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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across St Peters, Missouri, and the surrounding St. Charles County communities in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Basement finishes and kitchen updates in the subdivisions off Mid Rivers Mall Drive, roof work across the 1980s and 1990s housing stock, and commercial construction along the Interstate 70 and Highway 94 corridors all keep containers in steady demand here.
Four things decide what you pay: the size you take, the weight and kind of debris, how many days you keep it, and the disposal charge on the load. Below you will find our size ranges, where your debris goes, what the City will not accept, and how fast we can get a container to your address.
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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 |
Size is the first thing to settle, and the cheapest mistake to avoid. A container one step too small means either a second haul or an overweight load, and both cost more than the bigger size would have.
Weight is the bigger variable in St. Peters, because disposal here is priced by the pound. The City charges $125 per ton on general loads, with a minimum charge on anything light, so a half-filled container of tile and plaster can cost more to empty than a brimming one of cabinets.
Missouri adds a small per-ton charge of its own. The City lists a $3.20 per ton landfill tax on top of the disposal charge, which applies to every load.
Dense material changes the plan entirely. Concrete, dirt, and stone cannot be loaded past one third of a container locally, which means a small container used properly, not a big one filled halfway. Tell your account manager if rubble is in the mix and they will size it for weight instead of volume.
Yard debris is its own stream here too. Brush and branches are handled separately from mixed trash, so if your project has both, two containers can work out cheaper than one. Your account manager can price it either way before you decide.
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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Pick on volume, then sanity check the weight. Prime Dumpster carries five sizes from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the smallest and the right answer for anything dense. A patio tear-out, a bathroom gut, or a load of broken block all suit it, since weight limits bite long before the walls fill up.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers the middle ground. A two-car garage cleared out, carpet and padding from a whole floor, or a small roof tear-off all fit without stepping up a size.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the most common pick for St. Peters homes. A finished basement demolition, a kitchen and bath together, or a full house cleanout before a move all land comfortably inside it.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is for whole-property jobs. Additions, gut renovations, and new residential construction produce bulky debris in volume, and this is the size that keeps up.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. Commercial build-outs, warehouse clearances, and demolition along the business corridors are its usual work.
Caught between two sizes? Walk the job through with your account manager and they will pick the one that fits.
On private property, which in St. Peters means your driveway or the job site lot, no city permit is needed for the container itself. The City's zoning rules allow a dumpster on a residential property while a project is actually under way.
There is a clock on that, though, and it is unusual enough to plan around. The City treats active project work as lasting 60 days from the day the project starts, whether or not a building permit was issued, and in one residential district the limit is 45 days. New home construction is handled under different rules. If your remodel is going to run long, talk to the City before the window closes.
The street is a different matter. St. Peters does not publish a dumpster permit for the public right-of-way, and its code separately prohibits letting soil, rock, concrete, or building materials end up on a public street. Work inside the right-of-way needs a city permit of its own, so a container that cannot fit on private ground is a conversation with the City first, not a delivery you simply schedule.
For questions about placement, the Street Department takes calls at 636-477-6600, extension 1340, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The City's main number is 636-477-6600. Describe your lot to your account manager and they will help you work out whether the driveway works and who to call if it does not.
Most construction and cleanout debris is fine. What is out comes from Missouri's landfill rules and from what the City's own facility will take across the tipping floor.
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources explains that sanitary landfills have to exclude certain wastes, naming hazardous waste, waste oil, large amounts of liquids, lead-acid batteries, appliances, and brush or other vegetation. Those limits follow the load wherever it goes.
The City's list is blunt about it. Tires, yard waste, paint cans with paint still in them, engine oil and other petroleum-based flammable liquids, asbestos, sealed barrels or drums, compressed or inert gas bottles, and hazardous chemicals are all refused, and the City notes that no amount of any of them will be accepted. A load that turns up with prohibited material carries a separate service charge, so this is worth a second look before the lid closes.
A few items need a different route rather than a ban. Flat-screen televisions are no longer taken at the City's recycling drop-off, and electronics and light bulbs go to the county program instead. Appliances with refrigerant carry a per-item charge, as do hot tubs.
If you are unsure where something falls, ask your account manager before it goes over the rail.
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.
Loads collected in St. Peters go to Recycle City, the City's own solid waste facility at 131 Ecology Drive. The City runs it, which is why the City sets the disposal charges and the rules, and why its code sends waste collected inside the city limits there.
The published walk-in disposal hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the site closed on City holidays. Trucks have to arrive well before closing to be emptied, and the facility office answers on 636-970-1456.
Charges there are by weight, and the City publishes them. A general load carries a $125 minimum up to 2,000 pounds, with anything heavier billed by the pound on top. That is the figure sitting behind the disposal portion of your quote.
Brush, branches, and grass go to a separate city yard waste site on the same street, which does not take household or construction debris. Your account manager will confirm which site your load is headed to and what the disposal side comes to before delivery.
131 Ecology Drive, St. Peters, MO 63376
City of St. Peters solid waste facility; walk-in disposal Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday to 2 p.m.
Most St. Peters orders can be arranged within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Calling a few days out gives you room to clear the driveway and sort out where exactly the container will sit.
These few things make delivery day go smoothly:
One local timing quirk is worth knowing. City rules bar collecting waste in residential areas between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. on weekdays, after 6 p.m. on Saturday, and at any time on Sunday, so delivery and pickup both happen inside daytime hours.
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Prime Dumpster arranges delivery throughout St. Peters, from the neighborhoods north of Mexico Road and the subdivisions around Mid Rivers to the business parks along Highway 370 and the Spencer Road corridor. We also cover the nearby St. Charles County communities of Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie, Weldon Spring, and St. Charles itself, and we fit delivery, pickup, and disposal around the way your project actually runs.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We will match the size to the load, check the disposal side, and quote you a firm 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.
In St. Peters, expect $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container and up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard, based on a five-day rental. What you load and what the City charges to take it both move the final number. Your account manager will confirm the included tonnage and the overage rate when you book.
For one light load, hauling it yourself can win. Past that it rarely does, because the City applies a minimum charge on every trip regardless of weight, and a pickup bed holds far less than people expect. Two or three loads in and a single container is usually cheaper and much faster.
Yes, easily. A three-seat couch takes roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a mattress, a few chairs, and some boxes. Furniture is bulky but light, so you will run out of room long before you reach the weight allowance.
Keep out tires, paint cans with paint in them, engine oil and other flammable liquids, asbestos, sealed drums, gas cylinders, and hazardous chemicals. Yard waste has to go in its own container rather than mixed in. Appliances with refrigerant and hot tubs are accepted but billed separately, so mention them when you book.
The 10-yard container starts lowest, at $399 to $499. Weight decides the rest. Concrete, dirt, and stone cannot be loaded past a third of the container locally, so heavy debris needs its own container rather than a bigger one. Keeping rubble separate is usually the cheaper route.
Three days normally costs the same as five, because the price covers delivery, pickup, and disposal rather than calendar days. The weight of what you load is what really moves your bill. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and what an extra ton costs before delivery.
Most construction and household debris is fine: lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, doors, fencing, furniture, and general clutter. Clean concrete and brick are accepted too, in their own container and loaded to the local depth limit. Anything unusual is worth a quick check with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | St Peters, Missouri 63376 |
| Phone: | 314-492-9592 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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