| Size | Typical price (7 days) | Weight included | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | $475 – $725 | 1–2 tons | Garage cleanout, small bathroom remodel |
| 15 yard | No published local price — quote only | — | Basement cleanout, flooring removal |
| 20 yard | $550 – $835 | 2 tons | Roof tear-off, kitchen remodel, estate cleanout |
| 30 yard | $399 – $880 | 1–2 tons typical | Home addition, large renovation |
| 40 yard | $650 – $1020 | 5–8 tons (broker catalog) | New construction, commercial cleanout |
Ultimate Dumpsters quotes 7-day all-in prices (overage $185/ton, extra days $40/day); ZTERS a 10-day basis; LoadStar's $399 30-yard is 3-day with $75/ton overage and includes the $18 Minnesota Solid Waste Management Tax that appears on local invoices. The 10-yard is Minneapolis's most-rented size (38% of one broker's orders). No published 15-yard price was found. 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 and private lots: no permit. Any container in the public right-of-way — street, parking lane, alley, boulevard, sidewalk — needs an obstruction permit from Minneapolis Public Works via the city's Roway system. Surprise: the basic permit is free; lane-use fees apply only when a lane closes, and downtown placements that hood parking meters incur meter charges. The city needs 48 hours' notice to post No Parking signs, and the container must sit within 12 inches of the curb. Winter rule: during a declared Snow Emergency, containers on plow routes must be moved. Suburbs run their own programs.
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.