Dumpster Rental Boulder CO
Dumpster rental Boulder CO covers a city of tight streets, old homes, and student rentals at the foot of the Flatirons. You pick a size, pick your dates, and book online. We drop the dumpster on your driveway, and we haul it away when you call us. No phone tag. No guesswork on price.
Quick answer
Boulder dumpster prices run $445 to $850 across sizes, with an average of $635, based on Dumpsters.com. Tight streets near Pearl Street and University Hill often fit only a 10-yard or 15-yard dumpster. A driveway placement needs no permit. Book online and your exact price is confirmed before you pay.
Dumpster rental Boulder CO prices by size
The table below shows published market prices in Boulder, checked November 13, 2026. The Boulder range comes from Dumpsters.com, which lists $445 to $850 with an average of $635 across sizes. National averages fill the size rows below. These are market ranges, not our prices. Our exact price is confirmed when you book.
| Size | Market range | Rental days | Included tons | Extra day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $445-$586 | 7-14 days | 1-3 tons | $10-$25 per day |
| 15-yard | $445-$650 | 7 days | 1.5-3 tons | $10-$25 per day |
| 20-yard | $445-$679 | 7-14 days | 2-4 tons | $10-$25 per day |
| 30-yard | $445-$850 | 7-14 days | 3-5 tons | $10-$25 per day |
| 40-yard | $445-$906 | 7-14 days | 4-6 tons | $10-$25 per day |
Sources: Dumpsters.com Boulder page, $445 to $850, average $635, verified November 10, 2026. National averages from Dumpsters.com, October 2026: 10-yard $586, 20-yard $679, 30-yard $809, 40-yard $906. The Boulder low end of $445 applies across sizes, because the published Boulder range does not split by size. The national averages set the top end for the 10-yard, 20-yard, and 40-yard rows. The Boulder top end of $850 sets the 30-yard row.
Boulder has no strong local price leader. Boulder Dumpster Rental Guys works from 6901 North Foothills Highway, phone (970) 601-7836. It offers yard waste, concrete, and demolition dumpsters with same-day delivery and boards under bins. It publishes no prices. Dumpster Rental Crew Boulder is a template-network site with the same design as its Pueblo and Greeley siblings. Waste Management lists 15, 20, and 30-yard dumpsters with no prices. A spam subdomain also ranks with a fake Boulder address. A real Boulder page with published prices and online booking beats all of them.
Check five numbers before you book: size price, delivery fee, included tons, overage per ton, and extra day price. Overage fees in Colorado run $40 to $100 per ton in most cases. Extra days run $10 to $25 per day. We confirm them all before you pay. Then the pickup bill holds no surprise.
What size fits your job in Boulder?
Boulder jobs split three ways: student move-outs, remodels in old homes, and yard waste. Student move-outs take a 10-yard dumpster. Remodels take a 20-yard dumpster. Yard waste takes a 10-yard or 15-yard dumpster. Tight streets change the math, so measure first.
- 10-yard dumpster: small cleanout, one room, student move-out, or heavy debris like concrete and dirt. About 3 pickup loads. About 50 to 70 bags.
- 15-yard dumpster: mid-size cleanout, two-room remodel, or flooring through a house. About 4 to 5 pickup loads. About 80 to 100 bags.
- 20-yard dumpster: the most rented size in Boulder. Kitchen remodel, multi-room cleanout, flooring, or roofing tear-off. About 6 pickup loads. About 110 to 130 bags.
- 30-yard dumpster: whole-house cleanout, major renovation, or large construction debris. About 9 pickup loads. About 170 to 190 bags. Not for heavy debris.
- 40-yard dumpster: major demolition or large light bulky debris. About 12 pickup loads. About 230 to 250 bags. Never for concrete, dirt, or brick.
Still picking a size? Use the dumpster size calculator. It asks about your University Hill move-out or your Table Mesa remodel. Then it points to the right size in under a minute. Compare sizes in the full Colorado prices guide too.
Heavy debris needs a small dumpster in Boulder too. Concrete, dirt, brick, and tile fill a dumpster by weight long before they fill it by space. A 10-yard dumpster is the right call for a concrete patio tear-out in Table Mesa or a dirt job in North Boulder. Read the weight limits guide before you load heavy material.
Local facts for Boulder
Boulder is a college city at the foot of the Flatirons, with 104,175 people in the 2020 Census. It sits in Boulder County. The University of Colorado drives the rental market here, and student turnover drives the dumpster jobs. The city mixes old homes near Pearl Street with newer homes in Table Mesa and Gunbarrel. That mix drives the dumpster jobs here: move-outs near campus, remodels in old homes, and yard waste across the city.
We serve these areas: Downtown and Pearl Street, University Hill, Table Mesa, North Boulder, Gunbarrel, Whittier, and Mapleton Hill. ZIP codes we cover include 80301, 80302, 80303, 80304, 80305, and 80310.
Housing stock shapes the job. University Hill and Whittier hold old homes and student rentals on small lots with tight streets. A 10-yard or 15-yard dumpster fits those lots best. Table Mesa and North Boulder hold post-war homes with driveways that fit a 20-yard dumpster. Gunbarrel holds newer homes with wide driveways that fit a 30-yard dumpster. Tell us your street and lot type when you book, and we match the size to the space.
Permits are simple here. A dumpster on your own driveway needs no permit. A dumpster on a public street or sidewalk needs a city permit. Check with the City of Boulder before you place it on the street. Keep the dumpster on the driveway when you can. It skips the permit, skips the wait, and keeps the street clear for your neighbors. See the full Colorado permit guide for the steps.
