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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Duluth, Minnesota, and the surrounding St. Louis County communities in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Older homes on the hillside getting new kitchens and roofs, basement and garage cleanouts, and a short, busy construction season keep roll-off containers in demand from spring thaw to first snow.
Your cost comes down to container size, the material you load, how long the container stays, and the disposal charges set by the regional sanitary district. Below you'll find price ranges, the city's obstruction permit, Minnesota's disposal bans, and the route your debris takes once it leaves the curb.
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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 few local details shape what a container costs in Duluth.
Size is the obvious one. A larger container costs more, but choosing the right size up front saves you a second haul or an overage charge later.
The material matters next. Shingles, plaster, tile, and broken concrete are heavy, while cabinets, carpet, and furniture take up space without much weight. Appliances, mattresses, and tires are handled item by item in this region, so list them when you book.
Duluth's disposal charges work differently than in most cities. The sanitary district's Materials Recovery Center prices mixed waste, including broken furniture and construction debris, by volume at $24 per cubic yard, rising to $30 on October 1, 2026. It charges $25 for each mattress or box spring. Those are the district's charges, not a rental price, and they show why a well-packed load saves money.
Street placement adds a cost too. If the container has to sit in a street, alley, or on a sidewalk, the City of Duluth requires an obstruction permit with a minimum fee of $58.00, with more added when parking spaces or meters are taken or the spot is downtown.
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 volume of debris and to how heavy it is. Prime Dumpster offers containers from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster fits a bathroom tear-out, a small cleanout, or a pile of brick, stone, and concrete. Heavy material reaches the weight limit well before the container looks full.
The 15-Yard Dumpster works for a garage or basement cleanout, a flooring job, or a small roof. It gives you noticeably more space for a small step up in price.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the size Duluth homeowners reach for most when they clear out a whole house or remodel several rooms in one push.
The 30-Yard Dumpster takes on additions, full renovations, new construction, and demolition that mixes lumber, drywall, and metal.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest container, built for commercial projects, large demolition, and cleanouts of big buildings.
Describe the project to your account manager, and they will help you pick the best fit.
A container on private property, such as your driveway or a job site you control, generally needs no city permit in Duluth. The city's rules start where public ground begins: streets, alleys, sidewalks, and other public space.
For those spots, the City of Duluth Engineering Division issues an obstruction permit, and its permits page names roll-off boxes by name among the things it covers. You apply online through the city's permit system. The city also requires a $10,000 surety bond and a general liability insurance policy before it issues the permit.
That bond is why the permit is usually handled by the company placing the container rather than the homeowner. If the placement means closing a road to traffic, the application has to be in at least five business days before the closure.
Call the Engineering Division at 218-730-5200 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. with questions about your street. Your account manager can help you sort out whether your spot needs the permit and who should pull it.
Most debris from a remodel or a cleanout can go in. Minnesota's disposal bans and the district's own rules set the limits.
Minnesota keeps several common items out of the trash by law. Major appliances such as refrigerators, washers, and water heaters cannot be thrown away or buried. Neither can old tube televisions and monitors, and the district's disposal guide says all electronics belong with a recycler. Waste tires cannot go into the ground, and yard waste like leaves, grass, and brush is banned from Minnesota landfills too.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos stay out of a standard container. The district's Household Hazardous Waste Facility takes paint, stain, and varnish, and asbestos needs special bagging and a landfill appointment of its own. Propane tanks of any size are refused at every district site.
If an item has you unsure, ask your account manager before it goes in 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.
Duluth sits inside the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, which does business as Resource Renew. The district, not the county, oversees where the city's waste goes.
Household garbage from Duluth is delivered to the Resource Renew Transfer Station, where it is inspected and loaded into larger trucks for the Moccasin Mike Landfill in Superior, Wisconsin. The City of Superior owns and runs that landfill, off Highways 2 and 53 on Moccasin Mike Rd., Superior, WI 54880. It is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., stops taking loads at 2:40 p.m., and can be reached at 715-398-7222. The landfill does not accept demolition or construction materials, appliances, or batteries.
Construction and bulky debris has a different stop. The Resource Renew Materials Recovery Center, at 4587 Ridgeview Rd., Duluth, MN 55803, takes furniture, drywall, carpet, and construction and demolition debris. It is open Wednesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and its number is 218-722-3336.
Where your container goes depends on what is inside it. Your account manager will confirm the destination and walk you through the charges before delivery.
4587 Ridgeview Rd., Duluth, MN 55803
Open Wednesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; takes construction debris and bulky waste.
Moccasin Mike Rd., Superior, WI 54880
Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; no construction or demolition materials.
Most Duluth rentals can be booked within one to two business days, with the container arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Allow more time when the container will sit in the street, since the obstruction permit and its bond come first.
These tips help delivery day run smoothly:
Facility schedules shape the timeline as well. The Materials Recovery Center is closed Sunday through Tuesday, and the Superior landfill takes loads on weekdays only, so a container filled late in the week may wait a few days for its trip.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves homes and job sites throughout Duluth, from the neighborhoods along the lakeshore and up the hillside to the west end and the airport area, along with the southern St. Louis County communities that share the same sanitary district. Wherever the project is, we plan delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll pick the right container, confirm which district site takes your debris, and give you a straight 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.
Rentals in Duluth run from $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard container, based on a five-day rental. Your material and the district's disposal charges also shape the final number. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates when you book.
For most projects, a container is cheaper and much easier. Self-hauling means paying by the cubic yard on every trip, and the Materials Recovery Center opens only four days a week. One container takes the whole job, and we handle the haul.
Yes, with room to spare. A three-seat couch fills about a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a bed frame, a dresser, and boxes of clutter. Furniture takes up space rather than weight, so you will run out of room before the load gets heavy.
In Duluth, leave out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, asbestos, and propane tanks. Minnesota also bans major appliances, tube televisions and monitors, waste tires, and yard waste from the trash. Set those aside, and mention mattresses when you book, since they carry a charge.
The 10-yard container starts lowest, at $399 to $499. Your final cost still depends on the load, and dense material like concrete or plaster can push a small container past its weight limit and add overage fees. Keeping heavy debris in a load of its own usually saves money.
A three-day rental usually costs the same as our standard five-day rental, because containers are priced by the job, not by the day. What you load changes your bill more than how long you keep it. Ask your account manager about included tonnage and any charge for extra days.
Most household and construction debris is allowed, including lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, carpet, furniture, and general junk. Clean concrete, brick, and stone are accepted as well, and keeping them separate often lowers disposal costs. Your account manager can confirm any item you are not sure about.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Duluth, Minnesota 55811 |
| Phone: | 844-853-3867 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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