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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Paterson, New Jersey, and the surrounding Passaic County towns in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Paterson is dense, old and busy: brick multi-family houses packed along narrow streets downtown, mill buildings near the Great Falls being converted a floor at a time, and steady construction and repair work across all six wards. Almost none of that debris can wait at the curb, which is why a container on site does the job.
What you pay turns on the container size, what goes into it, how long you keep it and what the receiving facility charges. Below you'll find our ranges, the City's rules for putting a container on a Paterson street, and how New Jersey classifies what you're throwing out.
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The prices below reflect average ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other project specifics during your free, custom quote.
| Size | Average Price Range | Approximate Dimensions | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | $399–$499 | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | Concrete, brick, and heavy debris; small cleanouts; single-room remodels |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | $449–$569 | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4–5' H | Garage cleanouts, kitchen and bathroom remodels, small roof tear-offs |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | $499–$649 | 22' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | Whole-home cleanouts, multi-room renovations, flooring removal, roofing |
| 30-Yard Dumpster | $599–$799 | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | Major renovations, new residential construction, large commercial projects |
| 40-Yard Dumpster | $699–$899 | 22–24' L × 8' W × 8' H | Commercial demolition, industrial cleanouts, large-scale construction |
Four things decide a Paterson quote, and the city itself shapes two of them.
Size comes first, as always. The larger container costs more at the start and far less than a second delivery later, which is where most underestimates end up.
Weight comes second. Disposal is billed by the ton, so a load of plaster, brick, tile or old roofing costs more to empty than the same volume of cabinets and trim. Say what the job produces and we'll set the tonnage to match.
Access is a real cost factor here, more than in most towns. Narrow streets, parked cars on both sides and short driveways mean the shorter containers are often the only ones that can be set and picked up cleanly. Getting that right the first time avoids a wasted trip.
Street placement is the fourth. A container that has to stand on a Paterson street needs a City permit, a refundable deposit and markings on the container itself, so allow for the paperwork when you plan the week.
Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 2 tons (4,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 50-70 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 3 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 80-100 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 4.5 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 110-130 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 6 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 4 tons (8,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 170-190 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 9 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 5 tons (10,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 230-250 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 12 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Size the container to the debris and to the space you have. Prime Dumpster carries 10 through 40 yard containers, and in Paterson the space usually matters as much as the volume.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the one that fits where nothing else will. A bathroom gut, a single-room cleanout or a basement sort goes in it, and it is the right size for brick, plaster and old concrete, which hit the weight limit early.
The 15-Yard Dumpster handles a kitchen strip, a flooring pull or a small roof tear-off, and it still fits a tight driveway or a single parking space in most of the city.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the common choice for a full apartment or house cleanout, or a renovation running across several rooms. It needs a driveway or a permitted street spot.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is for gut renovations, mill conversions and new builds, where the debris is bulky rather than dense.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is the largest we run, and it is meant for commercial demolition, industrial cleanouts and sustained construction work.
Not sure what the site can take? Describe the street and the job to your account manager and they'll size it with you.
On private property, such as your own driveway, a yard or a fenced work site, Paterson asks for no container permit. That is where the majority of our deliveries go.
The street and the sidewalk are a different matter. The City's own code is blunt about it: nobody may encumber or obstruct a street or other public place by placing any article there without first getting a permit from the Director of Public Works or a designee. City Hall is at 155 Market Street, and you can reach it at 973-321-1600.
Three conditions in that code are worth knowing before you order. A permit for a container is granted only if the container clearly displays the owner's name, address and telephone number and the body carries reflective markings for night safety. The container may never take up more than a third of the street width. And a deposit goes down with the application, refunded once the container is gone and the street and sidewalk are back in their original condition. If it is not removed within 24 hours of notice, the City can remove it and take the cost out of that deposit.
Two more rules catch people. Nothing may sit within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, anywhere in the city. And in the downtown business zone, containers may be placed on the sidewalk and street only between 3 a.m. and 3 p.m., which means an overnight container there is not an option.
Your account manager will walk you through this, confirm which contact your block needs, and make sure the markings on your container meet the City's requirement before delivery.
