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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Alvin, Texas, and the surrounding Brazoria County communities in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Alvin has grown steadily outward from the old downtown, so the work here runs from remodels on the established streets near Sealy and Gordon to new residential construction on the farm roads out toward Manvel and Iowa Colony. Contractors and homeowners both need somewhere to put the debris while the job runs.
Your price depends on the container size, what you put in it, how long you keep it and the disposal charge at the receiving facility. Below you'll find our ranges, how the City handles containers and construction debris, and what Texas landfills will and won't take.
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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 shape an Alvin quote, and none of them is a mystery.
Container size leads. A larger container costs more on paper and less in practice, because a second delivery costs more than the step up would have.
The material comes next. Disposal here is charged by the ton, so a load of brick, tile, mortar or wet carpet lands well above a load of cabinets, doors and drywall of the same size.
Sorting is worth real money in this county. Clean construction and demolition debris can go to a site built for exactly that material, while a load mixed with household trash has to go to a general-purpose landfill instead. Keeping the two separate is often the cheaper route.
Finally, there is a local step that other Texas towns don't have. Alvin channels container service inside the city through a designated contractor, so placement and account details are worth confirming for your address before anything is scheduled.
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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Match the container to both the volume and the weight of what you're clearing. Prime Dumpster runs 10 through 40 yard sizes, and the wide lots common around Alvin leave room for the larger ones on most jobs.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the compact choice. A bathroom tear-out, a small cleanout or a landscaping job fits in it. It is also the right container for concrete, brick and soil, since dense material reaches the weight limit long before the walls are full.
The 15-Yard Dumpster fits the middle jobs: a kitchen strip, a flooring pull, a garage clear or a modest roof tear-off.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the most popular size for Alvin homeowners. It swallows a whole-house cleanout or a remodel that touches several rooms, and it still sits comfortably on a standard driveway.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is the one for additions, new home builds and larger demolition, where the debris is bulky but not especially heavy.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. Commercial construction, industrial cleanouts and big demolition contracts are its regular work.
Not sure where your job lands? Describe it to your account manager and they'll pick the size with you.
A container on private property, like your driveway or a fenced job site, needs no City permit in Alvin, and that is where almost every one of our deliveries goes.
Work in the public right-of-way is handled by the City's Engineering Department, which issues a right-of-way construction permit. Engineering is at 1100 West Highway 6, open Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and you can reach the office at 281-388-4351. The City publishes no separate dumpster form, so anything that reaches the street should be agreed with Engineering before the truck is booked.
There is a related rule worth knowing if the container will cross or sit near a culvert. Alvin requires a permit for building or replacing a driveway or driveway culvert, and Permits and Inspections can be reached at 281-388-4271. A loaded container is heavy, so a weak culvert or a soft shoulder is a genuine risk on the older lots here.
One more thing sets Alvin apart. City garbage service does not collect construction debris, and the City routes container service inside the city limits through its designated contractor, who handles the account side of roll-off and compactor containers for customers in town. It does not stop your job from being served, but it does need checking first.
Your account manager will confirm how that rule applies at your address, and will sort out the right City contact, before your delivery is scheduled.
Everyday household and building debris is fine. The limits come from the type of landfill your load is sent to and from the materials no site will take.
Texas sorts its landfills into classes, and the class decides the contents. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is plain about it: a Type I landfill may accept all types of municipal solid waste, while a Type IV landfill may take only brush, construction and demolition debris and rubble. A Type IV site may not accept household waste or anything that rots. That matters to you because dropping a few bags of kitchen trash into a clean demolition load can send the whole container to a different, costlier destination.
Hazardous waste stays out of every container, everywhere. That means paint, solvents, thinners, fuel, motor oil, pool chemicals, pesticides, propane tanks and any sealed drum of liquid. Asbestos is licensed removal work and travels on its own route.
Tires, batteries, appliances holding refrigerant and large electronics are handled separately as well, and they are usually charged per piece rather than by weight, so name them when you book.
Unsure about a particular item? Run it past your account manager before it goes into the container.
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.
Alvin sits in Brazoria County, and the State keeps the public record of what operates here. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's list of active waste facilities shows the county has two active landfills and one county transfer station.
The Brazoria County Recycling Center Transfer Station is at 10315 FM 523 in Angleton, roughly 20 miles south of Alvin. Directly across that road, at 10310 FM 523, is the county's Type I landfill, the kind cleared to take all classes of municipal solid waste, and it is privately operated. Closer to home there is a Type IV landfill on Dixie Farm Road in Pearland, about 11 miles northwest, which is built for construction and demolition debris and is privately operated too.
Which of those receives your container depends on what you loaded and on the route your driver takes that day. A clean demolition load and a mixed cleanout can end up at two different sites, and they are priced differently.
Your account manager will confirm the destination for your load and explain the disposal charge that goes with it before the container is delivered.
Most Alvin orders can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery landing in a 24 to 48 hour window. Booking a few days out gives you time to confirm the local rules and clear the spot, and earlier bookings often come in cheaper.
Five habits make the delivery go smoothly:
Weather is the other Alvin variable. Heavy Gulf rain softens the ground fast, and a truck cannot reach a container parked on soaked soil, so plan a firm surface if storms are in the forecast.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster covers all of Alvin, from the older streets around downtown and the neighborhoods near Alvin Community College to the newer subdivisions along Highway 6 and the properties out toward Manvel, Iowa Colony, Liverpool and Santa Fe. Wherever the job is in this part of Brazoria County, we set up delivery, pickup and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container, check how the local rules apply at your address, 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.
Alvin 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 goes in the container and the disposal charge at the receiving facility both affect the final figure. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate when you book.
Renting wins for almost any real project. The closest county facilities are around 20 miles south in Angleton, so self-hauling means repeat round trips, a charge at the gate each time and a day of your own labor. One container handles the job in a single haul.
Yes, with room to spare. A standard three-seat couch takes about a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a mattress, a table and plenty of boxes. Bulky furniture fills the volume long before it troubles the weight limit.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, pool chemicals, pesticides, propane tanks and asbestos all have to stay out. Tires, batteries, appliances with refrigerant and large electronics also need separate handling, so mention them when you book and we'll arrange the right route for them.
The 10-yard container has the lowest starting price, at $399 to $499. The final bill still turns on the load. Brick, concrete, tile and soil are heavy enough to pass a small container's weight allowance quickly, so keeping dense material in its own load is usually the cheaper plan.
Three days generally costs what five days cost, because the price is built around the job rather than the calendar. Weight drives the bill far more than the number of days. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and what each additional ton costs before delivery.
Standard household and construction debris is all allowed: lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, doors, furniture, carpet and general cleanout material. Clean concrete, brick and rubble are accepted too, and keeping them in a separate load often lowers the disposal charge. If an item is unclear, check with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Alvin, Texas 77511 |
| Phone: | 281-598-2798 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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