| Size | Typical price (7 days) | Weight included | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | $475 – $810 | 1 ton | Garage cleanout, small bathroom remodel |
| 15 yard | $680 – $885 | 1.5 tons | Basement cleanout, flooring removal |
| 20 yard | $550 – $985 | 2 tons | Roof tear-off, kitchen remodel, estate cleanout |
| 30 yard | $600 – $1100 | 3 tons | Home addition, large renovation |
| 40 yard | $650 – $1350 | 4 tons | New construction, commercial cleanout |
Ranges blend broker tables (Ultimate Dumpsters' Brooklyn page, 7-day basis with tonnage included; Dumpster Rental Dogs; Prime Dumpster on a 5-day basis) with Angi's NYC weekly ranges. Overage runs $185–$250/ton in NYC, extra days about $45/day. Storage containers (PODS-type) are not allowed on city streets for non-construction use at all. 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 (rare in the five boroughs, but that's the rule). On a street or sidewalk you need a NYC DOT container permit (Construction Debris or Commercial Refuse Container Permit, Admin Code §19-123) — and here's the catch: a homeowner cannot apply for one. Permits are issued only to a DOT-registered carting company or registered general contractor, so the hauler pulls it (expect roughly $30–$150; one broker charges $75 per 5 days). One container per permit, permit number posted on the container, and homeowner cleanout containers are limited to 5 consecutive days on the street. Anyone hauling waste for hire in NYC must also be licensed by the Business Integrity Commission (BIC) — check your hauler has a BIC license.
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.