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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Ankeny, Iowa, and the north side of the Des Moines metro in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Ankeny has been one of the fastest growing cities in the state for years, so new residential construction, finished basements, and garage and estate cleanouts all keep roll-off containers moving here.
Four things set your price: the container size, what you fill it with, how long you keep it, and the per ton charge at the landfill that takes the load. Below you will find the local price ranges, the street permit rule, and the materials Polk County will turn away.
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The prices below reflect average ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other project specifics during your free, custom quote.
| Size | Average Price Range | Approximate Dimensions | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | $399–$499 | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | Concrete, brick, and heavy debris; small cleanouts; single-room remodels |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | $449–$569 | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4–5' H | Garage cleanouts, kitchen and bathroom remodels, small roof tear-offs |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | $499–$649 | 22' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | Whole-home cleanouts, multi-room renovations, flooring removal, roofing |
| 30-Yard Dumpster | $599–$799 | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | Major renovations, new residential construction, large commercial projects |
| 40-Yard Dumpster | $699–$899 | 22–24' L × 8' W × 8' H | Commercial demolition, industrial cleanouts, large-scale construction |
Here is what actually moves the number when we quote a job in Ankeny.
Size comes first, and bigger is not always better. A container that is too small means a second trip and a second charge, while a container you never fill is money sitting in the driveway.
Weight is the next lever. Iowa roofing tear-offs, old plaster, and broken sidewalk sections are dense, so they use up the included tonnage long before the container looks full.
The landfill sets the third piece. Loads out of Ankeny go to Metro Park East Landfill in Mitchellville, where construction and demolition debris is billed at $44 per ton with a $22 minimum. The scale also treats any load with more than one kind of material as mixed and charges it at the highest rate that applies, so sorting really does pay.
Last comes placement. A container in your own driveway is simple. One that sits on a City street brings in a permit and a few extra days of lead time, and your account manager can line that up with your delivery date.
Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 2 tons (4,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 50-70 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 3 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 80-100 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 4.5 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 110-130 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 6 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 4 tons (8,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 170-190 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 9 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 5 tons (10,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 230-250 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 12 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Pick by volume first, then sanity check the weight. We stock five sizes in the Ankeny area.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is small on the outside and strict on weight, which makes it the right pick for concrete, brick, dirt, and tile. It also suits a single bathroom gut or a shed teardown.
The 15-Yard Dumpster handles the jobs that outgrow a pickup truck: a packed two-car garage, carpet and underlay from the main floor, or a modest roof tear-off.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the one most Ankeny households land on. A full basement cleanout, a kitchen remodel, or a move-out purge all fit comfortably.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is sized for a whole-house remodel, a new build, or a deck and fence teardown where the debris is bulky rather than dense.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our biggest container and goes out for commercial construction, warehouse clear downs, and large demolition work.
If you are stuck between two sizes, your account manager will talk through the job and recommend one.
Keep the container fully on private property, such as your driveway or a fenced site, and the City of Ankeny does not ask for a permit. Once any part of it reaches a public street, sidewalk, or trail, that changes.
Ankeny handles those placements through a right-of-way permit issued by the Engineering Division. The City asks for at least five business days to review an application, so start early. If the container will narrow a traffic lane or block a sidewalk, the Traffic Division also wants a traffic control plan with the application.
The published application fee is $40, and the approved permit packet has to stay on site for the whole job. City inspectors can ask to see it at any time, and work stops until it turns up.
City code backs this up from the other side. It is against the rules to obstruct a street in any way, or to store goods or equipment on a street without permission from the City Council. Questions go to the Engineering Division at 515-965-6446, or to the main City of Ankeny line at 515-965-6400. Your account manager can help you work out whether your spot counts as right-of-way before you apply.
Ordinary household and job site debris is welcome. The exclusions come from Iowa state law and from the rules at the landfill that receives your container.
