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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Portland, Maine, and the surrounding Cumberland County communities in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Old triple-deckers getting gutted on the peninsula, steady construction in Bayside and along outer Congress Street, and a short season for roof and siding work keep containers in demand with homeowners and builders here.
What you pay turns on the container size, the material going in, the number of days you keep it, and the disposal charge at the facility that receives the load. The sections below cover price ranges, Portland's street permit and its daily fee, and the items that cannot ride in a container.
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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 |
Portland has one cost most cities don't, so it is worth walking through the pieces.
Start with size. The bigger the container, the higher the base rate, but a container that fits the job in one drop spares you a second delivery charge.
Then weight. Slate, brick, plaster, and wet shingles are heavy for their volume, and a tear-off on an older Portland house can reach the included tonnage well before the container looks full.
The street fee is the local wrinkle. Many peninsula houses have no driveway, so the container has to sit in the street. Portland charges $80.00 per day for a dumpster or POD in the public right-of-way, and that cost belongs in your budget from the start.
Disposal rounds it out. Construction debris from the city goes to the City's own Riverside Recycling site, and household waste goes to ecomaine off outer Congress Street. Each one charges by weight and sets its own rates.
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 confirm by weight. Prime Dumpster stocks five sizes, and a tight city lot often decides the answer as much as the debris does.
The 10-Yard Dumpster has the smallest footprint, which matters on a narrow Portland street. It suits a single bathroom, a small porch tear-off, or a load of masonry that would overload anything larger.
The 15-Yard Dumpster takes the next step up: a cleared basement, a packed attic, or old flooring and underlayment from a couple of rooms.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the one most Portland households pick. A full cleanout, a kitchen remodel, or a standard asphalt roof fits in one container.
The 30-Yard Dumpster handles whole-building work. Gut renovations on multi-family houses, additions, and larger demolition jobs all produce the bulk this size was built for.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. It fits commercial fit-outs, big demolition projects, and site cleanups that run for weeks.
Caught between two sizes? Walk the job through with your account manager and we'll quote whichever one saves you money.
Keep the container entirely on private property, such as a driveway or a fenced lot, and you don't need a City permit. Put any part of it in a street, a parking space, or on a sidewalk and Portland requires a permit first.
The City of Portland calls it a Street Occupancy Permit, and the Department of Public Works issues it. Portland's permit types page says plainly that this permit lets contractors place a dumpster, staging, or vehicles for construction work. Sidewalk closures need a separate permit and a walking route for people on foot.
File it early. The City asks for applications through its online portal five to ten business days ahead of the start date, and it won't issue the permit until you have paid. A payment made after 3 p.m. waits for the next business day.
Skipping it is expensive. The published penalty for occupying the street without a permit is $125.00 per day, on top of the regular charge. For questions about your block, call Portland Public Works at 207-874-8822, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your account manager can also confirm whether your spot counts as right-of-way and help you line the permit up with the delivery date.
Framing, drywall, trim, cabinets, shingles, flooring, and ordinary cleanout debris all load without trouble. The refusals come from Maine law and from what the receiving facility accepts.
Screens are the big one here. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection states that it is illegal to throw away cathode ray tubes and LCD screens anywhere in the state, because of the lead, mercury, and cadmium inside them. Televisions, monitors, and laptops have to come out of the load before it is hauled.
Batteries follow close behind. The same agency says businesses may not put rechargeable batteries in the trash, and they have to go back to the manufacturer or to a recycler instead.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, and asbestos stay out of every container. Portland runs nine household hazardous waste collection days a year at its Riverside site, on the first Saturday of the month from April through November, which is the right route for those items.
Tires, appliances holding refrigerant, and mattresses are usually charged per piece rather than by weight. Mention them to your account manager when you book so the quote reflects them.
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.
Portland is unusual in owning the facility that takes its construction debris. Riverside Recycling, at 910 Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103, is City-owned and run under contract. It is the regional hub for construction debris, electronic waste, bulky items, and yard material, and it is open to residents, businesses, and contractors Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drivers stay in the truck while the weigh station attendant handles the ticket.
Household trash and single-sort recycling take a different road. The City hauls those loads to ecomaine at 64 Blueberry Road, Portland, ME 04102, where trash is burned for electricity and recycling is sorted. Portland helped found ecomaine in 1976 and still co-owns it with dozens of other Maine towns. Its waste-to-energy tipping hall is open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday mornings.
One thing worth knowing: the ecomaine landfill in Westbrook is closed to the public, so every load has to be weighed in on Blueberry Road. Your account manager will tell you which facility is taking your debris and what the charge looks like before the container arrives.
910 Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103
Open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., closed Sunday.
64 Blueberry Road, Portland, ME 04102
Waste-to-energy tipping hall open weekdays 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Most Portland rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. On the peninsula, book earlier than that, because the street permit alone wants up to ten business days of lead time.
Five things that keep a delivery smooth:
Winter changes the math. Portland publishes its own guidance for containers left in the street during a snow event, so a January job needs a plan for storm days before the truck ever shows up.
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Prime Dumpster arranges delivery across Portland and the nearby Cumberland County communities, from the peninsula and the Old Port out through Bayside, Deering Center, Riverton, North Deering, Rosemont, and Stroudwater, plus Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, and Scarborough. Narrow streets and short driveways are normal here, so we plan placement with you before the truck is dispatched.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll pick the container, sort out whether your spot needs a street permit, 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 based on a five-day rental. Debris weight and the disposal rate at Riverside Recycling or ecomaine also shape the total, and a street permit adds a daily City fee. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates when you book.
Renting usually costs less once the job grows. Each self-haul trip to Riverside Recycling means a scale charge, fuel, and part of your day, and a pickup bed holds very little demolition debris. One container clears the whole project and gets hauled for you.
Yes. A standard three-seat couch fills about a fifth of a 10-yard container, which still leaves space for a chair, a mattress, and boxes. Furniture takes up volume rather than weight, so a 10-yard often covers a full apartment cleanout on its own.
Maine keeps televisions, monitors, and other screens out of the trash entirely, and businesses may not discard rechargeable batteries. Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, and asbestos are out as well. Tires, mattresses, and appliances with refrigerant need separate handling, so declare them at booking.
The 10-yard container has the lowest starting price at $399 to $499, and its small footprint also makes it the easiest to permit on a city street. Keep an eye on weight, though. Masonry and plaster can push a small container past its tonnage and trigger an overage charge.
Three days usually costs the same as five, since the rental price covers delivery, pickup, and disposal rather than calendar days. One exception is the City street permit, which is billed per day, so a shorter stay in the right-of-way does save money. Ask your account manager to price both.
Most construction and household debris is allowed: lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring, windows, doors, cabinets, furniture, carpet, and cardboard. Clean concrete, brick, and asphalt are accepted too, and they often cost less in a separate load. When an item is borderline, your account manager will check it before you load it.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Portland, Maine 04103 |
| Phone: | 617-749-0277 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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