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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Jonesboro, Arkansas, and the surrounding Craighead County communities in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Jonesboro keeps growing west and south, so there's steady construction on new subdivisions off Harrisburg Road and Southwest Drive, plus older homes near the university getting roofs, kitchens, and whole-house cleanouts.
Four things shape your price: the container size, the weight and type of your debris, how long you keep it, and the fees at the county landfill. Below you'll find price ranges, when the city wants a street closure permit, what the state keeps out of a landfill, 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 |
A few things move the number on a Jonesboro quote, starting with the container you pick.
Weight is the big one here, because the county landfill charges by the ton. The city publishes the rate as $44.75 a ton plus sales tax, with a $10.00 minimum for small loads, and that rate is reviewed every March. Shingles, tile, and concrete run up a scale ticket fast.
Your debris type matters for a second reason. A city household load goes in free, but anything with construction material in it is charged, and a business load is charged either way. A remodel is a paying load no matter who drops it off.
Distance is in your favor here. The landfill sits just off Highway 1 South, a short run from most of town, so hauling costs less than it does in cities where the nearest site is an hour out.
Finally, timing. Spring storm cleanup and the end of the school year are the busiest weeks in Jonesboro, and booking into a busy week limits your choice of delivery dates.
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 for volume first, then check the weight. Prime Dumpster carries 10 to 40 yard containers.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the smallest and the one to use for heavy material. Bathroom tear-outs, small patio removals, and brick or dirt loads suit it, because dense debris hits the weight limit well before the walls fill.
The 15-Yard Dumpster is a good match for a single-layer roof tear-off or a full garage. It adds room over the 10 without much more cost.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the most common choice for Jonesboro homes. It swallows a whole-house cleanout or a remodel that spans several rooms, and it fits on a standard driveway.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is built for additions, new builds, and big demolition work. Pick it when the volume is high but the material is not especially dense.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. It fits commercial construction, warehouse clear-downs, and industrial cleanouts that run for weeks.
Between two sizes? Tell your account manager what you're tearing out and they'll steer you to the one that costs less.
Put the container on private property, like your driveway or a fenced job site, and Jonesboro generally won't ask for a permit. The rules come into play when the container blocks part of a public street.
Jonesboro doesn't publish a dumpster permit as such. What it does require is a temporary street or lane closure permit, issued by the city Engineering Department at the Municipal Center, 300 S. Church Street. You can reach Engineering at 870-932-2438.
Whether you need one depends on the street. The city's closure application says a permit is needed when you close a local or residential street in a way that forces a detour, or when you close a lane on a collector street or anything busier. It also says no application is needed for a lane closure on a quiet residential street where flaggers keep two-way traffic moving.
Timing matters. The application has to be in at least five business days before the closure starts, so the city can review it, warn the public about changed traffic, and tell emergency crews about route changes. If you aren't sure how your street is classified, your account manager can help you get that answer from the city before you schedule delivery.
Most house and job-site debris is fine. The limits come from Arkansas rules and from what the county landfill will take.
Whole tires are out. Arkansas keeps them out of landfills unless they've been cut up or shredded, and burning, burying, or dumping them is against the rules. The state's own guidance sends them to a licensed tire collection point instead.
Lead-acid batteries are out too. The state says plainly not to put them in the garbage or burn them, and to take the cores to a battery dealer, a collection center, or a recycler.
Hazardous material of any kind stays out of the container: solvents, fuel, motor oil, pool chemicals, pesticides, antifreeze, propane tanks, and anything with asbestos in it. Liquids are a problem on their own, since a leaking load can be refused at the scale.
Paint is the common local question. Jonesboro's own guidance is to dry it out first, by stirring in kitty litter, newspaper, or sand and leaving the lid off for a couple of days. Once it's solid, it can go with the load.
Still unsure about something? Run it past your account manager before it goes in.
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.
Nearly everything from a Jonesboro job ends up at Legacy Landfill, the Class 1 landfill run by the Craighead County Solid Waste Disposal Authority at 238 CR 476, just off Highway 1 South. It's the only landfill of its kind in the district, and the city sends residents there for construction material, furniture, appliances, bedding, and fencing.
The Authority is a public body, not a private company, and the state environmental agency lists the site as an open, permitted Class 1 facility. Loads are weighed on the way in, and the Authority sets the rate rather than the hauler.
Two city sites handle the rest. Yard waste goes to the city incinerator at 2650 Lacy Drive, which is faster than waiting for the monthly limb pickup, and household recycling goes to the center at 806 Burke Ave. Neither one takes a roll-off container load.
Because the landfill reviews its rate each March, the number you were quoted last year may not be this year's. Your account manager will confirm the current disposal charge and where your load is going before delivery.
238 CR 476, Jonesboro, AR 72404
Class 1 landfill run by the Craighead County Solid Waste Disposal Authority, just off Highway 1 South.
Most Jonesboro orders can be scheduled within one to two business days, with the driver arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Give yourself longer if any part of the container will block a lane, since the city wants the closure paperwork five business days ahead.
Use these tips for a smooth delivery:
Weather is the local variable. Northeast Arkansas gets heavy spring storms, and a week of rain can turn a soft yard into a spot a loaded truck can't reach. A gravel pad or a few sheets of plywood under the rails solves most of it.
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Prime Dumpster serves all of Jonesboro, from downtown and the Arkansas State University area out to Valley View, Brookland Road, the Southwest Drive corridor, and the newer subdivisions on the west side, plus the smaller Craighead County towns nearby. We also coordinate dumpster rentals in Paragould, 21 miles northeast. For service elsewhere in the state, visit our Arkansas state page.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container to the load, point out the street rules if your spot needs them, 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. Weight is the other half of the bill, since the county landfill charges by the ton. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate when you book.
For anything bigger than a trailer load, renting wins. Self-hauling means a minimum charge at the scale on every trip, plus fuel and your own hours, and a remodel load is charged even for city residents. One container clears the job in a single haul.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes about a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a mattress, a recliner, and several boxes. Furniture is bulky but light, so you run out of room long before you reach the weight limit.
Keep out whole tires and lead-acid batteries, both barred from Arkansas landfills. Solvents, fuel, motor oil, pool chemicals, pesticides, antifreeze, propane tanks, and asbestos are out as well. Wet paint has to be dried out before it goes in. Flag anything unusual when you book.
The 10-yard container starts lowest at $399 to $499. Weight decides the rest of it. Load it with shingles, tile, or concrete and you can pass the included tonnage quickly, which adds overage charges. Keeping dense debris in its own load is usually the cheaper route.
Three days normally costs the same as five, because a rental is priced by the job rather than by the day. The weight of the load matters far more than the calendar. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and what an extra ton costs before delivery.
Most home and job-site debris is allowed: lumber, drywall, shingles, flooring, cabinets, furniture, carpet, fencing, cardboard, and general junk. Clean concrete, brick, and soil are accepted too, and they often cost less when kept in their own load. Check unusual items with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401 |
| Phone: | 501-307-2577 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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