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Dumpster Rental in Vermont
Prime Dumpster brings dumpster rental in Vermont to Burlington, South Burlington and the surrounding Chittenden County area. Our containers handle residential clean-outs and renovations, commercial building work and public and federal jobs, and our list of areas we service shows where else we work.
Several Vermont details shape what you pay. Container size, the materials you're discarding, where the dumpster is placed and the facility that receives the debris all matter.
Below are Vermont price ranges, permit information, disposal bans and the solid waste district details that apply to a project in the state.
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cities served in Vermont
10–40
yard containers available
5 days
standard rental period
Vermont 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 includes three parts: we deliver the dumpster, you keep it for the agreed number of days, and we remove it and handle disposal. On top of that base, the specifics of your job decide the final figure.
Container size comes first. A 10-yard or 15-yard dumpster fits a bathroom gut or a load of shingles, while a 20-yard, 30-yard or 40-yard dumpster takes a whole-house clean-out or a larger build. Debris type, rental length and job location follow, and dense material like plaster and slate adds weight quickly.
Vermont's disposal system runs through regional solid waste districts and town transfer stations, and each one sets its own tipping fees. Those fees flow into your quote. Here, the unit of pricing and the type of building material often matter more than the county line.
Two examples of how county disposal differs in practice:
- The Addison County Solid Waste Management District transfer station in Middlebury charges $171 per ton, and it applies that same rate to household trash and to construction and demolition debris.
- The Town of Canaan Transfer Station in the Northeast Kingdom charges by volume, at $45.00 per cubic yard for general building debris and $75.00 per cubic yard for shingles, sheetrock and painted or treated wood.
For planning, that means sorting pays off in some towns and makes little difference in others. At Canaan, pulling out clean wood and metal can even send those materials to free drop-off areas.
Look up current fees on the district's or town's official page. Your account manager can identify the facility that serves your address and explain what will shape your final price.
Do I Need a Permit for a Dumpster in Vermont?
Keeping the container on your own driveway or private property usually means you won't need a permit. Setting it on a street, sidewalk or greenbelt does require one. Approval comes from whoever maintains that road, and you should have it before delivery day.
State law requires a permit to use any part of a highway right-of-way, and the issuing office depends on whether the road belongs to the state or the town:
- On a state highway, the Vermont Agency of Transportation issues a State Highway Access and Work Permit through its permitting services office, with fees set by state statute. The permitting services manager can be reached at 802-917-4496.
- On a Burlington city street, the Public Works Department requires a right-of-way permit for anyone who blocks a street, sidewalk, greenbelt or curb, and the Obstruction Permit is the application that fits. Insurance, a permit bond and plans must come with it. City Hall is at 802-865-7000, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.
Many village main streets in Vermont are state highways, so the town isn't always the right office. Your account manager can work out which permit office handles your street before delivery.
What Can't Go in a Dumpster in Vermont
Most construction and household debris is fine for a dumpster. The limits come from what each facility is licensed to accept, and in Vermont those limits follow some of the country's broadest disposal bans, overseen by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.
Vermont law keeps a long list of items out of landfills. It covers lead-acid batteries, waste oil, appliances such as refrigerators and washers, tires, paint, mercury-containing products, and electronics like computers and TVs. Recyclables, food scraps, leaf and yard waste and clean wood are banned too. A container holding any of them can be rejected, so sort before you load.
Like landfills in every state, Vermont sites refuse hazardous waste and liquids, and friable asbestos has to go to a facility approved for it.
Local sites set their own rules as well. The Canaan Transfer Station won't let anyone use its construction debris or tire containers until the attendant checks the load, and it doesn't accept skidder tires at all.
Unsure about electronics, tires, appliances or anything else? Ask your account manager where it belongs before you put it in the container.
Vermont Landfill Disposal Sites
Solid waste districts and towns run Vermont's drop-off centers and transfer stations, and most trash is trucked on to a landfill. Your project's location decides which facility takes your load.
Near Burlington, the Chittenden Solid Waste District's Williston Drop-Off Center at 1492 Redmond Rd is the district's largest site. It takes the widest range of materials, including oversized items and large loads, and it's open Tuesday through Saturday.
In west-central Vermont, the Addison County District Transfer Station at 1223 Route 7 South in Middlebury weighs and prices loads by the ton, with a district fee already built into its rate.
In the Northeast Kingdom, the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District points residents to the Coventry Landfill or the St. Johnsbury Transfer Station when their town doesn't accept trash, and it requires sorting at every district location.
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, through its Department of Environmental Conservation, certifies disposal facilities across the state. When you book, your account manager confirms the receiving facility for your address and any material restrictions there.
CSWD Drop-Off Center in Williston
1492 Redmond Rd, Williston, VT 05495
Chittenden Solid Waste District's largest site. Open Tuesday-Saturday 8am-3:30pm; trailers allowed.
District Transfer Station
1223 Route 7 South, Middlebury, VT 05753
Addison County district site. No bagged household trash. Open weekdays 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cities We Serve in Vermont
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locations served across Vermont
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a dumpster rental cost in Vermont?
Vermont dumpster rentals typically cost $399–$499 for a 10-yard container and $699–$899 for a 40-yard, based on a standard five-day rental. The final price depends on the container size, the debris you're loading and the county landfill or district facility that takes it. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates before you book.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Vermont?
Not from the state for a private driveway. A container on a public road does need one, issued by the town for town streets or by the Vermont Agency of Transportation for state highways. In Burlington, Public Works handles it. Your account manager can find the right office before delivery.
What can't go in a dumpster in Vermont?
Vermont bans lead-acid batteries, waste oil, appliances, tires, paint, electronics, mercury products, recyclables, food scraps, yard waste and clean wood from landfills, along with hazardous waste and liquids. One banned item can get a whole container turned away, so separate them before loading.
Why does dumpster rental cost vary from one Vermont county to the next?
Each district or town sets its own rates and pricing method. Addison County charges one per-ton rate for trash and building debris, while Canaan charges by the cubic yard and more for shingles and sheetrock. The facility and your materials both change the disposal cost.
Can I put tires in a Vermont dumpster?
No. Vermont has banned tires from landfills since 1992, so they can't ride along in a dumpster load. Many transfer stations accept tires separately for a per-tire fee. Ask your account manager where to take them before your container is filled.
Does Vermont charge a state fee on landfilled waste?
Yes. Vermont collects a Solid Waste Tax based on the tons of waste delivered for disposal, paid by certified facilities and municipalities. Many districts also add their own per-ton fee, so your account manager can explain how these charges show up in your quote.
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