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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Goshen, Indiana, and the rest of Elkhart County in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. This is RV and manufactured housing country, so the work runs from plant and warehouse cleanouts on the industrial south and east sides to kitchen and bath remodels in the older neighborhoods near downtown and new residential construction out toward College Avenue.
Your price depends on the container size, how much the load weighs, how long you keep it, and the county landfill's drop-off rate. Goshen also has one unusual local rule about where a container may sit, and it is covered below along with our price ranges and the list of what the landfill turns away.
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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 |
Goshen is one of the easier places to predict a disposal bill, because the county publishes its disposal rate openly.
Size comes first. The right container the first time beats paying for a second haul, which is where most of the avoidable cost in a rental sits.
Weight comes next, and here it is simple arithmetic. The county landfill charges $60 a ton for loads from Elkhart County and the counties touching it, or $30 for anything up to 1,000 pounds. Loads from farther out are priced at $100 a ton with no proration, which is one more reason to use a local hauler.
A few items are priced per piece rather than by weight. Electronics, tires, and coolant appliances each carry their own charge or their own handling rule, so tell us about them when you call rather than after the container is full.
Local rules can add a step too. A container that has to sit in the right-of-way needs a city permit, and a container stored in the yard beside a city street needs separate approval from the City. Your Prime Dumpster account manager tells you which one applies before anything is delivered.
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, then check the weight, because the county bills by the ton and Goshen jobs often involve dense material.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the one for concrete, brick, and soil. It also suits a bathroom gut or a single-room cleanout, and it fits on the narrower driveways near the downtown core.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers a garage, a basement, a flooring tear-out, or a small roof without stepping up to a full-size container.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the most common choice in Goshen. Whole-house cleanouts, remodels across several rooms, and standard roof replacements all fit inside it.
The 30-Yard Dumpster handles additions, gut renovations, and light demolition, and it suits the longer jobs that produce debris week after week.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. Plant and warehouse cleanouts, commercial construction, and full demolition are what it is built for.
Describe the job to your account manager and they will size it and tell you how many hauls to expect.
On private property, well back from the street, Goshen does not require a permit for the container itself. A driveway in the middle of a lot is the simple case.
Two things change that. First, the City requires a right-of-way permit before any work starts in the right-of-way, and applications go through the City's online permitting portal. The Engineering Department at 204 East Jefferson Street handles it, and the number is 574-534-2201.
Second, and this one is specific to Goshen, the City's current solid waste rules say a waste container may not be kept in the yard next to a city street unless the Board of Public Works and Safety approves that exact location. The Board may only approve it when there is no other workable spot on the property. In plain terms, the City wants containers set back rather than parked at the street edge, and an exception has to be asked for.
A few other conditions apply wherever the container sits. It has to be secured, and the ground around it kept clean, and anything blown out of it has to be picked up promptly. Commercial and industrial properties also have a standing duty to keep enough capacity on site for the waste they generate. Fines for getting this wrong run high, so it is worth getting right.
One piece of good news: Goshen does not license trash haulers, and there is no franchise or exclusive contract for solid waste in the city. Your Prime Dumpster account manager sorts the right-of-way permit or the Board approval, whichever your spot needs, before we schedule a delivery.
Most building and household debris is accepted, including concrete, wood, metal, glass, plastics, and cardboard. The limits come from Indiana law and from what the county landfill turns away at the gate.
Indiana bans whole tires from landfills. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management states that landfills cannot accept whole waste tires, with narrow exemptions, and that open dumping or burning them is illegal. Tires have to go to a tire retailer, a retread facility, a registered tire handler, or a permitted disposal site instead.
The county landfill refuses hazardous waste outright, along with car batteries, lithium batteries, electronics, and liquid of any kind. Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers are only accepted with a certified refrigerant reclamation form. Larger propane tanks are out, though small camping cylinders are fine. Gas tanks and sealed drums are refused unless they have been triple washed and opened so staff can see they are empty.
The City adds its own rule for anything put out for city collection, which excludes tires, electronic equipment, and anything hazardous. Burying waste is prohibited anywhere in the city.
If you are 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.
Loads from Goshen go to the Elkhart County Landfill at 59530 County Road 7, Elkhart, IN 46517. Elkhart County owns and operates it as a county department, so the rates and rules there are set publicly rather than by a hauler.
The landfill is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. from April through the third Saturday in November. The phone number is 574-522-2581.
One county rule shapes how a container is handled on the way there. An Elkhart County ordinance requires every load arriving at the landfill to be covered and tied down, and an uncovered load is fined at the gate, with the charge rising on each repeat until the load is refused entry. Your account manager confirms the destination, the disposal rate for your material, and that the load leaves your site properly covered.
59530 County Road 7, Elkhart, IN 46517
County run. Open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., with Saturday mornings from April into late November.
Most Goshen rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. A little notice helps, especially if the drop spot needs the Board approval or a right-of-way permit first.
Five habits that keep a delivery on track:
Keep the landfill calendar in mind as well. Saturday hours end at 11:45 a.m. and only run from April into late November, so a container filled over a winter weekend normally moves on Monday.
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Prime Dumpster serves all of Goshen, from the downtown blocks around Main Street and the Millrace through the College Avenue and Greencroft neighborhoods to the industrial corridors along Kercher Road, Lincolnway East, and the US-33 approach, plus the surrounding Elkhart County communities. Give us the address and we will coordinate delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We will size the container, tell you exactly which city approval your drop spot needs, and quote you a firm 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 Goshen runs $399 to $499 and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899, based on a five-day rental. Because the county landfill charges by the ton, the weight of your load is the biggest variable. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate before delivery.
Renting usually wins. The landfill is out on County Road 7, charges a minimum on small loads, closes before noon on Saturdays, and requires every load to be covered and tied down. One container clears the whole job without the trips or the tarping.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, which still leaves space for a mattress, a dresser, and several boxes. Furniture takes up room rather than weight, so a load like that fills the space well before the weight limit matters.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, and fuel all stay out. The county landfill also refuses car and lithium batteries, electronics, larger propane tanks, and sealed drums. Indiana bans whole tires from landfills statewide. Coolant appliances need a refrigerant reclamation form, so mention them at booking.
The 10-yard container starts lowest, at $399 to $499. Keeping the weight down is where the rest of the saving sits, since the landfill prices by the ton. Separating clean concrete or brick into its own load often costs less overall than one heavy mixed container.
Three days normally costs the same as five, because the price covers delivery, the haul, and disposal rather than the days. Weight is what changes the invoice. Ask your account manager how much tonnage is included and what each extra ton adds.
Most construction and household debris is fine: lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, doors, windows, metal, glass, plastics, cardboard, and furniture. Clean concrete and brick are accepted too. Tires, batteries, and electronics have to be kept out, so check anything unusual with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Goshen, Indiana 46526 |
| Phone: | 574-381-6081 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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