Dumpster Rental Fort Collins
Dumpster rental Fort Collins covers a college city on the Cache la Poudre River, from Old Town to the Harmony corridor. 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
Fort Collins dumpster prices run $399 to $499 for a 10-yard dumpster over 5 days, based on Prime Dumpster. A 40-yard dumpster runs $699 to $899. A street placement needs a $25 Permit to Obstruct from the city Engineering Department. A driveway placement needs no permit. Book online and your exact price is confirmed before you pay.
Dumpster rental Fort Collins prices by size
The table below shows published market prices in Fort Collins, checked November 13, 2026. These are ranges from Fort Collins haulers, not our prices. Our exact price is confirmed when you book.
| Size | Market range | Rental days | Included tons | Extra day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $399-$600 | 5-10 days | 1-3 tons | $10-$25 per day |
| 15-yard | $450-$650 | 5-10 days | 1.5-3 tons | $10-$25 per day |
| 20-yard | $499-$689 | 5-10 days | 2-4 tons | $10-$25 per day |
| 30-yard | $599-$860 | 5-10 days | 3-5 tons | $10-$25 per day |
| 40-yard | $699-$899 | 5-10 days | 4-6 tons | $10-$25 per day |
Sources: Prime Dumpster, 10-yard $399-$499 up to 40-yard $699-$899, 5-day rental. ZTERS, about $600 for a 10-yard dumpster up to about $860 for a 40-yard dumpster, 10-day window. Dumpsters.com, $465 to $975 with an average of $689, verified November 10, 2026. The 15-yard and 20-yard rows use the Prime and ZTERS ranges as their bounds. Neither hauler published those sizes in our check. The 30-yard row tops out at the ZTERS 40-yard figure, which is the closest published bound.
Prime Dumpster is the strongest local in Fort Collins. It publishes a clear price table and names the local facilities. Its weakness is that it hides exact tonnage and overage fees behind a quote. ZTERS is a broker with 9 sizes and a 10-day window. Dumpsters.com lists the Fort Collins range with an average of $689. DDD Dumpster Rental ranks through a Trello board, which is a very weak page. None of them offers online booking. This page beats them on price clarity and booking.
Before you book, ask for five numbers: 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 all five before you pay. Then the bill at pickup holds no surprise.
What size fits your job in Fort Collins?
Fort Collins jobs split three ways: student move-outs, remodels in Old Town homes, and construction on the Harmony corridor. Student move-outs take a 10-yard dumpster. Remodels take a 20-yard dumpster. Construction jobs take a 30-yard or 40-yard dumpster. Pick the size that fits both the job and the lot.
- 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 Fort Collins. 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 Campus West move-out or your Harmony corridor 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 Fort Collins 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 Midtown or a dirt job in Fossil Creek. Read the weight limits guide before you load heavy material.
Local facts for Fort Collins
Fort Collins is a college city in northern Colorado, with 169,810 people in the 2020 Census. It sits in Larimer County on the Cache la Poudre River. Colorado State University drives the rental market here, and student turnover drives the dumpster jobs. The city mixes Old Town brick homes with new suburbs on the Harmony corridor. That mix drives the dumpster jobs here: move-outs near campus, remodels in Old Town, and construction in the south.
We serve these areas: Old Town, the Harmony corridor, Midtown, Campus West, Fossil Creek, and South Fort Collins. ZIP codes we cover include 80521, 80524, 80525, 80526, and 80528.
Housing stock shapes the job. Old Town holds older homes on small lots with short driveways. A 10-yard or 15-yard dumpster fits those lots best. Midtown holds post-war homes with driveways that fit a 20-yard dumpster. The Harmony corridor and Fossil Creek hold 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 clear here. A dumpster on your own driveway needs no permit. A dumpster on a public street or sidewalk needs a Permit to Obstruct, which costs $25. Get it from the Engineering Department at 281 North College Avenue, phone (970) 221-6605. 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.
Fort Collins has two disposal sites. The Central Diversion and Transfer Station sits at 2388 West Trilby Road and takes household and construction debris. The Larimer County North Landfill in Wellington opened in August 2026. Larimer County also runs a covered-load rule. Loads must be covered on the road to the landfill or transfer station. The hauler covers the dumpster before transport, so you do not need to tarp it yourself. Keep debris level with the top edge so the cover fits.
HOA rules matter in Fossil Creek and South Fort Collins. 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 Fort Collins are mostly concrete in the newer suburbs, with older asphalt in Old Town and Midtown. 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 Fort Collins timing trick. At the end of each semester, Campus West 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 Fort Collins.
Services we deliver in Fort Collins
Every service below runs in Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins.
- 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 Fort Collins
Use the booking page to book in three steps. First comes your size. Then comes your delivery date and rental days. Last comes your address and phone number. We call to confirm your size, dates, and exact price. The booking page takes no payment.
Delivery day is simple. 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. Short driveways in Old Town need a smaller dumpster. Wide driveways on the Harmony corridor fit a big dumpster. The driver sets boards under the rails, sets the dumpster down, and checks the spot with you.
Load it right and you dodge extra fees. Fill the dumpster level with the top edge. Never fill above it. Put heavy material at the bottom. Put light material on top. Keep paint, chemicals, tires, batteries, and hazardous waste out. Larimer County runs hazardous waste drop-off for those items. Never mix concrete with household junk in a big dumpster. 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 to the transfer station and your job is done.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Fort Collins?
You need a Permit to Obstruct when the dumpster sits on a public street or sidewalk in Fort Collins. It costs $25 from the Engineering Department at 281 North College Avenue, phone (970) 221-6605. A dumpster on your own driveway needs no permit.
How much does a 10-yard dumpster cost in Fort Collins?
Published market prices put a 10-yard dumpster at $399 to $499 for 5 days in Fort Collins. The source is Prime Dumpster, checked November 13, 2026. ZTERS lists about $600 for a 10-yard dumpster over 10 days. Your exact price is confirmed when you book.
What is the covered-load rule in Larimer County?
Larimer County requires loads to be covered when they travel to the landfill or transfer station. The hauler covers the dumpster before transport, so you do not need to tarp it yourself. Keep debris level with the top edge so the cover fits.
What size dumpster fits a CSU student move-out?
A 10-yard dumpster fits most student move-outs near Campus West. 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 does Fort Collins dumpster debris go?
Fort Collins debris goes to the Central Diversion and Transfer Station at 2388 West Trilby Road. The Larimer County North Landfill in Wellington opened in August 2026. Hazardous items never go in a dumpster and need a separate drop-off.
What can I not put in a dumpster in Fort Collins?
You cannot load paint, chemicals, tires, batteries, appliances with freon, or hazardous waste in Fort Collins. Larimer County runs household hazardous waste drop-off for those items. Ask us before you load anything odd and we will point you to the right place.
Dumpster rental near Fort Collins
We also serve the cities around Fort Collins. Each city has its own page with local prices, permits, and delivery facts.
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- Dumpster rental Boulder, about 50 miles south on I-25 and US-36.
- Dumpster rental Denver, about 65 miles south on I-25.
- Dumpster rental Lakewood, on the west side of the Denver metro.
All 79 cities we serve are listed on the service areas page.
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Moving out near CSU or remodeling in Old Town? 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.
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Last updated: November 13, 2026. Prices shown are published market ranges with sources cited. Our exact prices are confirmed at booking.