How Dumpster Prices Work
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Dumpster?
It costs between $299 and $650 to rent a dumpster in Utah, with an average of $425. While that's a range, we work hard to pair our customers with the right dumpster price for their project. We consider five key factors before offering a quote.
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The 5 Factors That Determine Your Dumpster Rental Cost
We take your location, dumpster size, debris type, debris weight and rental period into account when offering a quote. Here's how these five factors affect your dumpster cost.
1. Location
Disposal fees, demand and fuel costs vary from city to city. It may cost less to rent a dumpster in a small Utah suburb than in Salt Lake City.
2. Dumpster Size
Our roll off dumpsters come in several different sizes, ranging from 15 to 30 cubic yards. The container size you need depends on your job and the debris you're tossing. The bigger the bin, the more your dumpster rental will typically cost.
3. Debris Type
Your disposal cost is determined by the type of debris you're throwing away. Our drivers must take household junk, yard waste and construction materials to different processing facilities. Depending on the city you're in, you might pay more if you're tossing difficult-to-process items.
4. Debris Weight
Landfills charge disposal costs based on the tonnage of your debris. We'll provide a set weight limit when you rent a dumpster, and you must stay within it to avoid extra fees. If you're tossing heavy materials like brick or concrete, you can typically only fill your dumpster halfway to ensure a safe and successful pickup.
5. Rental Period
We include the length of your rental period in your dumpster price. You can usually have your container on-site for seven to 10 days, but this depends on where you're located. If you need to keep your bin longer, we can often extend your rental period for a flat daily rate.
Smarter Pricing for Contractors
Big projects demand flexible solutions. Our contractor pricing helps you save with customized rates on tonnage, debris type and project scale.
Differences Between Flat-Rate and Variable Pricing
Icon Dumpsters offers flat-rate quotes so you know the full price of your dumpster rental from the start. This is different from variable pricing, which often leads to costs adding up throughout your rental period.
Flat-Rate Invoices
Our dumpster rental prices bundle your rental period, delivery and pickup upfront. Your invoice also includes a set weight limit, which ranges from 1 to 10 tons depending on the size of your dumpster and what you're throwing away.
- Know your total cost upfront
- Easier budgeting for your project
- No surprise charges
Variable Invoices
Variable invoices aren't necessarily more expensive, but they obscure your total dumpster price. Unlike Icon Dumpsters, other dumpster rental companies may charge you separately for your rental and the landfill disposal. You won't know how much you're paying until the landfill has processed your materials.
- Unknown final costs
- Hard to budget your project
- Potential surprise charges
Will I Ever Pay More Than a Flat Rate?
We make your roll off dumpster rental price as transparent as possible. However, in certain instances you may have to pay more than you originally planned. To avoid surprise charges, make sure you're familiar with what dumpster rental costs may be extra:
Per-Item Costs
You may be limited to how many mattresses, appliances and electronics you can throw in one dumpster. These items take longer for landfills to process, which increases disposal costs.
Overage Fees
All our containers have a set weight limit that reflects the tonnage of debris covered in your dumpster price. Going over it will result in a prorated per-ton disposal fee of $55/ton.
Trip Fees
If we can't deliver or pick up your roll off dumpster for any reason, you'll incur extra charges. This includes having parked cars or excess snow in your driveway.
Extension Fees
Need to push back your project deadline? You can often extend your dumpster rental period for a flat daily rate of $25/day.
Cancellation Fees
If you cancel your dumpster rental after we've confirmed your order, there's no fee unless you wait until the last minute. We do charge a fee if you cancel after 3 p.m. the day before your scheduled delivery date.
Permit Fees
Planning to keep your bin in the street or on public property? You might have to get a right-of-way permit from your local government. Permit prices typically range from $20 to $150.
Get Your Customized Dumpster Price
The best way to know your full dumpster cost is to get a quote. We have you covered, whether you want to order your affordable dumpster rental online or over the phone. If you have specific questions about your project, we recommend speaking with our team directly.