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Dumpster Rental in Ohio
Prime Dumpster handles dumpster rental across 91 Ohio cities, from Toledo and Cleveland down to Cincinnati and Athens, plus the towns around each one. We bring containers for garage clean-outs, kitchen remodels, roofing jobs and construction sites, and we support commercial, industrial and federal work as well.
A handful of local details decide what you'll pay. How big the container is, what goes into it, whether it needs street space and which landfill accepts the load all shape the quote.
This page walks through Ohio price ranges, permit basics, disposal rules, landfill sites and the local details worth knowing before you book.
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91
cities served in Ohio
10–40
yard containers available
5 days
standard rental period
Ohio 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 three steps. We drop off the container, you fill it during the rental period, and we pick it up and take it for disposal.
The details of your job set the rest. Container size, debris type, rental length and job location carry the most weight. Heavy loads like shingles, brick or dirt add tons quickly, and extra days on site add to the bill.
The landfill is part of that price, because Ohio disposal sites each set their own tipping fees. Here, where the waste came from can matter as much as what it is. Many sites charge more for loads from outside their district or county.
Two examples of how county disposal differs in practice:
- The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio charges $39.75 per ton at the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill for waste from inside its district, and $43.75 per ton for waste from outside it.
- Montgomery County Environmental Services in the Dayton area lists trash from Montgomery County at $30.50 per ton and trash from Butler County at $55.00 per ton. Construction and demolition debris costs $60 per ton plus fees.
So the same debris can cost a good deal more once it crosses a county or district line. Keeping construction debris apart from household trash helps too, since some sites price the two differently.
Ohio also adds a state fee to every ton. Ohio EPA sets it at $4.75 per ton, collected at the first landfill or transfer station that receives the waste, and local district fees sit on top of it.
Check official county and district pages for current fees. Your account manager can tell you which disposal site serves your address and explain what's likely to shape your quote.
Do I Need a Permit for a Dumpster in Ohio?
A container on private ground, like your driveway or a fenced lot, usually doesn't need a permit. A street, sidewalk, alley or tree lawn is a different story. You'll need approval from the local government responsible for that space before the truck arrives.
Ohio EPA regulates landfills, haulers and waste, not where a container stands. Street permits come from local government, and the office depends on where your job is:
- Inside a city, the city makes the rules. Westerville lists a POD and dumpster right-of-way application among the permits filed through its online permit portal, and its Engineering Division handles right-of-way work.
- Outside city limits, a county engineer or township may be responsible for the road. Ask that office before a container goes on the pavement.
Fees vary as much as the forms. Mentor's Engineering and Building Department prices right-of-way permits by type of work, and its form has no line for containers, so the city is the place to ask. Your account manager can find the right permit office for your street before delivery is booked.
What Can't Go in a Dumpster in Ohio
Household junk and most renovation debris are fine to load. The limits come from what each landfill's permit allows, and those permits follow rules set by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Ohio law puts two items off limits. Lead-acid batteries from cars, motorcycles, boats and wheelchairs have been banned from Ohio landfills since April 25, 2008. Stores that sell you a new one must take the old one back. Yard waste that's been kept separate from other trash must go to a composting facility, and a landfill has to refuse a load of it. A container holding nothing but brush needs a different destination than a demolition load with a few branches mixed in.
Regulated hazardous waste, free liquids and friable asbestos stay out of ordinary landfills here, just as they do nationwide. Asbestos can only go to a site with approval to take it.
Individual sites add their own limits. SWACO's transfer stations no longer take construction and demolition debris, so contractor loads in central Ohio go straight to the landfill.
Tires come with their own charges. The SWACO rate sheet lists passenger tires at $5 each, and Montgomery County residents may drop off 10 passenger car or truck tires a year at no charge.
Have electronics, tires, appliances or something you're unsure about? Ask your account manager where those items should go before they end up in the container.
Ohio Landfill Disposal Sites
Ohio organizes disposal through solid waste management districts, and each district or operator runs its own sites. The facility that takes your load depends on where the job sits and where the waste came from.
The Franklin County Sanitary Landfill, run by SWACO, is at 3851 London Groveport Road in Grove City. It serves central Ohio and is open Monday to Friday from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 6 a.m. to noon.
Montgomery County Environmental Services takes trash, appliances and yard waste for the Dayton area, with separate rates for nearby counties. Its gates open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and they close right on time.
The City of Wilmington runs its own landfill and charges most loads by the cubic yard instead of by the ton. Waste generated outside city limits pays a higher rate.
Ohio EPA licenses these facilities and decides what each one may accept. When you book, your account manager confirms the site for your address and any material limits that apply there.
Franklin County Sanitary Landfill
3851 London Groveport Road, Grove City, OH 43123
SWACO landfill, open Monday to Friday 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 6 a.m. to noon.
Montgomery County Solid Waste & Recycling Facility
1001 Encrete Lane, Moraine, OH 45439
Transfer station open Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cities We Serve in Ohio
91
locations served across Ohio
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.
Greater Cleveland:
Avon
Avon Lake
Broadview Heights
Cleveland
Cleveland Heights
Elyria
Euclid
Garfield Heights
Lakewood
Lorain
Maple Heights
Mayfield Heights
Mentor
North Olmsted
North Ridgeville
North Royalton
Painesville
Parma
Parma Heights
Rocky River
Shaker Heights
Solon
South Euclid
Strongsville
Westlake
Willoughby
Akron, Canton and the Mahoning Valley:
Central Ohio:
Dayton and the Miami Valley:
Greater Cincinnati:
North-west and north-central Ohio:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a dumpster rental cost in Ohio?
Ohio rentals usually run $399–$499 for a 10-yard dumpster and $699–$899 for a 40-yard, based on a standard five-day rental. What you pay depends on the container size, the type of debris and the county or district landfill that receives it. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates before booking.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Ohio?
Not from the state. A dumpster on your driveway or private lot usually needs no permit. One on a street, sidewalk or tree lawn does, and the city handles that inside city limits, while a county engineer or township may control roads outside them. Your account manager can find the right office.
What can't go in a dumpster in Ohio?
Lead-acid vehicle batteries, regulated hazardous waste, free liquids and friable asbestos. Landfills must also refuse loads of separated yard waste, which belongs at a composting facility. Tires and appliances often carry extra charges, so check with your account manager before loading them.
Why does dumpster rental cost vary from one Ohio county to the next?
Each district and landfill sets its own rates, and many charge more for waste from outside their area. SWACO charges more per ton for out-of-district loads, and Montgomery County lists trash from neighboring counties well above its local rate. Your account manager can confirm which site your load goes to.
Can I put tires in an Ohio dumpster?
Keep tires out of the main load. Ohio sites usually price them separately, such as SWACO's per-tire charge, and Montgomery County residents can drop off a limited number free each year. Set them aside and ask your account manager where they should go before the container is filled.
Does Ohio charge a state fee on landfilled waste?
Yes. Ohio EPA collects a state disposal fee on every ton of solid waste, charged at the first landfill or transfer station that receives it. Local solid waste districts add their own fees on top, so your account manager can explain how those fees show up in your quote.
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