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Dumpster rental
in Amesbury.

In Amesbury, start with the Health Department, not the dumpster company. A 30-day temporary dumpster permit has to be in place at least two days before a roll-off arrives, and the Board of Health approves where it sits. The rules call for 15 feet of clearance from any building, which matters on tight lots near downtown. Bin There Dump That is the only supplier publishing Amesbury prices: $560 to $760 for 10- to 20-yard bins with 1 to 2 tons included and a typical 7-day rental. Casella quotes by phone and goes up to 40 yards. Construction debris never goes in the G. Mello cart, so a bin or a trip to the Georgetown transfer station is the realistic choice.

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

Start with an eligible hauler.

Bin There Dump That posts flat Amesbury prices, bin dimensions and included tonnage, and its rates page gives a typical 7-day rental, but it stops at 20 yards and publishes no overage or extra-day rate. Casella offers containers up to 40 yards but shows no Amesbury price, rental length or weight allowance. Before you book, ask each which side files the Health Department permit and get the overage rate in writing. The City's contracted hauler, G. Mello, also rents dumpsters; its roll-off page lists 10- to 30-yard containers without prices but does not name Amesbury.

Your local checklist

File for the Health Department's 30-day temporary dumpster permit at least two days before delivery, and send a written re-application before day 30 if the job runs long; ask Public Health (978-300-8159) for the current fee, since the posted 2011 fee schedule lists none.
Pick a spot at least 15 feet from your house, garage or a neighbor's building and 20 feet from any wetland, and have the Health Department approve it, since waivers need certified-mail notice to abutters.
If the bin has to go on a City street or sidewalk, get a DPW Obstruction Permit with a liability certificate and dimensioned diagram, plan for its 30-day limit, and keep a pedestrian walkway open if the sidewalk is blocked for more than three days.

Plan a rental in Amesbury

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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 (Northeast Mass franchise)

Published sizes: 10-yard (10' x 7' x 4'), 15-yard (11' x 8' x 4.5') and 20-yard (11' x 8' x 6') bins.
Rental & weight terms: Included disposal weight is 1 ton (10-yard), 1.5 tons (15-yard) and 2 tons (20-yard). The Amesbury page gives no rental length. The Northeast Mass rates page gives a typical 7-day rental, with delivery, pickup and the weight allowance included and longer rentals on request. The rates page says overfilling can bring additional charges but publishes no per-ton overage or extra-day rate; request a written quote. Hazardous materials and food waste are not accepted, and debris must stay level with the top edge.
Price basis: $560 (10-yard), $660 (15-yard), $760 (20-yard), as shown on the Amesbury page and the Northeast Mass rates page. Phone 866-800-2073.

Bin There Dump That has its own Amesbury page and lists Amesbury under Areas Served on its Northeast Mass page. Neither page gives a street address for the franchise. Its largest bin is 20 yards. Ask whether it will file the Health Department temporary dumpster permit or whether you must.

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 that can be extended on request, without giving its length. Included weight, overage and extra-day rates are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis: Not published. Casella says pricing depends on size, location and rental length. Phone 800-227-3552; questions 802-683-3984 (weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

The page is headed Dumpster Rental in Amesbury, MA but carries no Amesbury-specific details. Its placement guidance asks for 3 feet of clearance on each side, 22 feet overhead and a 34-foot straight approach, no grass or soft ground, and no blocking of sidewalks, driveways or hydrants.

