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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Elizabeth, New Jersey, and the nearby Union County towns in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Elizabeth is dense and old, with brick two-family houses on narrow lots, steady construction near the port and the airport, and landlords turning over apartments year round, so almost every job here needs a container rather than a curb.
Your price depends on the size you take, what goes in it, how long you keep it, and the county per-ton rate for that material. Keep reading for our ranges, the City permit rules, which are stricter here than almost anywhere, where your load has to go, and what the county will not 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 |
Four things move an Elizabeth quote, and two of them are local.
Size is the plain one. One step up costs less than a second haul after the first container fills early.
Weight and material type come next, because Union County prices by waste type. Construction and demolition debris from anywhere in the county goes in at $134.75 per ton on the current schedule, and ordinary household waste at $124.25 per ton. Brick, plaster, and old roofing from Elizabeth housing stock all run heavy, so weight usually matters more than volume.
Time on site is the third factor, and this is where Elizabeth differs from most cities. The City limits how many days a container may stay, whether it sits on the street or on your own driveway. A tight window means we plan delivery and pickup around your loading days instead of leaving it out.
Permits are the fourth. Elizabeth requires a City permit for a roll-off container in either location, and a street placement also needs the police traffic division to sign off. Your account manager works that sequence out with you before a date is held.
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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Size by volume, then sanity check the weight. We carry 10 through 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the one for dense material, and it is the right call more often in Elizabeth than elsewhere. Brick, plaster, concrete, and a roof tear-off will reach the weight allowance well before the walls fill. It also suits a bathroom gut or a single-room strip-out.
The 15-Yard Dumpster fits the middle jobs: a full basement or garage, one floor of carpet and pad, or a small reroof.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the common pick for a two-family turnover or a kitchen and bath done together. It is the largest size that still fits comfortably on most Elizabeth lots.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is for an addition, a gut renovation, or a commercial fit-out. Space on site is the limiting factor here more than volume, so talk the placement through first.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest, built for demolition, new construction, and industrial cleanouts near the port corridor.
Not sure which to take? Describe the job and the lot to your account manager and they will size it with you.
Here is the Elizabeth answer, and it surprises people: yes, in both places. Most cities only regulate the street. Elizabeth requires a permit from its Bureau of Construction before a roll-off container is placed or used on private property as well, so a driveway or a private lot does not get you out of the paperwork.
For a street placement you need the same Bureau of Construction permit, and the Elizabeth Police Department traffic division has to approve the spot before the permit is issued.
The City also limits how long the container may stay, and the limit is short. A container holding construction or demolition material tied to an issued construction permit may stay up to five consecutive days, and the construction official can extend that in writing for good cause up to a total of thirty days. A container used for anything other than construction material gets three days and cannot be renewed at all. Both clocks apply on private property too.
Three equipment rules come with the permit. The container has to display the responsible person's name, address, and phone number along with the permit number. It has to be marked at each end with a reflector and a four-foot iridescent stripe. And it cannot be loaded more than twelve inches above the top edge.
Permits go in online through the City's portal, which the Construction Division page links. The Construction Official can be reached at 908-820-4080. The City does not publish a turnaround, so apply before you book. Your account manager handles the permit sequence and the timing with you.
Ordinary renovation and cleanout debris is fine. The limits come from the City's rules and from how Union County classifies waste.
Hazardous waste, medical waste, paint, solvents, fuel, used oil, and asbestos never go in a standard container. New Jersey licenses the companies that move those separately, so they travel on their own route.
The City's dumping rules also make it an offense to tip loose material onto any lot, dock, or pier in Elizabeth without the owner's written permission filed with the Public Works director, and the code presumes the owner of the vehicle used knew about it. Penalties include a fine and possible jail, so nothing leaves a job site except in the container.
Two container rules bite on content as well. A refuse container must not leak or discharge liquids into the City's storm drains, which rules out wet demolition slurry and standing water. And a permitted container cannot be treated as a dump in its own right: it has to be hauled to a licensed facility.
Recyclables take a different path. Elizabeth runs a mandatory recycling program, and the county's disposal control expressly leaves recyclable material out, so source-separated metal, cardboard, and clean wood are worth pulling aside. Anything you are unsure about, ask your account manager before it goes in.
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 Elizabeth go into the Union County disposal system, and the receiving plant is the Union County Resource Recovery Facility at 1499 Routes 1 & 9 North, Rahway, NJ 07065. It is owned by the Union County Utilities Authority, a public body of the State, and it is a mass-burn energy plant rather than a landfill, permitted to process about 1,540 tons a day.
That destination is not optional. The Authority holds the exclusive right to control disposal of waste generated anywhere in Union County, and its list expressly covers construction and demolition debris alongside household, bulky, vegetative, and dry industrial waste. The Authority runs its own compliance division, with daily inspections of facilities, transporters, and generators, so a load from Elizabeth stays in the county system.
Two scheduling facts matter to your pickup. The facility closes to all waste tipping on six holidays a year, when no load can be delivered, and it publishes planned maintenance periods when it stays open but turnaround slows. Your account manager checks the calendar and confirms the destination and the charges before the truck is dispatched.
1499 Routes 1 & 9 North, Rahway, NJ 07065
Owned by the Union County Utilities Authority; closed to waste tipping on six holidays a year.
Most Elizabeth orders can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Here, though, the permit comes first, so a few days of lead time is worth more than it is elsewhere.
Five things that keep an Elizabeth delivery on track:
Keep the county calendar in mind too. The receiving plant shuts to tipping on six holidays a year, so a container filled the day before one of those may wait.
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Prime Dumpster arranges delivery across Elizabeth and the surrounding Union County communities, from Elmora and Peterstown to Midtown, Bayway, the Port district, and the North Broad Street corridor. Whether the job is one apartment turnover on a two-family lot or a commercial gut near the waterfront, we arrange delivery, pickup, and disposal around the permit window you are working inside.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We will size the container, map out the permit and the day window, and give you a clear 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 in Elizabeth runs $399 to $499, and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899, both on a five-day rental. The county per-ton rate for your material and the City permit both factor in. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate before delivery.
Self-hauling barely works here. The county receiving plant is set up for commercial haulers rather than casual drop-offs, the City yard charges by the ton, and the drive to Rahway eats a morning. For anything past a pickup load, a container is cheaper and simpler.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a mattress, a dresser, and a stack of boxes. With furniture you run out of room long before you reach the weight allowance.
Keep out hazardous and medical waste, paint, solvents, fuel, used oil, and asbestos. Elizabeth also bars a container from leaking liquids into the storm drains, and it cannot be loaded more than twelve inches above the top edge. Dumping loose material on any lot in the city is an offense.
The 10-yard container starts lowest, at $399 to $499, and it is often the smartest buy here too. Elizabeth debris runs heavy with brick and plaster, so a small container keeps you inside the weight allowance instead of paying the county rate on overage.
Three days generally costs the same as five, because we price by the job. Three days is also the City limit for a container that is not tied to a construction permit, so for a cleanout that window is the rule rather than a choice. Ask your account manager how it applies to you.
Most renovation and cleanout debris: lumber, plaster, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, furniture, cardboard, and general junk. Clean brick, concrete, and soil are fine as well and often cost less kept separate. Check any unusual item with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 |
| Phone: | 332-249-5440 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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