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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Athens, Alabama, and the rest of Limestone County in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Athens has grown fast as families move up from Huntsville, so new subdivisions, garage additions, and construction along US-72 and I-65 run side by side with updates to older homes near the square. All of that work creates debris the City cart can't hold.
Four things decide your price: container size, the debris you load, how long you keep it, and the landfill fees charged by the ton. Below you'll find our price ranges, how the City handles street placement, what Alabama keeps out of landfills, and where your load goes.
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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 |
A handful of local details set what you pay in Athens.
Start with size. Choosing a container that fits the whole job costs less than swapping out a small one halfway through.
Weight is the bigger lever. The Morgan County Regional Landfill, the closest public option, charges $30 per ton for trash, wood, and construction and demolition debris, with a $16.00 minimum on the first 740 pounds. Shingles, brick, and old plaster get heavy quickly, so they use up your included tonnage sooner than furniture does.
Special material adds up too. Tires are billed per tire at the landfill, and asbestos costs far more per ton than ordinary debris, so those items need to be handled on their own.
City rules matter as well. Athens won't collect anything a contractor produced, and everything the City does take has to fit in the cart with the lid closed. That makes a roll-off the practical choice for a remodel. Your account manager can walk you through how each piece affects your quote.
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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Start with how much debris the job will make, then think about its weight. Prime Dumpster rents containers from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is right for a bathroom tear-out, a small shed, or a single room of flooring. It's also the choice for brick, block, and concrete, which reach the weight limit fast.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers a kitchen remodel, a packed garage, or a small roof job. It gives you noticeably more room for a small step up in price.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the size most Athens homeowners pick. It takes a whole-house cleanout, a tear-off on a typical roof, or a remodel across several rooms.
The 30-Yard Dumpster fits room additions, gut jobs, and new home construction. Builders reach for it when debris is bulky and varied.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. It suits commercial construction, big demolition, and warehouse cleanouts along the interstate.
Still not sure? Describe the job to your account manager, and they'll match a container to it.
If your dumpster sits on private property, such as a driveway or a job site, you generally won't need a City permit in Athens. That changes when any part of the container reaches a street, sidewalk, or other City right-of-way.
The Athens Street Department maintains the City's streets, sidewalks, and rights-of-way, and the City asks to be told before any work begins in the right-of-way. The right-of-way usually runs past the curb, so the edge of your yard may be closer to City land than you expect. A survey line is the only exact answer.
Call the Street Department at 256-233-8747 to talk through your placement, or reach them at the Public Works Building on Elm Street West. Your account manager can help you find the right contact before the truck rolls out.
Most remodeling and cleanout debris loads with no trouble. The limits come from Alabama's landfill rules and from what the receiving landfill accepts.
Alabama keeps regulated hazardous waste out of ordinary landfills and bars free liquids from going in the ground. The state has also set an end date for burying whole tires, which take effect after 2027, so tires are best kept separate now.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos can't go in a standard dumpster either. Asbestos has to be handled and disposed of under state rules, and the landfill charges a much higher rate for it.
Appliances need their doors off, and anything with refrigerant has to be drained by a professional first. If you're unsure about an item, ask your account manager before you load it.
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.
Athens picks up household garbage, furniture, appliances, and yard waste for residents, but not work done by a contractor. Limestone County's collection service covers the unincorporated county only and leaves out construction debris as well. That gap is exactly what a roll-off fills.
The public landfill for this area is the Morgan County Regional Landfill at 500 Landfill Drive, Trinity, AL 35673, about 20 miles southwest of Athens. The City of Decatur runs it, and it accepts household garbage, industrial waste, construction and demolition debris, tires, limbs, and stumps, plus special wastes the state approves.
The landfill's own page lists office hours of 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, and the phone is 256-341-4992. Every load has to arrive covered and secured, which our drivers take care of. Your account manager will confirm where your debris goes and explain the fees before delivery.
500 Landfill Drive, Trinity, AL 35673
City of Decatur landfill; open weekdays 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Most Athens rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, and delivery lands in a 24 to 48 hour window. Booking a few days early leaves room to clear the drop spot and call the City if the container can't fit on your property.
These steps keep delivery simple:
Keep the landfill's hours in mind too. It closes at 11 a.m. on Saturday and stays closed Sunday, so a container filled over the weekend usually goes out Monday.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves all of Athens, from the historic neighborhoods around the square and the college to the newer subdivisions off US-72 and Lindsay Lane, plus nearby Limestone County communities like Ardmore, Elkmont, Mooresville, and Tanner. Your account manager will confirm delivery for your address.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container, confirm where the debris is going, and give you a clear price 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.
An Athens rental runs $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container and $699 to $899 for a 40-yard, based on a five-day rental. The weight of your debris and the landfill's per-ton charges also affect the total. Your account manager will confirm the included tonnage and overage rate when you book.
For most jobs, renting costs less. The nearest public landfill is a drive of about 20 miles each way from Athens, it charges a minimum on every trip, and the Saturday window closes at 11 a.m. One container clears the whole job in a single haul.
Yes. A three-seat couch fills about a fifth of a 10-yard container. That leaves space for a mattress, a dresser, and a pile of boxes. With furniture, you run out of room well before you run into the weight limit.
Leave out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos. Alabama also bars free liquids from landfills and is phasing out whole tires. Appliances need doors removed and refrigerant drained. Your account manager can point you to the right spot for those items.
Our 10-yard container carries the lowest price, at $399 to $499. What you load still decides the final bill. Brick, concrete, and wet shingles can pass the weight limit in a small container. Keeping heavy debris in its own load usually costs less.
Three days generally costs the same as our five-day rental, since we price by the job rather than the day. The weight of the load matters more than the calendar. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and what each extra ton costs.
Most home and construction debris is fine in an Athens dumpster, including lumber, drywall, roofing, siding, flooring, cabinets, carpet, and furniture. Clean concrete and brick are accepted as well. If something seems borderline, check with your account manager before it goes in.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Athens, Alabama 35611 |
| Phone: | 256-864-6544 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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