When is the cheapest time to rent a dumpster?

December and January typically have the lowest pricing — 15-25 percent below peak summer rates. Demand drops with cold weather and holidays, and companies discount to keep fleets active.

When is dumpster availability tightest?

June-August in major metros. Peak renovation and roofing season combined with summer work schedules creates supply constraints. Book 1-2 weeks ahead during this period.

Should I delay my project to get better dumpster pricing?

Only if the project is genuinely flexible. Saving 20 percent on the dumpster ($75-$150) doesn't justify multi-month delays in most projects. For genuinely flexible timing (indoor renovations, garage cleanouts), winter is meaningfully cheaper. [ds_city_links limit="6" kicker="See pricing in your city" title="Browse haulers in major metros"]

Are dumpster rentals more expensive in summer?

Yes. Peak summer pricing typically runs 15-25 percent above winter rates. Same product, same company, different demand creates the price difference.

Metropolitan Area · Rank #83

Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh

New York · 0.7M residents · 0 haulers across 0 cities

The Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh metropolitan area is a major US metro, home to roughly 0.7 million residents across the greater Poughkeepsie 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 are still building our hauler coverage for this metro. In the meantime, submit a quote request and we'll route it to qualified companies in your area.

Permit Rules for Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh

NY · 0.7M pop · Verified

Permit

**$50 permit fee, valid up to 7 days**

Public right-of-way (street/curb)

Permit required

Yes

Cost

**$50 permit fee, valid up to 7 days**

Max days

Variable

Authority

City of Poughkeepsie Department of Public Works (26 Howard Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, 845-451-4111)

Portal

City permit portals

Processing

**Apply at least 48 hours in advance**, in-person at DPW

Special rules

Specific permit name: **Dumpster Permit**. Per City Code Sec 9-30 (spilled refuse cleanup by property owner/tenant) + **Sec 9-31 (No out-of-city refuse may be deposited within City of Poughkeepsie)** + Sec 9-20 (container specs). **Dumpsters must have plastic covers/lids and be kept closed at all times**. Refuse containers max 32 gallons / 75 lbs unless mechanical lift dumpster. Refuse packages max 42" any side / 75 lbs gross. **Poughkeepsie Transfer Station (26 Howard Street)** primary disposal. Dutchess County DPW (626 Dutchess Turnpike) for HHW events. **Local Law 1 of 2011** — qualified carters licensed by Dutchess County. Hudson Valley historic. Vassar College.

Private property (driveway/yard)

Permit required

Cost

Max days

Local-dependent

Special rules

Heavy snow Dec-March.

Prohibited items & penalties

State landfill bans

New York bans: Electronics (NY EERRA banned from landfills since 1/1/2015: TVs, computers, monitors, peripherals, etc.), lead-acid batteries, mercury thermostats, mercury auto switches, rechargeable batteries, used motor oil, antifreeze, tires, white goods. ECL Article 27.

Common prohibited

All NY-banned items + hazardous waste, paints, oils, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs

Max fine

Variable

VERBATIM VERIFIED Apr 2026 against cityofpoughkeepsie.gov/218/Sanitation-Recycling-Rules + ecode360 Poughkeepsie Collection Regulations Sec 9-20/9-30/9-31.

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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Poughkeepsie Metro

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Cities in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh metro

69 cities · 0 with listed haulers

Arlington Balmville Bard College Barrytown Beacon Beaver Dam Lake Brinckerhoff Chelsea Cove Chester Cornwall On Hudson Crown Heights Dover Plains Fairview Firthcliffe Florida Fort Montgomery Freedom Plains Gardnertown Greenwood Lake Harriman Haviland Highland Falls Hillside Lake Hopewell Junction Kiryas Joel Macdonnell Heights Marist College Maybrook Mechanicstown Merritt Park Middletown Millbrook Millerton Mountain Lodge Park Myers Corner New Hackensack New Hamburg Orange Lake Otisville Pine Bush Port Jervis Poughkeepsie Red Oaks Mill Rhinecliff Salisbury Mills Salt Point Scotchtown Shorehaven South Blooming Grove Spackenkill Sparrow Bush Staatsburg Titusville Tivoli Tuxedo Tuxedo Park Unionville Upper Red Hook Vails Gate Vassar College Walden Walton Park Wappingers Falls Washington Heights Washingtonville Wassaic West Point Wingdale Woodbury

What to expect in this metro

As a top-100 US metro, Poughkeepsie 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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