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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Bloomington, Indiana, and the rest of Monroe County in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Student rental turnover around Indiana University, limestone-era homes on the near south side getting new kitchens and roofs, and steady apartment and commercial construction keep roll-off containers in demand for homeowners and contractors here.
Your price reflects the size you pick, what the debris is and how much it weighs, how long the container stays, and the cost of getting the load to a landfill outside the county. Below you will find the price ranges, the city permit that applies to street placement, what has to stay out, and how quickly delivery can be arranged.
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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 moves the number on a Bloomington job.
Size sets the base. Stepping up one size is far cheaper than paying for a second pull, and on a gut remodel most people underestimate the volume.
Weight is the bigger variable. Limestone, concrete, plaster, and layered shingles are dense, so they use up the included tonnage before the container looks full. Those jobs often cost less in a smaller container.
The haul matters here because Monroe County has no public landfill. General debris leaves the county for a permitted site, and that distance is part of your quote rather than a surprise at the end.
City permitting can shape your schedule. If the container has to sit in the street, Bloomington charges a $100 right-of-way use application fee and wants a traffic control plan with the application, so build in a few extra days. Your account manager will flag that early.
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 look at the weight of what you are loading. We carry five sizes.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is our smallest. It handles a bathroom remodel, a single-room cleanout, or a landscaping project, and it is the right choice for concrete, limestone, and brick because dense material reaches the weight limit early.
The 15-Yard Dumpster works for a kitchen remodel, a one-layer roof tear-off, or clearing out a student rental between leases.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the size most Bloomington households order. It covers a full-house cleanout or a remodel that touches several rooms, and it still fits a normal driveway.
The 30-Yard Dumpster suits additions, new home builds, and tear-out jobs that mix drywall, framing lumber, and roofing in one container.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest and is built for commercial construction, apartment turnovers, and demolition work with a lot of bulky, lightweight debris.
Describe the project and the drop spot to your account manager and they will match the container to it.
A container on private property, like your own driveway or a fenced job site, does not need a city permit in Bloomington. The City is also clear that you do not need any special authorization to use a private container company. The one approval that does apply is for placement in the public right-of-way.
The City of Bloomington requires a Right of Way Use permit for the temporary placement of a dumpster, a storage pod, or a moving truck, and for any closure of a street, lane, or sidewalk. Applications go through the City's online Civic Access portal, and the paper form is no longer accepted.
If you are not sure whether your spot counts, the City asks you to contact the Engineering Department directly with a description of the location, the dates you need, and the address. An Engineering Field Specialist aims to answer within two business days, and if no permit is needed, that written reply can be passed to the container company. Call 812-349-3913 to start.
When a permit is required, expect to supply a certificate of insurance, a bond, a temporary traffic control plan, and a site plan, and to pay before the permit is issued. Downtown placements may also need signage and a parking permit. Your account manager can help you work through the list and time the delivery around it.
Most household and jobsite debris loads without a problem. The limits come from Indiana rules and from what the local facilities accept.
Indiana does not allow landfills to accept whole waste tires, apart from a few narrow exceptions, and it is against the law to deliver tires to a site that is not authorized to take them. Tires need recycling or retreading instead, so keep them out of your container and tell us if you have any.
Hazardous material is out as well. The City's own prohibited list covers gasoline, antifreeze, used motor oil and oil filters, batteries, paint, mercury, pesticides, cleaners, herbicides, fluorescent bulbs, medications, and electronics. Yard waste is separate too, and the City says it cannot go to the landfill at all.
Asbestos has its own rules and never belongs in a general debris load. Appliances holding refrigerant need the gas removed by a certified technician first.
If you are unsure about something, ask your account manager before it goes in the container and they will tell you where it should go instead.
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.
Monroe County has no public landfill, so a mixed load from a Bloomington project leaves the county for a permitted disposal site. The trip is longer than it is in most Indiana cities, which is why the destination shows up in your quote rather than as a separate line later.
Inside the city, the Monroe County Solid Waste District Hazardous Materials Facility at 3400 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47401 is the place for everything that cannot ride in the container. It takes medications, cleaning supplies, batteries, automotive products, propane tanks, appliances with refrigerant, electronics, acids and bases, flammable liquids, some paints, and garden supplies year round, with fees on a few items. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The District also runs rural recycling centers around the county.
Because the receiving landfill depends on what is in the load, your account manager confirms the destination and the disposal charge before your container is delivered.
3400 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for paints, batteries, electronics and similar items.
Most Bloomington rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery landing in a 24 to 48 hour window. Street placements need longer, since the City wants an application with a traffic plan behind it.
A few habits make delivery day easy:
Time student move-out around the calendar too. Late July and early August are the busiest weeks in Bloomington for cleanouts, and containers book up well ahead.
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Prime Dumpster serves all of Bloomington, from the near east side around College Mall and Sherwood Oaks to Elm Heights, Bryan Park, the campus edge, the west side along Whitehall Crossing, and the Monroe County roads out toward Ellettsville and Lake Monroe. Give us the address and we will arrange delivery, pickup, and disposal for it.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We will choose the container, sort out the right-of-way question, and quote 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 runs $399 to $499 and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899, based on a five-day rental. Since Monroe County has no public landfill, the haul and the weight of your debris both affect the total. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate when you book.
Renting wins for anything bigger than a trailer load. With no county landfill, self-hauling from Bloomington means a drive out of the area, a charge at the gate each visit, and your own fuel and time. One container handles the whole job in a single pickup.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes about a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a mattress, a desk, and boxed items. That makes it a good fit for clearing a student rental, where volume runs out long before weight does.
Keep out gasoline, antifreeze, motor oil, batteries, paint, pesticides, herbicides, cleaners, fluorescent bulbs, medications, and electronics. Whole tires cannot go to an Indiana landfill. Yard waste is handled separately, and asbestos needs its own arrangement, so mention anything unusual when you book.
The 10-yard container has the lowest starting price, $399 to $499. Weight decides the rest of the bill. Fill a small container with limestone or concrete and the tonnage runs out early, which adds overage charges. Keeping dense material in its own load usually costs less overall.
Three days normally costs the same as five, because we price the container around the job rather than the calendar. Weight matters far more than the number of days. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and what an extra ton adds before delivery.
Most home and construction debris is allowed: lumber, drywall, flooring, cabinets, countertops, furniture, carpet, siding, and general cleanout junk. Clean concrete, brick, and limestone are accepted too and cost less when kept separate. Check unusual items with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Bloomington, Indiana 47401 |
| Phone: | 317-907-1077 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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