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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Honolulu, Hawaii, and the wider island of Oahu in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Honolulu keeps a long list of jobs that fill a container fast: condo and hotel refreshes in Waikiki, older plantation-era homes being gutted in Kalihi and Liliha, and steady construction along the rail corridor and in Kapalama.
Your price turns on four things: the size you pick, the weight and type of your debris, how long you keep the container, and the disposal charge at the site that takes the load. Below you'll find price ranges, the city permit rule for street placement, what the island won't accept, and where your load ends up.
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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 |
Pricing on Oahu follows the same logic as anywhere else, with one island twist: nothing leaves by truck to a cheaper county, so where a load is allowed to go matters a lot.
Size comes first. A larger container costs more, but ordering one size up is still cheaper than a second trip.
Weight comes next. Tile, plaster, and concrete are dense, and a half-full container of them can outweigh a full one of old cabinets and couches. Tell us the material and we'll size it to the weight.
Destination is the third factor. Burnable household and remodel debris goes to the city's waste-to-energy plant in Kapolei, which is a long drive from town. Clean fill such as dirt, rock, and concrete goes to the city landfill on the leeward coast. Construction and demolition debris from a commercial job can't go to any city site at all, so it travels to a private landfill in Nanakuli. Each trip is priced differently.
Street placement is the fourth. If the container sits in a metered stall, the city charges $12 per meter per day plus a $5 processing fee on top of the permit.
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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Start with volume, then sanity-check the weight. Prime Dumpster carries sizes from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the smallest and the easiest to place on a tight Honolulu lot. It suits a bathroom redo, a lanai tear-out, or a small yard job, and it's the right pick for rock, tile, and broken concrete.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers the middle ground: a garage, a carport full of stored items, old flooring, or a small roof tear-off. You get more room without a much bigger footprint on the driveway.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the common choice for a full house cleanout or a remodel across several rooms. It's also a practical size for a condo turnover when the building has room for the truck.
The 30-Yard Dumpster takes on additions, gut jobs, and new home construction. Pick it when the debris is bulky and mixed rather than dense.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. It handles commercial demolition, hotel and apartment turnovers, and industrial cleanouts that make a lot of volume in a short time.
Tight on space, as many Honolulu lots are? Describe the spot to your account manager and they'll tell you which size will actually fit.
On private property, like your own driveway, a condo loading area, or a fenced job site, Honolulu generally doesn't require a permit. The rule changes as soon as the container takes up part of a city street or sidewalk.
For those placements the City and County of Honolulu requires a Street Usage Permit from the Department of Transportation Services. The Street Usage Section is on the second floor of the Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building at 650 South King Street, and you can reach it at 808-768-8387. The counter is open 8 a.m. to noon and 12:45 to 4 p.m. on weekdays, closed for lunch in between.
Timing is strict. The city's street usage guide says an application goes in at least 5 days and no more than 30 days before the work starts, and the office can hold it for review for up to 5 more days. Apply too late and you miss your delivery date.
A few placements need extra paperwork. A scaled traffic control plan is required if you close a lane, close a sidewalk for a full day, or dig in the right of way, and you have to leave two lanes open for traffic wherever that's workable. If the spot is metered, the meter fee is due when the permit is issued. Your account manager can help you work out whether your spot needs the permit and get you to the right desk early.
One city rule sits behind all of this. The City and County of Honolulu requires a city refuse collection license of any business that collects refuse from a building other than its own, and the license year runs from the first of July. The Department of Environmental Services approves it, and the applicant has to post a surety bond, carry vehicle and public liability cover, and show it can use at least two trucks. Your Prime Dumpster account manager checks how that applies to your job before anything is scheduled.
Before you book, confirm with the city that a container can be placed for your job at your address. Rules differ from city to city and they change. Your Prime Dumpster account manager will help you check, and will tell you plainly what your options are here.
