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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Dubuque, Iowa, and the surrounding Dubuque County area in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Older homes on the bluffs need roofs and porches replaced, downtown buildings keep getting reworked, and construction along the river corridor runs most of the year. All of it makes a roll-off container the simplest way for homeowners and contractors here to move debris.
Your price comes down to four things: the size you pick, the debris you load, how long you keep the container, and the fees the local landfill charges to take it. Below you'll find our price ranges, the permit rules for city streets, and what the landfill will and won't take.
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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 |
Several things move the number on a Dubuque quote, and most of them are set before the truck ever leaves.
Size is the first one. A bigger container costs more up front. Still, guessing small often costs more in the end, because you either go over your weight allowance or pay for a second haul.
What you load matters just as much, since the landfill bills by the ton. The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency charges $52 per ton for ordinary trash and $30 per ton for clean rubble, meaning concrete and brick with no rebar in it. Old plaster, shingles and tile all weigh more than people expect, so tell us what's coming out of the job.
Covering the load is part of the cost too. The agency adds $25 to a commercial load that shows up uncovered and $10 to a residential one, so our drivers tarp every haul.
Where the container sits can add a step as well. A dumpster in your driveway is simple. One that takes up part of a public street needs City paperwork first, and that takes about a week to line up. Mention the spot when you call and your account manager will work it into 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 the size by how much debris the job makes and how heavy it is. Prime Dumpster carries containers from 10 to 40 yards, so there's a fit for a one-room job and for a full build.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is our smallest. It suits a bathroom remodel, a small cleanout, or a yard project. It's also the right call for concrete, brick and dirt, which reach the weight limit long before the container looks full.
The 15-Yard Dumpster handles mid-size work such as a garage cleanout, a flooring tear-out, or a small roof job. You get more room than the 10-yard without moving up to a much larger container.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the size most Dubuque homeowners end up with. It covers a whole-home cleanout or a remodel that touches several rooms, and it still fits in a standard driveway.
The 30-Yard Dumpster fits a large addition, a new build, or a tear-out that makes a lot of mixed debris. It's a good pick when you'd otherwise fill a 20-yard twice.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. It's built for commercial construction, big demolition jobs, and industrial cleanouts that turn out a high volume of light material.
Still weighing two sizes? Walk your account manager through the job and they'll tell you which one to book.
A container on private property, such as your driveway or a fenced job site, doesn't need a City permit in Dubuque. The rules change the moment any part of it sits in a public place, including a street, an alley or a sidewalk.
The City of Dubuque requires a permit before a waste collection receptacle goes into a public place. You file the application with the city manager's office at least seven days ahead, show proof of liability insurance, and pay a fee the city manager sets. The permit runs through the calendar year it was issued and can't be moved to a different address.
If the container also blocks a travel lane or a sidewalk, the Engineering Department handles that through its right-of-way permit portal. Staff check the traffic control plan first, usually inside two business days, and a right-of-way technician finishes the review in about three more. Plan on a week from start to finish.
Not sure whether your spot counts as a public place? Call the City of Dubuque Engineering Department at 563-589-4270. Your account manager can also track down the right office and confirm the timing before your delivery date.
Most house and construction debris loads without any trouble. The limits come from Iowa's landfill rules and from what the Dubuque landfill will take at the gate.
Iowa keeps whole tires out of landfills. The state allows them only when they've been cut into pieces of 18 inches or less, so tires need to be handled on their own. A few tires hiding in a full container can hold up the whole load.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel and asbestos can't go in a standard container either. The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency takes no friable asbestos at all, and it runs a separate household hazardous materials program for paint, chemicals and sharps. Businesses have to fill out a waste profile before industrial material is accepted.
A few items are allowed but billed per piece instead of by the ton. Appliances, passenger tires and electronic screens such as monitors and TVs all fall in that group, so pull them out and mention them when you book.
If you're holding something and you're not sure about it, 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.
Most dumpster loads from Dubuque go to the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Landfill at 101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA 52003. The agency is a public body run by the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County, and it serves both Dubuque and Delaware counties. You can reach the site at 563-557-8220.
The landfill is open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and closed Sundays and on major holidays. Every load is weighed on the way in, and each material has its own rate and its own minimum charge.
Because the agency is funded by what it collects at the gate rather than by taxes, its rates move on their own schedule and are worth checking before a big job. Your account manager will confirm where your container is headed and walk you through the disposal fees that apply before delivery.
101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA 52003
Public landfill for Dubuque and Delaware counties, open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Most Dubuque rentals can be set up within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Booking earlier gives you room to sort out a permit and clear the spot, and it usually gets you a better price.
A few things make delivery day go smoothly:
Keep the landfill's clock in mind as well. It closes at 3:30 p.m. and stays shut on Sundays, so a container filled late on a Saturday won't be emptied until the following week.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves all of Dubuque, from the Port of Dubuque and the Downtown and Bluff Street neighborhoods to Fenelon Hill, Langworthy, the North End, the Point, Tomahawk and Valley View, plus the surrounding Dubuque County communities. Wherever the job sits, we line up delivery, pickup and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container, check whether your spot needs a City permit, 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.
Dumpster rentals in Dubuque run from $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard container, based on a five-day rental. What you load and what the landfill charges to take it both move the final number. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate when you book.
For most jobs, renting is cheaper. Every self-haul trip means fuel, your own time, and a minimum charge at the landfill no matter how light the trailer is. Once a project needs more than two or three runs, a single container usually costs less and takes far less of your weekend.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes up roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, which leaves plenty of room for a mattress, a dresser and a stack of boxes. With bulky furniture you almost always run out of space before you get anywhere near the weight limit.
Keep hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel and asbestos out of a Dubuque container. Whole tires are barred from Iowa landfills unless they've been cut down, so set those aside. Appliances and electronic screens like TVs and monitors are billed per piece at the landfill and should be declared when you book.
The 10-yard container has the lowest starting price at $399 to $499. What you put in it still decides the final bill, though. Dense material such as concrete or tile can pass the weight allowance in a half-full container. Keeping clean concrete in its own load is often the cheaper route.
A three-day rental generally costs the same as a five-day one, because containers are priced by the job rather than by the day. Weight drives the bill far more than the calendar does. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and what each extra ton costs before the container shows up.
Nearly all household and construction debris is fine in a Dubuque container. That covers lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, furniture, carpet and general cleanout junk. Clean concrete and brick are accepted as well, and they cost less per ton when kept in a separate load. Ask your account manager about anything unusual.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Dubuque, Iowa 52001 |
| Phone: | 319-289-7669 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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