One flat number, given over the phone, before anything gets delivered. Here's what each size actually runs and what changes the price, including why the numbers land where they do here in Warren County.
| Size | Price Range | Typical Weight Allowance | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard | $275 – $400 | Up to ~2 tons | Garage cleanouts, single-room remodels, small deck removal |
| 15 Yard | $325 – $450 | Up to ~2.5 tons | Medium cleanouts, flooring or bathroom remodels |
| 20 Yard | $375 – $525 | Up to ~3 tons | Kitchen remodels, roofing jobs up to 20 squares |
| 30 Yard | $425 – $625 | Up to ~4 tons | New construction, additions, large renovations |
| 40 Yard | $475 – $700 | Up to ~5 tons | Whole-house cleanouts, commercial demolition |
These are typical starting ranges based on standard weight allowances, not a quote. Every job's a little different — call (270) 770-0012 and we'll give you a flat, no-obligation price before anyone shows up.
Bigger containers cost more to haul and dump, plain and simple. Sizing up "just in case" is the most common way people overpay — describe the job and we'll size it to what you actually have.
A dumpster full of pillows and a dumpster full of concrete cost the landfill very different amounts, even at the same size. Shingles, dirt, and wet drywall are the heaviest common loads — tell us what's going in and we'll build the right allowance into your price. See our concrete, dirt & shingles guide for how each of those specifically affects weight.
Standard rentals run 10–14 days, which is baked into every price above. Need it longer for a slow renovation or multi-week build? Say so upfront and we'll quote the extra days honestly instead of surprising you at pickup. Full details on extensions and early pickup are on our rental length guide.
Warren County doesn't have a landfill of its own. Debris picked up here goes through the Apex Transfer Station on Eastland Street, gets consolidated, and gets trucked out to a regional landfill from there. That trucking distance and the landfill's tipping fee are what really set the baseline cost — not marketing, and not guesswork. It's also why two containers of the same size can come out at different final prices: disposal cost scales with tonnage, so what's actually inside the dumpster matters as much as its size.
Industry-wide disposal cost data (from the Environmental Research & Education Foundation's most recently published tipping fee survey) puts the Southeast and South Central U.S. regions in the roughly $43 to $45 per ton range, noticeably below the national average. Prices here track close to what you'd see across South Central Kentucky generally. Where you can actually save money is knowing your own job well enough to avoid the two most common mistakes: renting a 20 yard when a 15 would've done it, and filling a container with something heavy like shingles or dirt without mentioning it up front.
WKU's move-out and move-in windows and post-storm cleanup are when containers book up fastest. We hold flat rates through these stretches rather than surging.
Driveway placement needs no permit. Street placement adds the $75 city right-of-way permit fee, which we handle for you — see our permit guide.
Sizing the container to the job, honestly, beats any other pricing trick. Describe what you're clearing when you call and we'll tell you straight whether a smaller size will cover it.
Same-day or next-day delivery and pickup at the end of your rental window are both built into the flat number — no separate line-item fees.
Every quote includes a standard rental window and a set weight allowance sized to your project, both locked in before you book. Need it longer, or wondering how pickup day works? See our delivery & rental terms guide.
A $75 right-of-way permit if the dumpster sits on the street (see our permit guide), or an overage fee only if you significantly exceed the weight allowance. We'll flag either upfront, never after the fact.
Most homeowners pay between $275 and $525 for a residential-size dumpster (10 to 20 yard), and $425 to $700 for a 30 or 40 yard container used for construction or a full-house cleanout. Your exact price depends on the size you need, how heavy the debris is, and how many days you keep it.
Yes. Every quote we give includes delivery, the rental period, and pickup — that's the flat number you hear on the phone. There's no separate delivery fee added on afterward.
Usually it's a smaller weight allowance baked into the fine print, or the dumpster size is genuinely smaller than what's listed. A cheap quote on a 20 yard that turns out to only hold 15 yards isn't actually cheaper once you need a second container. Ask what weight allowance is included before you compare two prices.
Only if you significantly exceed the weight allowance built into your size. We tell you that allowance upfront in pounds or tons, based on what you're throwing away, so you're not guessing. Heavy debris like shingles, concrete, or wet drywall is what usually pushes a load over — we'll ask about that when you call so we can size it right the first time. That's different from overfilling the container itself — see our overfilling guide for that distinction.
Standard rentals cover 10 to 14 days, which is enough for almost every residential job. If you need it longer — a slow-moving renovation, a multi-week construction job — tell us your timeline when you book and we'll price the extra days into your flat quote up front instead of billing you later.
If you're only clearing a small amount, a 10 yard is the lowest-cost size we offer and it's often enough for a garage cleanout or single-room job. Renting a dumpster you don't fill costs more per pound than sizing it right, so call and describe what you're clearing — we'll tell you honestly if a smaller size will do.
Warren County doesn't run its own landfill. Debris we pick up goes through the Apex Transfer Station on Eastland Street first, gets consolidated, and then gets trucked out to a regional landfill. That trucking distance and the landfill's tipping fee are the real drivers of your price — not markup.
Generally lower. Regional tipping fee data for the Southeast and South Central U.S. (from the Environmental Research & Education Foundation's most recent survey) runs roughly $43 to $45 per ton, below the national average. Prices here track close to that regional baseline.
Wondering if a U-Haul or trailer would actually be cheaper for your job? See our dumpster vs. hauling it yourself guide. More questions about sizing, permits, or what's allowed? See our full FAQ page.
Tell us what you're clearing out and where — you'll get a flat number before anything gets delivered.
Rather put it in writing? Email bgdumpsters@gmail.com and we'll follow up.
