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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Opelika, Alabama, and the surrounding Lee County area in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. New residential construction on the north and west edges of town, mill-era housing getting renovated near downtown, and commercial build-outs along Interstate 85 and Pepperell Parkway all keep containers working here.
Your price comes down to the container size, the weight and type of the debris, how long the container stays, and the charges at the state-permitted landfill that receives the load. Below you will find our price ranges, the City rules that apply on a job site here, and what cannot go in.
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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 local factors shape what an Opelika job costs.
Size comes first, and here the City has a say. Opelika's code makes the contractor responsible for providing enough on-site containers, and the Environmental Services director can decide how many a site needs. Under-sizing is not just inconvenient, it can put you crosswise with the City.
Weight is next. Brick, mortar, plaster, ceramic, and broken concrete are all named in the City's own definition of construction and demolition waste, and all of them run heavy. Keeping masonry in a separate load usually beats mixing it in.
Disposal is the third. Alabama requires construction and demolition material to go to a landfill permitted by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for that type of waste, and those gate charges belong to the facility.
The fourth is timing, which is unusual here. Opelika gives you thirty days. Construction debris may not stay on or near the premises for longer than that, so the rental window and the work schedule have to line up. Your account manager can help you plan the drop and the swap around it.
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, then check the weight, then check how long the job will run. Prime Dumpster carries five sizes here, from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is for dense loads and small sites. Broken slab, brick, mortar, dirt, and a single bathroom tear-out all suit it, and heavy material will reach the weight limit well before the container looks full.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers the middle ground: a garage clear-down, a flooring tear-out, or a small shingle job, with more room than the smallest size.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the usual pick in Opelika for a multi-room remodel, a whole-house cleanout, or the interior of a rental being turned over.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is for volume. New home construction, additions, full re-roofs, and mixed demolition loads all fit it better than a smaller container.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. Commercial build-outs, industrial clearing, and longer demolition projects are what it is for.
Since the City can weigh in on how many containers a site needs, talk the job through with your account manager before you order.
A container on private property, such as a driveway or inside the job site, does not need a City permit in Opelika. That is the normal case, and it is the one to aim for.
The street is tightly controlled. Opelika's code requires an application to the Director of Public Works to use a street or other public space for depositing building materials. A permit is granted for no more than four months at first and can then be renewed one month at a time. Material may not sit in or over the gutter, may not extend past the middle of the street, and has to be in front of the property being worked on.
Large containers are treated more strictly still. The code says no large container for bulk collection of garbage or refuse may be placed on a public street or sidewalk at all. It has to sit on private property, at the rear of the building where possible, somewhere the collection truck can reach. Construction debris itself may not be deposited on any roadway.
Two more conditions are worth planning for. The debris has to be contained so it cannot blow or scatter, and a contractor must keep the landfill disposal ticket and hand a copy to the City on request. A certificate of occupancy for new or renovated work is not issued until the site is cleared of construction refuse.
For questions about placement or the street permit, Opelika Environmental Services is at 334-705-5480. Your account manager can help you work out whether your drop spot is private property and who to call at the City.
Lumber, sheathing, roofing scraps, sheetrock, siding, carpet and padding, gutters, conduit, pipe, wire, and insulation are all named in the City's own description of construction and demolition waste, so they belong in your container. The limits come from Alabama's permitting rules and from the City's refusal list.
Hazardous material is out. Opelika will not handle poisons, acids, caustics, infected material, explosives, or similar noxious matter, and that is the clearest signal of what stays out of a container too. Paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, and pesticides all go through a different route, and asbestos is handled under its own state rules.
Burning is not an option. The code states plainly that no construction or demolition debris may be burned, and debris may not be dumped on private property anywhere in the city without a state permit.
Appliances need their own handling, and the City charges for the sticker that makes curbside pickup possible. Permit stickers cost $5 for a non-hazardous appliance and $15 for anything containing refrigerant, bought at the Revenue Department on the first floor of City Hall. Appliances can also be taken to a City recycling center at no charge.
Tires, engines, and other material that cannot be compacted are excluded from City collection, as are trees over six inches across. Mention any of these to your account manager when you order so they are priced and routed properly.
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.
Opelika does not collect this material at all. The City's own rules say it provides no service for construction and demolition waste, for anything resulting from work by a contractor or work needing a building permit, or for rocks, dirt, and debris from commercial landscaping and construction. All building materials are listed as unacceptable for collection.
Instead the City requires the haul to be done by a solid waste collector whose collection vehicle is licensed by the City, and it requires the material to be taken to a landfill permitted by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to accept that type of waste. Lee County has a permitted landfill that takes construction and demolition debris, and larger Opelika loads are commonly weighed in there.
For household recycling, the City runs two drop-off sites of its own. The 8th Avenue Recycling Convenience Center at 600 8th Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801 is gated open from 8 a.m. Friday until 8 a.m. Tuesday, and the Jeter Avenue Recycling Convenience Center at 675 Jeter Avenue is open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Neither takes trash or wood, so they are not a route for job site debris. Your account manager will confirm the receiving facility for your load before the container is scheduled.
600 8th Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801
City drop-off site, gated open from 8 a.m. Friday until 8 a.m. Tuesday. No trash or wood.
675 Jeter Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801
City drop-off site, open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. No trash or wood.
Most Opelika orders can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Booking a few days ahead helps, because the City licensing and the thirty-day limit both reward a planned schedule over a rushed one.
Five things make delivery day straightforward:
Plan around the recycling center gates too. The 8th Avenue site is closed from Tuesday morning through Thursday, so a mid-week household drop-off is not possible there.
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Prime Dumpster works throughout Opelika and the nearby Lee County communities, from downtown and the Pepperell village area out to Beehive, Beauregard, Waverly Parkway, and the newer subdivisions along Fox Run and Interstate 85. We coordinate the drop, the haul, and the disposal around your build schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We will size the container, work out the placement and the timing against the City rules, 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.
The 10-yard container runs $399 to $499 and the 40-yard runs $699 to $899, both on a five-day rental. Debris weight and the permitted landfill's charges move the final number. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and overage rates when you book.
For construction work, renting wins. Opelika does not collect building material at all, the landfill charges at the gate, and the City expects a disposal ticket. One container produces that paperwork in a single haul instead of across half a dozen pickup loads.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes up roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a mattress, chairs, and boxes. With furniture you run out of room long before you reach the weight allowance.
Keep out poisons, acids, caustics, explosives, infected material, paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, and asbestos. Tires and engines are excluded because they cannot be compacted, and appliances with refrigerant need their own route. Burning construction debris is barred outright in Opelika.
The 10-yard container starts lowest, at $399 to $499. The cheapest job is often a different calculation. Brick, mortar, and broken concrete reach the weight allowance quickly, so keeping dense material in its own load usually costs less overall than one heavy mixed container.
Three days generally costs what a five-day rental costs, because the price follows the job rather than the calendar. Weight drives your bill more than days do. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and what each extra ton costs before delivery.
Most job site and household debris is allowed in Opelika: lumber, sheathing, roofing scraps, sheetrock, siding, insulation, conduit, pipe, wire, carpet, gutters, cabinets, and furniture. Clean brick, broken concrete, and ceramics are accepted too and usually cost less kept separate. Ask about anything unusual.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Opelika, Alabama 36801 |
| Phone: | 334-659-1700 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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