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Dumpster rental
in Methuen.

In Methuen, the Board of Health permit is the first step, not the dumpster company's paperwork. A 30-day Temporary Dumpster permit ($25 on the current fee schedule) has to be in place at least three days before the bin arrives, and the Board approves the spot. Bin There Dump That is the only supplier publishing Methuen prices: $560 to $760 for 10- to 20-yard bins with 1 to 2 tons included and a 7-day rental. Casella quotes by phone and goes up to 40 yards. For a truckload or two, residents with a sticker can use the Huntington Avenue Transfer Station instead.

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

Start with an eligible hauler.

Bin There Dump That posts flat Methuen prices, bin dimensions, included tonnage and a 7-day rental, but stops at 20 yards and publishes no overage or extra-day rate. Casella offers containers up to 40 yards but shows no Methuen price, rental length or weight allowance. Ask both which side handles the Board of Health permit, and get the overage rate in writing.

Your local checklist

Apply for the Board of Health Temporary Dumpster permit (30 days, $25 on the current fee schedule) at least three business days before delivery, and renew it before day 30 if the job runs long.
Before choosing a spot, ask the Board of Health how it applies its 20-foot building and 10-foot lot-line and sidewalk setbacks to a driveway roll-off, and check with the Conservation Commission first if the lot is near wetlands.
If the bin has to sit on a Methuen street, plan for Police, Fire and DPW sign-off through the Board of Health and a DPW street-occupancy permit with a bond or insurance under Code Section 16-13.

Plan a rental in Methuen

Published details, side by side

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 Northeast Mass rates page gives a 7-day rental period, with 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 Methuen page and the Northeast Mass rates page. Phone 866-800-2073.

Bin There Dump That has its own Methuen page and lists Methuen 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 the company will pull the Board of Health 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 quotes based 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 Methuen, MA but carries no Methuen-specific details. Its 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 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 Methuen roll-off needs a Board of Health temporary permit; a container in the street also needs Police, Fire and DPW sign-off

Under Section 6.1 of the Board of Health's Regulations for Dumpsters, nobody may keep a Temporary Dumpster (gondola or roll-off type) without a 30-day permit from the Board. The permit must be obtained at least three days before installation and can be renewed once for another 30 days. The Health Department fee schedule lists the Temporary Dumpster (30 days) permit at $25. Under Section 5.1, the Board of Health or its agent approves each container's location. Section 5.2 sets minimum distances: 20 feet from any building, 10 feet from any lot line, right-of-way, sidewalk or easement, and 20 feet from wetland resource areas. Wetland siting must be cleared with the Conservation Commission first. Ask the Board how it applies these setbacks to a driveway roll-off before you book; a variance can be requested in writing under Section 9.1. If the container is proposed for a public way or right-of-way, Section 5.1.2 requires the Board to get prior approval from the Methuen Police, Fire and Public Works departments. Separately, Municipal Code Section 16-13 bars anyone from depositing rubbish or construction material on a street or sidewalk without a permit from the Director of Public Works. That permit states the space and time allowed and requires a bond or a liability policy of at least $5,000. Allow extra lead time for a street placement, or keep the bin on your own property. The Board of Health is in the Searles Building, 41 Pleasant Street, Suite 203 (978-983-8625). Its online permits run through the City's OpenGov portal.

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What matters locally

Methuen residents can drop debris at the Huntington Avenue Transfer Station with a vehicle sticker

The Methuen Transfer Station at 50 Huntington Avenue (978-983-8892) is open to Methuen residents with a vehicle sticker sold at the scale house: $20 a year for a car, $50 for a pickup or van, and $125 for a commercial vehicle. Seniors 62 and over need only ID. The station takes residential construction and demolition debris. Commercial C&D is accepted only from contractors who are Methuen residents and can show the material comes from Methuen. Residential trash is charged by weight with a $12 minimum. The station page gives no per-ton C&D rate, so ask at the scale house. It also takes brush up to 4 inches in diameter, leaves and grass in paper bags, mattresses, and 20 lb propane tanks. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Wednesday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a pickup-truck load from a small project, this can cost less than a roll-off.

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Bulky items don't go in the curbside cart; book an E.L. Harvey or DPW pickup instead

The City's trash FAQ says the contractor, E.L. Harvey, collects only what is in the designated cart, and couches and other furniture are no longer taken with regular trash. The Bulky Waste Collection page offers a paid curbside pickup booked directly with E.L. Harvey (508-836-3000, Fridays) or drop-off at the Transfer Station, where white goods, C&D, tires, e-waste and propane tanks carry extra fees. Residents 62 and over get four free bulk items a year through the DPW (978-983-8545). If a cleanout is mostly a few large pieces of furniture, a bulk pickup may be enough without a dumpster.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Methuen.

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

Yes. The Board of Health's Regulations for Dumpsters apply to all dumpsters in the city, residential included. Section 6.1 requires a 30-day permit for any gondola or roll-off container, obtained at least three days before installation and renewable once. The Health Department fee schedule lists it at $25. The Board or its agent also approves the location under Section 5.1. Violations can bring fines of up to $300 a day.

Sources: [5] · [7]

Does a temporary roll-off need a fence or locking enclosure in Methuen?

Not under the Board of Health rules. Section 5.5 requires solid fencing and locking gates for all dumpsters other than Temporary Dumpsters, which the regulations define as any container for temporary storage of rubbish over a defined period. The zoning ordinance's dumpster screening standard is limited to Multi-family Overlay District site-plan projects. The setback, rodent-proofing and contractor name-and-phone rules still apply. Keep the bin tidy and covered to avoid nuisance complaints.

Sources: [5] · [10]

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