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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Galveston, Texas, and the rest of Galveston Island in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Historic homes in the East End, rental property turnovers along the Seawall, storm repair work, and steady construction out toward the West End all keep containers busy for contractors and owners here.
Your price turns on container size, the material you load, how long you keep the container, and the cost of getting the load handled on an island with one transfer station. Below you'll find price ranges, where a container may legally sit in Galveston, and what the City will and will not accept.
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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 |
Being on an island changes the math here, so it helps to know what is driving your number.
Size comes first. A larger container costs more up front, but the right size the first time beats a second haul or an overage charge.
Weight comes next. Shingles, plaster, tile and masonry are dense, and a small remodel can reach its weight allowance long before the container is full.
Then there is the island itself. Galveston has one City transfer station, and anything it cannot take has to cross the causeway to a mainland site. That extra travel is built into island pricing, and it is the main reason a Galveston quote reads differently from a mainland one.
One more cost driver is unique to Galveston. Clean concrete and masonry cannot be tipped at the City transfer station at all, so a concrete load has to go off the island. Tell your account manager if your job will produce concrete, and they can plan the right container and route for it.
Last, the City charges an annual permit for a standing container at a property. The fee is $25.00 per container and it runs on the City's fiscal year, so a short project usually will not trigger it. Your account manager can check whether your job does.
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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 your size by volume and weight. Prime Dumpster carries containers from 10 to 40 yards, and on narrow island lots the smaller ones are often the only ones that fit.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the shortest container available, which matters on a tight East End lot. It handles a bathroom gut or a small cleanout, and it is the right pick for brick, tile and other dense material.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers a garage cleanout, a flooring tear-out, or a single-layer roof on a smaller home. You gain room without a much longer footprint.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the usual choice for a full-house cleanout or a remodel across several rooms. It still fits most Galveston driveways and side yards.
The 30-Yard Dumpster suits a gut renovation, an elevation project, or a new build. It pays off when a job turns out mixed debris in volume.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest container. It is meant for commercial work, demolition and high-volume cleanouts, and it needs a generous, level spot.
Not sure which one your lot will take? Describe the site to your account manager and they will help you choose.
On private property, which in Galveston means your driveway, your yard or inside the job site, a roll-off container needs no street permit. That is also where the City expects it to be. The code says plainly that all dumpsters must be placed on the customer's private property.
The right-of-way answer is much narrower, and it is worth knowing before you plan. Putting anything in the City right-of-way requires a license to use from the City of Galveston, and the conditions written for dumpsters are strict. The container has to have working wheels, which a roll-off does not. At least ten feet of right-of-way must stay clear. It may only sit in an alley, never in a street. Outside the small downtown district the request also goes to the planning commission for a hearing, and the applicant has to show that private property is physically unfeasible.
In practice that means a roll-off container in Galveston goes on private property. If your lot truly has no room, your account manager can help you find the right contact before you commit to a date.
A separate rule covers containers that stay at a property long term. The City requires an annual permit for a commercial container, with a screened enclosure on all four sides, renewed each October. The City's refuse guidance explains the permit and points to City Hall when screening is not possible. For questions, call Galveston Public Works at 409-797-3630, and your account manager will confirm which rule applies to your project.
Most construction and cleanout debris is fine to load. The limits come from Texas rules and, more sharply here, from what the island transfer station will take.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality allows scrap tires at a permitted landfill only after they have been split, quartered or shredded, so whole tires stay out of your container.
The City transfer station publishes its own refusals, and the list is longer than most: concrete, paint, gasoline, kerosene, tires, combustible materials, appliances holding freon, and compressed aerosol cans. Building materials and roofing materials are welcome.
Concrete is the one that surprises people. A clean concrete load is normally the cheapest debris to handle, and in Galveston it has to leave the island instead. Mention it when you book and we will plan for it.
Hazardous waste, liquids, solvents, fuel and asbestos stay out of every container, as does large rubble in pieces too heavy for the station to handle. Tires, rims, used motor oil, antifreeze and freon-free appliances can go to the City Eco-Center at 702 61st Street instead. Ask your account manager about anything you are unsure of before loading.
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.
Island loads are weighed and handled at the City of Galveston Transfer Station, 5515 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX 77554. The City's sanitation division runs it and the phone number is 409-741-1258. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
City rules require permitted haulers to bring island collections to that station. If a load contains something the station cannot take, the operator issues a pass sending it to another approved site, which in Galveston's case means a mainland facility across the causeway.
Galveston residents get one free trip to the station each calendar month with up to 1,000 pounds of material, and they have to show a current water bill with photo identification. Hard hats and safety vests are required at the tipping floor. That works for a single load, but a remodel or a full cleanout is a container job.
Because the destination depends on what is in the container, your account manager will confirm where your load is going and explain the handling charges before delivery.
5515 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX 77554
Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; no concrete or tires.
Most Galveston rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Causeway traffic and narrow island streets make timing matter more here, so an early call helps.
Use these steps to keep a Galveston delivery smooth:
Keep the station schedule in mind too. Saturday hours end before noon, so a container filled late on a Friday may not be hauled until the following week.
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Prime Dumpster arranges delivery across Galveston Island, from the East End and the Strand through midtown and the Seawall out past 7 1/2 Mile Road to Jamaica Beach and the West End, including Pelican Island and the Offatts Bayou neighborhoods. Island lots are often narrow and alleys are tight, so we match the container to the access you actually have.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll pick a container that fits your lot, plan around the island's disposal rules, 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 in Galveston runs $399 to $499 and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899, both on a five-day rental. Island handling and causeway travel affect the final number, and so does the weight of your debris. Your account manager confirms included tonnage and overage rates when you book.
For anything past a single load, a container wins. Galveston residents get one free trip a month with a 1,000 pound cap, and after that a business rate applies. A remodel produces far more than that, so one container handles the job in a single pickup instead of repeated runs.
Yes. A three-seat couch uses about a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a bed frame, a dresser and cartons. Furniture is bulky rather than dense, so you will run out of room long before you reach the weight limit.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel and asbestos stay out. The island transfer station also refuses concrete, tires, gasoline, kerosene, aerosol cans and freon-bearing appliances. Whole tires need splitting or shredding before a landfill will take them, so keep them separate and tell us.
The 10-yard container starts lowest at $399 to $499, and its short frame is often the only one that fits an island lot. Keep in mind that dense debris can reach the weight limit early, so splitting heavy material into its own load usually costs less overall.
A three-day rental normally costs the same as a five-day one, since containers are priced by the job and not by the day. Weight matters far more than the number of days. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and what each extra ton costs before delivery.
Ordinary home and job-site debris is all allowed: drywall, lumber, shingles, flooring, carpet, cabinets, furniture and general cleanout material. Brick and clean masonry are fine too, though concrete needs its own plan on the island. Run anything unusual past your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Galveston, Texas 77550 |
| Phone: | 281-598-2798 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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