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Dumpster Rental in North Dakota
Prime Dumpster supplies dumpster rental in North Dakota across 9 cities and their nearby towns, from Fargo and Grand Forks out to Bismarck, Minot and Williston. Our roll-off containers work for farmhouse clean-outs, hail-damage roofing, remodels and new construction, and we also take on commercial, oilfield-area and federal projects.
Local conditions set your price. The container size, what goes into it, where it will be placed and the landfill that takes the load all make a difference.
This page explains North Dakota price ranges, permit steps, landfill limits and the disposal details that affect a job here.
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9
cities served in North Dakota
10–40
yard containers available
5 days
standard rental period
North Dakota 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?
A rental always includes drop-off, the days you have the container and the final pickup. That service is the starting point, and the particulars of your project determine what gets added.
The particulars are the container size, the debris, the rental length and the project address. A 10-yard or 15-yard dumpster handles heavy material like concrete, while a 20-yard, 30-yard or 40-yard dumpster takes bulky clean-out and building debris. Heavy loads and extra days both add cost.
Most North Dakota landfills are run by cities, and each one sets its own tipping fees, which carry through to your quote. The detail that moves the price most here is sorting. Cities charge noticeably less for inert building debris than for household trash, as long as the two stay apart.
Two examples of how county disposal differs in practice:
- The City of Minot Landfill charges $51 per ton for municipal waste such as food, paper and plastic, and $37 per ton for inert material such as lumber, shingles, glass and metal.
- The City of Williston Landfill charges residents $54.00 per ton for household waste and $30.00 per ton for inert construction debris, while oilfield waste costs $195.00 per ton.
So a load of shingles and lumber can cost far less to dispose of when no household trash is mixed in. In the Bakken, anything that looks like oilfield waste is priced and handled on its own terms.
Confirm fees on each city's official landfill page. Your account manager can tell you which landfill serves your address and what will affect your final quote.
Do I Need a Permit for a Dumpster in North Dakota?
On private property, such as your driveway or a job site lot, a dumpster normally doesn't need a permit. It's a different story on a public street, sidewalk or boulevard. Whoever controls that road has to give approval before the container is dropped off.
North Dakota's state permits cover landfills and waste haulers, and container placement is handled by the owner of the road. Which office you work with depends on where the dumpster will sit:
- On a state highway, including main routes through many small towns, the North Dakota Department of Transportation controls the right-of-way, so approval runs through the state rather than the city.
- On a Fargo city street, the Engineering Department issues the permit for a dumpster in the right-of-way. Containers can't go on sidewalks, may only sit in spots meant for parking, and pay a daily fee per parking space once a placement runs past two weeks. The office is at 701-241-1545, Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bismarck, Minot and other cities each set their own rules through public works or engineering offices. If you're not sure who to call, your account manager will find the right contact before delivery.
What Can't Go in a Dumpster in North Dakota
Almost everything from a remodel, roof job or clean-out can go in the container. The limits depend on what each landfill's permit allows, and those permits follow rules from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality.
State law keeps four items out of landfills whenever a recycling market exists for them: lead-acid batteries, used motor oil, major appliances and wind turbine blades. Untreated infectious waste is also barred. Municipal landfills must also refuse electronic waste, fluorescent lighting and mercury switches from businesses.
Like landfills nationwide, North Dakota sites turn away hazardous waste, liquids and PCB oils, and asbestos goes only where a landfill is set up for it. Inert landfills are stricter still and refuse household garbage, grass, electronics and asbestos.
Individual cities add their own rules. Williston's landfill sets a very large fee for rejected oilfield loads, and Minot takes clean concrete, clean yard waste and small amounts of used motor oil free of charge.
If you plan to toss electronics, tires, appliances or anything you're unsure of, check with your account manager first so each item goes to the right place.
North Dakota Landfill Disposal Sites
City governments run most of North Dakota's public landfills, and each serves its own region. The landfill that receives your debris depends on the town where you're working.
The City of Minot Landfill at 4450 37th Ave SW serves north-central North Dakota. It accepts cash, checks and cards, and it takes several clean materials at no charge.
In the northwest, the City of Williston Landfill prices loads by material, with separate rates for household waste, inert debris, asbestos, trees and oilfield waste. Every load must be tarped or strapped down, or it pays an unsecured load fee.
In the east, the City of Fargo Sanitary Landfill serves Fargo, West Fargo and rural Cass County, and its scale operator can charge extra for loads that aren't tarped or secured.
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality permits every landfill and waste hauler in the state. When you book, your account manager confirms the receiving facility for your address and any material limits there.
City of Minot Landfill
4450 37th Ave SW, Minot, ND 58701
Open Monday to Saturday; all loads must be enclosed or covered with a tarp.
City of Fargo Landfill
4501 7th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102
Open Monday to Friday 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cities We Serve in North Dakota
9
locations served across North Dakota
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a dumpster rental cost in North Dakota?
A standard five-day dumpster rental in North Dakota usually costs $399–$499 for a 10-yard container and $699–$899 for a 40-yard. Your price depends on the container size, the type of debris and the county landfill or city landfill that accepts the load. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates before booking.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in North Dakota?
Not from the state. A container on your own property usually needs nothing, but one on a public street needs approval. Cities like Fargo issue their own right-of-way permits, and NDDOT controls state highways. Your account manager can find the right office for your address.
What can't go in a dumpster in North Dakota?
Lead-acid batteries, used motor oil, major appliances, wind turbine blades, hazardous waste, liquids and untreated infectious waste are kept out of North Dakota landfills. Businesses also can't landfill electronics or fluorescent lighting. A load holding these items can be refused, so pull them out first.
Why does dumpster rental cost vary from one North Dakota county to the next?
Each city landfill sets its own rates by material. Minot and Williston both charge much less for inert building debris than for household trash, and Williston prices oilfield waste far higher. Sorting your load and the landfill you use both change the cost.
Can I put tires in a North Dakota dumpster?
It's better not to. North Dakota landfills may legally bury tires, but many choose not to, and those that accept them charge by the tire or by the ton. Keep tires out of the container and ask your account manager where they should go.
Does North Dakota charge a state fee on landfilled waste?
The disposal charges on a North Dakota load come from the city landfill that receives it, and each city publishes its own rate schedule. Your account manager can confirm which landfill serves your address, what it charges and whether any other fee applies.
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