What Size Construction Dumpster Do I Need?
Small renovation jobs move fine with a 10 yard dumpster rental, which handles a bathroom gut or a garage cleanout without crowding a driveway. Bigger tear-offs and framing jobs need more room, so a 20 yard dumpster rental or 30 yard dumpster rental is the common jump. Full building strips and commercial demo call for a 40 yard dumpster rental. Not sure which one fits your pile of debris? Check dumpster sizes and dimensions before you call, and know that a roll-off truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to drop the box, so measure your driveway or curb space in Yonkers first. If your job also needs sanitation, pair the dumpster with a standard porta potty rental or check how many porta potties do I need for crew counts.
Construction Dumpster Rental Cost in Yonkers, NY
Pricing depends on size, weight, and how long the box sits on site. Here's what a small construction dumpster rental looks like against the bigger options, based on measured rental data:
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
A weekend rental for a fast tear-off job runs from $390 to $497. Delivery adds a separate fee, typically $100 to $150 for a day rental or $50 to $100 for a week, so ask up front whether it's bundled. Full detail on what drives the number up or down lives on dumpster rental cost, and if you want the day-rate breakdown specifically, see porta potty rental per day for how daily sanitation pricing compares on the same job site. For monthly-length jobs, monthly porta potty rental shows the same logic applied to toilets instead of dumpsters.
Do I Need a Permit for a Construction Dumpster in Yonkers?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery, since curb and sidewalk placement rules vary by block and by job type. We are not naming a specific permit fee or ordinance here because that detail has not been verified for Yonkers and shouldn't be guessed at. Check dumpster permit requirements for the general process, and if the dumpster sits on a construction site rather than a residential driveway, review construction site services for how permitting interacts with fencing, power and sanitation on a bigger job. OSHA 1926.25 requires scrap and debris to be cleared from work areas regularly, which is part of why most job sites keep a dumpster on hand rather than letting waste pile up. OSHA 1926.252 covers waste disposal chutes and enclosures on larger demo jobs too.
What Cannot Go in a Construction Dumpster?
Paint, solvents, tires, batteries, and most hazardous chemicals are off-limits in a standard roll-off, and mixing them in can mean a rejected load or an extra fee. Wet paint and coating waste falls under a different handling rule anyway. Full detail on banned items is on what cannot go in a dumpster, and weight matters just as much as contents. Overloading a 10 yard or 20 yard box past its rated weight is the most common reason a hauler charges more than the quote, so review dumpster weight limits before you fill it with shingles, concrete, or dirt, all of which weigh far more per yard than construction debris.
If your crew is doing any spray work, coatings, or pesticide application on site, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities for employees handling paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, so a handwashing station rental belongs on the same order as the dumpster. For general crew sanitation, OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the toilet ratio at one unit per 20 workers on a standard job, which is the baseline most Yonkers contractors plan around. Details are on OSHA portable toilet requirements.
For jobs that stretch beyond Yonkers proper, we deliver to Tuckahoe, 3.2 miles east, and Hastings-on-Hudson, 3.8 miles north, along with Eastchester at 4.8 miles and Dobbs Ferry at 5.5 miles. See service areas for the full list, or check porta potty rental in Yonkers if you're bundling toilet and dumpster service on the same site visit. Storage needs on the same job? A storage container rental or 20ft storage container can sit next to the roll-off without extra permitting hassle in most cases.
How long can I keep a construction dumpster on my property?
Most rentals run by the week, and a week-long rental is the standard for active job sites. Day rentals work for quick cleanouts, and month-long rentals suit longer renovations. Ask about swap-outs if the box fills before the job wraps.
What's the difference between a construction dumpster and a regular dumpster?
Construction dumpsters are rated for heavier debris like concrete, drywall and lumber, while a regular dumpster leans toward household trash. The rental unit itself is often the same box; it's the weight limit and accepted materials that differ. Check what cannot go in a dumpster either way.
Do I need a permit to put a dumpster on the street in Yonkers?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city, since rules depend on the exact location and job type. Driveway placement usually avoids this question entirely. See dumpster permit requirements for the general process before you schedule delivery.
How much clearance does the delivery truck need?
A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to drop or pick up the box safely. Narrow driveways or tight urban streets in Yonkers sometimes require an alternate drop spot. Ask when you book so the driver isn't surprised on arrival.
Can I rent a dumpster and a porta potty together?
Yes, and most contractors do exactly that for active job sites. Bundling delivery often saves a separate trip charge. Start with construction site services or request a quote to get both scheduled at once.
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