| Size | Typical price (7 days) | Weight included | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | $399 – $499 | Varies by hauler | Garage cleanout, small bathroom remodel |
| 15 yard | $449 – $569 | 2.5 tons (local hauler) | Basement cleanout, flooring removal |
| 20 yard | $499 – $649 | 3 tons (local hauler) | Roof tear-off, kitchen remodel, estate cleanout |
| 30 yard | $599 – $799 | 4 tons (local hauler) | Home addition, large renovation |
| 40 yard | $699 – $899 | Varies — single-source price | New construction, commercial cleanout |
The per-size table rests mainly on Prime Dumpster's 5-day ranges — a table Prime runs on many city pages, so treat it as a broker estimate — corroborated by Haul My Mess's current published starting prices for the 15/20/30-yard. The 40-yard rests on Prime alone and is the softest number on this page. JCS Group quotes $450–$700 flat across sizes locally. Ohio landfills can't take scrap tires or yard waste — both stay out of the box, and Haul My Mess restricts concrete, dirt and brick to its 10-yard, loaded no more than half full. Your exact quote depends on debris type, how long you keep the bin, and how far the truck drives.
Weight overages. Go over the included tonnage and most haulers charge roughly $50–$100 per extra ton. Heavy debris (concrete, dirt, shingles) hits the limit fast — that's what the smaller 10-yard "heavy debris" bins exist for.
Extra days. The standard rental is 7 days. Extra days typically run $10–$25 per day, or a flat fee per week. Ask before you book, not after.
Debris type. Clean construction debris is cheapest. Mixed household junk is mid-range. Tires, mattresses, appliances with refrigerant, paint and anything hazardous cost extra or are refused outright.
Driveway or side lot: no permit usually required. Obstructing a street, lane or alley needs a Street Obstruction Permit (Codified Ordinance 411.011) from the Mayor's Office of Capital Projects — the dumpster fee is just $20 per month in residential areas ($20 plus a $50 inspection fee in commercial districts). The catch is the paperwork and the clock: the application requires a traffic maintenance plan and a $1M liability policy naming the City of Cleveland as an additional insured, and one broker warns applications must land 12–14 business days ahead with late ones refused — budget the lead time even though the fee is cheap. A homeowner can apply (a dumpster-only obstruction doesn't require registered-contractor status), and haulers commonly handle it. Skipping the permit risks a fine of at least $200. Also good to know: the City itself rents dumpsters to residents (216-664-2162), and residents can drop off up to 4 cubic yards of bulk waste free, four times a year, at the Ridge Road Transfer Station.
Book the size you're sure about, not the size you hope for — one 20-yard bin is cheaper than two 10-yard swaps. Keep the rental inside 7 days. Load heavy material evenly and don't fill past the rim; an overloaded bin gets refused and you pay a trip fee anyway. If your project is flexible, ask about weekday delivery pricing — some haulers discount off-peak drops.