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Dumpster rental
in Acton.

Acton's Transfer Station off Route 2 does not take construction debris, so a remodel, roof tear-off or basement cleanout usually means a roll-off. The Board of Health registers only containers leased for more than three months, and no lid, enclosure or setback rule for dumpsters was found, so a short rental in your driveway should need no Town paperwork; confirm with the Health Department. A bin left in the street or on the sidewalk needs a written Select Board license. Bin There Dump That posts Acton prices from $445 for a 10-yard (1 ton) to $700 for a 20-yard (3 tons), with 7 to 14 rental days by season. Casella offers bins up to 40 yards by quote only.

Sources checked November 9, 2026 · Guide updated November 9, 2026
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The first decision in Acton

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Bin There Dump That is the only one of the two with published Acton prices, bin dimensions, included tonnage and rental length, and it has small masonry-only 4- and 6-yard bins, but its largest bin is 20 yards and it charges set per-item fees for mattresses, TVs and appliances. Casella goes up to 40 yards for whole-house or construction jobs but posts no price, weight allowance or rental length for Acton, so a written quote is the only way to compare.

Your local checklist

Ask the rental company whether it holds a current Acton Board of Health commercial hauler's license ($120 a year on Form D); the Town posts no list of licensed haulers, so the Health Department (978-929-6632) can confirm.
Plan to keep the roll-off on your driveway or lot; a bin left in a public street or sidewalk for 24 hours needs a written Select Board license under General Bylaw E38, and work in the road may trigger a police detail under Bylaw E58.
If the bin will stay more than three months, as on a long renovation, the hauler must register it with the Board of Health under Regulation 2.6.1 ($30 per dumpster a year), so tell the company the expected end date when you book.

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2 researched options.

Listings are an editorial starting point, not a complete market ranking. Supplier-published amounts are not Dumpsterly quotes. Confirm address eligibility, material acceptance, dates and the full delivered total.

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Bin There Dump That (Central Massachusetts franchise)

Published sizes: 4-yard (10' x 5.5' x 2') and 6-yard (10' x 5.5' x 3') bins for masonry only; 10-yard (10' x 7' x 4'), 15-yard (11' x 8' x 4.5') and 20-yard (11' x 8' x 6') bins for general debris.
Rental & weight terms: Included disposal weight is 1 ton for the 10-yard, 2 tons for the 15-yard and 3 tons for the 20-yard; none is stated for the masonry-only 4- and 6-yard bins. The Central Massachusetts rates page gives a 7-day rental in the busy season and 14 days in the slower season, with longer rentals on request. No per-ton overage or extra-day rate is published; request a written quote. Per-item fees apply to mattresses and box springs ($150 each), TVs and monitors ($60) and some other items, and hazardous materials, paint, liquids, asbestos and soil are not accepted.
Price basis: $395 (4-yard), $425 (6-yard), $445 (10-yard), $555 (15-yard), $700 (20-yard), as listed on the Acton page and the Central Massachusetts rates page; both say prices vary with location and contents, so call to confirm. Residential rentals include delivery, pickup and driveway protection. Phone 978-582-1176.

The Acton page is headed Dumpster Rentals in Acton by Bin There Dump That, and the Central Massachusetts franchise page lists Acton under Areas Served and gives a Fitchburg address (615 South St.). Acton's Board of Health licenses commercial haulers, but no list of licensed haulers was found online; ask whether the company holds a current Acton commercial hauler's license.

Sources: [1] · [2] · [3]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking

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Casella Waste Systems

Published sizes: Up to 40 cubic yards ("up to 16 truck loads"); the page's container comparison table lists no individual sizes.
Rental & weight terms: The page says most rentals include a standard period but does not give its length. Included weight, overage and extra-day rates are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis: Not published. Casella quotes by size, location and rental length, with one flat rate covering the container, delivery, pickup and support. Phone 800-227-3552; customer care 802-683-3984 (weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

The page is headed Dumpster Rental in Acton, MA but carries no Acton-specific details. Casella's placement guidance asks for 3 feet of clearance on each side, 22 feet overhead and 34 feet of straight approach, no grass or soft ground, and no blocked sidewalks, driveways or hydrants. As with any hauler, ask whether it holds a current Acton commercial hauler's license.

