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Dumpster Rental in New Jersey
Prime Dumpster provides dumpster rental in New Jersey in 50 cities, from Fort Lee and Jersey City down through New Brunswick and Trenton to Atlantic City and Vineland. We bring containers for construction projects, roof jobs, remodels and home clean-outs. We also take on commercial, industrial and federal work.
Local details shape the price you pay. The size of the box, the type of debris, where it sits and the county site that takes the waste all count.
Here you'll find New Jersey price ranges, how street permits work, the state's recycling rules and the sites that take debris from your area.
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50
cities served in New Jersey
10–40
yard containers available
5 days
standard rental period
New Jersey 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?
Your rental covers delivery to your site, use of the container for the rental period and removal once you're finished. The rest of the price depends on your project.
We look at the container size, the debris going in, the number of rental days and the job location. Masonry, tile and wet drywall are dense and heavy, and keeping the container longer increases the cost.
In New Jersey, each county decides where waste goes and what it costs to dump. County agencies set tipping fees, and some charge more for building debris than for trash.
Two examples of how county disposal differs in practice:
- The Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex in Florence charges $105.44 per ton for municipal waste and $127.55 per ton for construction and demolition waste, with an $8 minimum.
- The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority charges $113.00 per ton at its transfer stations for household, bulky and construction waste alike.
For a renovation load, that flips the usual pattern. Construction debris costs more than trash in Burlington County, while Morris County charges one rate, so the county your job is in has a real effect on the bill.
County rates are adjusted every year or so, so check the official county page for current fees. Your account manager can confirm the facility that serves your address and explain what goes into your quote.
Do I Need a Permit for a Dumpster in New Jersey?
When the dumpster stays on your own driveway or property, a permit usually isn't required. Once it moves onto a street or into a parking lane, the town or agency that controls that road has to approve it before delivery.
The office you need depends on who owns the road:
- On a state highway, NJDOT requires a highway occupancy permit for any work in its right-of-way, even for a short time. You apply through its online ePermits system.
- On a city street, the town sets the rules. In Hoboken, a dumpster needs a permit from the Hoboken Parking Utility, and the no-parking signs must show the same address. The city's permit office sells the signs with a two-sign minimum, online or at its service window by appointment.
Many Bergen and Hudson County towns have tight parking rules of their own. If you're not sure who controls your block, your account manager can locate the right contact before the drop-off is scheduled.
What Can't Go in a Dumpster in New Jersey
Most debris from a remodel, clean-out or build is fine. The limits come from what each site is allowed to take, under rules set by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
New Jersey wants some items sorted out where the waste is made, so they never reach the trash. Televisions, computers, laptops and monitors have been banned from the garbage since 2011, and printers and fax machines were added in 2018. Whole tires can't go to a landfill because they work their way back to the surface, and lead-acid batteries and used motor oil have to be recycled.
As in every state, hazardous waste and free liquids stay out of normal landfills, and friable asbestos needs a site approved for it.
Facilities add requirements of their own. Morris County's transfer stations don't accept rental trucks or cash. Burlington County requires every customer to fill out a waste origin and disposal form before entering the complex.
When electronics, tires, appliances or anything uncertain are part of the job, ask your account manager where they should go before the container starts filling up.
New Jersey Landfill Disposal Sites
Each New Jersey county plans its own disposal, using landfills, transfer stations and waste-to-energy plants. The county your job is in decides where the load goes.
The Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex at 22000 Burlington-Columbus Road in Florence is a county-run landfill. It's open six days a week, and Saturday hours end at noon.
The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority runs two transfer stations. Mount Olive Transfer Station is at 168 Gold Mine Road in Flanders, and Parsippany Transfer Station is at 1100 Edwards Road in Parsippany. Waste from both is trucked on to the authority's disposal sites.
The state's environmental agency licenses these sites and signs off on each county plan. After you book, your account manager confirms the site for your address and any rules on what it takes.
Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex
22000 Burlington-Columbus Road, Florence, NJ 08518
County-run landfill, open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to noon.
Mount Olive Transfer Station
168 Gold Mine Road, Flanders, NJ 07836
MCMUA transfer station, open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 to 11 a.m.
Parsippany Transfer Station
1100 Edwards Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054
MCMUA transfer station, open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 to 11 a.m.
Cities We Serve in New Jersey
50
locations served across New Jersey
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a dumpster rental cost in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, a standard five-day rental generally costs $399–$499 for a 10-yard dumpster and up to $699–$899 for a 40-yard. Your quote reflects the container size, the kind of debris you're loading and the county 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 Jersey?
Not from the state. Private property usually needs no permit, but a container on a public road needs approval from NJDOT on a state highway or from your town on a local street. Your account manager can find out which office handles your location.
What can't go in a dumpster in New Jersey?
Televisions, computers, monitors, printers, whole tires, lead-acid batteries, used motor oil, hazardous waste and liquids. New Jersey bans electronics from the garbage, so a single monitor can keep a load from being accepted.
Why does dumpster rental cost vary from one New Jersey county to the next?
Counties run their own disposal systems and set their own fees. Burlington County charges more for construction debris than household waste, while Morris County charges the same rate for both. The facility your load goes to changes the total.
Can I put tires in a New Jersey dumpster?
No. Whole tires aren't allowed in New Jersey landfills, and Morris County's transfer stations won't take them as trash. Keep them out of the container and ask your account manager where they can be recycled before loading begins.
Does New Jersey charge a state fee on landfilled waste?
Yes. New Jersey collects a recycling tax on each ton of solid waste that facilities accept for disposal. Morris County builds it into its posted rate, and your account manager can explain how it shows up for your load.
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