Dumpster Rental in Rhode Island
29 independent locations across 11 towns.
What the Rhode Island numbers say
Rhode Island has 29 independently owned haulers on this index across 11 towns we cover. Every one of them is within reach of East Providence or Pawtucket, which is a small enough state that the whole market is effectively one travel radius.
How much does a dumpster cost in Rhode Island?
We do not publish a Rhode Island median, and the reason is worth stating plainly: a median here needs at least 8 companies publishing a price at the same container size, and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 8 of the 29 companies we list in Rhode Island 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. Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island
| Town | Companies | Median 20-yard |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence | 39 | $575 |
| Pawtucket | 39 | $525 |
| North Providence | 35 | $565 |
| Cranston | 34 | $525 |
| Portsmouth | 34 | $575 |
| Providence | 34 | $525 |
| Coventry | 32 | $525 |
| Johnston | 32 | $565 |
| Woonsocket | 31 | $565 |
| North Kingstown | 26 | $525 |
| Chepachet | 24 | $525 |
Every town we cover in Rhode Island
- Chepachet dumpster rental24 companies
- Coventry dumpster rental32 companies
- Cranston dumpster rental34 companies
- East Providence dumpster rental39 companies
- Johnston dumpster rental32 companies
- North Kingstown dumpster rental26 companies
- North Providence dumpster rental35 companies
- Pawtucket dumpster rental39 companies
- Portsmouth dumpster rental34 companies
- Providence dumpster rental34 companies
- Woonsocket dumpster rental31 companies
No town by that name on this page.
Dumpster rental in Rhode Island: common questions
- How many dumpster rental companies are there in Rhode Island?
- We list 29 independently owned companies across 11 towns in Rhode Island. 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 RI?
- 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 Rhode Island
These companies operate in Rhode Island 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.