How Much Does a Dumpster Rental Cost?
Your dumpster rental cost starts with one flat rate for your size, quoted by phone. That flat rate covers 7 days and 2 to 4 included tons, depending on size. Extra charges have fixed amounts, listed below: $75 per ton over, $25 per extra day and $125 for a dry run.
What does a dumpster rental quote include?
A dumpster rental quote from Baytown Dumpster Rental is one flat rate for your size and address. The flat rate includes a 7-day rental and 2, 2.5, 3 or 4 tons, depending on size. Prices change by season, so the current flat rate is quoted by phone rather than posted.
| Size | Rental days included | Tons included |
|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | 7 days | 2 tons |
| 15-yard | 7 days | 2.5 tons |
| 20-yard | 7 days | 3 tons |
| 30-yard | 7 days | 4 tons |
| 40-yard | 7 days | 5–6 tons (exact figure on your quote) |
Every rental also comes with:
- Delivery by our own trucks and drivers. Orders are never passed to another company.
- Wooden boards under the rails to protect concrete and asphalt driveways.
- A text or call from the driver 20 to 30 minutes before arrival.
- A copy of the landfill scale ticket attached to your final invoice.
- A final invoice emailed 3 to 5 business days after pickup.
Not sure which size to price? Start with the dumpster size guide.
Have a question about your job? Get the size, included tons and flat rate in one call.
Call now (281) 673-4344What extra charges can a dumpster rental have?
Every extra charge on a dumpster rental has a fixed amount. Overage is $75 per ton, extra days are $25 each and a dry run is $125. Same-day rush is $50. Mattresses, tires and freon appliances are $50 each. A swap is billed as a new rental.
| Charge | When it applies | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weight overage | Net weight on the scale ticket is over your included tons | $75 per ton, billed pro-rata to the exact pound |
| Extra day | You keep the dumpster past day 7 | $25 per day |
| Swap | A full dumpster is hauled and an empty one is set | A new standard rental at your quoted flat rate |
| Dry run (trip fee) | The truck can't place or haul the dumpster: blocked access, low wires, a locked gate | $125 |
| Overfill | Debris is above the top rim at pickup | $125 dry-run fee, and you remove the excess |
| Same-day rush | Delivery the day you call, only when a truck is open | $50 |
| Mattress | Each mattress in the load | $50 per item |
| Tire | Each tire in the load | $50 per item |
| Freon appliance | Each fridge, freezer, window AC or other freon unit | $50 per item |
Two more costs can come up. A city may charge for a street permit; that fee goes to the city, not to us. Hazardous chemicals, wet paint and batteries can't go in at all; see what you can put in a dumpster. Before you book, ask us to read every line of your quote.
How much does a dumpster cost nationally?
The national median published price for a 20-yard dumpster was $449 in data collected August 15 to September 27, 2026. That figure is a national median, not our price. The same data put the 10-yard at $350, the 15-yard at $380 and the 30-yard at $555.
| Size | National median published price | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $350 | National median, not our price |
| 15-yard | $380 | National median, not our price |
| 20-yard | $449 | National median, not our price |
| 30-yard | $555 | National median, not our price |
| 40-yard | $650 | National median, not our price |
Source: Dumpster Controls market data, 3,060 published prices from 1,321 companies, collected August 15 to September 27, 2026. About 74% of listed companies publish prices. Medians don't say what each price includes, so compare included tons, days and the overage rate too.
Why do dumpster prices differ around Houston and Baytown?
Dumpster prices around Houston and Baytown differ mainly because of disposal fees per ton, drive distance and debris type. The tipping fee is what a landfill or transfer station charges to accept each ton. Distance from the hauler's yard adds truck time. Season and size also move the flat rate.
- Disposal fees: Each landfill or transfer station sets its own per-ton rate, and haulers build that into their price.
- Distance: Our yard is in Baytown. A delivery farther out takes more truck time than one nearby.
- Debris type: A clean, unmixed load of concrete, dirt, brick or sand qualifies for clean-fill pricing.
- Season: Our base price is a seasonal flat rate per size, so the quote reflects the time of year.
- Included tons and days: A lower price with fewer included tons or days can cost more in the end.
Our own trucks and drivers deliver every order, so the company you call is the company that hauls your dumpster.
What will my total dumpster bill look like?
Your total dumpster bill is your quoted flat rate plus only the extra charges that apply. A 20-yard kept 9 days with 3.4 tons net adds $80: $50 for two extra days and $30 for 0.4 tons over. A rental returned on time and under weight adds nothing.
These examples use only our published fee amounts. The base price is shown as your quoted flat rate.
| Example job | What happened | Extra charges | Total bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof tear-off, 20-yard | Kept 9 days; scale ticket shows 3.4 tons net (3 included) | 2 days × $25 = $50; 0.4 tons × $75 = $30 | Your quoted flat rate + $80 |
| Garage cleanout, 15-yard | Returned on day 6; 2 mattresses and 1 fridge; 2.1 tons net (2.5 included) | 3 items × $50 = $150 | Your quoted flat rate + $150 |
| Kitchen remodel, 10-yard | Filled on day 4; one swap; each load under 2 tons | Swap = second rental | Your quoted flat rate × 2 |
| Cleanout, 30-yard, same-day | Rush delivery; 4.25 tons net (4 included) | $50 rush; 0.25 tons × $75 = $18.75 | Your quoted flat rate + $68.75 |
| Delivery day, 20-yard | A car blocked the drop spot | $125 dry run | Your quoted flat rate + $125 |
For the scale math behind overage, read how dumpster weight is billed.
How can I keep my dumpster bill at the quoted flat rate?
Your dumpster bill stays at the quoted flat rate when you load under your included tons, return the dumpster within 7 days and keep the drop spot clear. Book by 3:00 PM for next-day delivery to avoid the $50 rush fee. Keep mattresses, tires and freon appliances out of the load.
- Pick the size by volume, then check weight with the size guide.
- Load to the top rim and no higher; how to load a dumpster shows how.
- Move cars, unlock gates and check for low wires before delivery and pickup.
- Cover the load before rain, since wet debris weighs more on the scale.
- Call before day 7 if you need more time, so there are no surprises.