DumpsterPriceIndex

Dumpster Rental in Iowa

68 independent locations across 23 towns. A 20-yard dumpster in Iowa runs a median of $335.

68independent locations
23towns covered
$335median 20 yard
2counties

What the Iowa numbers say

Iowa has 68 independently owned haulers on this index across 23 towns we cover. They are concentrated: 47% of them are within reach of Council Bluffs or Glenwood. Away from those two the choice thins out quickly, and lead times with it. The best-sampled size here is the 20 yard, priced by 19 haulers at a median of $335.

See Iowa dumpster prices by size →

How much does a dumpster cost in Iowa?

Updated regularly. From prices Iowa companies publish on their own websites.

SizeTypical range, with the median markedMedianSample
10 yard $250 – $295 $280 11 companies
15 yard $280 – $320 $310 14 companies
20 yard $299 – $350 $335 19 companies
30 yard $440 – $509 $453 10 companies
40 yard $250 – $600 $298 8 companies

A 20-yard is the size most people rent, and in Iowa it runs a median of $335, with most companies between $299 and $350. That is 20% below the national median of $419. Most of the gap between states is disposal: haulers pay a landfill by the ton and those gate rates are local, so two companies an hour apart can quote very differently for the same container.

Full Iowa price breakdown by size →

What the price includes in Iowa

2 tonsweight included · 14 companies
$55per extra ton · 19 companies
7 daysrental period · 37 companies
$10per extra day · 14 companies

Weight over the allowance is where a quote turns into a bill. A roof tear-off alone can run five tons, so the allowance matters more than the headline price on anything heavy. How the fees work →

Biggest dumpster rental markets in Iowa

TownCompaniesMedian 20-yard
Council Bluffs 32 $303
Glenwood 27 $300
Davenport 20 $350
Bettendorf 19 $350
Des Moines 14 $340
West Des Moines 14 $340
Ankeny 13 $340
St Charles 9 $335
Cedar Rapids 8 —
Hiawatha 7 —
Iowa City 6 —
Cedar Falls 5 —

Counties in Iowa

Where a county has enough companies publishing prices, it has its own page with the local median set against the state figure.

Every town we cover in Iowa

Dumpster rental in Iowa: common questions

How much does a dumpster cost in Iowa?
A 20-yard dumpster in Iowa has a median published price of $335, with most companies between $299 and $350. That is 20% below the national median of $419. Most of the gap between states is disposal cost. Haulers pay a landfill by the ton, and that gate rate varies more than anything else in the price.
How many dumpster rental companies are there in Iowa?
We list 68 independently owned companies across 23 towns in Iowa. National carriers and brokers are excluded, so this is the local operator market, not the whole industry.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in IA?
On your own driveway, almost never. On the street or any public right-of-way, usually yes, and the rules are set by the town, not the state. Ask the hauler first; companies that work a town daily know its rules and many pull the permit as part of the job.
What size dumpster should I rent in Iowa?
Companies here publish prices for 10 yard, 15 yard, 20 yard, 30 yard and 40 yard containers. Size is volume, but weight decides the bill. Every rental includes a fixed tonnage and anything over it is charged by the ton. Concrete or roofing hits the limit long before the container looks full.

Also serving Iowa

These companies operate in Iowa but we haven't confirmed which town they're based in, or they're in a market too small for its own page. We confirm by phone.