Birmingham, AL Dumpster Rentals

A 10 yard dumpster in zip code 35215 costs $652, including 1.5 tons and 21 rental days. A 20 yard dumpster in zip code 35215 costs $730, including 2.5 tons and 21 rental days, and a 30 yard dumpster costs $808, including 3.5 tons and 21 rental days. For a quote including all of the pricing details, complete the instant quote form.

A dumpster permit is likely required if you are placing a dumpster on public property, such as a street, parking lot, etc.  We recommend checking with your local municipality in regards to any permits before ordering any dumpster that will be placed on public property.  Click here for Birmingham Dumpster Permit Information or visit the https://www.birminghamal.gov/ page for more information about potential dumpster regulations.

You can order online or give us a call at 205-286-6478  (Monday -Friday 8am – 5pm).  

The right size dumpster really depends on the type of project, how much debris you will generate, and whether the debris is bulky or heavy.  If you have limited space for the dumpster, you may not be able to fit the larger sizes.  

Dumpster Sizes & Uses

• 10 yard (≈ 12 ft long x 8 ft wide x 4 ft tall)
  • Good for: Small cleanouts, garage junk, light remodeling
  • Fits ~3 pickup truck loads
• 20 yard (≈ 22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 4 ft tall)
  • Good for: Kitchen/bath remodels, roofing jobs (up to ~3,000 sq ft), medium cleanouts
  • Fits ~6 pickup truck loads
• 30 yard (≈ 22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 6 ft tall)
  • Good for: Large remodels, estate cleanouts, commercial projects
  • Fits ~9 pickup truck loads
• 40 yard (≈ 22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 8 ft tall)
  • Good for: Major construction, large demolition, big cleanouts
  • Fits ~12 pickup truck loads

Quick Tips

• Heavy debris (asphalt, concrete, brick, or dirt) → You will be limited to a 10 or 20-yard dumpster (to avoid excess weight).
• Bulky but light items (furniture, household junk, wood) → A 20-yard or 30-yard dumpster is likely the best fit.
• Roofing → A 20-yard is the most common choice.

Hazardous waste, dirt, industrial waste, chemical products, oil filters, herbicides, pesticides, radioactive material, solvents, paint (except completely dried latex paint cans, no liquids), other flammable liquids, aerosol cans, propane tanks, motor oil, transmission oil, lubricating/hydraulic oil, oil filters, contaminated oils (mixed with solvents, gasoline, etc.), antifreeze, appliances, petroleum contaminated soil/lead paint chips, tires, batteries, computers, monitors, televisions, microwaves, fluorescent tubes, railroad ties, medical waste, asbestos, animals, barrels, all liquids.

Nothing can be sticking out of the top of the roll off dumpster.

Additional requirements may apply based upon locality. Liability for appropriate waste remains with the customer.

We welcome your call (888-885-2048) or email (support@rolloffdumpsterdirect.com) with any specific questions or concerns.

Our standard rental period is 21 days. However, a shorter time period may apply to your order depending upon the demand for dumpsters in your location. Extended rental fees will apply when keeping your dumpster longer than the included rental period. The included rental period and applicable extended rental fee is always disclosed in our quotes. Be sure to ask about the included rental time and extended rental fees when pricing a dumpster rental!