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Dumpster rental
in Boulder.

Boulder leaves trash hauling to private companies, so renting a roll-off is your own choice of vendor. Keep the bin on your driveway if you can: a street or sidewalk spot needs a right-of-way permit that only a City right-of-way licensed contractor can pull, plus a traffic control plan. A full teardown also carries Boulder's 75% diversion rule, which changes which company makes sense.

Sources checked November 8, 2026 · Guide updated November 8, 2026
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Match the terms to your project.

Bin There Dump That is the only company checked that posts Boulder prices ($403 to $603 for 6- to 20-yard bins over 3 days to a week, then $25 or $35 a day), but it publishes no included tonnage and tops out at 20 yards. WM offers larger roll-offs with no published prices or weight terms, and Budget Dumpster is a booking service that passes the job to a partner hauler.

Your local checklist
  1. Confirm the address is inside Boulder city limits; Gunbarrel and other unincorporated areas with Boulder mailing addresses follow Boulder County rules, not the City's.
  2. If the bin must go on the street or sidewalk, get the company to confirm in writing that it or your contractor holds a City right-of-way license and will file the permit and traffic control plan before delivery.
  3. For a demolition or new-construction permit, ask for weight tickets on every load and where the debris goes, since the City's deconstruction rules require proof of reuse or recycling.
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Published details, side by side

3 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.

01 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

Bin There Dump That Boulder

Published sizes
6, 10, 15 and 20 yards (10' x 5.5' x 3', 10' x 7' x 4', 11' x 8' x 4.5' and 11' x 8' x 6')
Rental & weight terms
Priced for 3-day, 5-day and 1-week rentals; after one week, $25 per extra day ($35 for the 20-yard). Included weight and per-ton overage not published; request them in writing.
Price basis
Published: 6-yard $403 / $428 / $453; 10-yard $453 / $478 / $503; 15-yard $503 / $528 / $553; 20-yard $553 / $578 / $603 (3 days / 5 days / 1 week).

Boulder location of a multi-location dumpster brand (303-485-8882; the location page lists a Longmont address, 10100 N 119th St.). Smaller, driveway-oriented bins; says protective boards go under the bin on driveways. Restricted items include propane tanks, ammunition, paint, household cleaners, batteries, tires and motor oil.

Sources: [1] · [2]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking
02 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

WM (Waste Management)

Published sizes
15, 20 and 30 yards in the size listing (7'11" x 4'7" x 10'0", 7'0" x 3'6" x 21'11" and 8'0" x 5'0" x 22'0"); the FAQ instead mentions 20, 30 and 40 yards and different 20-yard dimensions
Rental & weight terms
Page describes flexible daily, weekly and monthly rentals without stating a standard period. Included weight, overage and extra-day rates not published; request a written quote.
Price basis
Not published; request a written quote.

Boulder-specific temporary dumpster page of a national hauler, which is also on the City's list of haulers offering scheduled collection. Says local permits may be needed and City or county permit costs are generally not included. Batteries, asbestos, harmful chemicals and flammable liquids are excluded. Size details conflict within the page, so confirm the container booked.

Sources: [3]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking
03 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

Budget Dumpster (booking service)

Published sizes
10, 12, 20, 30 and 40 yards (14' x 7.5' x 3.5' for the 10-yard up to 22' x 7.5' x 8' for the 40-yard)
Rental & weight terms
Rental days and included weight not published; the page refers to an included weight limit without a figure. Request written terms.
Price basis
Not published; prices vary by ZIP code, by phone (303-209-3550) or online order.

Booking service: the page says it facilitates waste removal services and recruits hauling partners, so ask which company will deliver. Says driveway or jobsite placement needs no City permission but street or sidewalk placement needs a right-of-way permit. Asks for 60 feet of straight-line access and about 23 to 25 feet of overhead clearance; heavy materials cannot be mixed with other debris.

Sources: [4]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking
Get the missing numbers in writing.

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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Boulder puts street dumpsters under its right-of-way permit, filed by a licensed contractor

The City of Boulder's Right-of-Way, Wet Utilities and In-Property Permit form lists dumpsters among the items that need a right-of-way permit, with a section asking for the dates a dumpster will sit in or affect the right-of-way. Only a contractor holding a City right-of-way license may apply, and the form asks for a traffic control plan drawn by a certified traffic control supervisor for work in the right-of-way. The City's Planning and Development Services neighbor FAQ (updated March 2021) says the same: a dumpster or POD placed in the right-of-way needs a ROW permit, and placing one requires a ROW license. The 2026 Planning and Development Services fee schedule lists a $201 right-of-way contractor license, a $98 ROW permit for city infrastructure, $94 per item per month for temporary equipment or materials storage in the right-of-way, and traffic control fees of nothing for one day or less, $196 for up to a week and $391 a month beyond that; the schedule does not name dumpsters, so ask the ROW office which line applies. No City page checked gave a maximum placement period, setbacks or lead time. The form is dated November 2019 and lists an older office address; the current Right-of-Way Permits page gives 1101 Arapahoe Ave., ROW@bouldercolorado.gov and 303-441-1880. These rules cover addresses inside Boulder city limits only; unincorporated areas with a Boulder mailing address fall under Boulder County.

