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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Oak Harbor, Washington, and the rest of north Whidbey Island in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Base housing turnovers, salt-air siding and roof replacements, and steady residential construction on the north end of the island all generate debris, and island projects need the container timed right because every load crosses the Deception Pass bridge.
Your price depends on the container size, the weight and type of debris, how long you keep it, and the disposal fees at the Island County facilities. Below you'll find our price ranges, the local placement rules, what the county will and won't take, and how fast we can get a container to you.
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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 |
Island geography is the thing that makes Oak Harbor different from a mainland quote.
Size comes first, as always. One size up costs less than a second container, and on an island a second container also means a second trip over the bridge.
Weight is the next lever. Wet cedar siding, old roofing, and concrete all run heavy, and the county charges disposal fees by weight at its facilities, so a dense load can cost more to empty than a bigger container full of cabinets.
Distance matters more here than almost anywhere we serve. Debris leaving Whidbey Island travels by road and then by long haul to an out-of-area landfill, which is part of why island disposal costs what it does.
Local service rules are the last piece, and they are specific to Oak Harbor. The City of Oak Harbor runs garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection itself as a city utility, and it rents its own containers to residents and businesses. That means the service arrangement for a temporary container inside city limits needs checking before you book, and your account manager will confirm exactly how the rule applies to your address.
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, then check the weight, because island disposal is billed by the ton.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the one for dense material. Broken concrete, brick, and soil reach the weight limit with room to spare, and it fits on a short driveway in the older neighborhoods near the harbor.
The 15-Yard Dumpster handles a single-room remodel, a garage clear-down, or a deck tear-off.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the size most Oak Harbor households land on. A full cleanout or a kitchen and bath remodel fits comfortably.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is for bulk. Siding, framing, and a whole-house renovation go in a single container instead of two.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest, suited to commercial interiors, large demolition, and long-running construction.
Walk your project through with your account manager. On the island, getting the size right the first time saves a whole round trip.
A container on private property, your driveway or a job site you control, does not need a city right-of-way permit in Oak Harbor. The City is clear about where it wants containers: on a spot off the city right-of-way, clear of sidewalks and the street, free of overhead obstructions, and on level ground.
If the only workable spot is in the street or on a sidewalk, that becomes a right-of-way question. The City handles those through its online permit system, where applications are filed, fees are looked up, and inspections are scheduled.
The City does not publish a flat dumpster fee, so the amount depends on what the portal quotes for your placement. Expect to supply the exact location and the dates.
Public Works sits at 1400 NE 16th Avenue and takes calls at 360-279-4750, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and City Hall is on 360-279-4500. Your account manager can help you work out whether your spot is private property or right-of-way before the truck is scheduled.
Lumber, siding, drywall, roofing, flooring, trim, cabinets, fixtures, carpet, and general cleanout junk all load fine. The restrictions come from Washington's rules and from what the Island County facilities will take.
Household hazardous waste never goes in a container. Island County says plainly not to throw paints, solvents, cleaners, or gasoline in the trash, and it takes oil-based paint, oil, antifreeze, and similar material at its facilities at no charge.
Fluorescent bulbs and tubes are another one to pull out. They contain a small amount of mercury, so the county asks that they be kept intact in their packaging and brought to a county site rather than tossed or broken.
Electronics go through the state recycling program at county facilities, which take televisions, monitors, computers, laptops, tablets, and eReaders.
Asbestos is handled by the regional air authority rather than the landfill, and the county routes it to the Northwest Clean Air Agency. Burning construction waste is illegal in the county as well, so that is never the shortcut it looks like. If an item has you unsure, 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.
Island County operates the disposal network here and long hauls the trash off the island to a landfill run under contract, which is why disposal is billed by weight rather than by the load.
The closest site is the North Whidbey Solid Waste & Recycle Center at 3151 Oak Harbor Rd, right in town, open Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is set up for household garbage, recycling, hazardous waste, and electronics, and it takes only very limited construction debris, nothing longer than four feet. Attendants send bigger material down the island.
That material goes to the Coupeville Transfer Station at 20018 SR 20, open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. It accepts municipal solid waste from residents and businesses, construction and demolition debris, yard waste, appliances, tires, and scrap metal, all with disposal fees, and the station can be reached at 360-240-5548.
Both county sites serve Island County waste only. Your account manager will confirm which facility is receiving your container and what the disposal side adds to the job before delivery.
3151 Oak Harbor Rd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
County drop-off in town, open Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; only very limited construction debris.
20018 SR 20, Coupeville, WA 98239
County transfer station open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; takes construction and demolition debris with disposal fees.
Most Oak Harbor orders can be scheduled within one to two business days, with the driver arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Island routing makes early booking worth more here than on the mainland, since trucks run a bridge crossing on both ends of the job.
Five things that keep delivery on schedule:
County hours shape the tail end of the job. The North Whidbey site is open only on Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday, and both county facilities close at 5 p.m., so anything you planned to drop off yourself needs to fit those hours.
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Prime Dumpster coordinates dumpster rentals throughout Oak Harbor and north Whidbey Island, from the neighborhoods around Pioneer Way and City Beach to Crescent Harbor, Rocky Point, Dugualla, and the stretch of Highway 20 running up toward Deception Pass, plus Coupeville and the central island. Because the City of Oak Harbor runs collection service itself and island routing adds a bridge crossing, your account manager will confirm the local arrangement for your address and set delivery and pickup around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container, confirm the local service rule, 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 runs $699 to $899, both on a five-day rental. Island disposal fees and the weight of your debris move the total, since the county bills by the ton. Your account manager confirms the tonnage included and the overage rate before delivery.
Self-hauling here means repeat trips to a county site that is open only certain days, and the North Whidbey center takes almost no construction debris, so bigger material has to go to Coupeville. One container handles the whole job without the driving or the day-of-week juggling.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes about a fifth of a 10-yard container, which leaves room for a mattress, a chair, and boxes. Furniture is bulky rather than heavy, so you fill the space long before you reach a weight limit.
Household hazardous waste stays out, so no paint, solvents, cleaners, gasoline, oil, or antifreeze. Fluorescent bulbs and electronics have to go to a county facility. Asbestos is handled through the regional air authority, and appliances with refrigerant, tires, and scrap metal need to be declared when you book.
The 10-yard container is our lowest price at $399 to $499. Cheapest to rent is not always cheapest overall, because island disposal is billed by weight. If you are moving concrete, soil, or wet siding, keeping it in its own small load is usually the better call.
Three days generally costs the same as five, because we price the job rather than the day. Weight is what changes the final figure. Ask your account manager what tonnage comes with your size and what each extra ton costs before the container is delivered.
Most home and construction debris is allowed: lumber, siding, drywall, roofing, flooring, carpet, cabinets, doors, furniture, and general junk. Clean concrete, brick, and soil are accepted too and cost less as a separate load. Run anything unusual past your account manager before loading it.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Oak Harbor, Washington 98277 |
| Phone: | 206-791-3391 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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