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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Burlington, Vermont, and the rest of Chittenden County in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Renovations in the Old North End and the Hill Section, student rental turnover near the university, and a steady run of infill construction and roof work along the lake all keep roll-off containers in demand for homeowners and contractors here.
Your price depends on the container size, the type and weight of the debris, the days you keep it, and the disposal charges that apply once the load leaves the site. Vermont also treats several building materials differently from regular trash, which can work in your favor. The sections below cover our ranges, the permit question, what has to stay out, and how fast we can deliver.
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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 |
A few Burlington specifics shape the number on your quote.
Size comes first. Moving up a size costs far less than a second pull, and a full house gut nearly always makes more debris than people expect.
Weight follows. Plaster, slate, tile, and concrete are dense, so they use up the included tonnage while the container still has room on top. Those loads usually suit a smaller size.
Sorting pays here more than in most states. Building debris is charged above regular household trash, while clean wood and scrap metal are kept out of the landfill by state law and can be dropped at district facilities at no charge. Separating them can trim a real amount off a renovation.
City rules affect timing. Burlington licenses every company that collects waste inside the city and requires a permit before anything blocks a street, sidewalk, or greenbelt. Your account manager checks both before a delivery date is set.
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, then check the weight of the material. We carry five sizes.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is our smallest container. It suits a bathroom remodel, a one-room cleanout, or a garden project, and it is the right call for concrete, brick, and tile, which reach the weight limit early.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers a kitchen remodel, a single-layer roof tear-off, or clearing out an apartment between tenants.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the size most Burlington homeowners pick. It handles a whole-house cleanout or a remodel across several rooms, and it fits on a typical driveway in the Hill Section or the New North End.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is for additions, new builds, and gut jobs that produce framing lumber, plaster, and roofing at the same time.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest container, built for commercial construction, multi-unit turnovers, and demolition work with a lot of bulky, lightweight debris.
Tell your account manager what the job involves and where the container can sit, and they will match the size to it.
A container that sits entirely on private property, such as your own driveway or a fenced job site, generally needs no permit in Burlington. The rule changes the moment it reaches the street, the sidewalk, the greenbelt, or the curb.
The City of Burlington requires a permit to block or disturb the ground or pavement in any street, sidewalk, greenbelt, or curb within the right-of-way. For a container, the form is the Obstruction Permit Application, and the Department of Public Works also issues excavation, curb cut, and longer-term encumbrance permits.
Plan for paperwork rather than a phone call. The City asks for insurance, a permit bond, and plans that describe the project clearly, and it will not grant permission until everything is attached to the application.
DPW Customer Service is at 645 Pine Street, open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the number is 802-863-9094. Call before you lock in a delivery date, and your account manager can help you line the approval up with the schedule.
Most construction and cleanout debris is welcome. Vermont has stricter rules than most states about what can go in the trash, so it is worth a careful read.
Vermont's universal recycling law bans several categories from the trash statewide: blue bin recyclables, leaf and yard debris, clean wood, and food scraps. Clean wood means unpainted, unstained, and untreated lumber, and the ban on landfilling it has been in place since 2016.
That is good news for your bill. Clean wood and scrap metal are taken free at district facilities, so pulling framing lumber and old metal out of a mixed load can lower what you pay.
Hazardous material stays out, as always: paint, solvents, fuel, antifreeze, pesticides, propane cylinders, and anything that can pour or leak. Asbestos needs its own handling and never belongs in a general debris container. Electronics, tires, and appliances with refrigerant all need separate arrangements.
If you are unsure whether something counts as clean wood or as trash, ask your account manager before it goes in the container.
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.
Burlington has no active landfill of its own. The City closed its old site off Manhattan Drive and now simply maintains it, so debris from a Burlington project leaves the city for a permitted facility elsewhere in the state.
The closest public option for the material that cannot ride along is the Burlington Drop-Off Center, run by the Chittenden Solid Waste District at 339 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The district takes recyclables, special materials, and household hazardous waste there, and its clean wood and scrap metal piles are free to use.
One pricing detail is worth knowing before you book. Building debris is charged at a higher rate than household trash across the district, because it is heavier for its volume. That is why we ask what is going in the container, and why your account manager confirms the receiving facility and the disposal charge before delivery.
339 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Run by the Chittenden Solid Waste District, open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Most Burlington rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with the truck arriving inside a 24 to 48 hour window. Street placements take longer because the City wants a complete application with insurance and a bond behind it.
These habits keep delivery day easy:
Weather matters in Vermont. Deep snow, a frozen berm, or soft spring ground can all stop a truck, so keep the approach cleared and pick firm footing for the container between December and April.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves all of Burlington, from the Old North End and the New North End to the Hill Section, the South End along Pine Street, Downtown, and the neighborhoods close to the waterfront and the university. 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 size the container, check the city requirements for your address, and give you a firm 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 10-yard container runs $399 to $499 and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899, based on a five-day rental. Building debris carries a higher disposal rate than household trash in Chittenden County, so what you load matters. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate when you book.
Renting wins on anything past a trailer load. Self-hauling in Burlington means repeat trips to Pine Street, a charge each visit, and a lot of lifting. One container takes the whole job at once, and we sort the clean wood and metal out of it for you.
Yes. A three-seat couch fills roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a mattress, a desk, and bagged items. That makes it a sensible size for clearing an apartment, where volume runs out well before weight does.
Keep out hazardous waste, paint, solvents, fuel, antifreeze, pesticides, and propane cylinders. Vermont also bars recyclables, leaf and yard debris, clean wood, and food scraps from the trash. Asbestos, electronics, tires, and refrigerant appliances all need separate handling, so mention them when you book.
The 10-yard container starts lowest at $399 to $499. Weight decides the rest of the bill. Fill a small container with plaster or masonry and the tonnage runs out early, which adds overage. Pulling clean wood and scrap metal out first usually saves more than the size choice does.
Three days normally costs what five days costs, because the container is priced around the job rather than the calendar. Weight moves the bill far more than time. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and what each extra ton adds.
Most home and construction debris is allowed: drywall, plaster, shingles, flooring, cabinets, countertops, furniture, carpet, siding, and general cleanout junk. Masonry, brick, and concrete are accepted too. Clean wood and scrap metal are better pulled out, and anything unusual is worth checking with your account manager.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Burlington, Vermont 05401 |
| Phone: | 802-304-4300 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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