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Dumpster rental
in Cranston.

Cranston's cart collection covers only one- to four-family homes, and its bulky-item program excludes construction debris, so a remodel, roof or large cleanout usually means a private roll-off. Bin There Dump That (from $435 for a 10-yard with 1 ton) and Cranston-based PVD Dumpster Rentals (from $425 for a 10-yard with 1 ton, 7 days) publish prices; WM quotes by phone and goes up to 30 or 40 yards. No City dumpster permit page was found. City Code limits a home dumpster to 30 days without Inspections Department approval, so call before a long project.

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

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Bin There Dump That and PVD Dumpster Rentals post nearly the same 10- to 20-yard prices and tonnage, but PVD lists a $15 extra-day charge, heavy-material containers for concrete and dirt, and item surcharges, while Bin There Dump That lists none of those and includes driveway protection. WM is the only one offering 30-yard (and possibly 40-yard) containers, but it publishes no price, weight allowance or rental length for Cranston.

Your local checklist

If the job may run past 30 days, call Cranston Building Inspections (now at 155 Gansett Avenue, rear; City Hall 401-461-1000) to ask about the 30-day residential dumpster limit (§ 8.28.055) and how to get an extension.
Keep the roll-off in your driveway when you can; for a bin on the street or sidewalk, call Cranston Public Works at 401-780-3175 first, since no online street-placement permit was found.
If you live in a building with more than four units, ask your landlord or association before booking, because those buildings are outside City cart service and already use a private hauler.

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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 (Providence 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 Providence rates page gives a typical 7-day rental, with longer periods on request. No per-ton overage or extra-day rate is published; request a written quote. Hazardous materials are not accepted, and debris must not rise above the top edge.
Price basis: $435 (10-yard), $485 (15-yard), $535 (20-yard), as listed on the Cranston page and the Providence rates page. The Cranston page says delivery, pickup and driveway protection are included. Phone 401-530-6366.

The Cranston page is headed Residential Dumpster Rentals in Cranston. The franchise page lists Cranston under Areas Served and gives an address at 2131 Plainfield Pike, Johnston.

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

02 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

WM (Waste Management)

Published sizes: The main listing shows 15-yard, 20-yard and 30-yard roll-offs; the same page's FAQ mentions 20-, 30- and 40-yard containers and a link mentions a 10-yard, so confirm what is available.
Rental & weight terms: The page offers daily, weekly and monthly rentals with flexible rental periods but states no standard length. Included weight, overage and extra-day rates are not published; request a written quote. The page says City permit costs are generally not included.
Price basis: Not published; WM says rates depend on debris type, size, rental length and add-ons. Phone 855-643-2899.

The page is headed Temporary Dumpster Rental in Cranston, RI. WM of RI is also the company the City uses for bulky-item and mattress pickups, but its roll-off rental is a separate private service. A WM facility is listed at 1610 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston. WM also offers the Bagster bag for small jobs.

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

03 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

PVD Dumpster Rentals

Published sizes: 10-yard (12' x 8' x 3'), 15-yard (14' x 8' x 4') and 20-yard (14' x 8' x 5') containers, plus 3-ton concrete and dirt containers (12' x 8' x 3').
Rental & weight terms: 1 ton included in the 10-yard, 1.5 tons in the 15-yard and 2 tons in the 20-yard; 3 tons in the concrete and dirt containers. Standard containers stay 7 days and heavy-material containers 3 days. The Cranston page lists extra days at $15 per day; the home page lists no extra-day rate. Weight over the allowance is billed per ton at the rate on the agreement (not published). Listed surcharges: mattresses $100 each, propane tanks $35 each, tires from $12 each. Asbestos, wet paint, flammable liquids, batteries and hazardous chemicals are not accepted.
Price basis: From $425 (10-yard), $475 (15-yard), $525 (20-yard); concrete and dirt containers from $375. Phone 401-213-9777.

The company says it is family owned and runs its fleet from a yard at 1280 Park Avenue, Unit 4, Cranston. Its site does not show fleet details beyond the yard address, so confirm the delivery date, tonnage and overage terms in writing when you book.

Sources: [5] · [6]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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Cranston limits home dumpsters to 30 days without Inspections Department approval

This guide could not find a City of Cranston web page, form or fee for placing a roll-off on a driveway or in the street. The Building Inspections page (which moved to 155 Gansett Avenue, rear, on March 23, 2026) lists no dumpster permit, and no Public Works right-of-way or street-obstruction form was found online. City Code § 8.28.055 says a homeowner may not keep a construction or temporary dumpster in a residential area for more than 30 days without the prior permission of the Inspections Department, except while a permitted project runs to completion; a homeowner who shows a clear need can get one extension, and a bin left longer without approval draws a $50-a-week fine. The code's cover and screening rules for dumpsters (§ 8.12.153) apply to apartment buildings of five or more units, not to a house, though § 8.28.060 does require refuse containers to be covered, so ask for a tarp. Before booking, call Building Inspections (City Hall line 401-461-1000) if the job may run past 30 days, and call Public Works (401-780-3175) before putting a bin on the street or sidewalk.

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What matters locally

City curbside service covers one- to four-family homes; bulky items go through Waste Management for a fee

Cranston's Curbside Refuse page says DPW collects trash and recycling weekly from one-, two-, three- and four-family dwellings using City-provided grey and blue carts, set out by 6:15 a.m. and not before noon the day before. Waste Management of RI (1-800-972-4545) schedules bulky-waste and mattress pickups and cart repairs. The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation's Cranston page lists curbside fees of $30 per bulky item, furniture piece or rug, $40 per appliance with or without Freon, and $50 per bagged mattress or box spring. A City notice for the free bulky-waste program (three items per residential unit, one trip) excludes construction debris, mattresses, electronics, white goods and bagged household trash. General refuse questions go to Public Works at 401-780-3174 or 401-780-3175.

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Phenix Avenue Highway Yard takes tires, e-waste and motor oil; yard waste is collected at the curb

According to RIRRC's Cranston page, the Public Works Highway Yard at 929 Phenix Avenue (weekdays 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) accepts e-waste, tires, motor oil and filters. Residents may drop off up to four mattresses or box springs twice a year by Thursday-morning appointment (780-3174). The page lists no construction-debris or household-hazardous-waste drop-off for Cranston. The City's Yard Waste page says leaves, grass, brush and branches are collected separately on the regular trash day from April 6 to mid-December in brown paper bags or barrels marked Yard Waste, with branches bundled no longer than four feet and no plastic bags.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Cranston.

Can Cranston's free bulky-waste pickup take my renovation debris instead of a dumpster?

No. The City's bulky-item guidelines limit pickup to three items per residential unit on one scheduled trip and exclude construction debris, mattresses, electronics, white goods and bagged trash. Outside the free months, Waste Management of RI charges $30 per bulky item, $40 per appliance and $50 per mattress, according to RIRRC's Cranston page. No City drop-off for construction or demolition debris was found; the Phenix Avenue Highway Yard takes tires, e-waste and motor oil. Mixed renovation debris needs a roll-off or a private hauler.

Sources: [9] · [11] · [8]

How long can a rented dumpster stay at a Cranston house?

Thirty days, unless the Inspections Department approves longer. City Code § 8.28.055 bars a homeowner from keeping a construction or temporary dumpster in a residential area beyond 30 days without its prior permission, allows one extension if you show a need, and lets work under an active building permit run to completion; an unapproved bin costs $50 a week. Rental terms are separate: Bin There Dump That's typical rental is 7 days, and PVD Dumpster Rentals' is 7 days for standard bins and 3 days for concrete or dirt.

Sources: [13] · [5]

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