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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Trenton, New Jersey, and the Mercer County townships around it in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Rowhouse gut jobs in Chambersburg and Mill Hill, roof and siding work across the wards, and steady construction downtown keep containers busy for homeowners and contractors alike.
What you pay reflects the size you book, the debris you load, how long you keep the container, and the county's disposal charges. Below you'll find price ranges, the City's permit and what it costs, the materials that stay out of the container, and how soon we can deliver.
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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 |
Trenton is one of the few cities where you can see the disposal side of the bill in public, so it's worth walking through what moves your price.
Size sets the starting point. Going one size up usually costs less than an overage charge or a second delivery when the first container fills early.
Weight decides the rest, because disposal here is billed by the ton. Plaster, tile, brick, and shingles are heavy enough to reach a tonnage limit while the container still looks half full.
Those per-ton charges are published. The Mercer County Improvement Authority's 2026 notice to haulers sets bulky and construction debris at $125.00 a ton, and yard debris carries the same charge, so sorting out brush saves nothing at the scale. That figure is what the authority charges to take the load, not a rental price.
Two pieces of that charge explain why the city sits where it does. The rate includes a $4.00 per ton Pennsylvania surcharge, because Trenton's waste is trucked across the river, and the taxes on top include the state's $3.00 per ton recycling tax. Your account manager will explain how those charges appear in your quote before you commit.
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, since everything crosses a scale here. Prime Dumpster carries containers from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster handles one room taken back to the studs, a small cleanout, or a dense load of plaster, brick, or concrete that reaches its weight limit early.
The 15-Yard Dumpster fits a garage cleanout or a single-layer roof tear-off, where the weight of the shingles matters more than the space they fill.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the practical ceiling on many Trenton streets. It covers a whole-home cleanout or a multi-room remodel and still fits a normal city driveway.
The 30-Yard Dumpster suits a gut renovation, an addition, or new construction, where framing lumber and drywall go in together.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest container. Save it for commercial frontage and large demolition, since it needs real room to set down and pick up.
Not sure whether the truck can reach your block? Describe the street to your account manager, and they'll recommend a size that fits.
On private property, like your own driveway or a fenced lot, the City's permit rules don't apply and the placement is your call. Put any part of the container on a city street, sidewalk, or alley, and you need a permit first.
Trenton publishes both the permit and the price, which is unusual. The City's Division of Engineering and Operations charges $20 for a Dumpster Permit, and it runs 30 days. A job that stretches past a month needs the permit renewed rather than simply extended.
The same fee schedule covers what often shows up with it, including barricade rental and a sidewalk or driveway permit. If your work also opens the street surface, that's a separate and much larger permit.
The division works out of City Hall at 319 East State Street, Room 101, and the supervising engineer answers at 609-989-3615. The City doesn't publish how long approval takes or whether you or your hauler files the form, so call before you set a delivery date. Your account manager can help you reach the right person and time the permit around delivery.
Most construction and cleanout debris loads without a second thought. The limits come from New Jersey's disposal rules and from what the county's transfer station will take.
Screens and computers are out. New Jersey has banned throwing away televisions, desktop and portable computers, and monitors as solid waste since 2011, and the state directs residents to collection centers instead. The Mercer County Improvement Authority runs county collection days for electronics and household hazardous waste, plus a separate residential tire drop-off, which are the right routes for screens, batteries, and old tires.
Liquids, paint, solvents, motor oil, fuel, pressurized cylinders, and anything chemically hazardous never belong in a container.
Asbestos is the odd one out. The county takes it as its own declared waste type at the same per-ton charge as construction debris, which means it gets weighed and handled openly rather than buried in a mixed load. If you think your job may involve it, tell your account manager early so the load is set up correctly.
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.
Your debris leaves the city in two stages. Loads first go to the Mercer County Improvement Authority Transfer Station on Dover and Stokes Avenue in Ewing Township, with the entrance on North Olden Avenue. That's the gate every registered hauler in the county uses.
From there the waste crosses the Delaware River. The authority directs loads to one of two landfills at 1000 New Ford Mill Road in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, and the weigh ticket marks which one took a given load. That out-of-state trip is why the per-ton charge carries a Pennsylvania surcharge.
The practical effect for you is simple. Disposal is billed by weight from the moment the truck crosses the scale, and only haulers with a county account can use the transfer station, so your container has to be booked through one. Your account manager confirms the route your load takes and the charges attached to it before delivery.
Dover and Stokes Avenue, Ewing Township, NJ
The main entrance is on North Olden Avenue, and only haulers with a county account may use the scale.
Most Trenton rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. On a narrow street, a few extra days help, since the permit and the parking both need arranging.
Five things to have ready:
Weekends matter to your timeline, too. Loads are weighed on business days, so a container filled late on a Friday usually waits until the following week to be hauled.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves every Trenton ward, from Chambersburg and Mill Hill to the North Ward, along with the Mercer County townships ringing the city that feed the same Ewing transfer station. Wherever your project sits, we coordinate delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll pick the container, sort out whether you need the City's permit, 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.
Dumpster rentals in Trenton range 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. Disposal is billed by weight on top of that, and a street placement adds the City's permit. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and overage rate when you book.
Renting wins here for anything past a couple of car loads. Trenton has no public gate a renovation load can drive into, since the county transfer station serves haulers with accounts. The City's own bulk pickup is a household service by appointment, not a route for construction debris.
Yes, and with depth to spare. A three-seat couch is bulky rather than heavy, so it fills about a fifth of a 10-yard container and still leaves room above it for a mattress, two chairs, and flattened boxes.
Keep liquids, paint, solvents, motor oil, fuel, propane cylinders, and hazardous chemicals out of your Trenton container. New Jersey also bars televisions, computers, and monitors from the trash, and tires belong at a county collection day. Asbestos has to be declared and weighed separately.
The 10-yard container starts lowest, at $399 to $499, though the scale writes the rest of the invoice. Since construction debris is charged by the ton, an under-filled larger container often beats a small one hauled over its weight allowance. Ask about the tonnage included before you decide.
A three-day rental usually costs the same as our five-day rental, because containers are priced per job rather than per night. Weight drives your bill far more than the calendar. The City's street permit runs 30 days for one fee, so short jobs are limited by scheduling rather than paperwork.
Ordinary household and construction debris can go in together, including lumber, drywall, plaster, tile, roofing, carpet, furniture, fixtures, and packaging. All of it is handled as bulky and construction waste at the county gate. If something on your list seems unusual, your account manager will check it before loading day.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Trenton, New Jersey 08611 |
| Phone: | 267-539-9905 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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