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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Dover, Delaware, and the wider Kent County area in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. State offices, the university and hospital campuses, steady home remodeling in the older blocks west of State Street, and new construction out toward the Route 1 corridor all keep containers moving here week after week.
Your cost comes down to a handful of things: the size you pick, the weight and type of debris, how long the container sits, and the per ton rate at the state landfill that takes your load. Below you will find our price ranges, the rules for putting a container on a Dover street, what the landfill will and will not take, and where your debris actually ends up.
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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 |
Four things move the number on a Dover quote, and the first one is simply how big a container you order.
Weight is the second, and in Delaware it is easy to put a figure on. The Delaware Solid Waste Authority charges $80.00 per ton for both household and construction debris at its landfills in the current state fiscal year, with a $7.50 minimum per vehicle. Shingles, plaster, tile and masonry climb that scale fast, so a smaller container loaded with dense material often beats a larger one loaded light.
Sorting is the third, and it is worth real money here. The state authority adds a $500.00 charge per load when yard waste is mixed into a load of trash or dry waste above a small share of the total. If your job produces both brush and building debris, keeping them apart protects you from a charge that dwarfs the rental itself. Tell your account manager what the pile looks like and we will plan the split before the truck rolls.
Fourth is access. A straight shot to a driveway is quick. A downtown lot with parked cars, a tight alley or an overhead wire changes the approach and sometimes the schedule.
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. Prime Dumpster carries five sizes in Dover.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the heavy-material option. Concrete from a patio tear-out, brick from a chimney, or soil from a yard project will hit the weight allowance long before the walls are full, so the small container is the right call.
The 15-Yard Dumpster suits a garage you have been meaning to empty, a bathroom gut, or a single-slope roof tear-off on a ranch house.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the one most Dover homeowners end up with. It swallows a full-house cleanout, a kitchen remodel, or carpet and padding from several rooms without leaving you short.
The 30-Yard Dumpster fits whole-house renovations, additions and new builds, where framing offcuts, drywall and packaging pile up quickly.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is for commercial work: a tenant fit-out, a demolition job, or a warehouse clearing that produces a lot of bulky, light material.
Describe the job to your account manager and they will match the size to the debris rather than the other way round.
On private property, a container on your own driveway or inside a fenced job site needs no city permit in Dover. Park it clear of the sidewalk, leave your neighbor's property line alone, and you are fine.
The street is a different matter. Dover's code makes it unlawful to keep or store building materials in a city street or sidewalk without a written permit from the city manager. That permit covers the roadbed in front of the property being built or repaired for a space of 12 feet out from the gutter, it requires the gutter to stay open so water can pass and five feet of sidewalk to stay clear, and it runs for up to six months unless the city manager extends it. If the container sits out overnight, red lights go at each end from sunset to sunrise.
The Department of Public Works also issues a right-of-way maintenance and construction permit for work that occupies the public way. That form asks for a City of Dover business license number, a sketch of the location, the project duration and a traffic control case number, and the right to work under it expires three months from the start date. No street may be closed to traffic without written permission from the City Engineer.
Call the Department of Public Works at 302-736-7025 to start either one. The office sits at Weyandt Hall on East Reed Street and is open Monday through Friday. If you are not sure whether your drop spot counts as public way, your account manager can walk the location with you and point you to the right contact before delivery day.
Most house and jobsite debris is welcome: wood, drywall, shingles, flooring, cabinets, furniture and general cleanout material all load without fuss.
The firm limits start with yard waste. Delaware's environmental agency states that yard waste may not be disposed of with your trash or in Delaware landfills. Grass, leaves, brush and prunings need their own route, and mixing them in is what triggers the extra charge described above.
Hazardous material stays out too: paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, pool chemicals, batteries and anything corrosive or flammable. Delaware directs those to household hazardous waste collections and drop-off locations rather than a landfill.
Asbestos is handled under its own state authority procedure and needs a shipment record before it can be delivered, so it never belongs in a standard container. Tires and electronics are also separated out and priced on their own.
One more Delaware rule catches people off guard: the state authority's landfills take waste generated inside Delaware only. A load gathered across the state line cannot be tipped here. If you are unsure about a single awkward item, ask your account manager before it goes over the rail.
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.
Loads from Dover travel a short way south to the Sandtown Landfill at 1107 Willow Grove Rd, Felton, DE 19943, which the Delaware Solid Waste Authority owns and runs. The site is open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed Sunday.
The authority weighs every vehicle in and out and bills the difference, which is why debris type matters so much to your final invoice. Staff there also require every load to arrive covered or tarped, and they ask that yard waste be kept separate from trash before you arrive.
Two other authority landfills serve the state, Cherry Island in Wilmington and Jones Crossroads near Georgetown, but Sandtown is the natural destination for Kent County work. Your account manager confirms which site your load is booked into and explains the weight allowance and any extra charges before the container is dropped.
1107 Willow Grove Rd, Felton, DE 19943
Open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday. Run by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority.
Most Dover rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Booking two or three days out gives you room to clear the drop spot and, if the container is going in the street, to get the city paperwork signed.
Use these tips for a smooth delivery:
Keep the landfill's week in mind as well. Sandtown is closed on Sundays, so a container filled late Saturday will not be emptied until Monday.
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Prime Dumpster arranges delivery throughout Dover and the surrounding Kent County communities, from the downtown blocks around The Green out to Dover Air Force Base, Camden, Wyoming, Little Creek and the farms along Route 8. Wherever the job sits, we handle the drop, the pickup and the trip to the landfill around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We will size the container, confirm where the load is going, and put a clear number in front of you 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.
Dumpster rentals in Dover run from $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard container on a five-day rental. The state landfill charges by weight, so heavy debris lifts the final figure. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate before delivery.
For anything past one pickup load, renting wins. Each trip to the landfill costs you the weight charge plus fuel, time and the wear of loading twice. One container sits at the job, takes everything as you go, and leaves on a single haul you never have to drive.
Yes, comfortably. A three-seat couch takes roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving room for a mattress, a dresser and a stack of boxes. With furniture you will run out of floor space well before you reach the weight allowance.
Keep out paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, batteries, pool chemicals and asbestos. Delaware also bars yard waste from landfill disposal, so grass, leaves and brush need a separate route. Tires and electronics are priced and handled on their own. Ask your account manager about anything unusual.
The 10-yard container starts lowest at $399 to $499. Cheapest to rent is not always cheapest overall, though. Load it with concrete or tile and the weight charge can pass the saving. Splitting dense material into its own container usually costs less than one overweight haul.
A three-day rental is normally billed the same as the standard five-day period, because the price is built around the haul and the tonnage rather than the calendar. What changes your bill is weight. Ask your account manager what the included allowance is and what each extra ton costs.
Wood, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, doors, furniture, carpet, cardboard and ordinary cleanout junk are all fine in Dover. Clean concrete, brick and block are accepted too and are cheapest when kept in their own load. If an item gives you pause, check with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Dover, Delaware 19904 |
| Phone: | 302-310-4140 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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