special rules

Specific permit name: **Revocable Permit (Surface Occupation type)**. Three permit types: subsurface, surface, above-surface — surface is most common for dumpsters/PODs/fences/freestanding signs. **Cannot occupy more than 1/5 width of paved sidewalk**. Permit revocable at any time by City Council. Excavation/Concrete contractor licensing required separately (City Clerk's Office, 30 South Nevada). Per Colorado Springs Code §6.4.103 (Waste Collection). Old Colorado City + Old North End historic district considerations. Mountain weather/elevation.

Private property (driveway/yard)

Permit required

Cost

Max days

HOA-dependent

Special rules

Many HOAs in suburbs. Mountain weather affects winter.

Prohibited items & penalties

State landfill bans

Colorado bans: Lead-acid batteries, used motor oil, used oil filters, whole tires (processed). Limited bans compared to other Western states.

Common prohibited

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

Max fine

Variable

VERIFIED Apr 2026 against coloradosprings.gov/planning-and-development/page/revocable-permit + coloradosprings.gov/public-works/page/right-way-management.

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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Colorado Springs Metro

All American Dumpster

Colorado Springs, CO

All American Dumpster rents 10, 15, 20, 30 yard dumpsters in Colorado Springs & Monument for construction, cleanouts, roofing.

10·15·20·30 YD

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Bin There Dump That Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO

Same-day dumpster rentals in Colorado Springs. 10, 15, 20-yard sizes for construction, cleanouts, roofing. Weekend service available.

10·15·20 YD FROM $339

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Bin There Dump That Dumpster Rental

Colorado Springs, CO

Dumpster rental in Colorado Springs. Flexible bin delivery for renovations, cleanouts & construction. Call (719) 402-1777.

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Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs dumpster rentals for construction & renovations. Griffin Waste delivers roll-off containers. (719) 359-9820.

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Iron Mountain Demolition & Roll-Off

Colorado Springs, CO

Iron Mountain Demolition & Roll-Off | Dumpster rental & demolition services in Colorado Springs, CO.

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Colorado Springs, CO

SOCO Waste dumpster rental in Colorado Springs. 4.2-star rated service for residential and commercial waste removal.

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Take It Away Dumpster Rental

Peyton, CO

Take It Away Dumpster Rental in Peyton, CO. Same-day delivery, 10 & 15-yard bins. Serving Colorado Springs area. Call (719) 472-3030.

10·15 YD

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The Good Guys At Earthwise Roll Off Dumpster Rentals

Colorado Springs, CO

Dumpster rental in Colorado Springs & Teller County. Same-day delivery, 10-40 yard sizes. 4.9★ rated.

10·15·20·30·40 YD

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Cities in the Colorado Springs metro

27 cities · 3 with listed haulers

Colorado Springs (15) Fountain (1) Peyton (1) Air Force Academy Black Forest Calhan Cascade Chipita Park Cimarron Hills Cripple Creek Divide Ellicott Florissant Fort Carson Gleneagle Goldfield Green Mountain Falls Manitou Springs Midland Monument Palmer Lake Ramah Rock Creek Park Security Widefield Stratmoor Victor Woodland Park Woodmoor

What to expect in this metro

As a top-100 US metro, Colorado Springs 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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