Everyday house and job-site debris is fine. The restrictions come from state law and from what the receiving site is allowed to take.
Hawaii keeps whole vehicle tires out of every landfill, public or private, and bans dumping them on land or in the water. The state also keeps lead-acid batteries out of household trash and out of landfills. Both have to go back to a retailer or to a collection site approved by the state Department of Health, so set them aside before loading.
The city adds its own list for commercial loads. Large appliances, scrap metal, propane and helium tanks, other compressed gas cylinders, and electronics are all turned away. Green waste from a commercial hauler isn't accepted at city sites either, and cardboard is capped at a tenth of the load. Mattresses can go to the waste-to-energy plant but not to the transfer stations.
Hazardous material is out everywhere: paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, pool chemicals, and anything with asbestos in it. Asbestos has its own handling route through the city landfill, which your account manager can walk you through.
Not sure where one awkward item belongs? 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.
Most household and remodel debris from town is weighed in at the Ke'ehi Transfer Station, run by the City and County of Honolulu at 606 Middle Street, just off Nimitz Highway. It's open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, closed Sundays, and the office line is 808-768-4884. From there, burnable material moves on to be turned into power.
Combustible loads carried by a hauler go to H-POWER, the city's waste-to-energy plant at 91-174 Hanua Street in Campbell Industrial Park, Kapolei. The city's drop-off page states plainly that private haulers with burnable waste have to use it. The plant runs 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays and shorter hours on weekends.
Clean fill is different again. Dirt, rock, sand, gravel, and concrete go to the city landfill in Kapolei, while commercial construction and demolition debris is barred from every city site and goes to a private landfill in Nanakuli instead. Sorting your material can change which site your load is bound for, and that changes the cost. Your account manager will confirm the destination before delivery.
606 Middle Street, Honolulu, HI 96819
City-run site, open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sundays.
91-174 Hanua Street, Kapolei, HI 96707
City-owned waste-to-energy plant in Campbell Industrial Park, open weekdays 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Most Honolulu orders can be scheduled within one to two business days, with the driver arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Street placements need longer, because the city permit alone can take five days or more.
Use these tips for a smooth delivery:
Keep the disposal hours in mind as well. Ke'ehi is closed on Sundays, and both it and the Kapolei plant shut for Christmas and New Year's Day, so a container filled on a holiday weekend may wait a day or two for its run.
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Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll pick a size that fits the spot, flag the street permit if you need one, and give you a clear 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 runs $399 to $499 and a 40-yard container runs $699 to $899 for a standard five-day rental. What you load and which disposal site takes it both move the final number on Oahu. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate at booking.
For most jobs, renting wins. City sites cap residents at two loads a day, and a pickup truck holds a fraction of a container. Add fuel, the drive out to Kapolei, and your own hours, and a single dumpster usually costs less than hauling it yourself over several days.
Yes. A three-seat couch uses about a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a mattress, a dresser, and several boxes. With furniture you run out of room long before you hit the weight limit, so volume is the thing to plan around.
Keep out hazardous material: paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, pool chemicals, and asbestos. Hawaii also bans whole vehicle tires and lead-acid batteries from landfills. Large appliances, scrap metal, propane tanks, and electronics are refused at city sites, so pull those out and mention them when you book.
The 10-yard container starts lowest at $399 to $499. Weight is the catch. Fill it with tile, rock, or concrete and you can pass the included tonnage quickly, which adds overage charges. Keeping dense material in a separate load is usually cheaper than mixing everything together.
Three days usually costs what five days costs, since a rental is priced by the job rather than by the day. Weight matters far more than the calendar. Ask your account manager how much tonnage your size includes and what an extra ton costs before the container arrives.
Most home and job-site debris is allowed: lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, furniture, carpet, cardboard, and general junk. Clean concrete, rock, and soil are accepted too, though they go to a different site and are best kept in their own load. Check anything unusual with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 |
| Phone: | 808-400-7077 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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