| Size | Typical price (7 days) | Weight included | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | $350 – $635 | Up to size allowance | Garage cleanout, small bathroom remodel |
| 15 yard | $424 – $574 | Varies by hauler | Basement cleanout, flooring removal |
| 20 yard | $449 – $700 | Up to size allowance | Roof tear-off, kitchen remodel, estate cleanout |
| 30 yard | $425 – $800 | Up to size allowance | Home addition, large renovation |
| 40 yard | $650 – $949 | Varies by hauler | New construction, commercial cleanout |
ZTERS quotes Denver on a 10-day basis; Prime Dumpster's ranges include the only published 15-yard figures; Humpty Dump's weekly rates (overage $80/ton up to 10 tons, $150/ton beyond; extra week $75 at booking) anchor the low end. Dumpster Champs advertises flat rates from $595. 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 private property: no permit. On a street, curb lane, parking lane, sidewalk or alley you need a Right-of-Way Street Occupancy Permit from Denver DOTI, filed through the city's e-Permits system. Residential placements run about $125 for the first five days plus $4.50/day after that; allow five business days, and downtown/LoDo/RiNo placements or anything closing a lane gets extra traffic review. Haulers commonly file and fold the cost into the rental. Suburbs run their own programs, typically $25–$100.
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.