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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and the rest of the Blackstone Valley in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Triple-decker renovations, basement and attic cleanouts, mill building conversions, and steady construction work across the city keep roll-off containers in demand for homeowners, landlords, and contractors.
What you pay comes down to the container size, the type of debris, the length of your rental, and the disposal fees at the state landfill. Below, you'll find our price ranges, street permit rules, Rhode Island's electronics ban, and where your load actually goes.
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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 decide what a Pawtucket dumpster costs.
First is size. The larger the container, the higher the price, but going too small can mean a second haul, which usually costs more than sizing up once.
Second is weight. Old plaster and lath, tile, and roofing are heavy, and every load is weighed at the landfill. Mattresses, tires, and appliances with Freon are charged by the piece, so mention them when you book.
Third is sorting. Rhode Island Resource Recovery's fee schedule charges commercial loads $115 per ton for trash and construction debris alike, but clean concrete, asphalt, brick, and rock drop to $20 per ton. Those are the state's disposal fees, not our rental prices. Keeping heavy rubble in its own container can cut your disposal cost sharply.
Last is placement. A container on a City street needs a permit, and some of Pawtucket's main roads are state roads with their own 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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Size your container by how much debris you have and how heavy it will be. Prime Dumpster offers 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster suits a single bathroom, one room of furniture, or a small porch tear-off. It's also the right pick for concrete, brick, or plaster, which get heavy long before the container looks full.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers a garage or basement cleanout, a kitchen remodel, or a small roof on a single-family home.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is what most Pawtucket homeowners choose for gutting several rooms or emptying out a whole apartment unit.
The 30-Yard Dumpster handles large renovations, full-house jobs on a multi-family home, and demolition with lots of mixed debris.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our biggest container. It's meant for commercial construction, mill building work, and large demolition. On a narrow street lined with parked cars, it usually needs to go on the job site itself.
Your account manager can help you pick the size that fits your project and your street.
A dumpster on private property, like a driveway or a private lot, generally doesn't need a permit in Pawtucket. Once it goes in a street, alley, or sidewalk, it's on City property and the rules change.
Pawtucket's city code says building materials, trash, or debris can't be placed in a street during construction or demolition without a permit from the Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement. That permit can't cover more than one third of the street's width. If anything stays in the street after dark, it has to be lit from sunset to sunrise.
The Department of Public Works, at 250 Armistice Boulevard, maintains the City's streets. Call Public Works at 401-728-0500 and ask for extension 233 before you book a street placement. The City doesn't post a fee for this kind of permit, so ask when you call.
Watch for state roads, too. The City's permitting guide lists six stretches maintained by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, including parts of Armistice Boulevard, Central Avenue, Dexter Street, Newport Avenue, and Smithfield Avenue. Work in the right-of-way on those roads needs a permit from the state, not the City.
Not sure which rule covers your street? Your account manager can help you find the right contact.
Most household and building debris is fine. Rhode Island's rules and the landfill's acceptance standards set the limits.
The biggest local rule covers electronics. Rhode Island's Department of Environmental Management rule says covered electronics can only be recycled or handled as hazardous waste. That includes computers, monitors, and TVs with screens larger than 9 inches, and it applies to their parts as well as whole units. If the landfill finds one mixed into a load, it charges a fee for each unit.
The usual exclusions apply as well. Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, gas cylinders, and asbestos don't belong in a standard dumpster. Rhode Island also bans commercial food waste from disposal.
Mattresses, tires, and Freon appliances are accepted at the landfill but priced by the piece, so tell us about them when you book.
When you're unsure, ask your account manager before the item 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.
Most roll-off loads from Pawtucket go to the Central Landfill, run by Rhode Island Resource Recovery at 34 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI 02919. It's about 12 miles southwest of Pawtucket and is the only active landfill in the state. It's open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., and Saturday, 6 a.m. to noon. Its main number is 401-942-1430.
Pawtucket also runs the Pawtucket Transfer Station at 240 Grotto Ave, but it serves a different purpose. The City's transfer station page says it's open to Pawtucket residents only, with a valid ID, and it takes no construction or commercial waste. It's open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and it closes during parking bans.
That means a rented dumpster goes to Johnston, where the load is weighed and billed by the ton. Your account manager will confirm your load's destination and explain the disposal fees before delivery.
34 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI 02919
Run by Rhode Island Resource Recovery; open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., and Saturday, 6 a.m. to noon.
240 Grotto Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
City site for Pawtucket residents only; no construction or commercial waste.
Most Pawtucket rentals can be set up within one to two business days, and the container arrives in a 24 to 48 hour window. Booking a few days ahead gives you time to handle a street permit and prepare the spot. It can save you money, too.
A few tips for an easy delivery:
The Central Landfill closes at noon on Saturday and stays closed on Sunday. A dumpster you fill over the weekend will likely be hauled on Monday.
Client Reviews
Prime Dumpster serves homes and job sites across Pawtucket, including Darlington, Oak Hill, Woodlawn, Fairlawn, and Quality Hill, along with neighboring Central Falls and nearby towns across the Massachusetts line such as Attleboro and North Attleborough. We work around your schedule for delivery, pickup, and disposal.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll help you choose a size, check whether your street needs a permit, and give you a clear price.
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.
Pawtucket rentals range from $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard container, based on a five-day rental. Your total also depends on what you load, since the state landfill charges by the ton. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and overage rates.
For a real project, a dumpster usually costs less. The City's transfer station won't take construction debris, so you'd have to drive each load to Johnston and pay the landfill's fee every time. A dumpster stays at your place until you're done, and we make one trip.
Yes. A three-seat couch fills about a fifth of a 10-yard dumpster. You'll still have room for a mattress, a couple of armchairs, and a pile of flattened boxes. Furniture is bulky but light, so space runs out before weight becomes an issue.
In Pawtucket, keep hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, gas cylinders, and asbestos out of your dumpster. Rhode Island also bans computers, monitors, and TVs from the trash. Mattresses, tires, and Freon appliances cost extra by the piece, so let your account manager know about them.
The 10-yard dumpster is the lowest-priced option, at $399 to $499. What you put in it still drives the final bill. The landfill charges much less for clean concrete and brick than for mixed debris, so a separate load of rubble can save you money.
Most three-day rentals cost the same as our standard five-day rental. We price by the job, not by the day, and the tonnage you load matters more than how long you keep it. Ask your account manager what weight is included before delivery.
Most construction and cleanout debris is allowed, including lumber, drywall, plaster, roofing, flooring, furniture, and cardboard. Clean concrete, brick, and rock are fine, too, and they cost less to dispose of when nothing else is mixed in. Your account manager can confirm any item you're unsure about.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860 |
| Phone: | 351-240-0400 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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