Dumpster Rental in Maine
21 independent locations across 7 towns.
What the Maine numbers say
Maine has 21 independently owned haulers on this index across 7 towns we cover. They are concentrated: 67% of them are within reach of Scarborough or Windham. Away from those two the choice thins out quickly, and lead times with it.
How much does a dumpster cost in Maine?
We do not publish a Maine median, and the reason is worth stating plainly: a median here needs at least 8 companies publishing a price at the same container size, and only 3 of the 21 companies we list in Maine publish one at all. Showing a figure built on fewer than that would be a number rather than a measurement.
For a reference point, the national median for a 20-yard is $419, with most companies between $350 and $490, typically including 2 tons and a 7-day rental. Maine may sit well away from that: rural states carry longer hauls to the landfill, and disposal is most of what you are paying for. See the national Index →
The way to find the real number here is to call two or three companies from the list below and ask each for the base price, the included tonnage, the overage rate per ton, and the rental period. Those four figures are what decide the bill, and a quote missing any of them cannot be compared with another.
What the price includes in Maine
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 Maine
| Town | Companies | Median 20-yard |
|---|---|---|
| Scarborough | 13 | — |
| Windham | 12 | — |
| Portland | 11 | — |
| South Portland | 11 | — |
| Sanford | 7 | — |
| Poland | 6 | — |
| Levant | 2 | — |
Counties in Maine
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 Maine
- Levant dumpster rental2 companies
- Poland dumpster rental6 companies
- Portland dumpster rental11 companies
- Sanford dumpster rental7 companies
- Scarborough dumpster rental13 companies
- South Portland dumpster rental11 companies
- Windham dumpster rental12 companies
No town by that name on this page.
Dumpster rental in Maine: common questions
- How many dumpster rental companies are there in Maine?
- We list 21 independently owned companies across 7 towns in Maine. 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 ME?
- 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.
Also serving Maine
These companies operate in Maine 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.