Sources: [4]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking

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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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Every Amesbury roll-off needs a 30-day Health Department permit; a bin on a City street also needs a DPW Obstruction Permit

Section 3.4.017 of the Amesbury Board of Health Rules and Regulations says no one may keep a temporary dumpster ('gondola or roll-off type') without a 30-day temporary dumpster permit from the Health Department. The permit must be obtained at least two days before installation and can be renewed once for 30 more days on a written re-application. The regulation says the fee is set on the Board's approved fee schedule. The 2011 fee schedule posted with the regulations lists no dumpster fee, so ask Public Health (978-300-8159) for the current amount. Health Department permits are filed through the City's OpenGov permit portal. Under Section 3.4.003, the company supplying the dumpster must confirm a permit has been issued before it delivers. Section 3.4.011 says the Board of Health approves each dumpster's location. That section also requires every dumpster to sit at least 15 feet from any residential, commercial or industrial building and at least 20 feet from wetland resource areas, with Conservation Commission approval near wetlands. Ask the Health Department how it applies the 15-foot setback to a driveway roll-off before you book. The waiver process in Section 3.4.022 requires certified-mail notice to abutters, and new construction projects cannot get a waiver. If the container will sit on City property such as a street or sidewalk, Section 3.4.002 also requires a DPW Obstruction Permit. The DPW's current form asks for a certificate of liability insurance (up to $100,000) and a diagram with dimensions. The permit expires after 30 days. If a sidewalk is blocked for more than three days, a temporary pedestrian walkway is required under Article 17 of the City by-laws, with penalties of up to $300 a day. The DPW Permits page lists no fee for an Obstruction Permit. DPW is at 39 South Hunt Road (978-388-8116, dpw@amesburyma.gov).

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What matters locally

Amesbury sends construction debris to G. Mello's Georgetown transfer station, not the curb

The City's Trash Guidelines page says construction and demolition material cannot be picked up curbside, even from residential dumpsters. Its listed options are the G. Mello Disposal transfer station in Georgetown (a fee applies; 978-352-9948), having your contractor remove it as part of the job, a private disposal contractor, a salvage or scrap yard, a G. Mello dumpster rental, or a WM Bagster bag sold at home-improvement stores. The City's How Do I Dispose Of page adds that the transfer station takes construction material, prices by phone and does not accept checks. Since July 21, 2025, the DPW no longer sells bulk-item or white-goods stickers. Furniture and appliances are now picked up by G. Mello for a per-item price, booked online or at 978-352-8581. Mattresses have not been taken curbside since November 1, 2022. For a single bulky item, a G. Mello pickup may be cheaper than a roll-off.

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Brush and leaves from a yard cleanup can go to the South Hunt Road compost site with a sticker

The City compost facility at 60 South Hunt Road takes unlimited leaves, grass clippings and brush (branches 1 to 3 inches in diameter and over a foot long, piled separately) for vehicles with an annual sticker. The 2026 page lists $20 for a resident passenger vehicle, free for residents 65 and over, $40 for non-residents, and $300 for a resident commercial or landscape vehicle, sold only at the DPW office. Stumps, fencing, building materials and plastic bags are not accepted. The 2026 season runs April 2 to December 6, Thursday through Sunday, with hours that change in late October. Keeping yard waste out of the roll-off saves weight against the bin's included tonnage.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Amesbury.

Do I need a permit for a roll-off in my own Amesbury driveway?

Yes. The Board of Health dumpster regulations say they apply to all dumpsters in Amesbury, residential included. Section 3.4.017 requires a 30-day temporary dumpster permit from the Health Department for any gondola or roll-off container, obtained at least two days before installation and renewable once. The Board approves the location under Section 3.4.011, and the dumpster company must confirm a permit exists before delivering (Section 3.4.003). Fines are $50 per violation per day. The fee is set on the Board's fee schedule. The 2011 schedule posted with the regulations does not list it, so confirm the amount with Public Health. Permits are filed through the City's OpenGov portal.

Sources: [5] · [7]

Does a temporary roll-off need a fence, enclosure or lid in Amesbury?

Not a fence. Section 3.4.012 requires solid fencing with latching gates for 'all dumpster sites (other than temporary sites)'. The lid rule in Section 3.4.014 only requires existing lids to be kept closed. The City's recycling ordinance (Code § 392-5) does say temporary private dumpsters must be covered when not in use, including overnight, at least with a tight-fitting tarp. Plan to tarp the bin at the end of each day. The rodent-proofing rule (no holes over a quarter inch) and the building and wetland setbacks still apply.

Sources: [5] · [11]

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