DumpsterPriceIndex

Dumpster Rental in Michigan

169 independent locations across 56 towns. A 20-yard dumpster in Michigan runs a median of $403.

169independent locations
56towns covered
$403median 20 yard
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What the Michigan numbers say

Michigan has 169 independently owned haulers on this index across 56 towns we cover. They are spread reasonably evenly instead of piling into one metro, so most towns here have a genuine choice rather than a single yard that covers everything. The best-sampled size here is the 20 yard, priced by 48 haulers at a median of $403. Published prices here cover the 10 yard, 15 yard, 20 yard, 30 yard. For any other size, call for a quote.

See Michigan dumpster prices by size →

How much does a dumpster cost in Michigan?

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

SizeTypical range, with the median markedMedianSample
10 yard $295 – $395 $315 42 companies
15 yard $325 – $400 $353 36 companies
20 yard $350 – $475 $403 48 companies
30 yard $430 – $600 $463 22 companies

A 20-yard is the size most people rent, and in Michigan it runs a median of $403, with most companies between $350 and $475. That is 4% 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 Michigan price breakdown by size →

What the price includes in Michigan

2 tonsweight included · 36 companies
$80per extra ton · 33 companies
7 daysrental period · 69 companies
$20per extra day · 30 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 Michigan

TownCompaniesMedian 20-yard
Dearborn 52 $400
Livonia 52 $400
Dearborn Heights 51 $400
Southfield 51 $400
Detroit 50 $400
Madison Heights 49 $400
Plymouth 49 $398
Ecorse 48 $400
Taylor 48 $400
Romulus 47 $398
Northville 44 $398
Roseville 42 $400

Counties in Michigan

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 Michigan

Dumpster rental in Michigan: common questions

How much does a dumpster cost in Michigan?
A 20-yard dumpster in Michigan has a median published price of $403, with most companies between $350 and $475. That is 4% 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 Michigan?
We list 169 independently owned companies across 56 towns in Michigan. 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 MI?
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 Michigan?
Companies here publish prices for 10 yard, 15 yard, 20 yard and 30 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 Michigan

These companies operate in Michigan 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.