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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Hagerstown, Maryland, and the rest of Washington County in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. The city's older brick rowhouses and Victorians need steady repair work, the warehouse and distribution construction along the interstates runs year round, and both ends of that market lean on containers to keep a site tidy.
Your price turns on the size you take, the weight of what goes in, how long the container stays, and what the county charges at the scale. There is also a local time limit worth knowing before you book, and the sections below cover all of it.
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Ready to get started? Scheduling your dumpster delivery is a breeze. Just tell us when and where you need it, and we’ll handle the rest. Prime Dumpster is all about quick and reliable service, getting the right dumpster to your site when you need it.
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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 |
Start with the container. Paying a bit more for the next size up almost always beats filling a small one early and ordering a second haul.
Then think about weight. Hagerstown's older homes give up plaster, brick, and slate, and all three are heavy for their bulk. A 10-yard loaded with masonry can outweigh a 30-yard full of cabinets and carpet.
Disposal is the third piece. Loads cross the scale at the county's Forty West Landfill, and the county sets the rate there rather than the hauler.
One rule here is unusual enough to plan around. Under the Hagerstown city code, a container counts as a dumpster whether it is a front-load unit or a roll-off, and a dumpster may stand at a residential property only on a short-term basis of up to fourteen days, unless a construction permit is live at that address. Tell your account manager how long you expect the work to run so the booking fits the rule.
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 first, then sanity check it against the weight. We run five sizes.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the one to take for heavy material. A chimney teardown, a patio removal, a small bathroom, or a load of brick all suit it, and dense debris reaches the weight limit long before the sides are full.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers a crowded basement, a garage, or one slope of a roof. It is a sensible step up when the 10 looks tight but a 20 looks wasteful.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the common pick for rowhouse remodels and full cleanouts. It holds a lot of mixed debris and still fits in a city driveway or a single curb space.
The 30-Yard Dumpster takes on larger renovations, additions, and new builds. Framing offcuts, drywall, packaging, and old fixtures add up quickly, and this size cuts the number of swaps.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. It belongs on commercial demolition and warehouse clear-downs where the debris is bulky rather than dense.
Not sure where your job lands? Give your account manager the details and they will pick the size for you.
On private property, a driveway or a job site you control, Hagerstown does not require a separate permit for the container itself. The city code does set the fourteen-day limit described above for residential addresses without an active construction permit, so the clock matters more here than the paperwork.
Once any part of the container sits in a public street, alley, or sidewalk, the city has to approve it. The code says plainly that a temporary dumpster may not be kept in the public right of way without the city's approval.
The matching approval on the city's permit fees list is the Public Right-of-Way Closure permit, the one that comes with no-parking signs. Permits and Inspections handles it from City Hall on East Franklin Street.
Call the permit counter at 301-739-8577 and ask for extension 123 with your address and dates. For the residential time limit, the Department of Housing and Community Development answers at extension 103. If you would rather not make the calls, your account manager can find the right person for your block.
Everyday building debris and household junk is fine. The limits come from Maryland law and from what the county landfill accepts.
Maryland has kept tires out of landfills since the early 1990s. The state environment department says the scrap tire law banned tires from landfill disposal, and anyone moving more than five of them in a year has to hold a state license. Set tires aside and tell us about them.
Hagerstown's own guidance sends tires, electronics, and batteries to the Forty West Landfill rather than the curb. Car tires cost $3.00 each there for the first five. Electronics are weighed, with a $10.00 minimum covering the first 360 pounds. Car and equipment batteries have a dedicated drop area at no charge.
The standard exclusions hold too. No hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, or asbestos goes in a container, and anything holding refrigerant needs separate handling.
Mention any doubtful item to your account manager and they will check it before delivery day.
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 Hagerstown are weighed in at the Forty West Landfill, the Washington County site at 12630 Earth Care Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740. The county runs it Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the scales shut at 3:00 p.m., so an afternoon haul has to leave early enough to weigh in. The landfill office takes calls at 240-313-2790 on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Washington County also keeps four smaller drop-off centers around the county, at Dargan, Greensburg, Hancock, and Kaetzel, mostly for household quantities rather than a full container.
Because the county owns the site, it sets the rates and the rules on what crosses the scale, and those can change with the county budget. Your account manager confirms the destination and the landfill fees before your container is dispatched.
12630 Earth Care Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Washington County's landfill, open Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with the scales closing at 3 p.m.
Most Hagerstown rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Booking ahead gives you time to clear the spot and settle any city approval, and earlier orders often price better.
A short checklist keeps the drop smooth:
The scale hours matter as well. The landfill weighs its last load in by 3:00 p.m. and is closed on Sundays, so a container filled late in the week may sit over the weekend before it is emptied.
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Prime Dumpster serves Hagerstown and the Washington County communities around it, from the West End and the North End through Halfway, Funkstown, Williamsport, and Smithsburg. Whether the job is a rowhouse rehab downtown or a warehouse fit-out near the interstate interchanges, we arrange delivery, pickup, and disposal on your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll pick the container, check the timing against the city's rules, and quote you before you hang up.
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 Hagerstown runs $399 to $499, and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899, both on a five-day rental. The debris you load changes the total, because the county landfill bills by weight. Your account manager confirms what tonnage is included and the rate for anything over.
A container usually wins on cost and time. Hauling it yourself means repeated trips over the scale, fuel each way, and a truck big enough for the load. Past a couple of runs, one container at the curb or in the driveway comes out cheaper.
Yes, easily. A three-seat couch fills roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a recliner, a dresser, and bagged clutter. Household furniture is bulky but light, so you run out of room long before you reach the weight allowance.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos are never allowed. Maryland also bars tires from landfill disposal, so those go to the county site separately. Electronics, appliances holding refrigerant, and vehicle batteries have their own handling, so flag them when you book rather than loading them.
The 10-yard container starts lowest at $399 to $499. It is only the cheapest option if the load suits it. Brick, plaster, and concrete from an older Hagerstown home can push a small container past its weight allowance, and a separate load for the heavy material usually works out better.
Three days normally costs the same as five, since the price is built around the job rather than counted by the day. Weight is what moves the bill. Ask your account manager about the included tonnage and the overage rate, and keep the city's fourteen-day residential limit in view when you plan.
Most ordinary debris is allowed, including lumber, drywall, plaster, roofing, flooring, trim, cabinets, furniture, carpet, and cardboard. Clean brick, block, and concrete go in too, and they cost less to dispose of as their own load. Check anything unusual with your account manager before it goes in.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 |
| Phone: | 443-806-7406 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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