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Dumpster Rental in Washington
Prime Dumpster offers dumpster rental in Washington across 62 cities, from Bellingham and Seattle to Vancouver, Yakima and Spokane. We bring containers for garage clean-outs, roofing jobs, kitchen remodels and construction sites, and we also support commercial, industrial and federal projects.
A few local details decide your price. Container size, the debris you load, where the container sits and the facility that takes the waste all count.
On this page you'll find Washington price ranges, permit guidance, disposal rules and the landfill facts that matter for your job.
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62
cities served in Washington
10–40
yard containers available
5 days
standard rental period
Washington 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?
Every quote starts with the same service. We deliver the container, you fill it during the rental period, and we pick it up and take it for disposal.
From there, four things move the number: the size you choose, what you're throwing away, how many days you keep it, and where the job is. Heavy loads like tile, soil or shingles add weight quickly, and extra days cost more.
The county matters most in Washington. Each county runs or contracts its own disposal system and sets its own tipping fees, and the gap between the west and east sides of the Cascades is wide.
Two examples of how county disposal differs in practice:
- King County's transfer stations charge $243.38 per ton for garbage. Untreated clean wood that arrives already separated costs $129.38 per ton.
- Yakima County's landfills charge $46 per ton for garbage and $23 per ton for clean yard and wood waste. Bagged or mixed loads are charged the garbage rate.
So the same roofing load can cost several times more to dump near Seattle than in the Yakima Valley. In both counties, keeping clean wood apart from mixed debris lowers the rate.
Fees change, so check the county's official page for current numbers. Your account manager can name the facility that serves your address and explain what will shape your final quote.
Do I Need a Permit for a Dumpster in Washington?
A container on your own driveway or private lot usually needs no permit. Once it sits on a street, sidewalk or alley, you need approval from the agency that manages that right-of-way, and you should have it before delivery.
Washington leaves placement to whoever controls the road, so the office depends on the address:
- On a state highway, the Washington State Department of Transportation reviews right-of-way use through its regional development services offices. Contact the office for your region before a container goes on a state route.
- On a city street, the city decides. Yakima's Code Administration office issues short-term right-of-way use permits that name dumpsters directly. The permit office charges an application fee plus an hourly inspection fee, and its main line is (509) 575-6126.
Outside city limits, county public works usually handles county roads. If you can't tell who maintains your street, your account manager can find the right contact before your delivery date.
What Can't Go in a Dumpster in Washington
Most debris from a home or job site can go straight into the container. The limits come from what each disposal site is permitted to accept, under rules overseen by the Washington State Department of Ecology.
State law names a few items that never belong in the trash. Fluorescent tubes and other mercury-containing lights may not be put in containers headed for a landfill or incinerator, and they must be recycled. Vehicle batteries can only go to a battery seller, an approved collector or a lead smelter. Tires must go to a site set aside for them.
As in every state, hazardous waste and free liquids stay out of standard landfills. Asbestos needs a facility or approval that allows it, sealed and handled separately.
Local sites add their own rules. King County's transfer stations refuse computers, monitors, televisions and tires from businesses. They also turn away construction debris from dump trucks and dump trailers unless it makes up less than 20% of the load.
If your job includes electronics, tires, appliances or anything else you're unsure about, talk to your account manager about where it should go before you start loading.
Washington Landfill Disposal Sites
Counties manage disposal in Washington, often through transfer stations that send waste on to large regional landfills. Which one takes your load depends on the county your project is in.
Yakima County runs two landfills. Terrace Heights Landfill sits at 7151 Roza Hill Drive in Yakima, and Cheyne Landfill is at 4970 Cheyne Road in Zillah. Both open at 7 a.m. on weekdays.
Lewis County's Central Transfer Station is at 1411 S. Tower Ave. in Centralia. It takes household trash, furniture and construction debris as garbage, but not ammunition, hazardous waste or liquids.
King County's transfer stations serve most of the county, but their service area leaves out Seattle and Milton, so loads from those two cities go elsewhere.
The Department of Ecology oversees solid waste permits across the state. When you book, your account manager confirms the facility for your address and any limits on what it accepts.
Terrace Heights Landfill
7151 Roza Hill Drive, Yakima, WA 98901
Yakima County. Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cheyne Landfill
4970 Cheyne Road, Zillah, WA 98953
Yakima County. Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Central Transfer Station
1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA
Lewis County. Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.; closed Sundays and major holidays.
Cities We Serve in Washington
62
locations served across Washington
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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Spokane and the north-east:
Tri-Cities and the south-east:
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a dumpster rental cost in Washington?
A standard five-day rental in Washington runs from $399–$499 for a 10-yard dumpster to $699–$899 for a 40-yard. The final price turns mostly on the size you pick, the weight and type of debris, and the county facility that takes it. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates before you book.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Washington?
Not from the state. A container on your driveway usually needs nothing. On a public street you need approval from whoever maintains it, which is WSDOT on a state highway and the city or county on local roads. Your account manager can help you reach the right office.
What can't go in a dumpster in Washington?
Hazardous waste, free liquids, asbestos without approval, mercury-containing lights and vehicle batteries all stay out. Many sites also refuse electronics, and King County limits construction debris from dump trailers, so one wrong item can send a load somewhere else.
Why does dumpster rental cost vary from one Washington county to the next?
Counties set their own disposal fees. King County charges more than five times Yakima County's garbage rate per ton, and both charge less for clean, separated wood. The county your debris goes to has a real effect on the total.
Can I put tires in a Washington dumpster?
Leave them out. State law requires tires to go to sites set aside for them, and King County's stations refuse tires from businesses. Put them to one side and ask your account manager where they can be taken before loading starts.
Does Washington charge a state fee on landfilled waste?
Not by the ton. State law instead taxes solid waste collection services at 3.6% of the charge, and Lewis County adds that tax to each transaction at its stations. Your account manager can confirm what the facility serving your address charges.
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