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Ask for delivery, pickup, included tons and days, per-ton overage, extra-day charges, fuel, tax, prohibited-item fees, swaps and blocked-trip charges. “Quote required” means the reviewed source did not establish a usable fixed total.

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No Acton permit was found for a short-term roll-off on a private driveway; a bin left in a street or sidewalk needs a Select Board license

Acton's Board of Health Rules and Regulations (Version 2022, adopted October 29, 2012) say in Regulation 2.6.1 that trash containers of 2 cubic yards or more, leased to a private party by a Town-licensed commercial hauler for more than three months, must be registered with the Board each year, with the hauler paying the fee. The Board's Form F-4 sets that fee at $30 per dumpster a year. A roll-off rented for a week or two for a cleanout or remodel is shorter than three months, so this guide reads the registration rule as not reaching it, but the form also asks for start and end dates, so call the Health Department (978-929-6632) to confirm. No lid, enclosure, pad, screening or setback rule for dumpsters was found in the regulations. The street is different. General Bylaw E38 bars placing any material or rubbish in a public street or sidewalk and leaving it for 24 hours without a written license from the Select Board, and Bylaw E58 requires anyone working in a public way, street, sidewalk or road shoulder to notify the Acton Police Department, which may require a paid police detail. The Engineering application for a Permit to Construct Within a Public Way ($75 to $175 plus bonds, filed at least 5 days ahead) is written for driveway cuts and excavation, not for containers. No dumpster-specific street form or fee was found. Keep the bin on your own property, or ask Town Hall (978-929-6600) how to apply for a Select Board license before booking a street drop.

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The Acton Transfer Station refuses construction debris

The Town's Transfer Station & Recycling Center page says the station does not accept construction debris. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday, and the public entrance is off Route 2 westbound (about 193 Massachusetts Avenue for GPS); the DPW entrance at 14 Forest Road is not open to the public. Residents may bring household trash and recycling with a sticker or a per-trip fee, and anything else carries an added disposal fee. Acton runs a SMART pay-as-you-throw bag program for trash. Drywall, framing lumber, roofing and other remodeling debris will need a roll-off or a private hauler.

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Transfer Station sticker and bulky-item fees, September 2026 to August 2027

The Town's fee page, effective September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, lists a first sticker at $127, a second sticker at $15, a senior (65+) sticker at $15, a recycling-only sticker at $25 and a non-resident sticker at $230. Without a sticker, a trip costs $35 for residents and $55 for non-residents, plus disposal fees. Disposal fees include $5 for small items (lawn mowers, rimless tires, toilets, doors), $15 for large items (stoves, sofas, desks, bathtubs), $25 for freon appliances, $22 per mattress or box spring, $20 per room of carpet, $25 per TV or monitor, $75 for a piano or organ and $50 per load of woodchips. The Hazardous Waste page lists Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, May 22, 2027, 9 to 11:30 a.m., at the DPW garage, for residents with proof of residency. For a few bulky items, a Transfer Station trip may cost less than a roll-off.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Acton.

Can I take renovation debris to the Acton Transfer Station instead of renting a dumpster?

No. The Town's Transfer Station & Recycling Center page says the station does not accept construction debris. It takes household trash and recycling from residents with a sticker ($127 for a first sticker from September 2026) or a per-trip fee ($35 for residents), and charges added fees for bulky items such as sofas and stoves ($15), freon appliances ($25) and mattresses ($22). Lumber, drywall, shingles and other remodeling waste need a roll-off or a private hauler.

Sources: [11] · [12]

Does an Acton homeowner need a Board of Health permit for a roll-off in the driveway?

Probably not for a short rental. Acton's Board of Health Regulation 2.6.1 requires registration only for trash containers of 2 cubic yards or more leased by a Town-licensed hauler to a private party for more than three months, and the hauler pays the fee ($30 per dumpster a year on Form F-4). The 2022 regulations contain no lid, enclosure, pad or setback rule for dumpsters, and the zoning bylaw's screening of trash receptacles applies only to new development in certain overlay and village districts. Because the registration form also asks for start and end dates, confirm with the Health Department at 978-929-6632 before booking.

Sources: [5] · [6] · [9]

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