Iowa law keeps lead-acid batteries out of landfills altogether, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources notes that retailers have to take your old car battery back when you buy a new one. Waste oil and used oil filters are also banned from landfilling statewide and have to be recycled.
Hazardous waste is out, and so are liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos. The landfill takes asbestos and liquids only as scheduled special waste with an approved permit in advance, never loose in a roll-off container. Businesses also cannot send older tube-style TVs and monitors to the landfill, because the federal environmental agency classifies them as hazardous.
Tires and appliances are accepted but priced by the piece, so flag them when you book. When something falls in a gray area, ask your account manager and we will check it with the facility.
If the item you want to dispose of isn’t on this list, give us a call for more guidance or check out our guide of what you can throw in a dumpster.
*Approved items may vary by location. Always check your local laws and regulations to avoid any fines or additional fees.
Nearly every roll-off load from Ankeny heads east to Metro Park East Landfill at 12181 NE University Ave., Mitchellville, IA 50169. It is owned and run by Metro Waste Authority, the public agency that the Polk County communities, Ankeny among them, formed to handle disposal. Metro Waste Authority also lists it as the drop-off site for Ankeny garbage and yard waste.
The landfill is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday hours shift with the season: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. from April through October, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from November through March. It closes on major holidays.
One facility rule matters to you directly. Every open-top roll-off container has to be tarped before it reaches the gate, and an unsecured load picks up a violation fee on top of the normal charge. The drivers tarp as a matter of course. Your account manager can confirm the destination and the material rates before your container shows up.
12181 NE University Ave., Mitchellville, IA 50169
Open Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with shorter Saturday hours that change with the season.
Most Ankeny orders go out within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Giving us a few extra days helps if a permit is involved, and early bookings usually price better.
Five things that make delivery day easy:
Plan around the landfill calendar as well. Saturday hours are short, and shorter still between November and March, so a container filled late on a Saturday often waits until Monday for its haul.
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Prime Dumpster arranges delivery across Ankeny, from the older streets around Uptown and First Street out to the newer subdivisions off Oralabor Road, Prairie Ridge, and the north edge toward Saylorville. We also serve the surrounding Polk County communities, and we build the delivery and pickup schedule around how your project actually runs.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container, warn you about anything the landfill will refuse, and give you a firm number on the call.
Your Prime Dumpster account manager handles the details, from tonnage and overage rates to permit contacts and delivery timing, so you can focus on the work.
A 10-yard container in Ankeny runs $399 to $499, and a 40-yard container runs $699 to $899, both on a standard five-day rental. Your material and the per ton rate at the Polk County landfill shift the final number. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate before delivery.
Self hauling only makes sense for a trunkload or two. The landfill applies a minimum charge to every visit, so three or four pickup runs cost real money once you add fuel and a Saturday. A single container usually beats that on price and saves the weekend.
Easily. A three-seat couch eats roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, which still leaves room for a recliner, a mattress, and a pile of cartons. Furniture is bulky but light, so you will fill the space long before you reach the weight limit.
Leave out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, used oil, oil filters, car batteries, and asbestos. Iowa bans oil and lead-acid batteries from landfills outright. Asbestos and liquids are only handled at the landfill as scheduled special waste with an approved permit, never loose in a container.
The 10-yard container has the lowest starting price, $399 to $499. Weight is where that can change. Load it with concrete or wet plaster and you may clear the included tonnage with the walls only half covered. Keeping dense material in its own container is usually cheaper overall.
Three days normally costs the same as five, because we price containers by the job and not by the calendar day. What you load matters far more than how long you keep it. Ask your account manager how much tonnage your size includes and what each extra ton adds.
Most of a job: lumber, drywall, shingles, siding, flooring, cabinets, furniture, cardboard, and general cleanout junk. Clean concrete, brick, and soil are fine too and cost less when they travel alone. If one item has you unsure, your account manager will confirm it with the facility first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Ankeny, Iowa 50023 |
| Phone: | 515-304-5594 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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