How likely is a dumpster to damage my driveway?

Uncommon but possible. Most rentals end without damage. Risk is highest on hot summer days with asphalt driveways, on paver or decorative driveways, and on driveways with existing cracks. Plywood under the steel feet prevents most damage.

What does plywood under a dumpster cost?

$50-$70 at any home center for two 3/4-inch 4×8 sheets. Some rental companies provide it included or for a small fee. Worth asking — it's the single best damage prevention measure.

Will my homeowner's insurance cover dumpster damage?

Sometimes. Standard homeowner's policies often cover damage caused by third-party services on your property, but coverage varies. Call your agent before the rental if you're concerned about a high-value driveway. [ds_city_links limit="6" kicker="See pricing in your city" title="Browse haulers in major metros"]

What if the dumpster company says I caused the damage?

Documentation is everything. Date-stamped before-and-after photos, a written quote that didn't disclaim damage, and any photos of the dumpster placement protect you. File disputes within 48 hours of pickup.

Should I buy the optional damage waiver?

Worth it for paver, stamped concrete, or high-value decorative driveways ($25-$75 for $500 of coverage). Skip it for standard concrete in good condition.

Metropolitan Area · Rank #46

Salt Lake City-Murray

Utah · 1.3M residents · 35 haulers across 9 cities

The Salt Lake City-Murray metropolitan area is a major US metro, home to roughly 1.3 million residents across the greater Salt Lake City 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 35 dumpster rental companies serving this metro across 9 cities — compare quotes, sizes, and weight allowances below.

Permit Rules for Salt Lake City-Murray

UT · 1.3M pop · Verified

Permit

~$50 for 7-day permit (industry source).

Public right-of-way (street/curb)

Permit required

Yes

Cost

~$50 for 7-day permit (industry source). Permit fees vary by season per SLC permit fee schedule.

Max days

Variable

Authority

Salt Lake City Engineering Division (Public Way Permits)

Portal

SLC Citizen Access Portal (slc.gov/permits)

Processing

3-5 business days

Special rules

Public Way Permit required for any dumpster placement on shoulder of road or in ROW. **Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) required** for projects impacting streets/sidewalks/bike lanes. Insurance required: general liability + workers compensation + automobile liability. Traffic Control Plan with barricades required. Historic district considerations. Mountain weather. Contractors must be prequalified.

Private property (driveway/yard)

Permit required

Cost

Max days

Local-dependent

Special rules

LDS Church property has separate rules.

Prohibited items & penalties

State landfill bans

Utah bans: Lead-acid batteries (Utah Code §19-6-603), used oil regulated. NO e-waste landfill ban (manufacturer-education-only law since 2011).

Common prohibited

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

Max fine

Variable

VERIFIED Apr 2026 against slc.gov/mystreet/permits + icondumpsters industry guide.

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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Salt Lake City Metro

A-1 Disposal

Salt Lake City, UT

A-1 Disposal dumpster rental in Salt Lake City. 2-40 yard sizes, same-day delivery, construction & residential cleanouts.

65·90·2·3·4·6·8·15·20·30·40 YD

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ACE Recycling & Disposal, Inc

West Valley City, UT

ACE Recycling & Disposal | Dumpster rental in West Valley City, UT. 8, 15, 30 yard sizes. (801) 363-9995

8·15·30 YD

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Acridel Waste Management

Salt Lake City, UT

Acridel Waste Management dumpster rental in Salt Lake City. 10-40 yard sizes. Construction, residential, demolition.

10·15·20·30·40 YD

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Advanced Waste

Salt Lake City, UT

Advanced Waste dumpster rentals in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo. Commercial, construction debris, and yard waste. Same-day delivery available.

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affordable junk removal

West Valley City, UT

Estate cleanout and junk removal in West Valley City. Demolition debris, yard waste. Call (801) 899-7820.

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Bailey Dumpster Rental

Salt Lake City, UT

Bailey Dumpster Rental in Salt Lake City. 7-30 yard roll-off containers for residential and commercial projects. (801) 306-2257.

7·10·15·20·30 YD

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Bin Blasters Sandy | Garbage Can Cleaning

West Valley City, UT

Bin Blasters Sandy: Dumpster rentals and garbage can cleaning across 9 states. 4.8-star rated.

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Salt Lake City, UT

Dumpster rental in Salt Lake City for construction, cleanouts, and renovations. Call (801) 760-9025 for same-day quotes.

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Grange Hauling

West Valley City, UT

Grange Hauling dumpster rentals in West Valley City, Utah. 5-star rated waste removal service. Call (801) 514-1067.

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Griffin Waste Services - Dumpster Rental

South Jordan, UT

South Jordan dumpster rental with 380+ 5-star reviews. Flexible terms for renovations, cleanouts & construction. Call (801) 415-9688.

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Icon Dumpsters

Salt Lake City, UT

Icon Dumpsters in Salt Lake City offers same-day dumpster rental in 10-30 yard sizes. Serving Murray, Sandy, and surrounding areas.

10·15·20·30 YD FROM $375

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Junk King Salt Lake City

West Valley City, UT

Junk King Salt Lake City provides dumpster rental and junk removal in West Valley City, Utah. 4.9-star rated service.

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Recycle Solutions

West Valley City, UT

Recycle Solutions dumpster rental in West Valley City, Utah. 4.8-star rated waste removal service. Call (801) 590-8847.

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Republic Services Salt Lake City Transfer Station

Salt Lake City, UT

Republic Services Salt Lake City Transfer Station | Dumpster Rentals in Salt Lake City, UT. Call (801) 924-8509.

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Salt Lake Dumpster

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Dumpster rentals in Salt Lake City, Lehi, Orem. 15 & 30-yard containers for construction, cleanouts, roofing.

15·30 YD

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Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste: hazardous disposal & yard waste services in Salt Lake City. Call (385) 468-6370.

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Same Day Dumpster

Salt Lake City, UT

Same Day Dumpster in Salt Lake City: rapid debris removal for construction, renovations. 4.9★ rating. Call (801) 997-9867.

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South Jordan Roll Off Dumpster Rentals Guys

South Jordan, UT

South Jordan Roll Off Dumpster Rentals Guys | 5-star rated roll-off dumpster rental in South Jordan, Utah.

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Midvale, UT

Yard waste disposal in Midvale & Herriman. Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District manages landscaping debris.

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Waste B-Gone, Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT

Dumpster rental in Salt Lake City, UT. 13-20 yard bins for construction, cleanouts, and yard waste. Waste B-Gone serves West Valley.

13·15·20 YD FROM $275

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YELLOW DUMPSTERS LLC

Kearns, UT

Yellow Dumpsters LLC | Dumpster Rental in Kearns, Utah | 15 & 20 Yard Sizes

15·20 YD FROM $340

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Cities in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro

35 cities · 9 with listed haulers

Salt Lake City (21) West Valley City (6) South Jordan (2) Holladay (1) Kearns (1) Midvale (1) Millcreek (1) Sandy (1) West Jordan (1) Alta Bluffdale Brighton Copperton Cottonwood Heights Draper Dugway Emigration Canyon Erda Granite Grantsville Herriman Lake Point Magna Murray Ophir Riverton Rush Valley South Salt Lake Stansbury Park Stockton Taylorsville Tooele Vernon Wendover White City

What to expect in this metro

As a top-100 US metro, Salt Lake City 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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