Dumpster Rental Prices by State, 2026: What Every Size Typically Runs From Alabama to Alaska, and Why the Same Box Costs More in Some States

How much does a dumpster rental cost by state in 2026?

Across the states we deliver to, a 20 yard roll-off, the size most jobs use, typically runs about $600 to $825 all inclusive in 2026. A 10 yard typically runs about $475 to $650, a 30 yard about $725 to $950 and a 40 yard about $850 to $1,150. Those are ranges on purpose. Your exact number is set by your ZIP, what you are throwing out and how much it weighs, and one call to (866) 858-3867 gets it in about a minute. The table below shows the typical range for every size in every state we serve.

Which states have the cheapest dumpster rentals?

The lowest typical prices sit in the South and the middle of the country. A 20 yard typically runs about $550 to $650 in Alabama, Iowa and Nevada, about $575 to $675 in Kentucky and South Carolina, and about $600 to $700 in Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma and Utah. Florida, Colorado and Missouri land close behind. In most of these states one price ladder covers nearly every ZIP, so the range is tight. For one state up close, see dumpster rental in Tennessee city by city. Our guide to dumpster rental cost breaks down every piece of a quote.

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Which states have the most expensive dumpster rentals?

The highest typical prices are at the edges of the map. A 20 yard typically runs about $950 to $1,050 in Alaska and Hawaii, about $900 to $1,000 in Vermont, about $850 to $950 in Oregon and about $800 to $900 in Washington and Montana. New England, New York and California sit in the upper middle, roughly $725 to $950 for a 20 yard depending on the ZIP.

Why does the same dumpster cost more in some states?

The same steel box costs more in some states mostly because of the landfill. Every full container is weighed and dumped, and the hauler pays a tipping fee by the ton. The Environmental Research and Education Foundation's 2024 analysis of landfill tipping fees put the national average at $62.28 per ton, with the Northeast highest at $80.67 and the Pacific at $72.88, against $44.87 in the South Central states, as Waste Advantage reported. Drive distance to the nearest landfill or transfer station, fuel, labor, street permits and, for Alaska and Hawaii, getting equipment there at all, stack on top. That is why Texas, with cheap landfills but long drives, lands mid table.

Why can two ZIP codes in one state be priced differently?

Two ZIPs in the same state can still be priced differently, and in some states the spread is wide. In Michigan a 20 yard typically runs anywhere from about $600 to $1,000, and in California about $725 to $950, because a ZIP next to a transfer station and a rural ZIP an hour from the nearest landfill are not the same job. That is also why a statewide number is only a starting point, and why our Wisconsin edition broke the state down city by city.

What is included in the price?

Every price in the table is all inclusive: delivery, pickup, disposal, taxes, 7 rental days and a weight allowance of about 1 ton on a 10 yard up to 4 tons on a 40. Past the allowance, an extra ton typically runs about $150 to $195 and an extra day about $35 to $50, both printed on your quote before you book. Our edition on what a 1 ton dumpster really means walks through the weight math, and the weight estimator tells you whether your load will stay under.

How do I get my exact price?

The fastest way to your real number is a phone call. Call (866) 858-3867, tell us your ZIP, what you are throwing out and when you need it, and we will quote the exact all inclusive price for your address on the spot, and help you pick the size. Prefer to do it yourself? Price your ZIP and order online in about two minutes, or open your state's pricing page for the full local ladder.

How do I keep the price down?

The two things that move a price the most are both in your control: the size and the weight. Pick a box that fits the whole job, because a second haul costs far more than stepping up one size, and keep heavy material like concrete, dirt and shingles in its own smaller box. The free size calculator picks the box from your rooms, and our pricing guide explains every line on a quote. If a price you find online is far below these ranges, ask what is included before you book.