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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Thornton, Colorado, and the north Denver metro in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. The older ranch houses south of 88th Avenue are being opened up and re-roofed, the newer subdivisions out toward 144th keep finishing basements, and construction along the I-25 and Washington Street corridors runs all year.
Four things move your price: the container you pick, the weight of what goes in, how long you keep it, and the tipping cost at the landfill east of town. Below you'll find our ranges, how Thornton handles a container in the street, what Colorado keeps out of landfills, and where your load ends up.
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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 Thornton quote comes together from four pieces, and only one of them is out of your hands.
Container size is the first. The step up to the next size is almost always cheaper than ordering a second container, so describe the whole job, not just the first room.
Debris weight is the second. The landfill bills by weight, and hail-damaged shingles, tile, stucco, and broken concrete add up quickly. North metro roofing jobs in particular tend to weigh more than people expect.
Placement is the third, and it is the one worth planning around here. Thornton is strict about the public right-of-way. A container on your own driveway raises no issue. One that sits in the street or on a sidewalk puts your job into the city permit process, which takes real time.
Timing is the fourth. Long rentals, awkward access, and extra swaps all show up in the final number, so give your account manager an honest finish date.
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 on volume first, then make sure the material will not blow through the weight allowance.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the one for dense loads. A torn-out patio, a brick planter, soil from a regrade, or a single bathroom gut all suit it.
The 15-Yard Dumpster fits a packed garage, a finished basement being ripped back out, or flooring pulled from a few rooms.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the most requested size in Thornton. A full house cleanout, a kitchen plus a bath, or a typical hail-replacement roof all fit comfortably.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is sized for additions, studs-out remodels, and new construction, where offcuts and packaging build up fast enough to stall a crew.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. Commercial strip-outs, demolition, and industrial cleanouts with a lot of light, bulky material need the extra room.
Walk the job through with your account manager and we'll tell you which size we'd send.
On private property, including your own driveway, Thornton does not require a permit for a container. Most of our residential deliveries fall into that bracket, and nothing extra is needed.
Putting a container in the public right-of-way is a different story, and Thornton is firmer about it than most cities in the north metro. The City runs right-of-way permits through Infrastructure Engineering, applications have to go in online rather than by email, and standard review takes at least fourteen business days plus two more for processing. The City also issues these permits only to contractors who hold a Thornton contractor license.
Two things follow from that. If your project needs the street, start the paperwork weeks ahead of the date you want the container. And if you're a homeowner rather than a licensed contractor, talk to your account manager early, because the route to a street placement runs through someone who holds that license.
Infrastructure Engineering takes questions at 720-977-6210. The City's construction and traffic control permits, which cover lane and sidewalk closures, are handled separately by City Development at 9500 Civic Center Drive on 303-538-7295.
If you aren't sure which side of the property line your drop spot is on, your account manager can help you get that settled before delivery is booked.
Framing lumber, drywall, shingles, flooring, cabinets, trim, doors, carpet, furniture, and general cleanout junk all belong in a roll-off.
Colorado keeps a short, firm list out of every landfill in the state. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment names the prohibited materials: lead-acid batteries, liquid waste or anything with free liquids in it, used oil, waste tires, and electronic devices and computers. A television buried in a load can get the whole container turned away, so pull electronics before you start.
Hazardous waste, paint, solvents, and fuel are out too, and asbestos belongs with a licensed abatement contractor rather than in a container.
Thornton's own rules point the same way. The city will not collect lumber, rocks, bricks, concrete blocks, tires, sod, dirt, gravel, or material from construction and remodeling in its household service, which is precisely the gap a roll-off fills. Its resident drop-off site takes motor oil, antifreeze, appliances, and yard material, but no dirt, sod, or rocks.
For household chemicals, Thornton residents can get a voucher from the City for the hazardous waste center at 9131 E. 96th Ave. in Henderson, which runs by appointment.
If an item on your list looks borderline, check with 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.
Roll-off loads from Thornton are weighed and buried at the regional landfill east of the city, at 19260 E. 88th Ave. in Commerce City. The City points residents there itself: once a year it runs a landfill day when the gate fee is waived for Thornton households bringing one vehicle load of non-hazardous debris. Electronics and liquids are excluded even then.
That annual day is useful for a pickup truck of junk. It does not cover a remodel, a roof, or a basement, and it does not cover contractors at all. For anything at that scale a container is the practical route, and the landfill charges by weight whichever way the material gets there.
The City also runs a drop-off at its Infrastructure Maintenance Center on Washington Street for motor oil, antifreeze, appliances, and organic material, weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. That site is for Thornton residents only, not commercial or landscaping companies, and it turns away dirt, sod, and rocks.
Your account manager will confirm where your load is going and what the current tipping cost looks like before we dispatch.
Most Thornton orders can be scheduled within one to two business days, with the truck arriving inside a 24 to 48 hour window. Booking further out costs nothing and gives you room if a permit turns out to be needed.
Five things that keep delivery on track:
Wind is the other local factor. The north metro gets strong gusts, so keep light material low in the container and let us know if the load will sit through a storm.
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Prime Dumpster arranges delivery across Thornton, from the older blocks around 88th and Washington to Eastlake, Hunters Glen, Riverdale, and the newer neighborhoods out past 136th Avenue, and into the surrounding north metro communities in Adams and Weld counties. Roof, remodel, basement finish, or a long-overdue cleanout, we arrange the delivery, the pickup, and the disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container, flag the permit question if your spot needs the street, and give 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.
A 10-yard container runs $399 to $499 and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899, on a five-day rental. The landfill east of town bills by weight, so what you load matters as much as the size you pick. Your account manager will confirm included tonnage and the overage rate before delivery.
The City waives the gate fee for residents one Saturday a year, one vehicle load each. Outside that day, self-hauling means paying at the scale on every trip plus fuel and your own hours. For a remodel, a roof, or a cleanout, one container loaded once is cheaper and far less work.
Yes, with space to spare. A three-seat couch takes roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, which still leaves room for a bed frame, a dresser, and boxes. Bulky furniture fills the space long before it comes close to the weight allowance.
Colorado bars lead-acid batteries, liquids, used oil, tires, and electronics from landfills, so those stay out. Hazardous waste, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos are out as well. Mention any of these to your account manager when you book and we'll point you to the right drop-off.
The 10-yard container starts lowest, at $399 to $499. Because disposal here is priced by weight, though, the cheapest result often comes from splitting the load. Keep concrete, brick, and soil in their own container and put the light remodel debris in another, rather than paying overage on one mixed load.
Three days generally costs the same as five, since the rental is priced by the job and not the day. Weight is what moves the bill. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and what each extra ton costs, and pick a pickup date when you book.
Nearly all construction and household debris: lumber, drywall, shingles, flooring, doors, windows, cabinets, trim, carpet, furniture, and general junk. Clean concrete, brick, and asphalt are allowed too and are usually cheaper in their own load. If you're unsure about an item, your account manager can check before you load it.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Thornton, Colorado 80229 |
| Phone: | 983-203-3500 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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