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Dumpster rental
in Watertown.

Watertown does not collect construction debris at the curb or the Stanley Avenue Recycle Center, so a renovation usually means a roll-off. The rental comes with more City paperwork than in most towns. The Board of Health requires a dumpster permit for every bin, roll-offs included, and requires the bin to sit on asphalt, concrete or another impervious surface. It bans temporary dumpsters from public or private ways from November 1 to April 1. DPW wants the bin in the driveway and requires a permit and a $10,000 bond because it crosses the right-of-way. Bin There Dump That posts $445 to $700 for 10 to 20 yards with 1 to 3 tons included. Casella and redbox+ quote by phone.

Sources checked November 9, 2026 · Guide updated November 9, 2026
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Bin There Dump That is the only one with published Watertown prices, dimensions and tonnage, and its 7-day (14 in the slow season) term is stated, but its bins come from Fitchburg and top out at 20 yards. Casella and redbox+ North Boston both go up to 40 yards and publish no prices, weight allowance or rental length. redbox+ also offers a combined dumpster and toilet unit for job sites.

Your local checklist

Confirm the Board of Health dumpster permit is issued before delivery, and settle whether you or the rental company files the City's online Dumpster Permit Registration.
Put the bin on your paved driveway, not gravel or lawn, since the regulation requires an impervious surface and DPW says bins must not overhang the sidewalk. From November 1 to April 1 a temporary dumpster may not sit on any public or private way.
Ask the company whether it holds Watertown's DPW permit and $10,000 bond for dumpsters crossing the right-of-way (DPW 617-972-6420, option 4), and book deliveries and swaps between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.

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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 (Central Massachusetts franchise)

Published sizes: 4-yard (10' x 5.5' x 2') and 6-yard (10' x 5.5' x 3') bins for 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 for general debris.
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 stated for the masonry bins. The franchise rates page gives a 7-day rental in the busy season and 14 days in the slower season. No per-ton overage or extra-day rate is published; request a written quote. Per-item fees apply to mattresses and box springs ($150 each), freon appliances, tires, TVs and propane tanks, and dirt, liquids, paint, asbestos and other hazardous waste are not accepted.
Price basis: $395 (4-yard), $425 (6-yard), $445 (10-yard), $555 (15-yard), $700 (20-yard), as listed on the Watertown page and the Central Massachusetts rates page, which both say pricing varies by location, contents and size and to call for an exact quote. Phone 978-582-1176.

The Watertown page is titled Watertown, MA Dumpster Rentals, though one section heading on it names Acton. The Central Massachusetts franchise page lists Watertown under areas served and gives a Fitchburg address (615 South St.), so the bins travel from Worcester County. Ask whether the company will hold the DPW right-of-way permit and $10,000 bond the City requires, and who files the Board of Health dumpster permit.

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 is empty and lists no individual sizes.
Rental & weight terms: The page says most rentals include a standard period that can be extended, without stating its length. Included weight, overage and extra-day rates are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis: Not published. Casella quotes by 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 Watertown, MA, but its text is generic. Its placement guidance asks for 3 feet of clearance on each side, 22 feet overhead and a 34-foot straight approach, and says not to place the bin on grass or soft ground or block sidewalks, driveways or hydrants. That fits Watertown's rule that every dumpster sit on a paved or other impervious surface.

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

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redbox+ North Boston

Published sizes: 10-, 15-, 20-, 30- and 40-yard roll-off containers, plus a combined roll-off and portable toilet unit for job sites.
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.

The page is headed Dumpster Rental in the Watertown area by redbox+ North Boston. It is a franchise location with only a Lowell, MA, 01852 footer address and no street address. Parts of the page refer to Malden and Winthrop and link to a Billerica booking page, so confirm that the franchise serves your Watertown address before booking.

