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Dumpster rental
in Waltham.

Waltham's curbside trash refuses construction waste, so a renovation or large cleanout usually needs a roll-off. Ordinance No. 36541 (2025) covers roll-offs. A dumpster kept on your lot for six months or less is a temporary dumpster, which needs no Health Department license and is exempt from screening. It must be tarped whenever it is not in use, including overnight, and kept 10 feet from hydrants. A bin in the street needs a DPW dumpster permit. Bin There Dump That publishes Waltham prices from $395 (4-yard, masonry only) to $700 (20-yard, 3 tons included), with a 7-day rental in busy season. Casella (up to 40 yards) and redbox+ North Boston quote by phone.

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

Start with an eligible hauler.

Bin There Dump That is the only one of the three that posts Waltham prices, bin dimensions, included tonnage and a rental length, and its small 4- and 6-yard bins take masonry only. It tops out at 20 yards and dispatches from Fitchburg. Casella offers containers up to 40 yards with one flat quoted rate, but its Waltham page gives no sizes, weight allowance or rental length. redbox+ North Boston describes 20- and 30-yard roll-offs for Waltham but publishes no prices or terms, and lists only a Lowell location.

Your local checklist

Keep the bin on your lot for six months or less so it counts as a temporary dumpster under Chapter 7, Article III. A longer stay needs a Health Department license filed by the hauler (119 School Street, 781-314-3305).
Have a tight-fitting tarp ready and cover the roll-off every night and whenever you are not loading it, as Section 7-26 requires. Keep it at least 10 feet from any fire hydrant and away from storm drains.
If the bin has to go in the street, have the company file the DPW dumpster/pods permit before delivery (781-314-3800). It asks for insurance and dates, and the DPW may require a police detail.

Plan a rental in Waltham

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 (Central Massachusetts franchise)

Published sizes: 4-yard (10' x 5.5' x 2', masonry only), 6-yard (10' x 5.5' x 3', 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.
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 published 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 periods on request. No per-ton overage or extra-day rate is published; request a written quote. Restricted items include paint, liquids, batteries, asbestos, dirt and hazardous waste. Listed surcharges include $150 per mattress or box spring, $60 per TV or computer monitor and $45 per propane tank. The page gives two different prices for tires ($45 or $55) and freon appliances ($60 or $70), so confirm when booking.
Price basis: $395 (4-yard), $425 (6-yard), $445 (10-yard), $555 (15-yard), $700 (20-yard), as listed on the Waltham page and the Central Massachusetts rates page. The company says prices vary by location, contents and size and asks customers to call for a quote. Residential rentals include delivery, pickup and driveway protection. Phone 978-582-1176.

The Waltham page is headed "Dumpster Rentals in Waltham by Bin There Dump That." One paragraph mentions Acton, which looks like a template slip. The Central Massachusetts franchise page lists Waltham under Areas Served and gives an address of 615 South St, Fitchburg. That is about 40 miles from Waltham, so ask about delivery timing. Waltham does not appear to publish a list of permitted haulers, so ask the company whether it holds a current Waltham Transportation of Garbage permit.

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

02 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

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, 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 on size, location and rental length, and says one flat rate covers 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 Waltham, MA but has no Waltham-specific details. Casella's placement guidance asks for 3 feet of clearance on each side, 22 feet overhead and a 34-foot straight approach. It says not to put the bin on grass or soft ground or block sidewalks, driveways or hydrants. For a street placement in Waltham, that clearance has to fit the DPW permit; the City ordinance requires 10 feet from any hydrant.

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03 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

redbox+ North Boston

Published sizes: The Waltham page describes 20- and 30-yard roll-offs; the site menu also links 10-, 15- and 40-yard pages, so confirm what is available.
Rental & weight terms: Rental length, included weight, overage and extra-day rates are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis: Not published. Phone 617-340-5694 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.).

The page is headed "Dumpster Rental in the Waltham area by redbox+ North Boston" and lists Waltham among its service areas. It is a franchise location, and the only address shown is Lowell, MA, with no street address. It publishes no prices or Waltham permit information.

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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 Health Department license for a short-term roll-off on your lot; tarp it overnight; a bin on a Waltham street needs a DPW dumpster permit

Waltham's dumpster rules are in Chapter 7, Article III of the General Ordinances (Ordinance No. 36541, adopted April 14, 2025 and approved by the Mayor April 15, 2025). The ordinance defines a dumpster to include roll-offs. Under Section 7-22, a hauler needs a Health Department dumpster license to place a dumpster on a lot, except a temporary dumpster. A temporary dumpster is one used for no more than six consecutive months, or six months in total in a calendar year. Section 7-27 lets the Board of Health require screening or fencing, but only for dumpsters other than temporary ones. Some rules still apply to a short-term roll-off. Section 7-26 requires a temporary dumpster to be covered when not in use, including overnight, with at least a tight-fitting tarp. Section 7-25 bars any dumpster within 10 feet of a fire hydrant or standpipe or in a fire lane. The bin must not let runoff reach catch basins or storm drains, or damage the curb or sidewalk. It must also sit back from the lot line "as approved by the Health Department"; the ordinance does not say how that applies to an unlicensed temporary bin. Section 7-28 requires the company's name and phone number on every dumpster. If the dumpster will sit on a public way, Section 7-25 also requires a permit from the Director of Public Works. The DPW's form for dumpsters, pods, staging and barriers (revised April 2, 2026) asks for the contractor, insurance certificate, bond, start and end dates and any hourly restrictions. The DPW decides whether a police detail is needed. Email the form to the DPW at 165 Lexington Street (781-314-3800). No fee or maximum duration is printed on the form. Questions about the ordinance go to the Health Department, 119 School Street (781-314-3305).

