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 #84

Madison

Wisconsin · 0.7M residents · 11 haulers across 2 cities

The Madison metropolitan area is a major US metro, home to roughly 0.7 million residents across the greater Madison 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 11 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 Madison

Madison

WI · 0.7M pop · Verified

Permit

**$50 flat fee for all permit applications** (verb…

Public right-of-way (street/curb)

Permit required

Yes

Cost

**$50 flat fee for all permit applications** (verbatim from cityofmadison.com)

Max days

5 consecutive calendar days maximum

Authority

City of Madison **Traffic Engineering Division** (regulates construction-related dumpsters). Parking Office at Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 109. Engineering Division (City-County Building 210 MLK Jr Blvd, Room 115) handles excavation in ROW separately.

Portal

Accela Citizen Access (online application). SOP@cityofmadison.com / 608-261-4293.

Processing

3-5 business days

Special rules

Specific permit name: **Street Occupancy Permit**. Containers NOT allowed on terrace (between curb and sidewalk). Container may only be placed in front of resident's address (or adjacent space with signed acknowledgment letter). Metered space additional: standard meter fees apply per space used + meter sign fees. Per Madison General Ordinances Ch 10. Late/unauthorized application: double fees + double penalties. State Capitol restrictions. UW-Madison campus area. Heavy snow Dec-Feb.

Private property (driveway/yard)

Permit required

Cost

Max days

Local-dependent

Special rules

Lakefront rules apply (Mendota, Monona).

Prohibited items & penalties

State landfill bans

Wisconsin bans: Yard waste, lead-acid batteries, used oil, used oil filters, whole tires (processed), white goods (Freon), electronics (E-Cycle WI - Act 50 of 2009), aluminum/glass/plastic containers/cardboard mandatory recycling.

Common prohibited

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

Max fine

Variable

VERBATIM VERIFIED Apr 2026 against cityofmadison.com/parking/permits/street-occupancy + cityofmadison.com/trafficengineering/streetoccupancyprocedures.cfm.

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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Madison Metro

Apex Dumpster Rental

Madison, WI

Apex Dumpster Rental Madison—6 to 30 yard containers for construction, demolition, and residential cleanouts. Same-day delivery available.

10·15·20·30·6 YD FROM $325

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Bin There Dump That Madison Dumpster Rentals

Madison, WI

Dumpster rentals in Madison, Wisconsin. Bin There Dump That offers roll-off containers for construction, cleanouts, and landscaping.

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Bucky's Restrooms

Oregon, WI

Bucky's Restrooms dumpster rental in Oregon, WI. 5-star rated local waste disposal service for residential and construction needs.

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Celena Dumpstеrs

Madison, WI

Celena Dumpsters offers same-day dumpster rental in Madison, WI and surrounding areas. 10-40 yard sizes for residential and commercial.

10·20·30·40 YD

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Countrywide Dumpster Madison

Madison, WI

Dumpster rental in Madison, WI. 10-40 yard sizes for residential, construction, roofing, and demolition debris. Licensed permit handling.

10·20·30·40 YD

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Junk King Madison

Madison, WI

Junk King Madison offers dumpster rental and junk removal for residential and commercial projects throughout Madison, WI.

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Kerns Dumpsters

Madison, WI

Kerns Dumpsters in Madison, Wisconsin. Dumpster rentals for construction, roofing, demolition, and residential cleanouts. Call (608) 291-2565.

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Madison Dumpster Rental

Madison, WI

Madison Dumpster Rental in Wisconsin. 5-star rated roll-off dumpster rentals for construction, cleanouts, and renovation debris.

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Pellitteri Waste Systems

Madison, WI

Pellitteri Waste Systems offers same-day dumpster rental in Madison. Sizes 2-30 yards for construction, demolition, and residential cleanouts.

2·4·6·8·12·20·30 YD

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Two Men and a Junk Truck

Madison, WI

Madison dumpster rental and junk removal. Two Men and a Junk Truck handles debris hauling for homes and contractors. Call (608) 925-2416.

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WM - Madison Hauling & Transfer Station

Madison, WI

WM Madison hauling and transfer station handles debris removal and waste processing for Dane County projects. Call (608) 620-7642.

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Cities in the Madison metro

60 cities · 2 with listed haulers

Madison (10) Oregon (1) Albany Arena Arlington Avoca Barneveld Belleville Black Earth Blue Mounds Brodhead Brooklyn Browntown Cambria Cambridge Cobb Columbus Cottage Grove Cross Plains Dane Deerfield Deforest Dekorra Dodgeville Doylestown Edmund Fall River Fitchburg Friesland Highland Hollandale Juda Lake Wisconsin Linden Lodi Maple Bluff Marshall Mazomanie Mcfarland Middleton Mineral Point Monona Monroe Monticello Mount Horeb New Glarus Pardeeville Portage Poynette Rewey Ridgeway Rio Rockdale Shorewood Hills Stoughton Sun Prairie Verona Waunakee Wisconsin Dells Wyocena

What to expect in this metro

As a top-100 US metro, Madison 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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