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Open local permit instructions

What matters locally

Paint, solvents and chemicals go to the county hazardous materials facility

Boulder County's Hazardous Materials Management Facility, at 1901 63rd St. west of the Boulder County Recycling Center, takes household hazardous waste from residents of Boulder County, Broomfield and Erie. It is open Wednesday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays are reserved for business drop-offs by appointment, and residential waste from outside the service area carries a $50 out-of-county fee. Questions go to 720-564-2251. Keep these materials out of a rented roll-off.

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Eco-Cycle's CHaRM takes electronics and scrap metal off the dumpster load

Eco-Cycle's Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) at 6400 Arapahoe Rd. is open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., without appointments. It accepts electronics and scrap metal, among other items, charges a $3 facility fee per vehicle and adds item fees listed on a separate fee chart. Several rental companies here restrict electronics, so dropping them at CHaRM can avoid a surcharge.

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Full teardowns have to divert 75% of the waste, with weight tickets

Boulder's Sustainable Deconstruction Requirements apply to full-structure deconstruction (DEM) permits and new construction (BLD) permits. A DEM permit requires reusing or recycling at least 75% of the waste by weight across at least three material types, backed by a refundable deposit of $1 per square foot ($1,500 minimum) plus a $219 non-refundable fee; new construction must recycle all clean lumber, metal and cardboard. Proof goes through Green Halo as weight tickets or a facility letter, and materials must go to approved facilities. If a roll-off serves one of these permits, ask the company for weight tickets per load and whether it sorts or sends material to an approved recycler.

Check the source
Before you book

Questions about renting in Boulder.

Does the City of Boulder provide dumpsters or require a particular hauler?

No. The City says it does not provide municipal waste hauling and does not set rates or service levels; it lists private haulers and encourages customers to compare estimates. Properties must still have trash, recycling and compost service under the Universal Zero Waste Ordinance. Haulers pay a City trash tax of $0.85 per cubic yard on roll-off containers, which most pass on to customers, so ask whether it is in your quote.

Sources: [9] · [10] · [12]

Do I need a permit to put a dumpster on the street in Boulder?

Yes, if it sits in the public right-of-way. The City's right-of-way permit form lists dumpsters, only a right-of-way licensed contractor may apply, and a traffic control plan is required. The 2026 fee schedule lists a $98 ROW permit and $94 per item per month for temporary storage in the right-of-way but does not name dumpsters, so confirm the charge with the ROW office (ROW@bouldercolorado.gov, 303-441-1880). A bin on your own driveway is the simpler option.

Sources: [6] · [7] · [8] · [5]
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Sources & checked dates

These are supplier and government sources, not customer reviews. Published terms can change. Where a source is incomplete, we leave the detail unknown. Street guidance is a starting point; the responsible local authority decides what your address needs.

  1. Bin There Dump That Boulder — directly reviewed Bin Rates and Sizes page ↗Checked 2026-11-08
  2. Bin There Dump That Boulder — directly reviewed residential dumpster rentals page ↗Checked 2026-11-08
  3. WM — directly reviewed Boulder, CO temporary dumpster rental page ↗Checked 2026-11-08
  4. Budget Dumpster — directly reviewed Boulder, CO booking page ↗Checked 2026-11-08
  5. City of Boulder — directly reviewed Right-of-Way Permits page (contacts, licensed-contractor rule) ↗Checked 2026-11-08
  6. City of Boulder — directly reviewed Right of Way, Wet Utilities and In-Property Permit form (PDF, updated Nov. 2019; lists dumpsters) ↗Checked 2026-11-08
  7. City of Boulder Planning and Development Services — directly reviewed Neighbor FAQ (PDF, updated 03/12/2021; dumpster/POD ROW permit and license) ↗Checked 2026-11-08
  8. City of Boulder — directly reviewed Planning and Development Services 2026 Schedule of Fees (right-of-way fees) ↗Checked 2026-11-08
  9. City of Boulder — directly reviewed list of waste haulers providing regularly scheduled collection (no municipal hauling) ↗Checked 2026-11-08
  10. City of Boulder — directly reviewed Universal Zero Waste Ordinance page ↗Checked 2026-11-08
  11. City of Boulder — directly reviewed Guide to Boulder's Waste Regulations ↗Checked 2026-11-08
  12. City of Boulder — directly reviewed Trash Tax page (roll-off rate) ↗Checked 2026-11-08
  13. City of Boulder — directly reviewed Sustainable Deconstruction Requirements page ↗Checked 2026-11-08
  14. Boulder County — directly reviewed Hazardous Waste page (Hazardous Materials Management Facility) ↗Checked 2026-11-08
  15. Eco-Cycle — directly reviewed CHaRM (Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials) page ↗Checked 2026-11-08
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