Metropolitan Area · Rank #113

Reading

Pennsylvania · 0.4M residents · 8 haulers across 5 cities

The Reading metropolitan area covers roughly 430,000 residents in Pennsylvania, anchored by Reading 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 8 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 Reading

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Reading
PA · 0.4M pop · Typical
Permit
$50-$150 typical
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$50-$150 typical
Max days
Variable
Authority
City of Reading Public Works (Dumpster/Cart Permit per Ord 17-99).
Portal
readingpa.gov permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
**Dumpster/Cart Permit Public Works** per **Ordinance 17-99**. Berks County. **Pretzel City** heritage. **Reading Railroad** (Monopoly board fame). PA DEP. Schuylkill River. PA Dutch context.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
Local-dependent
Special rules
Older housing common; potential lead paint.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Pennsylvania bans: Lead-acid batteries, whole tires, used oil, white goods, leaf waste, electronics (Covered Device Recycling Act CDRA 2010 — TVs, computers, monitors, peripherals banned 2013). Act 101 + Act 108.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs, lead-paint debris
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against readingpa.gov Public Works + Ord 17-99.
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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Reading Metro

01

Berks Transfer, Inc.

Reading, PA

Berks Transfer dumpster rental in Reading, PA. 12-40 yard containers for residential and commercial projects. Weekend service available.

12·20·30·40 YD
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02

Berks-Lehigh Dumpsters & Hauling

Fleetwood, PA

Berks-Lehigh Dumpsters & Hauling in Fleetwood, PA. 15 & 20-yard dumpsters, same-day delivery, weekend service. 5.0 rating.

15·20 YD
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03

Diamond Disposal LLC

Bechtelsville, PA

Diamond Disposal LLC dumpster rentals in Bechtelsville, PA. Residential, commercial, and yard waste. 10-30 yard sizes. (610) 845-1117

10·15·20·30 YD
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04

Frankie Services LLC

Reading, PA

Dumpster rental in Reading, PA. Residential, commercial, and estate cleanouts. 14 & 20-yard sizes.

14·20 YD
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05

Gorilla Disposal

Boyertown, PA

Gorilla Disposal | Dumpster rental in Boyertown, PA for residential, construction, and yard waste. 5-star rated.

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06

JD's Trash Disposal & Dumpster Services

Reading, PA

JD's Trash Disposal & Dumpster Services in Reading, PA. 10-40 yard dumpsters for construction, demolition, and residential cleanouts. Same-day delivery available.

10·20·30·40 YD
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07

Nester's Sanitation Inc

Hamburg, PA

Nester's Sanitation Inc - dumpster rentals for residential cleanouts, commercial waste, and yard debris in Hamburg, PA.

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08

redbox+ Dumpsters of Berks County

Reading, PA

Roofing and demolition dumpster rental in Reading, PA. 10-30 yard containers serving Lehman Valley.

10·20·30 YD
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Cities in the Reading metro

84 cities · 5 with listed haulers

Reading (4) Bechtelsville (1) Boyertown (1) Fleetwood (1) Hamburg (1) Alleghenyville Alsace Manor Amity Gardens Bally Baumstown Bernville Birdsboro Blandon Bowers Centerport Colony Park Dauberville Douglassville Dryville Edenburg Flying Hills Fox Chase Frystown Gibraltar Gouglersville Greenfields Grill Hyde Park Jacksonwald Kempton Kenhorst Kutztown Kutztown University Laureldale Leesport Lenhartsville Lincoln Park Lorane Lyons Maxatawny Mertztown Mohnton Mohrsville Montrose Manor Morgantown Mount Aetna Mount Penn Muhlenberg Park New Berlinville New Jerusalem New Morgan New Schaefferstown Penn State Berks Pennside Pennwyn Rehrersburg Reiffton Riverview Park Robesonia Saint Lawrence Schubert Shartlesville Shillington Shoemakersville Sinking Spring South Temple Spring Ridge Springmont St Lawrence Stony Creek Mills Stouchsburg Strausstown Temple Topton Virginville Walnuttown Wernersville West Hamburg West Lawn West Reading West Wyomissing Whitfield Womelsdorf Wyomissing
What to expect in this metro

Smaller metros like Reading 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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