How many dumpster rental companies are there in New Mexico?

We list 44 independently owned companies across 10 towns in New Mexico. 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 NM?

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.

Dumpster Rental in New Mexico

44 independent locations across 10 towns.

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10towns covered

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What the New Mexico numbers say

New Mexico has 44 independently owned haulers on this index across 10 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.

How much does a dumpster cost in New Mexico?

We do not publish a New Mexico median, and the reason is worth stating plainly: a median here needs at least 8 companies publishing a price at the same container size, and only 6 of the 44 companies we list in New Mexico 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. New Mexico 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 New Mexico

2 tonsweight included · 7 companies

$49per extra ton · 5 companies

7 daysrental period · 9 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 New Mexico

Town	Companies	Median 20-yard
Albuquerque	16	$425
Rio Rancho	15	$425
Los Lunas	14	$425
Edgewood	8	—
Las Cruces	4	—
Santa Fe	3	—
Alamogordo	2	—
Angel Fire	2	—
Bloomfield	2	—
Roswell	2	—

Counties in New Mexico

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

Dumpster Rental in Bernalillo County, NM 13

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Dumpster rental in New Mexico: common questions

How many dumpster rental companies are there in New Mexico?: We list 44 independently owned companies across 10 towns in New Mexico. 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 NM?: 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 New Mexico

These companies operate in New Mexico 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.