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What matters locally

Construction waste is barred from Waltham's curbside trash; one bulk item per week is allowed

The City's 2026-2027 Trash & Recycling Guide says the trash hauler will not collect construction waste, including asphalt, brick, concrete, metal, wood, toilets and clean drywall. It tells residents to contact a private hauler. Household trash goes out in bags inside lidded barrels of no more than 50 pounds each, which the property owner supplies. One extra bulk item a week is allowed if the truck can crush it, such as a chair, couch or dresser. Each piece of a sectional counts separately, and items over 100 pounds need a call first. Wall-to-wall carpet is not collected; only rolled area rugs of 4 feet or less are. Mattresses and textiles are banned from trash by MassDEP. Homes in buildings of six or fewer units can book up to six mattress or box-spring pickups a year through the Recycling Department (781-314-3390).

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Appliances by appointment, yard waste every other week, and hazardous waste at Minuteman in Lexington

According to the 2026-2027 guide, Capitol Waste Services picks up two white goods a week by appointment (855-533-3400), including washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators and air conditioners. It also collects TV and computer monitors by appointment. Yard waste is collected every other week from April to early December, in paper leaf bags or barrels marked "Yard Waste". Free stickers are available at 165 Lexington Street. Branches must be under 2 inches thick and 3 feet long, with no stumps, logs, rocks or soil. Excess flattened cardboard can go in the residents-only dumpster at 165 Lexington Street. Household hazardous waste goes to the Minuteman Hazardous Products facility, 60 Hartwell Avenue in Lexington. There is no direct charge for Waltham residents, but you must register in advance. The guide also lists a spring Zero Waste Day at Nipper Maher Park for tires, electronics, metal and clothing.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Waltham.

Does Waltham's 2025 dumpster ordinance mean I need a license for a roll-off during my renovation?

Usually not. Ordinance No. 36541 requires a hauler to get a Health Department dumpster license before placing a dumpster on a lot, "except a temporary dumpster." It defines a temporary dumpster as one used for no more than six consecutive months, or six months in total in a calendar year. The screening rule in Section 7-27 also excludes temporary dumpsters. The ordinance still applies to a short-term roll-off in other ways. It must be tarped when not in use, including overnight, carry the company's name and phone number, and stay at least 10 feet from hydrants and out of fire lanes. Runoff must not reach storm drains. If a project will run past six months, the hauler and property owner must apply together for an annual license with a maintenance plan.

Sources: [6] · [8]

Can I put renovation debris out with my Waltham trash instead of renting a dumpster?

No. The City's 2026-2027 Trash & Recycling Guide says the trash hauler will not collect construction waste such as asphalt, brick, concrete, metal, wood, toilets or drywall, and it tells residents to contact a private hauler. Curbside service takes bagged household trash in barrels of up to 50 pounds, plus one crushable bulk item a week. Wall-to-wall carpet must be disposed of privately. Capitol Waste Services picks up up to two white goods a week by appointment (855-533-3400). For a kitchen, bath or roof tear-out, plan on a roll-off or a private hauler.

Sources: [15] · [17]

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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.

Bin There Dump That — directly reviewed Waltham service-area page (sizes, prices, included tonnage) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Bin There Dump That — directly reviewed Central Massachusetts Bin Rates and Sizes page (7/14-day rental, tonnage, item fees) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Bin There Dump That — directly reviewed Central Massachusetts page (Areas Served lists Waltham; Fitchburg address) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Casella — directly reviewed Dumpster Rental in Waltham, MA page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
redbox+ North Boston — directly reviewed Waltham dumpster rental page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Waltham — Ordinance No. 36541, Chapter 7 Article III Private Collection Service (§§ 7-20 to 7-31), adopted 4-14-2025 (scanned PDF on eCode360, read by OCR) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Waltham Health Department — "see new 2025 dumpster ordinance here" (same Ordinance No. 36541; scanned PDF, read by OCR) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Waltham Board of Health — Dumpster Permit Application under Ch. 7 Art. III (PDF, text extracted) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Waltham Board of Health — Transportation of Garbage application, $375, M.G.L. c.111 s.31A (PDF, text extracted) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Waltham — directly reviewed Health License Fees & Applications page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Waltham — directly reviewed Board of Health page (address, phone, permit email) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Waltham DPW — Permit Application: Dumpsters, Pods, Staging & Barriers, revised 04/02/2026 (PDF, text extracted) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Waltham — directly reviewed Public Works Applications page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Waltham — directly reviewed Public Works page (contacts) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Waltham Recycling Department — 2026-2027 Trash & Recycling Guide (PDF, text extracted) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Waltham — directly reviewed Trash & Recycling page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
City of Waltham — directly reviewed How do I get rid of...? page ↗Checked 2026-11-09

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