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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Kokomo, Indiana, and the rest of Howard County in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Kokomo runs on a steady mix of plant and warehouse work along the US-31 corridor, new construction out on the south and east sides, and a large stock of older homes near downtown that keep needing roofs, siding, and full cleanouts.
Four things decide your price: the size of the container, the weight and type of what you load, how long you keep it, and the disposal charge where the load is weighed. Below you'll find price ranges, Kokomo's own dumpster permit rules, what the state keeps out of a landfill, and where your debris 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 |
Several things move the number on a Kokomo quote, and container size leads the list.
Weight comes next. Kokomo's older housing stock means a lot of plaster, slate, and layered shingles, all of them heavy. A small container packed with that material can weigh more than a large one full of cabinets and furniture.
The trip matters too. Howard County has no landfill of its own, so a mixed load is weighed at a transfer station here in town and then trucked out to a regional landfill. You pay for that second leg whether you see it on the bill or not.
City rules can add a line as well. A container on a Kokomo street needs a permit, and the code sets the price at $20 for a 30-day residential permit, $25 downtown, and $5 a day for a metered space. A driveway placement avoids all of that.
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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Choose by volume first, then double-check the weight. Prime Dumpster carries 10 to 40 yard containers.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the smallest and the easiest to fit on a narrow older lot. It suits a bathroom gut, a small patio removal, or a load of brick and broken concrete, since dense material reaches the weight limit long before the walls fill.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers the middle jobs: a packed garage, a basement, old carpet and flooring, or a small roof tear-off. It adds real room over the 10 without a big jump in cost.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the usual answer for a whole-house cleanout or a remodel that runs across several rooms. It's the most requested size for Kokomo homes and still fits a normal driveway.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is built for additions, new builds, and serious demolition. Reach for it when the debris is bulky and mixed rather than heavy.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest container. It handles plant and warehouse cleanouts, commercial demolition, and construction that runs for weeks.
Stuck between two sizes? Describe the job to your account manager and they'll point you to the cheaper one.
On private property, like your own driveway or a fenced job site, Kokomo's dumpster rules don't apply and no permit is needed. The moment any part of the container sits on a public street or in the right-of-way, that changes.
Kokomo is one of the few cities with a dumpster chapter written for exactly this, and it names roll-off containers directly. The city code says no person or business may place a container on a public street or right-of-way, or lease one to someone else for that purpose, without a permit first.
Applications go to the municipal permit office on the first floor of City Hall at 100 S. Union, and they have to be in at least 48 hours before the container arrives. The office issues or denies within 48 hours, with an extra day if a weekend or holiday lands in the middle. A permit runs up to 60 calendar days, and the placard that comes with it has to stay visible from the street the whole time.
Two placement rules catch people out. A container cannot sit within 75 feet of an intersection unless the City Engineer approves that spot in writing, and every container has to carry reflective tape covering a square foot on each corner, with barricades on top of that. For questions, the Department of Engineering and Traffic answers at 765-456-7400. Your account manager can walk you through which of these apply to your spot before you book.
Ordinary house and job-site debris is fine. The limits come from Indiana law and from what the receiving site will take.
Indiana keeps electronics out of anything headed for a landfill or an incinerator. The state's list is long: televisions, monitors, desktops, laptops, tablets, e-readers, fax machines, printers, keyboards, DVD players, cameras, cable boxes, and more. That's why the city won't take a television at the curb either. Pull all of it out before the container shows up.
Hazardous material stays out too: paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane tanks, and anything containing asbestos. Liquids of any sort are a problem, because a leaking container can be refused when it reaches the scale.
Tires, car batteries, and automotive fluids need their own route. The county recycling district takes those at its office, and so does it with lead and mercury items and leftover medicines.
Not sure about one odd item? Ask your account manager before it goes in rather than after.
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.
Howard County has no landfill. A mixed load from a Kokomo job is weighed in at one of the two permitted transfer stations inside the city, the larger of them on North Davis Road on the north side, and is then loaded onto a semi and hauled to a regional landfill outside the county.
That extra leg is why disposal is a real line in your quote here, and it's also why keeping a load clean pays off. Clean concrete, brick, and soil often route differently from mixed debris.
Anything the landfill can't take goes to the Howard County Recycling District, the local government district for the city and county, at 4102 Cartwright Dr. The office takes electronics, batteries, lead and mercury items, automotive waste, household chemicals, and old medicines, and you can reach it at 765-456-2274. Drop-off runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
Your account manager will confirm which site your load is going to and what the disposal charge looks like before the truck is scheduled.
4102 Cartwright Dr., Kokomo, IN 46902
Drop-off 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Most Kokomo 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, since the city wants the application 48 hours ahead and can take another 48 hours to act on it.
Use these tips for a smooth delivery:
Winter is the thing to plan around. North central Indiana gets lake-effect snow and hard freezes, and a street placement during a snow event is both harder to reach and harder to keep legal. A driveway spot with a plywood pad holds up better.
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Prime Dumpster serves all of Kokomo, from downtown and the Old Silk Stocking district out to the north side along US-31, the Markland Avenue corridor, and the newer neighborhoods toward Center and Russiaville, plus the rest of Howard County. We also coordinate dumpster rentals in these nearby Indiana cities: Logansport, 26 miles northwest · Marion, 29 miles east · Westfield, 34 miles south · Noblesville, 38 miles south · Carmel, 40 miles south · Fishers, 44 miles south. For service elsewhere in the state, visit our Indiana state page.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container to the load, flag the street permit if your spot needs 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 the haul out to a regional landfill both affect the final number. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate when you book.
For anything past a trailer load, renting wins. Howard County has no landfill, so self-hauling means a long drive and a minimum charge every trip, plus fuel and your own hours. One container clears the job in a single haul on your own schedule.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes up roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, which leaves plenty of room for a mattress, a dresser, and a stack of boxes. Furniture is bulky but light, so volume runs out well before weight does.
Keep out electronics of every kind, since Indiana bans them from landfill-bound waste. Paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, propane tanks, and asbestos are out as well. Tires and car batteries need the county recycling district. Mention anything unusual when you book.
The 10-yard container starts lowest at $399 to $499. Weight decides the rest. Fill it with plaster, tile, or concrete and you can pass the included tonnage quickly, which adds overage charges. Keeping dense material in a separate load is usually the cheaper route overall.
Three days normally costs the same as five, because a rental is priced by the job rather than by the day. Weight drives your bill far more than the calendar does. Ask your account manager what tonnage comes with your size and what an extra ton costs before delivery.
Most home and job-site debris is allowed: lumber, drywall, shingles, flooring, cabinets, furniture, carpet, siding, cardboard, and general junk. Clean concrete, brick, and soil are accepted too, and they often cost less in their own load. Check anything unusual with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Kokomo, Indiana 46901 |
| Phone: | 317-907-1077 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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