Metropolitan Area · Rank #38

Providence-Warwick

Rhode Island · 1.7M residents · 20 haulers across 7 cities

The Providence-Warwick metropolitan area is a major US metro, home to roughly 1.7 million residents across the greater Providence 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 20 dumpster rental companies serving this metro across 7 cities — compare quotes, sizes, and weight allowances below.

Permit Rules for Providence-Warwick

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Providence-Warwick
RI · 1.7M pop · Typical
Permit
$50-$150 typical
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$50-$150 typical
Max days
Variable
Authority
Providence Department of Public Works (700 Allens Avenue, 401-467-7950)
Portal
Apply via DPW (call 401-467-7950 for application + approved hauler list)
Processing
5-7 business days
Special rules
**Critical**: City provides approved contractor list — homeowners must use approved hauler companies (cannot self-supply dumpsters). Contact DPW for current permit fee schedule (not directly published online). Historic district approval required (College Hill, Federal Hill). Narrow colonial streets limit placement options.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
Local-dependent
Special rules
Brown University area rules.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Rhode Island bans: Yard waste, lead-acid batteries, used oil, tires banned. Mandatory recycling. RIRRC operates Central Landfill. Some e-waste rules.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs, mattresses (RI mattress recycling)
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against providenceri.gov/public-works + council.providenceri.gov/faqs.
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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Providence Metro

01

10 Ton Dumps

Providence, RI

10 Ton Dumps: 10-yard dumpster rentals in Providence, RI. Fast delivery and pickup for renovations and cleanouts.

10 YD
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02

Butler Waste Disposal

Warwick, RI

Butler Waste Disposal rents dumpsters in Warwick, RI for construction, cleanouts, and demolition. Call (401) 272-2000.

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03

Countrywide Dumpster Rental Providence

Providence, RI

Dumpster rental in Providence, RI. Countrywide handles residential and commercial waste removal. Call (401) 327-0978.

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04

Gladu Dumpster Rentals

Woonsocket, RI

Gladu Dumpster Rentals in Woonsocket, RI. 10-25 yard dumpsters for construction, cleanouts & demolition. Serving central Rhode Island.

10·15·20·25 YD
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05

Greg Olson Trucking / Olson Brothers Hauling

East Providence, RI

Olson Brothers Hauling dumpster rental in East Providence, RI. 10, 15, 20-yard sizes, same-day delivery, weekends available.

10·15·20 YD
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06

Hippo Dumpster Rental

Providence, RI

Hippo Dumpster Rental serves Providence, RI with same-day delivery on 7-20 yard containers for construction, roofing, and cleanouts.

7·10·15·20 YD
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07

Junk King Rhode Island

Cranston, RI

Junk King Rhode Island offers dumpster rental and junk removal services in Cranston. 4.9-star rated.

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08

M&A Family Disposal

Chepachet, RI

Dumpster rental in Chepachet, RI. Same-day delivery, 10-25 yard sizes. Serving Pascoag, Woonsocket, Thompson, and surrounding towns.

10·15·20·25 YD
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09

Massie Dumpster Rental Cranston

Cranston, RI

Massie Dumpster Rental in Cranston, RI. 10-30 yard dumpsters for construction, cleanouts, roofing. 4.9★ rating. (401) 382-3998

10·15·20·30 YD
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10

NG Contracting & Disposal

Providence, RI

NG Contracting & Disposal rents 10-yard dumpsters in Providence for construction, cleanouts, and yard waste removal.

10 YD
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11

Portrais Construction & Disposal LLC

Warwick, RI

Portrais Construction & Disposal LLC dumpster rental in Warwick, Rhode Island. Local disposal solutions for construction and cleanup projects.

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12

Powerhouse Junk Removal RI/MA

Providence, RI

Dumpster rental and junk removal in Providence, RI. Same-day delivery, construction debris, residential cleanouts. Serves MA border areas.

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13

Prime Ape Junk Removal

Warwick, RI

Prime Ape Junk Removal | Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal in Warwick, RI | Same-Day Delivery

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14

Pullano Disposal

Cranston, RI

Pullano Disposal | Dumpster Rentals in Cranston, RI. Reliable waste removal. Call (401) 871-4808.

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15

PVD Dumpster Rentals

Cranston, RI

PVD Dumpster Rentals in Cranston, RI. Same-day delivery, 10-20 yard sizes. Serving Providence, Warwick, Pawtucket.

10·15·20 YD
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16

Rapid Junk Removal

Pawtucket, RI

Rapid Junk Removal in Pawtucket, RI. Same-day dumpster service for residential, commercial, and construction debris.

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17

RI Junk Guy - Junk Removal, Moving and Delivery

Pawtucket, RI

RI Junk Guy - junk removal, moving, and dumpster rental in Pawtucket, RI. 5-star rated.

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18

SH Services

Providence, RI

SH Services dumpster rental in Providence, RI. 4.7-star rated waste removal for residential and small construction projects.

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19

Sonic Dumpster Rentals

Cranston, RI

Dumpster rental in Cranston, RI. Same-day delivery, residential & construction debris. 10-20 yard containers.

10·15·20 YD
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20

Warwick Municipal Recycling Facility

Warwick, RI

Warwick Municipal Recycling Facility in Warwick, RI. Drop-off waste disposal and recycling services. (401) 732-9589.

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Cities in the Providence-Warwick metro

44 cities · 7 with listed haulers

Providence (6) Cranston (5) Warwick (4) Pawtucket (2) Chepachet (1) East Providence (1) Woonsocket (1) Acushnet Center Ashaway Attleboro Bliss Corner Bradford Carolina Central Falls Clayville Cumberland Hill Fall River Foster Center Greene Greenville Harmony Harrisville Hope Valley Kingston Mansfield Center Melville Misquamicut Narragansett Pier New Bedford Newport Newport East North Seekonk North Westport Norton Center Ocean Grove Pascoag Quonochontaug Raynham Center Smith Mills Taunton Valley Falls Watch Hill Weekapaug Wyoming
What to expect in this metro

As a top-100 US metro, Providence 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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