Most household and construction debris is fine. What complicates things in New Jersey is that the state sorts waste into types, and the type decides which permitted facility may accept the load.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection uses numbered waste types for this. Ordinary household and commercial trash counts as municipal waste. Bulky waste covers appliances, trees and branches. Construction and demolition debris has its own bulky-waste category. Vegetative waste, dry industrial waste and semi-liquid waste are each separate again. A facility is only permitted for particular types, so mixing kitchen trash into a clean demolition load can change where your container has to go and what it costs.
Asbestos is its own regulated waste type in New Jersey and can never travel in a mixed container. If your building is old enough that asbestos is a possibility, that is licensed removal work on a separate route, and it is worth testing before demolition starts.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, used motor oil, propane tanks and car batteries stay out of any standard container. Tires, refrigerant appliances and large electronics need separate handling as well, so name them when you book.
Unsure where something belongs? Ask your account manager before it goes over the side.
If the item you want to dispose of isn’t on this list, give us a call for more guidance or check out our guide of what you can throw in a dumpster.
*Approved items may vary by location. Always check your local laws and regulations to avoid any fines or additional fees.
Passaic County has no landfill of its own. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's list of operating commercial sanitary landfills has no entry in this county, and the closest county-run landfills on it sit out in Sussex, Warren and Middlesex counties.
What the county does have is transfer stations, and every one of them is inside Paterson. The State's list of operating transfer stations records permitted sites on Fulton Street, River Street, West Railway Avenue and Fourth Avenue, plus an intermodal container site on Getty Avenue, with one more out at Airport Road in West Milford. All of them are privately operated, and between them they are permitted for construction and demolition debris as well as household waste.
That arrangement is good news for your schedule. Your container is emptied close to home rather than trucked across the state, the load is consolidated at the transfer station, and it then travels on to a landfill or a recovery facility elsewhere.
Your account manager will confirm which facility is receiving your container and explain the disposal charge that comes with your kind of load before delivery day.
Most Paterson orders can be scheduled within one to two business days, and delivery lands in a 24 to 48 hour window. Booking earlier matters here, because a street placement needs a City permit and a tight block often needs a look before the truck is committed. Earlier bookings usually price better too.
Five habits make the day go smoothly:
One more local note. Overhead wires and low branches are common on the older residential streets, and a roll-off truck needs real clearance to raise the container, so check the sky above your spot as well as the ground.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster delivers across all six wards of Paterson, from the 07501 blocks downtown and around the Great Falls district to Eastside Park, Riverside, People's Park, Totowa and the Hillcrest and Lakeview neighborhoods, along with the Passaic County boroughs just over the city line. Wherever your job sits, we line up the delivery, the pickup and the disposal around your working dates.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container, work out where it can legally stand on your block, and give you a firm number on the call.
Your Prime Dumpster account manager handles the details, from tonnage and overage rates to permit contacts and delivery timing, so you can focus on the work.
Paterson dumpster rentals run from $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard container, on a standard five-day rental. What you load and the disposal charge at the receiving transfer station both move the final number. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate when you book.
Renting is nearly always cheaper here. Passaic County has no landfill, and the permitted transfer stations are set up for licensed haulers rather than homeowners with a pickup. Between the trips, the fuel and the time, self-hauling costs more than a single container that is emptied for you.
Yes, easily. A three-seat couch takes about a fifth of a 10-yard container, which still leaves room for a mattress, a dresser and boxes. With furniture you run out of space well before you approach the weight allowance.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, propane tanks and car batteries all stay out. Asbestos is a separate regulated waste type in New Jersey and cannot ride in a mixed load at all. Tires, refrigerant appliances and large electronics need their own arrangements, so mention them at booking.
The 10-yard container has the lowest starting price, at $399 to $499. What fills it still decides the bill. Brick, plaster, tile and old concrete are heavy enough to pass a small container's weight allowance quickly, so keeping dense material in a load of its own is usually the cheaper route.
Three days normally costs the same as the standard five-day rental, because the price is built around the job rather than the number of days. Weight moves your bill much more than time does. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and what each extra ton costs before delivery.
Standard household and building debris is all fine: lumber, drywall, plaster, roofing, flooring, cabinets, doors, furniture, carpet and general cleanout material. Clean brick, block and concrete are accepted as well, and they often cost less to handle in a separate load. When an item is unclear, check with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Paterson, New Jersey 07501 |
| Phone: | 332-249-5440 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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