The Daily Haul

How much does a dumpster cost in Minnesota?

Start with the price, because Minnesota keeps it simple. On our dumpster rental pages, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Eagan, Woodbury, St. Cloud, Mankato and Moorhead all share one ladder: a 10 yard at $495 to $695, a 15 yard at $550 to $750, a 20 yard at $595 to $795, a 30 yard at $750 to $950 and a 40 yard at $895 to $1,095, all inclusive. Every price covers delivery, pickup, disposal, taxes and 7 days, and extra days are $40 each.

Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis has a clear rule for anything in the street. A Minneapolis dumpster rental on your own driveway or private lot needs no permit. The moment any part of the box sits on a public street, alley, sidewalk or boulevard, the city's Public Works obstruction permit comes into play. Older neighborhoods often have alley access behind the garage, which looks easy but is still public right of way, so tell us the exact spot and we confirm what it needs.

How do street permits work in St. Paul?

St. Paul runs the same idea under its own name. A St. Paul dumpster rental on private property needs no permit, but the city's Public Works right of way office requires a use of street permit for any dumpster or other obstruction on a street, sidewalk, boulevard or alley. Woodbury and Eagan on the east and south metro price the same.

What about Rochester, Duluth and Bloomington?

The other big cities each run their own desk. A Rochester dumpster rental near the downtown medical campus needs the city's obstruction permit for anything placed in the right of way, and the city expects large downtown projects to meet Public Works two to four months ahead of construction. A Duluth dumpster rental in the street needs an obstruction permit from the City of Duluth Engineering, applied for online. Bloomington runs its own right of way permit program through city Engineering. On a driveway, none of that applies.

What is the dumpster price in St. Cloud, Mankato and the rest of the state?

Out across the state the price stays put. A remodel in St. Cloud, a cleanout in Mankato or a roof in Moorhead starts at $495 for a 10 yard, the same flat number as Minneapolis.

How do snow emergencies and spring load limits affect a dumpster?

Two seasons decide timing in Minnesota. In winter, a declared snow emergency clears vehicles off city streets until they are plowed; in Bloomington the parking ban can last up to 48 hours. A box in the street gets in the way of the plow, which is one more reason a driveway is the better spot from November to March. In spring, MnDOT's spring load restrictions limit heavy trucks on state highways while the ground thaws; for 2026 they ran from March 3 to April 20 in the metro zone and March 20 to May 15 in the north zone, and many county roads and city streets set their own limits. If a concrete or dirt job lands in thaw season, book early and tell us the address so we can plan the route. The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities and in Duluth cover the forecasts.

How much weight is included, and what about concrete or shingles?

The weight rules hold everywhere. The allowance is built in, about 1 ton on a 10 yard up to 4 tons on a 40, and anything over is billed at $185 a ton from the scale ticket. Heavy material gets its own flat price box: concrete runs $750 for a 10 yard, $950 for a 15 and $1,250 for a 20; clean dirt runs $850 to $1,500 and mixed heavy debris $950 to $1,600 depending on size. Roofing shingles are regular construction debris, sized by the squares and the layers, so a roofer tells us the squares and we do the tonnage math. Minnesota's solid waste rules are set by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and every load we haul goes to a licensed facility.

What is the fastest way to get a real price?

So in Minnesota the job comes down to three things: where the box will sit, which city's street permit applies, and what season you book in. The fastest way to the real number is to price your exact ZIP, which shows your flat rate, your included tons and your delivery day in a couple of minutes, or start from the Minnesota coverage hub and pick your city. Not sure on size? The free size calculator matches the box to the job, and our assistant Sam is on chat and the phone 24/7.