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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Boulder, Colorado, and the surrounding Boulder County communities in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. North Boulder bungalows get gutted and expanded, student rentals near the university turn over every summer, and lab and office construction keeps crews busy along the Diagonal. Every one of those jobs makes more debris than a curbside cart can hold.
Boulder also has some of the strictest waste rules in the state, so your price depends on the container size, the debris, the rental length, and what the city requires you to sort. Below we cover our price ranges, the permit for a container in the street, the items Colorado bans, and where your material goes.
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Ready to get started? Scheduling your dumpster delivery is a breeze. Just tell us when and where you need it, and we’ll handle the rest. Prime Dumpster is all about quick and reliable service, getting the right dumpster to your site when you need it.
Done with your project or need your dumpster emptied? Just give us a call to arrange a fast and convenient pickup. We’re ready to quickly remove your waste and make your experience hassle-free. Count on Prime Dumpster for timely and efficient service.
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 |
Several Boulder details shape what a container costs.
Size is the first. Picking one container that fits the job saves you the cost of a second haul.
Sorting is the second, and it's bigger here than in most cities. Boulder requires construction and deconstruction projects to reuse or recycle a set share of their material, which often means separate containers for clean wood, metal, and concrete rather than one mixed load.
Weight still matters. Concrete, tile, and old plaster are heavy, and the drive from Boulder to a disposal site adds to each trip.
Local rules fill out the picture. The county licenses every company that hauls waste here, the city taxes haulers serving customers in town, and containers in some neighborhoods have to be bear-resistant or kept inside. Your account manager will go through all of this with you before anything is scheduled.
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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Start with how much debris you expect, then think about weight and sorting. Prime Dumpster rents containers from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster fits a bathroom remodel, a small deck, or a basement cleanout. It's also the right size for concrete and stone, which reach the weight limit while the container still looks empty.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers a kitchen remodel, a garage cleanout, or flooring from several rooms. It also works well as a second container when you're keeping clean wood or metal separate.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the size most Boulder homeowners choose. It handles a full-house cleanout or a remodel across several rooms, and it still fits in a normal driveway.
The 30-Yard Dumpster suits additions, gut jobs, and new home construction. It's a good match when debris is bulky and comes from several trades at once.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. Commercial crews use it for tenant improvements, lab build-outs, and large demolition jobs.
Not sure how to split the job between containers? Your account manager can plan that with you.
A container on private property, like a driveway or a fenced site, generally doesn't need a City permit in Boulder. Once any part of it sits in the public right-of-way, which includes the street, the parking lane, the alley, and the sidewalk, the city requires a permit.
Boulder's right-of-way rules list a dumpster as work that needs a right-of-way permit, and only a contractor licensed with the city may apply for one. A traffic control plan comes with it, and if metered or permit parking is affected, Parking Services has to sign off before the permit goes in. Storing construction material in the right-of-way needs a permit as well.
Call the City's right-of-way team at 303-441-1880, or visit them at 1101 Arapahoe Avenue. Your account manager will confirm how the rule applies to your address and help you find the right contact before booking.
Most building and cleanout debris can be loaded. The limits come from Colorado's disposal rules, from Boulder's own recycling requirements, and from the facility that takes your load.
Colorado keeps several things out of solid waste sites. Lead-acid batteries, used oil, liquids and anything with free liquids, waste tires, and electronics such as computers, TVs, and monitors are all prohibited.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos can't go in a standard dumpster either. Boulder County takes household chemicals, paint, and automotive products at its hazardous materials facility instead.
Boulder also expects sorting rather than dumping. Clean lumber, metal, and cardboard from a new build have to be recycled, and full deconstruction projects must divert most of their material. Your account manager can help you set up the containers that plan calls for.
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.
Boulder doesn't run its own trash service, so where your debris goes depends on what it is. Clean wood, metal, concrete, and cardboard are sorted for recycling to meet the city's requirements, and the rest travels to a permitted disposal site outside the county.
Household recyclables go to the Boulder County Recycling Center at 1901 63rd St., Boulder, CO 80301, which the county owns. It's open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the number is 720-564-2220.
Paint, solvents, automotive fluids, and other chemicals go to the county's Hazardous Materials Management Facility at the same address, open Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 720-564-2251. Residents can drop off without an appointment, and businesses schedule one. Your account manager will confirm where each part of your load is headed and what it costs before delivery.
1901 63rd St., Boulder, CO 80301
County recycling facility open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1901 63rd St, Boulder, CO 80301
Boulder County drop-off for paint, chemicals and automotive fluids, Wednesday through Saturday.
Most Boulder rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Build in extra time whenever a container has to sit in the street, since the permit and traffic control come first.
These steps keep delivery on track:
Plan around facility hours as well. The county's hazardous facility is only open Wednesday through Saturday, so set those materials aside early rather than the day the container leaves.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves all of Boulder, from North Boulder and Newlands to Chautauqua, Table Mesa, Gunbarrel, and the business parks along the Diagonal Highway, plus nearby Boulder County communities like Niwot, Superior, and Eldorado Springs. Your account manager will confirm delivery for your address.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll plan the containers, walk through the city's rules with you, and give you a clear price 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 Boulder rental runs $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container and $699 to $899 for a 40-yard, based on a five-day rental. Sorting requirements, debris weight, and disposal fees also shape the total. Your account manager will confirm the included tonnage and overage rate when you book.
Renting almost always wins in Boulder. There's no public landfill in the county, so self-hauling means repeat trips out of the area, plus sorting your own loads to satisfy the city's recycling rules. One container, or a pair of them, handles it in place.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes up about a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a mattress, a chair, and boxes. Furniture fills the room in a small container well before you reach a weight limit.
Keep out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos. Colorado also bans used oil, lead-acid batteries, tires, and electronics from disposal sites. Boulder County takes chemicals and paint at its own facility, so ask your account manager first.
Our 10-yard container has the lowest price, at $399 to $499. Weight decides the rest of the bill. Concrete, tile, or wet debris can pass the limit in a small container quickly. Keeping dense material in its own load usually costs less overall.
Three days normally costs the same as our five-day rental, since we price by the job rather than by the day. What you load matters more than the number of days. Ask your account manager how much tonnage is included and what each extra ton costs.
Most home and construction debris is allowed in a Boulder dumpster, including drywall, lumber, roofing, siding, flooring, cabinets, carpet, and furniture. Clean wood, metal, and concrete often belong in their own container so the project meets the city's recycling rules. Your account manager can confirm the split.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Boulder, Colorado 80304 |
| Phone: | 720-964-1400 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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