Sources: [5]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking

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Every Watertown dumpster needs a Board of Health permit and a paved spot, and DPW wants it in the driveway

Section 5 of the Board of Health's Regulation Regarding the Use of Dumpsters and Waste Hauling (effective July 1, 2024) says no dumpster may be used or kept in the City without a dumpster permit, using the Board's application. The regulation's definition of a dumpster expressly includes roll-offs. A temporary dumpster is defined as one used for construction, demolition, cleanup or similar purposes, usually for twelve months or less, at a commercial or residential site. The regulation sets these rules. No temporary dumpster may be on a public or private way from November 1 through April 1, and a permit expiring in that window is void unless the bin is moved off the way. Every dumpster must sit on concrete, asphalt or another impervious surface. A bin must be emptied once debris is level with the top. Deliveries, swaps and pickups are barred between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. outside business, commercial and industrial zones. Each bin must show the hauler's name and phone number. The tight-fitting-lid rule applies only to garbage dumpsters (those holding food waste), not to debris roll-offs. The Board's Dumpsters page links a Dumpster Permit Registration form on the City's OpenGov portal. This guide could not read that form, so the fee and whether the owner or the hauler files are not confirmed. The DPW Permits FAQs say dumpsters and PODS must be placed in a driveway so they do not overhang the sidewalk. They also say permits and bonds are required for all dumpsters and PODS because they cross the public right-of-way, with a $10,000 bond valid for two years presented at application. The Public Works Permits page lists storing dumpsters in the right-of-way or driveway among the activities needing a street opening permit. It says the contractor, not the property owner, applies, with an insurance certificate naming the City, and that processing takes 5 to 7 days. Ask your rental company whether it holds the DPW permit and bond, and call DPW at 617-972-6420 (option 4).

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What matters locally

The City will not take construction debris at the curb or the Stanley Avenue Recycle Center

The City's Solid Waste and Recycling Guide says Republic Services handles curbside trash and recycling, and that construction debris and loose wood or carpet will not be collected curbside or at the Recycling Center. The Trash and Recycling page names toilets, sinks, cabinets and tubs as construction debris the City does not collect. It also says overflow waste beyond the City tote must be disposed of privately. Wooden and upholstered furniture is picked up on Wednesdays and appliances on Thursdays, both scheduled and paid through Republic (781-289-0500 or 844-737-8254). Mattresses go through HandUp, a mattress recycler, also by paid appointment. A kitchen or bath tear-out therefore needs a roll-off or a private hauler.

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Recycle Center at 76 Stanley Avenue takes metal, electronics, hard plastics and yard waste from residents

The Recycling Center at 76 Stanley Avenue (entered from Green River Way) is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for Watertown residents only, with ID required. It takes electronics, metals, hard plastics, textiles, and excess recycling and yard waste; metals are accepted only there. TVs and monitors can be dropped off free. Curbside yard waste must go in paper yard bags or loose in a barrel, and dirt and rocks are refused. For household hazardous waste, Watertown belongs to the Minuteman regional facility in Lexington, which the City says is open on one weekend day from April through November; check the facility's schedule before going.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Watertown.

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

Yes. The Board of Health regulation says no dumpster may be used or kept in the City without a dumpster permit, and its definition of a dumpster includes roll-offs used for cleanouts and construction. The Board's Dumpsters page links an online Dumpster Permit Registration. DPW's Permits FAQs also say permits and bonds are required for all dumpsters and PODS because they cross the public right-of-way, with a $10,000 bond presented at application, and the Public Works Permits page says the contractor applies. This guide could not confirm the Board's permit fee, so ask the rental company which permits it pulls and call DPW at 617-972-6420.

Sources: [6] · [7] · [8] · [9]

Can I get rid of an old bathroom vanity and tub through Watertown's trash service?

No. The City's Solid Waste and Recycling page says it does not collect construction debris such as toilets, sinks, cabinets and tubs, and the Recycling Guide says construction debris and loose wood or carpet are not taken curbside or at the Stanley Avenue Recycle Center. Furniture and appliances can go out through Republic Services' paid curbside pickup, and metals can go to the Recycle Center, but renovation debris needs a roll-off or a private hauler.

Sources: [11] · [10]

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