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Dumpster Rental in Florida
Need dumpster rental in Florida? Prime Dumpster delivers roll-off containers across 115 Florida cities, from Pensacola in the panhandle to Key West. Construction is the heart of what we do, and we also handle cleanouts, roof jobs, remodels, commercial sites and federal work.
A few local details decide what you pay. The container size, the debris inside it, where it will sit and which county site takes the load all count.
This page walks through Florida price ranges, permit rules, what the state keeps out of landfills and the disposal sites that serve your area.
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115
cities served in Florida
10–40
yard containers available
5 days
standard rental period
Florida Dumpster Rental Prices
The prices below reflect general ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other specifics before you book.
| Size | Average Price Range | Approximate Dimensions | Common Price Factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | $399–$499 | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | Debris weight; heavy materials like concrete reach limits quickly |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | $449–$569 | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4–5' H | Debris mix; combined light and heavy materials affect disposal fees |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | $499–$649 | 22' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | Landfill distance; out-of-county loads may carry higher tipping fees |
| 30-Yard Dumpster | $599–$799 | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | Debris volume; longer rental periods may apply for larger projects |
| 40-Yard Dumpster | $699–$899 | 22–24' L × 8' W × 8' H | Project scope; commercial and demolition loads vary widely by material |
Prices shown are general ranges for estimation purposes. Your final quote will depend on many factors, which your Prime Dumpster Account Manager will explain after learning about your project needs during your free consultation.
What Factors Affect Your Dumpster Rental Price?
Each rental follows the same simple path. We drop off the container, you fill it during your rental period, and we pick it up and take it away. Your quote adds the details of your job on top of that.
Size is the first detail. The others are the material you're throwing out, how many days you keep the container and the address it goes to. Tile, concrete and wet shingles weigh far more than old furniture, and every extra day adds to the bill.
Your county plays a part as well, because each Florida landfill and transfer station posts its own tipping fees. Two things move that fee the most here: whether your debris is household trash or construction waste, and whether the job is on the mainland or in the Keys.
Two examples of how county disposal differs in practice:
- Orange County charges $54.20 per ton for household garbage and $41.10 per ton for construction and demolition debris. That lower rate is only available at the county landfill, since its two transfer stations don't accept debris loads.
- Monroe County charges $150.00 per ton at the three transfer stations that serve the Keys, in Cudjoe Key, Long Key and Key Largo.
So where your load goes can matter as much as how heavy it is. Orange County also bills a mixed load at the higher rate, which means keeping debris apart from household trash can save money.
Rates change, so check the county's own page before you plan around a figure. Your account manager can tell you which site takes loads from your address and what else will shape your price.
Do I Need a Permit for a Dumpster in Florida?
A container parked on your driveway, lawn or private job site usually won't need a permit. Things change when it sits on a public street, sidewalk or swale. Then you need approval from the agency that looks after that road, and you should have it before delivery day.
Florida leaves container placement to whoever owns the road. Your office depends on the street in front of the project:
- On a state highway, the Florida Department of Transportation controls the right-of-way. It allows short-term private use through a General Use Permit, and the application form is available from the local FDOT maintenance office.
- On a Jacksonville city street, the Public Works Department requires a right-of-way permit to place any material on a city road or easement. Homes and businesses pay different fees, and the fee doubles if work starts without a permit. The Development Services Review Group takes calls at 904-255-8310.
Many Florida homes sit on county roads outside city limits, which makes the county a third option. If you can't tell who maintains your street, your account manager can find the right permit office before we schedule delivery.
What Can't Go in a Dumpster in Florida
Most debris from a cleanout, remodel or build is fine to load. The real limits come from what each landfill's permit lets it accept, and those permits follow rules from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
State law keeps lead-acid batteries, used oil and white goods, such as refrigerators and washers, out of Florida landfills. Yard trash is also barred from lined Class I landfills, unless the site collects its landfill gas and puts it to use. Rechargeable batteries can't go in mixed trash either, and that includes cordless tool packs. One old fridge buried under drywall can hold up the whole container at the gate.
Like every state, Florida keeps hazardous waste, free liquids and friable asbestos out of standard landfills. Asbestos can only go to a site approved to take it.
Counties add rules of their own. Orange County accepts asbestos only by appointment, packed to state and county standards. It also charges double for uncovered loads.
Florida doesn't ban TVs or computers from landfills, though the state recommends recycling them. If your project includes electronics, tires, appliances or anything you're not sure about, ask your account manager where those items should go before loading them.
Florida Landfill Disposal Sites
Counties run most disposal in Florida. The landfill or transfer station that takes your load depends on the county where your project sits.
The Orange County Landfill at 5901 Young Pine Road in Orlando is the only Orange County site that accepts construction and demolition debris. Customers without an account can use it Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pinellas County's Solid Waste Disposal Complex is at 3095 114th Ave. N. in St. Petersburg. It charges one per-ton rate for household, business and yard waste, and loads with five or more tires are reweighed and billed at a tire rate.
Monroe County runs its Keys transfer stations Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the scales close at 3:30 p.m.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection permits these sites and sets the materials each one may take. When you book, your account manager confirms the facility for your address and any material limits that apply there.
Orange County Landfill
5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando, FL 32829
Orange County Solid Waste Management Division. Non-account customers Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Solid Waste Disposal Complex
3095 114th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Pinellas County. Monday-Friday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sundays.
Cities We Serve in Florida
115
locations served across Florida
With just one call or text, our team coordinates the services you need through our network of vetted local hauling partners, saving you valuable time and resources. Whether you’re overseeing a construction project, handling commercial waste, managing government contracts, or organizing large-scale events, Prime Dumpster delivers the expertise and reliability you need to keep operations running smoothly.
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Treasure Coast and Space Coast:
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Jacksonville and North Central Florida:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a dumpster rental cost in Florida?
A Florida dumpster rental usually costs $399–$499 for a 10-yard container and $699–$899 for a 40-yard, based on a five-day rental. The container size, your type of debris and the county site that takes the load all shape the price. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates before you book.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Florida?
Not from the state. A dumpster on your driveway or private lot usually needs nothing. One on a public road does, from FDOT on a state highway or from the city or county that maintains a local street. Your account manager can find the office that covers your address.
What can't go in a dumpster in Florida?
Hazardous waste, free liquids, friable asbestos, used oil, lead-acid and rechargeable batteries, white goods and whole waste tires. Lined landfills may also refuse yard trash. A single appliance hidden in a mixed load can stop the whole container at the gate.
Why does dumpster rental cost vary from one Florida county to the next?
Every county sets its own disposal rates. Orange County charges less per ton for construction debris than for household garbage, but only at its landfill. Monroe County charges far more per ton at its Keys transfer stations. The same weight of debris can cost very different amounts depending on where it goes.
Can I put tires in a Florida dumpster?
Keep them out. Florida law doesn't allow whole waste tires to be buried in a landfill, and counties such as Orange and Pinellas bill tire loads at their own rates. Set tires aside and ask your account manager how to dispose of them before the container is filled.
Does Florida charge a state fee on landfilled waste?
Florida leaves landfill pricing to counties and individual sites instead of adding a statewide per-ton charge. The fee on your load comes from the facility that receives it. Your account manager can tell you which site serves your address and what it charges.
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