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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across University Place, Washington, and the west side of Pierce County in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Mid-century homes getting new roofs, siding and kitchens, infill construction along Bridgeport Way, and the steady flow of move-outs near the Chambers Bay shoreline all keep containers working here.
Four things shape the number you pay: the container you choose, the material going into it, how many days you keep it, and the disposal charges at the site that takes the load. Below you'll find our ranges, the City rules that apply before delivery, and the items that have to stay out.
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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 factors sit behind every quote we give in University Place.
Start with the container. Bigger sizes cost more, but ordering too small is the expensive mistake, because a second delivery and a second haul cost far more than the step up would have.
Then there is weight. Roofing, drywall, tile and yard soil are heavy for their size, and they use up an allowance quickly. Lighter mixed debris from a cleanout fills space instead, which is why the same container can produce two very different bills.
Disposal charges are public here, which helps. Pierce County posts garbage rates of a $39.06 minimum charge for 400 pounds or less and $195.32 per ton above that, with the state refuse tax added on top. Yard waste is free under a ton for county residents and businesses, so sorting brush out of a mixed load is often worth the effort.
Local rules matter too. University Place handles regular garbage and recycling collection through a single franchise, and a permit applies once a container sits on public ground. Your account manager will confirm how both rules apply to your address before anything is delivered.
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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Match the container to the volume and the weight your job will produce. We stock five sizes between 10 and 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is compact and low to the ground. It handles one bathroom, a shed teardown, or a dense load of concrete, sod or roofing that would blow past the limit in a larger size.
The 15-Yard Dumpster adds capacity for a garage, a deck, or flooring and trim pulled out of two or three rooms.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is our workhorse for local homes. It fits a full cleanout or a remodel that spans a kitchen and a couple of bedrooms, and it still parks on a standard driveway.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is built for additions, framing work and whole-structure demolition, where the pile grows faster than anyone expects.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is the largest we offer. Commercial crews use it for tenant improvements, roof replacements on big buildings, and bulky, lightweight waste in volume.
Not sure where your job falls? Walk your account manager through it and they will size it with you.
On private property, including your own driveway or a fenced site, University Place does not require a permit for a container. Anything that reaches the street, the shoulder or the sidewalk is a different matter.
The City of University Place issues a Right-of-Way Permit for work in the public right-of-way, and its permit page also covers Site Development permits for other activity that could affect the right-of-way. The page notes that a street use bond or assignment of funds has to come in with the application.
Planning and Development Services runs these permits out of City Hall at 3609 Market Place West. The engineering inspector schedules right-of-way inspections, and the office keeps shorter hours on Thursdays, so give yourself room in the schedule.
For a question about your specific spot, call the City of University Place at 253-566-5656. Your account manager can also help you find the right contact and sort out whether a permit is needed at all.
Everyday household and construction debris is fine. The exclusions come from Pierce County disposal rules and from what the receiving station will accept at the gate.
Pierce County is blunt about hazardous material. Its household hazardous waste page says these products should never be poured down the drain, onto the ground, into storm sewers or thrown in the trash. That covers gasoline, antifreeze, automotive fluids, oil-based paint, paint thinner, pesticides, pool chemicals, aerosol cans and propane tanks.
The County will not take asbestos, ammunition, explosives, compressed gas cylinders, biological waste or radioactive material at its hazardous waste facilities at all. Those need a specialist, and none of them belong in a roll-off container.
Electronics, motor oil and vehicle batteries are handled separately at the transfer stations rather than buried, so pull them out before pickup. Businesses have their own route for hazardous material through the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
Tires, mattresses and large appliances usually carry a charge of their own. Tell your account manager about them when you book and the quote will reflect 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.
Commercial loads from University Place have three possible destinations, and Pierce County publishes the list. The closest is the Purdy Transfer Station at 14515 54th Ave NW near Gig Harbor, open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The Hidden Valley Transfer Station at 17925 Meridian Ave E in Puyallup runs longer hours, 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily, and takes household hazardous waste on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The third option, the Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center on South Mullen Street, sits outside the County system and charges its own rates.
From the transfer station, what is left travels south to the landfill at Graham that the City names as its designated disposal site. All three receiving sites are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Your account manager will tell you which one your load is routed to and what the tipping fees look like before your container arrives.
We can usually schedule a University Place delivery within one to two business days, arriving inside a 24 to 48 hour window. When a permit or a franchise question is in play, a little more lead time keeps the job moving, and earlier orders often price better.
Here is how to keep delivery day simple:
Build the holiday closures into your plan as well. The transfer stations shut for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day, which can push a haul out by a day at those times of year.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster covers all of University Place, from the streets above the Chambers Bay shoreline and the homes off Bridgeport Way to the business blocks around Market Place West and the county edges toward Tacoma and Lakewood. Wherever the work is, we schedule delivery, pickup and disposal around your crew.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We will pick the container, confirm the local collection rules, and give you a firm number while you're on the phone.
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.
Expect $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container and up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard container, based on a five-day rental. Pierce County disposal charges and the weight of your load move the final figure. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate at booking.
For anything past a couple of truckloads, renting comes out ahead. Each trip to a transfer station carries a minimum charge no matter how little you bring, and fuel and time stack up behind that. A container sits on site until the job is finished, then leaves in one haul.
It will. A standard three-seat couch uses about a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving plenty of room for a mattress, shelving and bagged household items. Bulky furniture fills the space long before it comes anywhere near the weight allowance, so plan around volume.
Leave out gasoline, antifreeze, oil-based paint, paint thinner, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane tanks and aerosol cans. Asbestos, ammunition, explosives, compressed gas cylinders and biological waste are refused outright in Pierce County. Electronics, motor oil and vehicle batteries go to a transfer station separately rather than into your container.
The 10-yard container has the lowest starting price at $399 to $499. Your material decides the rest of the bill. Dirt, concrete and roofing reach a weight limit fast, and overage is charged by the ton, so running heavy debris as its own load usually costs less overall.
A three-day rental normally matches the five-day price, since the rate covers the job rather than each day. What you load has far more effect on the total than how long you keep it. Check the included tonnage and the per-ton overage rate with your account manager up front.
Nearly everything from a normal build or cleanout is allowed, including lumber, drywall, roofing, cabinets, flooring, siding, furniture and cardboard. Clean concrete, brick and asphalt are welcome and are cheaper to dispose of in a dedicated load. Run anything out of the ordinary past your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | University Place, Washington 98466 |
| Phone: | 206-791-3391 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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