Dumpster rental cost by city and size (2026 model)
Published 2026-09-11 · Updated 2026-09-11 · By Dumpster True Cost editorial team
Across New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas and San Jose, the 2026 planning model puts a 10-yard dumpster at $294–$725, a 20-yard at $392–$943 and a 40-yard at $490–$1,233, with overage of $75–$135 per ton and extensions of $10–$30 per day. Ranges are size baselines multiplied by a city cost factor; they are budgeting inputs, not verified local quotes.
Cheapest modeled metro: San Antonio, TX. Most expensive: New York, NY. Scroll the table horizontally on small screens.
| Metro | 10 yd | 15 yd | 20 yd | 30 yd | 40 yd | Overage fee / ton | Extension / day | Permit budget assumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $435–$725 | $508–$798 | $580–$943 | $653–$1,088 | $725–$1,233 | $95–$135 | $15–$30 | $50–$150* |
| Los Angeles, CA | $390–$650 | $455–$715 | $520–$845 | $585–$975 | $650–$1,105 | $90–$130 | $15–$25 | $50–$120* |
| Chicago, IL | $375–$625 | $438–$688 | $500–$813 | $563–$938 | $625–$1,063 | $85–$125 | $10–$20 | $50–$120* |
| Houston, TX | $315–$525 | $368–$578 | $420–$683 | $473–$788 | $525–$893 | $75–$110 | $10–$20 | $0–$80* |
| Phoenix, AZ | $300–$500 | $350–$550 | $400–$650 | $450–$750 | $500–$850 | $75–$115 | $10–$20 | $0–$80* |
| Philadelphia, PA | $360–$600 | $420–$660 | $480–$780 | $540–$900 | $600–$1,020 | $85–$125 | $10–$20 | $35–$100* |
| San Antonio, TX | $294–$490 | $343–$539 | $392–$637 | $441–$735 | $490–$833 | $75–$110 | $10–$18 | $0–$75* |
| San Diego, CA | $366–$610 | $427–$671 | $488–$793 | $549–$915 | $610–$1,037 | $85–$125 | $12–$22 | $40–$120* |
| Dallas, TX | $309–$515 | $361–$567 | $412–$670 | $464–$773 | $515–$876 | $75–$110 | $10–$20 | $0–$75* |
| San Jose, CA | $384–$640 | $448–$704 | $512–$832 | $576–$960 | $640–$1,088 | $90–$130 | $12–$22 | $50–$120* |
Which cities have the cheapest and most expensive dumpster rentals?
In this model, San Antonio, TX has the lowest ranges ($294–$490 for a 10-yard, $490–$833 for a 40-yard) and New York, NY the highest ($435–$725 for a 10-yard, $725–$1,233 for a 40-yard). Texas metros (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio) and Phoenix cluster at the low end with overage assumptions of $75–$115 per ton and permit placeholders of $0–$80. California metros and New York sit at the high end, with overage of $85–$135 per ton and permit placeholders of $40–$150. The spread between the cheapest and most expensive metro is roughly 1.5× for the same container size, which is the city cost factor at work. Because the factor is an assumption, use these numbers to set expectations and to spot a quote that is far outside the range, not to negotiate a price. Whichever metro you are in, the quote items that move the total most are included tons and included days.
How are these dumpster cost ranges calculated?
Each city range is the size baseline multiplied by a city cost factor. For example, the 10-yard baseline of $300–$500 multiplied by New York’s assumed factor of 1.45 produces $435–$725. This arithmetic does not establish a price offered by a local provider.
Baselines, city multipliers and fee assumptions have not been independently verified.
These inputs lack dated verification evidence. Use the model to explore a possible budget, then compare written quotes for your actual location and materials.
Content updated 2026-09-11.
* Permit amounts are budget assumptions, not verified fees or a statement that a permit applies. Ask the authority responsible for your proposed placement about requirements and current charges.
What should a dumpster rental quote include?
Ask each hauler for a written quote covering the same items:
- Container and materials: Which size is quoted, and are your materials accepted?
- Included services: Are delivery, pickup, disposal and applicable taxes included?
- Weight allowance: How much weight is included, and what is the charge for additional weight?
- Rental period: How many days are included, and what does an extension cost?
- Placement: Who confirms placement requirements, arranges any permit and pays its charges?
- Other conditions: What happens if pickup is blocked, the load is too high, or you cancel?
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