Boulder has two useful facilities. The Boulder County Recycling Center sits at 1901 63rd Street and takes recyclables. The Eco-Cycle CHaRM facility sits at 6400 Arapahoe Road and takes hard-to-recycle items, paint, chemicals, and electronics. Neither item goes in a dumpster. Use CHaRM for paint and chemicals, and use the recycling center for clean cardboard, metal, and glass. Ask us before you load anything odd.
HOA rules matter in Table Mesa and Gunbarrel. Many HOAs limit how long a dumpster can sit in view and where it can sit. Most allow 7 days. Some ask for a note before delivery. Check your HOA rules before you book, and tell us the limit. We plan pickup inside your HOA window so you avoid a fine.
Driveways in Boulder are a mix of concrete and older asphalt. Concrete holds a loaded dumpster well when boards sit under the rails. Asphalt softens in summer heat, so boards matter even more on hot days. We place boards under the rails on every driveway drop. Read will a dumpster damage my driveway for the full checklist.
Student turnover is the Boulder timing trick. At the end of each semester, University Hill rentals turn over fast and trucks fill up. Book early in May and December if your move-out falls then. A 10-yard dumpster fits most student move-outs. A 15-yard dumpster fits a shared house cleanout with furniture. Our residential dumpster service covers move-outs across Boulder.
Services we deliver in Boulder
Every service below runs in Boulder with the same booking flow. Pick the service that matches your job, then pick your size and dates.
- Residential dumpster rental: cleanouts, move-outs, remodels, and yard waste at homes across Boulder.
- Construction dumpster rental: jobsite debris and remodel waste for builders and crews.
- Roofing dumpster rental: shingle tear-offs and full re-roofs.
- Demolition dumpster rental: tear-outs, deck removal, and interior demolition.
- Yard waste dumpster rental: branches, brush, and landscaping debris.
- Concrete dumpster rental: concrete, dirt, brick, and tile in a low 10-yard dumpster.
- Same-day dumpster rental: fast delivery when you book early in the day.
- Estate cleanout dumpster rental: whole-house cleanouts with a 20-yard or 30-yard dumpster.
How delivery and pickup work in Boulder
Book from the booking page in three steps. Pick your size. Pick your delivery date and rental days. Add your address and phone number. We call to confirm your size, dates, and exact price. No payment is taken on the booking page.
Delivery day is simple, but Boulder streets need care. Clear the driveway spot before the truck arrives. The truck needs about 10.5 feet of width and 60 feet of straight clearance. It also needs 25 to 30 feet of clear space above for the lift. Move cars, low branches, and bins out of the way. On a tight street near Pearl Street, measure the width first and tell us the number. The driver sets boards under the rails, sets the dumpster down, and checks the spot with you.
Loading rules keep you safe from extra fees. Fill the dumpster level with the top edge, never above it. Keep heavy material at the bottom and light material on top. Do not load paint, chemicals, tires, batteries, or hazardous waste. Take those items to CHaRM at 6400 Arapahoe Road instead. If you are unsure about an item, check what can go in a dumpster or call us first.
Pickup is one call away. Call or message us when the dumpster is full or your rental days are up. We schedule pickup, usually the next business day. Keep the area around the dumpster clear so the truck can hook it and go. Do not park cars in front of it on pickup day. We haul it away and your job is done.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dumpster cost in Boulder?
Published market prices put a Boulder dumpster at $445 to $850, with an average of $635. The source is Dumpsters.com, checked November 13, 2026. The range covers all sizes from 10 yards to 40 yards. Your exact price is confirmed when you book.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Boulder?
A dumpster on your own driveway needs no permit in Boulder. A dumpster on a public street or sidewalk needs a city permit. Check with the City of Boulder before you place it on the street. Keep the dumpster on the driveway when you can, and you skip the permit step.
Will a dumpster fit on a tight Boulder street?
Many Boulder streets are tight. A 10-yard or 15-yard dumpster is often the largest size that fits near Pearl Street and University Hill. The truck needs about 10.5 feet of width and 60 feet of straight clearance. Measure your street before you book, and send us the width if you are unsure.
What size dumpster fits a CU student move-out in Boulder?
A 10-yard dumpster fits most student move-outs near University Hill. It holds about 3 pickup loads and 50 to 70 bags. A 15-yard dumpster fits a shared house cleanout with furniture. Book early at the end of the semester, because trucks fill fast.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Boulder?
Take paint, chemicals, and other hazardous items to the Eco-Cycle CHaRM facility at 6400 Arapahoe Road in Boulder. The Boulder County Recycling Center at 1901 63rd Street takes recyclables. Neither item goes in a dumpster.
What can I not put in a dumpster in Boulder?
You cannot load paint, chemicals, tires, batteries, appliances with freon, or hazardous waste in Boulder. Use the Eco-Cycle CHaRM facility at 6400 Arapahoe Road for those items. Ask us before you load anything odd and we will point you to the right drop-off.
Dumpster rental near Boulder
We also serve the cities around Boulder. Each city has its own page with local prices, permits, and delivery facts.
- Dumpster rental Denver, about 30 miles southeast on US-36.
- Dumpster rental Lakewood, south of Denver in the metro area.
- Dumpster rental Aurora, east of Denver on the Colfax corridor.
- Dumpster rental Fort Collins, about 50 miles north on I-25.
See the full list of 79 cities on the service areas page.
Ready to book?
Moving out near CU or remodeling in Table Mesa? Pick your size and dates, then book online in minutes. Or call us and we book it with you. Your exact price is confirmed before you pay.
More from Dumpster Rental Colorado
Last updated: November 13, 2026. Prices shown are published market ranges with sources cited. Our exact prices are confirmed at booking.