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Dumpster Rental in New Hampshire
For dumpster rental in New Hampshire, Prime Dumpster serves 9 New Hampshire cities, from Nashua and Manchester to Portsmouth, Dover and Keene. We bring containers for attic cleanouts, roofing jobs, renovations and new construction, and we work on commercial and federal projects as well.
A handful of local details set your price. Container size, the debris you load, where the dumpster sits and the facility that accepts the waste are the main ones.
This page explains New Hampshire price ranges, permit steps, state disposal bans and the local sites that take construction debris.
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9
cities served in New Hampshire
10–40
yard containers available
5 days
standard rental period
New Hampshire 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 is built around delivery, the rental period and removal. That core stays the same, and your project details decide the rest of the quote.
Start with size. A 10-yard dumpster handles a room or two of cleanout debris, while a 30-yard dumpster suits a larger renovation. Next comes the type of material, the length of the rental and where the job is. Plaster, tile and shingles weigh a lot for their size, and extra days add cost.
The disposal site matters because New Hampshire towns and cities run their own transfer stations and landfills, each with its own tipping fees. Here, sorting and the unit of measure make the biggest difference. Some sites also charge contractors more than residents.
Two examples of how county disposal differs in practice:
- The Keene Recycling Center charges $186 per ton for mixed construction debris such as sheetrock and pressure treated wood, $160 per ton for recyclable construction debris, and $125 per ton for a clean load of shingles.
- The Dover Recycling Center weighs construction debris by the pound. Contractors pay 15 cents per pound with a $25 minimum per load, while residents pay 10 cents per pound.
In Keene, keeping shingles and clean wood apart from sheetrock can lower the bill. In Dover, a contractor load costs more than the same load from a resident.
On top of the local fee, New Hampshire adds a per-ton state surcharge that the customer pays at landfills and incinerators. Fees change, so check the facility's official page before you plan around a number. Your account manager can confirm the site serving your area and explain what will affect your final quote.
Do I Need a Permit for a Dumpster in New Hampshire?
When a dumpster sits entirely on your own driveway or lot, you usually won't need a permit. On a street or sidewalk, it's a different story. You need approval from the city, town or state agency that controls that road, and it should be arranged before delivery.
State law lets each city regulate what's placed on its streets, so the office depends on where the container goes:
- On a state maintained highway, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation requires a Right of Way Activities permit for disturbing the shoulder, ditch, embankment or pavement. Applications go through an NHDOT district office.
- On a Nashua city street, dumpster placement needs a Permit to Encumber from the Engineering Department in the Public Works Division. The city issues it for work that temporarily closes or narrows a street or walkway.
Smaller towns may handle a blocked street through the road agent or public works office. If you're unsure who covers your street, your account manager can find the right contact before delivery day.
What Can't Go in a Dumpster in New Hampshire
Almost all remodeling and household debris is acceptable. The limits depend largely on what each landfill or incinerator is permitted to take, and those permits follow rules from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.
State law is specific. Nobody may put wet-cell batteries, lithium-ion batteries or electronic devices into a New Hampshire landfill or incinerator, so car batteries, cordless tool packs and TVs stay out. Leaf and yard waste is banned too. Mercury-added products must be separated, and contractors who remove thermostats or fluorescent tubes are responsible for sorting them. The ban falls on the person throwing the item away, so one old TV in the container is your problem, not just the site's.
Hazardous waste, free liquids and friable asbestos are excluded from standard landfills nationwide. Asbestos may only go to a facility permitted to accept it.
Local sites set extra conditions. Nashua's Four Hills Landfill accepts asbestos only from single-family, owner-occupied homes, and it must be registered in advance.
If your job includes electronics, tires, appliances or anything you're unsure about, ask your account manager where it should go before it goes in the container.
New Hampshire Landfill Disposal Sites
Disposal in New Hampshire runs mainly through municipal facilities and private operators rather than county systems. The right site depends on where your project is.
Four Hills Landfill is at 840 W. Hollis Street in Nashua. It's open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the scale shuts off at 3:30 p.m. Its construction debris rate is notably higher per ton than Keene's.
The Keene Recycling Center and Transfer Station sits at 55 Old Summit Road in Keene. It's open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Dover Recycling Center opens only on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 603-516-6073 with questions.
NHDES permits these facilities and decides which materials each may take. When you book, your account manager confirms the facility for your address and any material limits that apply there.
Four Hills Landfill
840 W. Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03062
Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The scale shuts off at 3:30 p.m.
Keene Recycling Center and Transfer Station
55 Old Summit Road, Keene, NH 03431
Open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Recycling Center
265 Mast Road, Dover, NH 03820
City of Dover site, open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cities We Serve in New Hampshire
9
locations served across New Hampshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a dumpster rental cost in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, dumpster rentals usually run $399–$499 for a 10-yard and $699–$899 for a 40-yard, for a standard five-day rental. Your cost depends on the container size, the kind of debris and the local facility that accepts it. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates before you book.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in New Hampshire?
Not from the state. A container on your own property usually needs no permit. One on a public road does, from NHDOT on a state highway or from the city, such as Nashua's Engineering Department, on a local street. Your account manager can find the right office.
What can't go in a dumpster in New Hampshire?
Hazardous waste, free liquids, friable asbestos, wet-cell and lithium-ion batteries, electronic devices, leaf and yard waste, and mercury-added products such as thermostats. State law makes the person discarding these items responsible, so a single TV can create a problem for the whole load.
Why does dumpster rental cost vary from one New Hampshire county to the next?
Each town or city facility sets its own rates. Keene charges less for recyclable construction debris and clean shingles than for mixed debris. Dover charges by the pound and bills contractors more than residents. The same load can cost quite different amounts depending on the site.
Can I put tires in a New Hampshire dumpster?
It's better to keep them separate. Sites such as Keene charge for tires one at a time, and more when a tire is still on its rim. Set tires aside and ask your account manager where they should go before loading the container.
Does New Hampshire charge a state fee on landfilled waste?
Yes. Since January 1, 2026, New Hampshire has added a per-ton surcharge on waste disposed at landfills, incinerators and waste-to-energy plants. State law says the customer pays it on top of the tipping fee, and your account manager can show how it affects your quote.
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