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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Fairbanks, Alaska, and the wider Fairbanks North Star Borough in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. The short building season packs home repairs, roof replacements, cabin cleanouts, and new construction into a few busy months, so homeowners and contractors here lean on roll-off containers to keep jobs moving.
The price of a rental comes down to the container size, the kind of debris, how long you keep it, and the disposal fees at the Borough landfill. Below, you'll find our price ranges, the Borough's landfill fees, City street permit rules, and what the landfill 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 |
A handful of things decide what a Fairbanks dumpster costs.
The container comes first. Larger sizes cost more, yet a container that's too small can mean overage fees or a second haul, so it pays to size it right.
Weight is the next factor, and it matters more here than in many places. The Borough landfill charges by the ton, and it charges the same rate for household junk, construction debris, scrap metal, and old appliances. Sorting your load won't lower the per-ton fee. Keeping the total weight down will.
The landfill sets that fee, not the hauler. The Borough's fee schedule for this fiscal year lists commercial loads at $148 per ton, and a load emptied from a rented dumpster counts as commercial. Borough residents who haul their own household trash in a pickup pay nothing, but that free option doesn't carry over to a roll-off. Appliances that still hold refrigerant add $113 each unless you have a certificate showing it was removed.
Street placement can add a cost as well. If your container needs to sit on a City street or sidewalk, the City's fee schedule lists a Sidewalk or Street Closure permit at $205. A driveway placement avoids that fee entirely.
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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The right size depends on how much debris the job makes and how heavy it is. Prime Dumpster rents containers from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster suits a bathroom tear-out, a closet or spare room cleanout, or a pile of brush from the yard. It's also the pick for concrete, gravel, or brick, since heavy material reaches the weight limit long before the container fills up.
The 15-Yard Dumpster works well for a garage or shop cleanout, new flooring, or a small roof. You get more room without a big step up in price.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is a common choice in Fairbanks for emptying out a whole house or cabin, or for a remodel that covers several rooms.
The 30-Yard Dumpster handles large renovations, additions, and new home builds that create a lot of mixed debris.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our biggest container. It fits commercial construction, large demolition jobs, and big property cleanouts.
Still deciding? Walk your account manager through the project, and they'll recommend a size.
A dumpster on private property, such as your driveway or a job site, generally doesn't need a City permit in Fairbanks. The rules apply once any part of the container sits in the public right-of-way, like a street or sidewalk.
The City of Fairbanks makes it unlawful to use the right-of-way without the proper permit. Its right-of-way rules describe an encroachment permit for a private object placed in the street for a short time, one the City can ask you to remove. For fees, the City lists a Sidewalk or Street Closure permit, which is the closest match for a container.
The City of Fairbanks Engineering Department issues these permits. You'll find the application forms on its right-of-way permit page. The City aims to sign a completed application within 24 hours when it can, but requests sent on a Friday or before a holiday wait until the next working day.
For questions, call the Engineering Department's permit contact at 907-459-6741. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you're not sure where your lot ends and the right-of-way begins, your account manager can help you reach the right contact.
Most debris from a remodel, roof job, or cleanout can go in your container. The limits come from what the Borough landfill will take with regular trash.
The Borough keeps several items out of regular trash. That list includes containers holding more than a gallon of liquid, contaminated soil, cooking oil and grease, and radioactive material. Sewage and septic waste are banned too.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos can't go in a standard dumpster either. Asbestos needs its own separate handling at the landfill. For household chemicals, the Borough runs a Household Hazardous Waste collection by appointment on the fourth Thursday of each month. It takes antifreeze, batteries, motor oil, gasoline, diesel, and latex or oil-based paint.
Electronics are handled a little differently here. The Borough's Central Recycling Facility accepts household electronics for recycling, so that's the better place for old TVs and computers.
Mention appliances when you book, especially fridges and freezers. If you're unsure about any item, ask your account manager before it goes in.
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.
Dumpster loads from Fairbanks go to the Fairbanks North Star Borough Solid Waste Facility at 455 Sanduri Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701. The Borough owns and runs the landfill. It's open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The facility's phone number is 907-459-1482.
The Borough also runs transfer sites around the area, but its Solid Waste Division reserves them for households outside City limits. Commercial trash can't be left there, and staff fine businesses they find using them. Construction debris and dumpster loads go straight to the landfill.
Every load has to be tarped or secured on the way in, and the landfill bills commercial loads by weight. Your account manager will confirm where your debris is going and walk you through the fees before delivery.
455 Sanduri Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.
Most dumpster rentals in Fairbanks can be booked within one to two business days, with the container showing up in a 24 to 48 hour window. Calling a few days early gives you time to get a street permit and prepare the drop spot.
A few tips for an easy delivery:
The landfill keeps shorter weekend hours. It opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday and at noon on Sunday, and it closes at 4 p.m. every day, so a container filled late in the day may be hauled the next morning.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves homes, cabins, and job sites across Fairbanks and the nearby Fairbanks North Star Borough communities, including North Pole to the southeast, Fox to the northeast, Two Rivers along Chena Hot Springs Road, and Salcha down the Richardson Highway. We also reach Delta Junction and plan delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll match you with the right container, plan around the landfill hours, and give you a straight price.
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.
Dumpster rentals in Fairbanks 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. Because the Borough landfill charges by the ton, the weight of your debris also shapes the final bill. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and overage rates.
For most real projects, renting wins. Borough residents can take household trash in a pickup to the landfill at no charge, so a few light loads may cost only gas and time. For a remodel, roof, or big cleanout, one dumpster saves you many trips, and we handle the hauling.
Yes. A standard three-seat couch takes up about a fifth of a 10-yard dumpster, so there's still room for a mattress, a table, and a stack of boxes. Furniture is bulky but fairly light, which means you'll usually fill the space before you reach the weight limit.
Keep hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, batteries, and asbestos out of your Fairbanks dumpster. The Borough also refuses contaminated soil, cooking oil, and grease with regular trash. Tell us about fridges, freezers, and other appliances when you book, since refrigerant adds a per-item fee.
The 10-yard dumpster starts lowest, at $399 to $499. The Borough landfill charges every type of debris the same per-ton fee, so weight is what drives your final cost. A small container full of shingles or concrete can still run into overage charges, so plan heavy loads carefully.
A three-day rental usually costs about the same as our standard five-day rental. We price dumpsters by the job, not the day, and in Fairbanks the tons you load matter far more than the days you keep it. Ask your account manager what weight is included before delivery.
Most household and building debris is allowed, including lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, furniture, and general clutter. Scrap metal and appliances can go in too, though appliances with refrigerant carry an extra fee at the landfill. Your account manager can check any item you're unsure about before you load it.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 |
| Phone: | 236-300-4500 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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