| Size | Typical price (7 days) | Weight included | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | $240 – $650 | 1–2 tons | Garage cleanout, small bathroom remodel |
| 15 yard | $449 – $720 | 1–2 tons | Basement cleanout, flooring removal |
| 20 yard | $265 – $780 | 2–4 tons | Roof tear-off, kitchen remodel, estate cleanout |
| 30 yard | $290 – $890 | 4–6 tons | Home addition, large renovation |
| 40 yard | $335 – $1030 | 5–8 tons (broker catalog) | New construction, commercial cleanout |
No St. Louis local hauler publishes per-size prices — Scapers, the local option, is quote-only, runs 7-day rentals, and offers no 10-yard at all (15–40 yards only) — which is why this page is labeled mixed. Prime's table comes from a Webster Groves suburb page and runs nationally, so treat it as a broker floor. St. Louis Dumpster Rental includes 14 days upfront, then $10/day. 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. Blocking any part of the street or sidewalk needs a Blocking Right of Way Permit from the City of St. Louis Street Department — $20 per week for residential placements. Apply at least a week ahead (two for larger or longer placements); a homeowner can file online or in person at 1900 Hampton Ave, or the hauler can pull it at booking. Jurisdiction trap: St. Louis is an independent city — this city permit, not St. Louis County's, governs inside city limits, and suburbs like Clayton, Kirkwood and Florissant run their own programs. Worth knowing: city residents can self-haul remodeling debris (brick, drywall, plaster, shingles) to the city's transfer stations free — it's covered by the city waste fee — though commercial waste and dirt aren't accepted.
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.