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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Harrisonburg, Virginia, and the surrounding Rockingham County area in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. A large student population turns over rental housing every summer, poultry and food processing plants keep industrial work steady, and construction along the Interstate 81 corridor rounds out the demand for containers here.
Four things set your price: the container size, the weight and type of debris, how long you keep it, and the per ton fees at the regional landfill. Below you'll find our ranges, the city permit that names dumpsters by name, and a clear list of what the landfill turns away.
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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 |
Harrisonburg is one of the easier towns to price, because the county publishes its disposal rates.
Size is the first lever. Renting one size up costs less than paying for a second haul when the debris outgrows the container you chose.
Weight is the second, and it is where the published rates start to matter. The Rockingham County landfill charges $85 per ton for construction and wood debris and $75 per ton for commercial and industrial loads, so a heavy roof or a demolition load costs more to bury than the same volume of light household junk.
Sorting is the third. Because the landfill's rates differ by material, keeping clean wood or clean fill separate from mixed trash can genuinely change what you pay. Your account manager can tell you when that is worth the effort.
City rules are the fourth. Harrisonburg requires a permit for a dumpster placed in the public right-of-way, and that adds a step to the schedule rather than a surprise to the bill.
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 the volume of debris, then check its weight against the published per ton rates. Prime Dumpster carries five sizes, from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the smallest container we deliver. It fits a bathroom remodel or a single room cleanout, and it is the right choice for concrete, brick, and soil.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers a garage cleanout, a flooring pull, or a small roof tear-off, and it still parks on a normal driveway.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the most common pick around town. One handles a full house cleanout or an end of semester rental turnover.
The 30-Yard Dumpster fits additions, new construction, and demolition work, where the debris is bulky and mixed.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest container. Commercial construction, plant cleanouts, and big tear-downs are what it is built for.
Stuck between two sizes? Describe the job to your account manager and let them make the call.
On private property, like your driveway or a job site you control, no city permit is needed. Harrisonburg is unusually clear about the other case, though, and it names dumpsters directly.
The city's Public Access Permit covers work in the public street or right-of-way, and the list of activities that need one includes dumpsters and moving pods temporarily placed in the right-of-way. The application carries a non-refundable $100.00 fee, plus anything else in the city's fee and surety schedule.
Permits are filed online through the city portal, and approved work shows up on the city's public map of activity in the right-of-way. That means an unpermitted container on a city street is easy to spot.
The Department of Public Works is at 320 East Mosby Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801, open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, and answers at 540-434-5928. Your account manager can point you to the right contact and timing before your delivery date.
Ordinary household and construction debris loads without any problem. The limits come from the landfill's own refusal list and from Virginia law.
The county landfill turns away railroad ties, fertilizers, fuels of any kind, and lead acid batteries. Chemicals, cleaners, cooking oil, fluorescent bulbs, oil based paint, and medical waste are only taken on the site's hazardous waste days, not with a regular load.
Latex paint is a common mistake. The landfill only takes it once it has completely dried out, so open the cans and let them harden well before the container is picked up.
Virginia law also makes it unlawful to put a used lead acid battery in household trash. Car and truck batteries go back to a retailer or wholesaler, or to an authorized recycler.
Hazardous waste, liquids, solvents, fuel, and asbestos stay out of any standard container. If you are unsure about an 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.
Loads from Harrisonburg go to the Rockingham County / Harrisonburg Landfill at 813 Greendale Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, which the city and the county run together. You can reach the landfill at 540-564-3159.
The gate is open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and commercial haulers have to arrive by 4:15 p.m. to be weighed in. The site closes or runs shorter hours on the major holidays, including an 11 a.m. close the day before Thanksgiving.
Rates are set per ton by material, so what you load decides the disposal side of your bill. Yard debris and grass clippings are taken at no charge when they arrive loose or in biodegradable bags, and white goods and appliances with Freon are also free. Your account manager will confirm where your load is headed and which rate it falls under before delivery.
813 Greendale Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; commercial haulers must arrive by 4:15 p.m.
Most Harrisonburg rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Build in extra time around the end of the spring semester, when rental turnovers book up the calendar fast.
Five things make delivery day straightforward:
Keep the landfill clock in mind at the end of a job. Commercial loads have to be through the scale by 4:15 p.m., and the site is closed on Sundays, so a container filled on a Saturday evening usually goes out on Monday.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves all of Harrisonburg, from the student rental blocks near campus and the streets around East Mosby Road to job sites out along Greendale Road and the rest of Rockingham County. Driveway drops, tight rental turnovers, and commercial jobs are all routine for us, and we line up delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We will size the container, tell you whether your spot needs a city permit, 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.
A 10-yard container in Harrisonburg runs $399 to $499 and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899 on a five-day rental. The weight and the material matter because the county landfill charges a different per ton rate for construction debris than for general trash. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates when you book.
For most projects, renting is cheaper. Every self-haul trip means loading, driving to Greendale Road, waiting at the scale, and paying by the ton anyway. One container sits on site for the whole job and makes a single trip, which saves both the fuel and the hours.
Yes, comfortably. A three-seat couch fills about a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a mattress, a dresser, and bagged items. Furniture is bulky rather than heavy, so you will run out of room well before the weight allowance becomes a problem.
Fuels, fertilizers, railroad ties, and lead acid batteries are refused outright at the county landfill. Chemicals, cleaners, fluorescent bulbs, oil based paint, and medical waste only go on the site's hazardous waste days. Hazardous material, liquids, solvents, and asbestos never belong in a standard container.
The 10-yard container has the lowest starting price at $399 to $499. What you load still decides the total, since construction and wood debris carries a higher per ton rate than general trash at the county landfill. Keeping dense or mixed material in a load of its own often works out cheaper.
Three days usually costs the same as five, because the quote covers the job rather than each day. Weight and material move your bill far more than the length of the rental. Ask your account manager how much tonnage is included and what the overage rate is before delivery.
Most home and construction debris is allowed in Harrisonburg, including lumber, drywall, shingles, flooring, cabinets, furniture, carpet, and cardboard. Clean concrete, brick, and asphalt are accepted as well and cost less in a separate load. Check anything unusual with your account manager before you load it.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 |
| Phone: | 771-244-0330 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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