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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Gaithersburg, Maryland, and the rest of upper Montgomery County in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Older split levels in Washington Grove and around Olde Towne are being gutted and rebuilt, the Kentlands and Quince Orchard corridors keep turning over, and commercial construction along Sam Eig Highway runs most of the year.
Your price depends on the container size, how heavy the load gets, how long you keep it, and where the debris is allowed to go. Below you'll find the price ranges, the City's rule on street placement, the county recycling duties that apply to a job site, and how fast delivery can be arranged.
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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 local things move a Gaithersburg quote.
Size leads. One size up costs much less than a second container and a second haul, so describe the whole job up front.
Weight is next. Montgomery County houses are full of plaster, tile, and slate, and those materials hit a weight limit while the container still looks half full. Tell us what is coming out and we will size for weight, not just volume.
Sorting is a real cost factor here, more than in most markets. Montgomery County requires construction projects to pull cardboard and scrap metal out of the trash and send them to a recycling facility. Planning a second container or a set-aside pile for metal keeps you on the right side of that and usually trims the bill.
Where the load can go also matters, and that is changing. The county transfer station is tightening what it takes from roll-off containers, so some construction loads now travel to private sites instead. Your account manager prices the right destination into your quote before you book.
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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Match the container to the volume you expect, then check the weight. We run five sizes.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the smallest. It is right for one bathroom, a small basement, or a heavy load of concrete, brick, and tile that would overload a bigger container.
The 15-Yard Dumpster handles a garage, a deck removal, or the flooring from a main level. It is the sensible step when a 10 looks tight.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the size ordered most often in Gaithersburg. A whole-home cleanout or a kitchen and bath remodel usually fits, and it parks on a townhouse driveway.
The 30-Yard Dumpster works for additions, gut renovations, and new builds. Choose it when the debris is bulky, such as framing, siding, and packaging.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. Commercial fit-outs, demolition, and long-running sites are what it is built for.
Caught between two? Walk your account manager through the job and they'll choose for you.
On private property, including a driveway or a fenced job site, no City approval is needed in Gaithersburg. That is also the placement the City's rules are built around.
The City code makes it unlawful to obstruct a public road, right-of-way, or easement without a City permit first. The catch is that the City's published permit list has no dumpster permit or street occupancy permit on it. The one right-of-way permit it offers covers utility construction, not parking a container at the curb.
So in practice, plan on a spot on the property. We can often make a tight site work with a shorter container, a careful truck approach, or boards laid down to protect the driveway surface.
For questions about the right-of-way line, a narrow street, or an unusual site, the City of Gaithersburg Permits and Inspections office is at City Hall on South Summit Avenue and can be reached at 301-258-6330, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your account manager can help you find the right contact if you are not sure which rules apply to your address.
Most building and household debris is fine to load. The limits come from Maryland law, from Montgomery County's recycling rules, and from what the receiving site will take.
Maryland has banned tires from landfill disposal since the mid-1990s, so they have to be kept out and handled separately. Separately collected yard waste is also barred from disposal in Maryland and belongs in the city yard trim stream instead.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, used oil, and asbestos cannot go in a container anywhere. Medical waste has its own route under the City code and cannot be set out for collection.
Montgomery County then adds the rule that catches contractors out. Cardboard and scrap metal, including pipe, sheet metal, rebar, fencing, and metal appliances, are mandated for recycling, and a construction project generating any amount of them has to separate them and deliver them to a recycling facility. The county enforces that with citations and fines, so it is worth planning for.
Not sure about an item? 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.
Trash from Gaithersburg goes to the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station, which Montgomery County runs. Trucks use the commercial entrance at 16055 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, and residents use a separate entrance at 16101 Frederick Road in Derwood. The site is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday through the commercial gate.
There is one change worth knowing about before you book. From 2 November 2026, the county site stops accepting construction and demolition loads that arrive in open-top containers, roll-offs, box trucks, or trailers with two or more axles. Construction debris from a roll-off will go to a private facility instead, which can affect both the haul distance and the price.
That is exactly the kind of detail your account manager sorts out for you. They confirm which site will take your debris, what the charge there looks like, and whether anything in your load has to be pulled out and recycled first.
16055 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Run by Montgomery County. Commercial and truck entrance, open 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday.
Most Gaithersburg orders go out within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Calling a few days ahead gives you first pick of time slots and room to plan the drop spot.
Five habits that keep a delivery on track:
One more scheduling note. The county site closes at 5 p.m. and opens late on Sunday, so a container finished on a Saturday evening is usually hauled the following week.
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Prime Dumpster arranges delivery across Gaithersburg and the rest of upper Montgomery County, from Olde Towne and the Kentlands to Washington Grove, Montgomery Village, Quince Orchard, Darnestown, and the neighborhoods along Muddy Branch Road and Great Seneca Highway. We also run containers out to Germantown, Clarksburg, and Poolesville, and we schedule delivery and pickup around your crew.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container, confirm where the debris can go, 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.
Expect $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container and $699 to $899 for a 40-yard, on a standard five-day rental. Debris weight and the disposal site your load is routed to decide where you land in that range. Your account manager confirms included tonnage and overage rates when you book.
For anything past a trunk load, renting wins. You pay at the gate on every trip, the transfer station requires safety gear on the tipping floor, and a weekend of hauling costs you time as well as fuel. One container takes the lot.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes about a fifth of a 10-yard container, so there is still space for a mattress, a table, and some bagged items. Upholstered furniture is bulky but light, so room runs out before weight does.
Keep out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, used oil, asbestos, and medical waste. Maryland also bars tires and separately collected yard waste from disposal. In Montgomery County, cardboard and scrap metal have to be separated out and recycled rather than thrown away.
The 10-yard container starts at $399 to $499, our lowest price. Cheapest to rent is not always cheapest overall. Load it with plaster, tile, or concrete and the weight charge can pass the savings, so dense material does better in a load of its own.
Three days normally costs what five days costs, because the price covers the container, the delivery, and the haul rather than the calendar. Tonnage is the variable that moves your total. Ask your account manager what weight is included and what each extra ton adds.
Nearly all job debris is allowed: framing lumber, drywall, plaster, shingles, siding, insulation, flooring, tile, cabinets, countertops, doors, windows, furniture, and general cleanout junk. Brick, block, and concrete go in too. Metal and cardboard need to be separated. Check anything unusual with your account manager.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 |
| Phone: | 771-244-0330 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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