Dumpster Rental Statistics

Figures from the Dumpster Price Index, compiled from 3,542 prices published by 1,140 independently owned companies across 34 states. Last checked 2026-07-30.

Key figures

• The median published price for a 20-yard dumpster in the United States is $425. (n=914 companies)
• Prices scale less than volume: a 40-yard holds four times a 10-yard but costs only 1.8× as much — $350 against $623.
• The median rental includes 2 tons of weight. (n=671)
• Weight beyond the allowance is billed at a median of $80 per ton. (n=602)
• 7 days is the most common rental period. (n=1523)
• Prices vary widely within the same size: the middle half of 20-yard listings spans $375 to $500, a 29% spread around the median.
• The gap between states is larger still. A 20-yard runs $680 in Massachusetts against $317 in Nebraska — a difference of 115%.

Most and least expensive states