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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Wilmington, Delaware, and the rest of New Castle County in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Wilmington's housing stock is old and dense, so plaster, lath, slate, and cast iron come out of these rowhomes by the ton, and the construction trade along the riverfront and the Market Street corridor keeps commercial containers moving as well. On a narrow city street, a container that is sized and placed correctly saves a whole day of hauling.
What you pay depends on container size, the material you load, how long you keep it, and the disposal charges at the landfill. Below are our price ranges, the permit rule for a container on a Wilmington street, the items Delaware keeps out of a mixed load, and how soon we can deliver.
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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 |
Four things decide a Wilmington quote, and the first is the container itself.
Size sets the starting point. Rowhome driveways and alleys are tight, so the practical question is often the largest container that fits your access rather than the largest one you could fill.
Material weight is where city projects get expensive. Plaster walls, slate roofing, brick, and old concrete are dense, and the landfill charges by weight. Delaware's disposal rate is published: the Delaware Solid Waste Authority charges $80.00 per ton with a $7.50 minimum fee. That number is why a load of plaster costs more to dispose of than a container of cabinets.
Rental length plays a small part. Most jobs fit inside a standard five-day window, and keeping the container past that is usually a modest add rather than a doubling.
City rules round it out. A container on private ground is simple, while one in the street needs a permit from the city first, and that cost is charged by the week or the day depending on where you park it.
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 for volume, then check weight and access. We run five sizes, and in Wilmington access often decides the answer.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the city favorite for heavy and awkward spots. It fits a single lane or a short driveway, and it suits plaster, brick, slate, and concrete that reach the weight limit early.
The 15-Yard Dumpster handles a full room with bulk, like a kitchen stripped to the studs or two floors of old carpet and padding, without needing much more curb space.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the usual choice for a whole-home cleanout or a multi-room renovation. It needs a clear stretch of frontage, so check your block before you book it.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is for larger work: a gut rehab, an addition, or a commercial fit-out that produces framing waste, packaging, and fixtures all at once.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest container and belongs on sites with room to work, such as riverfront construction, warehouse cleanouts, and demolition projects.
Describe your street and your project to your account manager and they'll choose the size that can actually get in and out.
On private property, including your own driveway or a fenced site, Wilmington does not require a permit for the container.
Put any part of it on the street or sidewalk and the rule changes. The city calls that a sidewalk and street encroachment, and the permit comes from Land Use and Planning. The published cost is $8 per week for every 20 linear feet in un-metered areas, and $8 per day for every 20 linear feet where the space is metered. The city lists commercial trucks, dumpsters, and building materials as the uses this permit covers.
Review time depends on how complex the project is, so apply early rather than the day before delivery. Land Use and Planning is at 800 N. French Street and takes calls at 302-576-3050.
Metered blocks are the detail to watch downtown and in the Market Street area, because a daily rate adds up quickly on a long job. If you aren't sure which rate applies to your frontage, your account manager can help you reach the right city contact before you book.
Wood, plaster, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, fixtures, furniture, and general cleanout material are all fine to load. The limits come from Delaware's disposal rules and from what the landfill will take.
Delaware treats yard waste as its own stream. Since January 2008, yard waste cannot arrive mixed with household garbage, and each state landfill keeps a separate area for it. If your job produces both brush and building debris, tell us up front so they stay apart.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos never belong in a standard container. The Delaware Solid Waste Authority handles those through its own collection events, and its list includes aerosol cans, drain and oven cleaners, mercury thermometers, smoke detectors, corrosives, stains, strippers, thinners, and paints other than latex. Ammunition, fireworks, gunpowder, and small compressed-gas cylinders are on that list too.
Batteries, used oil and oil filters, and electronics all have their own state programs rather than going into a mixed load.
If something has you guessing, check it with your account manager before it goes in the container.
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 debris hauled in Wilmington goes to Cherry Island Landfill at 1706 East 12th St., Wilmington, DE 19809, which the Delaware Solid Waste Authority operates inside the city. It is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The authority's response line is 800-404-7080.
Having the landfill in town is an advantage. The haul is short, which keeps transport costs down, and the authority is clear that what arrives at a Delaware landfill stays in Delaware rather than being shipped out of state.
Charges there are by weight, so what you load matters more than how full the container looks. Some loads also move through a transfer station first, which is a site that takes waste from haulers and residents and consolidates it to cut down on truck trips.
Your account manager will confirm which site your container is headed to and explain the disposal charges before your delivery date.
1706 East 12th St., Wilmington, DE 19809
Delaware Solid Waste Authority landfill inside the city, open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday until 3 p.m.
Most Wilmington rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. In the city, the street permit is usually the slower half of the process, so start that as soon as you have a date in mind.
Five things keep delivery day simple:
Landfill hours matter at the end. Cherry Island closes at 3 p.m. on Saturday and is not open Sunday, so a container filled over the weekend is normally hauled on Monday.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster coordinates dumpster rentals throughout Wilmington and the nearby New Castle County communities, from Trolley Square, Little Italy, and the Riverfront out to Elsmere, Newport, Claymont, and the neighborhoods along Kirkwood Highway and I-95. Wherever the job sits, we arrange delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container for your street, confirm where the debris goes, and quote the job 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 container runs $699 to $899, both on a five-day rental. Weight is the biggest variable, since Delaware landfill charges are per ton. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate before you book.
Rarely. Even with the landfill inside the city, each self-hauled trip costs you a weighed disposal charge, fuel, and your own time, and a pickup truck holds about two cubic yards. One container takes the entire job in a single haul.
Yes. A three-seat couch uses roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, which leaves space for a mattress, a dresser, and several boxes. Furniture fills volume rather than weight, so you run out of room first.
Keep out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, used oil, and asbestos, along with batteries, electronics, aerosol cans, and compressed-gas cylinders. Yard waste has to stay separate from household and building debris under Delaware rules. Mention anything unusual when you book.
The 10-yard container starts at $399 to $499, our lowest price, and it is also the most practical size on a tight city street. Because disposal is charged by the ton here, keeping plaster, brick, and concrete in their own load is the other way to hold the cost down.
Three days typically costs the same as five, because the price covers delivery, hauling, and disposal rather than each day on site. Weight moves your bill much more than time. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and the rate per extra ton.
Nearly all building and household debris: lumber, plaster, drywall, roofing, flooring, doors, cabinets, furniture, cardboard, and cleanout junk. Clean concrete, brick, and asphalt are accepted as well and often cost less when loaded on their own. Check unusual items with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Wilmington, Delaware 19805 |
| Phone: | 302-310-4140 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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