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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Scranton, Pennsylvania, and the wider Lackawanna County area in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Scranton's housing stock is old and dense, so attic and basement cleanouts, porch and roof work, and construction on infill lots in Hill Section and West Side neighborhoods all turn up more debris than a curbside can take.
What you pay comes down to the size you pick, the weight of what you load, how long you keep it, and the disposal charges where your load ends up. Keep reading for our price ranges, the street rules, where Scranton debris goes, and what the state will not let a landfill accept.
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Ready to get started? Scheduling your dumpster delivery is a breeze. Just tell us when and where you need it, and we’ll handle the rest. Prime Dumpster is all about quick and reliable service, getting the right dumpster to your site when you need it.
Done with your project or need your dumpster emptied? Just give us a call to arrange a fast and convenient pickup. We’re ready to quickly remove your waste and make your experience hassle-free. Count on Prime Dumpster for timely and efficient service.
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 |
Four things drive a Scranton quote, and one of them is unusual to this city.
Size is the first. A bigger container costs more at the start and still beats paying for a second haul when the first one fills early.
Weight is the second. Slate, brick, plaster, and old roofing are all heavy, and Scranton has plenty of each. A small container loaded with dense material will reach its weight allowance long before it looks full.
Where the container sits is the third, and this is the Scranton surprise. If any part of it goes on a City street, the City allows it there for only one day unless you pay an off-duty police officer to keep traffic moving around it. That turns a week on the street into a real cost, so we try hard to find you a driveway or a private spot. Your account manager works that out with you before anything is scheduled.
Disposal is the fourth. Lackawanna County has two state-permitted landfills, and each sets its own gate charges. Your account manager confirms the destination and the cost with the facility before delivery.
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 by volume first, then check the weight. We run 10 through 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the right call for heavy material. Concrete, brick, slate, plaster, and dirt will hit the weight limit with space to spare, so a small container keeps the bill down. It also suits a bathroom gut or a porch teardown.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers the jobs in the middle: a packed garage or basement, one floor of carpet, or a small reroof on a row house.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is what most Scranton homeowners end up with. A full attic and basement cleanout, or a kitchen and bath done together, will fit.
The 30-Yard Dumpster takes an addition, a gut remodel, or a commercial turnover. Loose mixed debris stacks up faster than people expect.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest, built for demolition, new construction, and industrial cleanouts with a crew loading all week.
Torn between two sizes? Describe the job to your account manager and they will steer you.
On private property, a driveway, a yard, or a fenced job site, Scranton does not require a permit for the container itself.
The street is a different matter, and Scranton's rules here are more detailed than most. Any roll-off container placed on a City street or highway to collect waste needs its own permit from the City's Office of Licensing, Inspections and Permits. The application has to name the exact spot, say what the container is for, and state how long it will be parked, and the applicant signs an indemnity for the City.
Two conditions come with that permit. First, the container must carry a flashing light and working reflectors so approaching traffic can see it. Second, it may stay in the right-of-way for only one day unless you engage an off-duty police officer to keep traffic moving safely around it. There is a daily fee for each container, and fines run per day for a container sitting out of compliance.
The permit office is in the Municipal Building at 340 N. Washington Avenue, and the number is 570-348-4193. The City does not publish a turnaround for this one, and its general guidance asks for permit applications well ahead of a project start, so apply early. If you are not sure whether your spot counts as right-of-way, your account manager can help you find the right contact before you commit to a date.
Most household and renovation debris is fine. The hard limits come from Pennsylvania's landfill rules, and they are specific.
Under the state rules a landfill cannot take explosive waste or hazardous waste at all. Bulk liquids are out, and a sealed container of liquid can only go in if it holds less than a gallon. Lead acid batteries are banned outright, and so is any load made up mostly of leaf waste. Radioactive material is barred, and special handling or industrial residual waste needs the state's written approval before a landfill may accept it.
On top of that, paint, solvents, fuel, used oil, and asbestos never belong in a standard container.
Scranton's own rules draw a useful line on construction debris. Clean soil, rock, stone, gravel, and unused brick, block, and concrete are not treated as demolition material when they are kept separate and used as fill, and the same goes for trees, brush, and stumps from land clearing. Keeping those loads separate often saves money. The City also requires every roll-off carrying waste to be tightly covered in transit, which is why loads are tarped on the way out.
Anything you are unsure about, ask your account manager before it 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.
Scranton loads stay close to home. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's permit list shows two municipal waste landfills hosted in Lackawanna County, both within about ten miles of the city.
The larger is Keystone Sanitary Landfill at 249 Dunham Road in Dunmore, permitted by the state for up to 7,500 tons a day across the Dunmore and Throop boroughs. The second sits in Taylor Borough on South Keyser Avenue, with a smaller permitted daily volume. Both are privately run under state permits, and each sets its own gate charges, so your account manager gets the number from the facility before you commit.
Pennsylvania also makes a landfill refuse waste whose handling would break the rules of the county or state where it was generated, which is one more reason the destination matters. Your account manager confirms which facility is taking your container and what it will cost before the truck is dispatched.
Most Scranton orders can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Giving us a few extra days costs nothing and matters more here than elsewhere, because a street placement needs a permit in hand first.
Five things that keep a Scranton delivery clean:
Plan around the gate too. Both county landfills run weekday and Saturday schedules and close on Sundays, so a container filled late on a Saturday may not be hauled until the start of the week.
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Prime Dumpster arranges delivery across Scranton and the surrounding Lackawanna County communities, from the Hill Section, Green Ridge, and West Side to South Side, Minooka, and out through Dunmore, Taylor, Moosic, and the Abingtons. Whether the job is one bathroom in a century-old double block or a full commercial gut, we arrange delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We will size the container, sort out the street question, and give you a clear number 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 in Scranton runs $399 to $499, and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899, both on a five-day rental. What you load and the landfill charges move the final number, and a street placement adds a City permit. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates before delivery.
For anything past a car load or two, renting wins. Self-hauling means repeat trips, fuel, and your own time, and the county landfills are set up for commercial traffic rather than casual drop-offs. One container handles a whole project in a single haul.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving room for a mattress, a dresser, and a pile of boxes. With bulky furniture you run out of space well before you reach the weight limit.
Keep out hazardous waste, explosives, paint, solvents, fuel, used oil, and asbestos. Pennsylvania also bans lead acid batteries and bulk liquids from landfills, and a sealed liquid container has to hold under a gallon. Loads made up mostly of leaf waste are refused as well.
The 10-yard container starts lowest, at $399 to $499. The cheapest final bill comes from sizing it right, though. Scranton debris runs heavy, and a small container filled with plaster, slate, or brick can pass its weight allowance and add overage charges.
Three days usually costs the same as five, since we price by the job rather than by the day. Weight moves your bill far more than the calendar does. Street placement is the exception here, because the City limits a container in the right-of-way to a single day.
Most household and renovation debris: lumber, plaster, drywall, roofing, flooring, furniture, cardboard, and general junk. Clean concrete, brick, stone, and soil are fine too, and they are treated differently when kept separate. Ask your account manager about any single item you are unsure of.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Scranton, Pennsylvania 18505 |
| Phone: | 267-539-9905 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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