What Size Construction Dumpster Do I Need?
A 10 yard construction dumpster handles a bathroom tear-out or a small deck removal. A 20 yard dumpster rental fits a kitchen remodel or a roof job with a couple layers of shingles coming off. For a whole-house gut or a new build, most Lakewood contractors step up to a 30 yard dumpster rental or a 40 yard dumpster rental. If you are not sure, check dumpster sizes and dimensions before you call, since guessing small means paying for a second haul. Weight matters as much as volume on demo debris like concrete or shingles, so look over dumpster weight limits before you load. We also get calls asking for a small construction dumpster rental for a single-room job, and the 10 yard is almost always the right answer there. Whatever size lands on your Lakewood driveway or job site, the truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to set the box down and pull the chains, so clear the drive path before delivery day.
Construction Dumpster Rental Cost in Lakewood, CO
Construction dumpster rental prices come down to size, rental length and what you are throwing away. The table below gives day, week and month rates measured across active listings, and this is the range Cornerstone Porta Potty quotes from for jobs in Lakewood.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | 51 | 75 | 112 |
| week | 426 | 600 | 778 |
| month | 91 | 108 | 500 |
Day rate is for a fast in-and-out job. Week rate covers most remodel timelines. Monthly rates on the low end usually apply to smaller boxes on longer construction schedules where the dumpster sits and fills slowly. Delivery is a separate line, running from 100 dollars for a day rental up to 420 dollars for a month-long placement depending on distance and truck access, and that is before the box rate itself. For a deeper breakdown by size and by neighborhood, see dumpster rental cost and construction dumpster rental cost comparisons, or start with our full roll-off dumpster rental page if you are still deciding between a roll-off and a smaller box. Compare that against porta potty rental cost if you are budgeting a whole jobsite, not just the debris box.
Do I Need a Permit for a Construction Dumpster in Lakewood?
Placement in the public right of way, meaning the street or a sidewalk instead of your own driveway or lot, needs confirming with the City of Lakewood before delivery. We are not going to guess at an ordinance number here, because permit rules vary by placement and by project type, and a wrong guess costs you a fine, not us. If the dumpster sits entirely on private property, most jobs skip the permit question, but a call to the city is still the safest first step. Our dumpster permit requirements page walks through what to ask when you call, and what cannot go in a dumpster covers the materials that get a load rejected at the landfill regardless of permit status. Construction debris like drywall, wood and shingles is standard fill. Paint, solvents and certain treated materials are not, and OSHA 1926.252 covers how waste and debris chutes and enclosures need to be handled on active sites, which matters if your dumpster sits near ongoing demo work. Keep the loading area clear per OSHA 1926.25 housekeeping rules too, since a cluttered path to the box is how ankles get twisted on a job site.
How Do I Pick Between Construction Dumpster Rental Companies?
Ask about delivery clearance, weight limits and what happens if you overfill. A dumpster that arrives without 60 feet of straight approach room behind the truck cannot always get placed where you want it, so measure your driveway or lot access before you book. Ask what the company charges for overweight loads, since that fee catches more Lakewood contractors than the base rental price does. Ask about swap timing if the job runs long. Most legitimate construction dumpster rental companies will also handle the rest of your site setup: construction site services covers fencing, toilets and power together, which saves you from juggling four vendors. If your crew needs sanitation on top of debris removal, OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets toilet counts by crew size, starting at one facility for 20 workers or fewer, and our OSHA portable toilet requirements page breaks that down further. Pair the dumpster with a standard porta potty rental and you have covered both ends of a demo job in one call. For projects near Golden or Wheat Ridge, both under 10 miles from Lakewood, the same delivery window usually applies.
How much does a 10 yard construction dumpster cost in Lakewood?
Day rentals start at 51 dollars, with week rentals from 426 dollars, based on measured rates across the market. Actual cost depends on debris type and how far the truck has to travel for delivery. Heavier loads like concrete or shingles may hit weight limits before the box fills, adding fees.
Can I put a construction dumpster on the street in Lakewood?
Right of way placement needs confirming with the City of Lakewood first. Driveway or private lot placement usually avoids that question entirely. Call ahead if your lot is tight or your project is on a busy street, since sidewalk and curb rules are not something to guess at.
What is not allowed in a construction dumpster?
Paint, solvents, tires and certain treated materials typically get rejected at the landfill. Standard construction debris like wood, drywall and shingles is fine in most boxes. Check what cannot go in a dumpster before loading anything questionable, since a rejected load costs you a second trip.
How long can I keep a construction dumpster rental?
Day, week and month terms are all available, and monthly often works out cheaper per day on longer jobs. Match the term to your project timeline rather than guessing long. Swapping a full box mid-job is common on renovations that run past the original estimate.
Do I need a bigger dumpster for a full home renovation?
Most whole-house gut jobs need a 30 or 40 yard box rather than a 10 or 20. Weight and volume both climb fast once flooring, drywall and fixtures come out together. Check dumpster sizes and dimensions or ask us directly before the job starts.
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