What size construction dumpster do I need?
A 10 yard dumpster rental handles a single-room remodel, a deck tear-off, or a garage cleanout. It is the small construction dumpster rental most homeowners in Lakewood ask for first, and it fits in a driveway without eating the whole yard. Move up to a 20 yard dumpster rental for a kitchen gut job or a roofing project with two to three layers of shingles. A 30 yard dumpster rental suits new construction and additions. For commercial demo or a full home teardown, a 40 yard dumpster rental is the standard call. Check actual box measurements on our dumpster sizes and dimensions page before you commit, since driveway width and gate clearance matter more than most people expect. Every rental construction dumpster we place needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck for a clean drop, so tell us up front if the alley or street access is tight. We serve driveways from central Lakewood out toward Wheat Ridge, 5.8 miles north, and Golden, 9.2 miles northwest, so distance rarely changes the delivery window.
Construction dumpster rental cost in Lakewood
Pricing depends on size, rental length and what is going into the box. Day rentals run light, weekly rentals suit an active remodel, and monthly rates make sense for a slow-moving build or a permitted project waiting on inspections.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Delivery is usually a separate line: expect $100 to $150 for a weekday drop, more on a rush or weekend basis. A short weekend rental for a garage cleanout or estate purge often lands near $440 all in, delivery included. For a full construction dumpster rental price breakdown by size and by month, see our dumpster rental cost guide, and if you are comparing daily math against a full project timeline, our porta potty rental per day page walks through the same logic for toilets.
Do I need a permit for a construction dumpster in Lakewood?
Maybe, depending on where the box sits. If the dumpster goes on your own driveway or lot, you typically will not need one. If it sits in the street or blocks a public sidewalk, placement in the right of way needs confirming with the City of Lakewood before delivery, since we do not have a verified local ordinance number to cite here. Ask your Lakewood Porta Pros dispatcher when you book, and they will flag it if your address looks like a right-of-way situation. For a general rundown of what triggers permitting on construction sites, our dumpster permit requirements page covers the common scenarios, and what cannot go in a dumpster covers banned materials like tires, paint cans and batteries that can get a load rejected at the landfill regardless of permit status.
Why rent a dumpster and portable toilets together on a job site?
Because OSHA does not stop at trash. Construction sites need toilet facilities under OSHA 1926.51(c): one toilet seat for 20 workers or fewer, scaling up to one seat and one urinal per 40 workers as crew size grows, and one per 50 once you hit 200 workers or more. Skipping this alongside your dumpster order is the most common oversight on small crews. Pair your box with a standard porta potty rental or, if the crew includes any accessibility needs, an ADA accessible porta potty built to ADA Standards 213.2, which requires at least one accessible unit in any cluster of portable toilets. If the crew is applying paint, coatings, or other coatings work, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities for that specific task, separate from general toilet counts, so a handwashing station rental or portable sink rental covers that requirement cleanly. Not sure how many units your crew size needs? Our how many porta potties do I need guide runs the math, and OSHA portable toilet requirements breaks down the ratio table in full. For overall site setup, from temporary fence rental to light tower rental, see our construction site services hub, which is the cluster pillar this page sits under.
Debris, dumpsters and general jobsite housekeeping also fall under OSHA rules: 1926.25 requires scrap and debris cleared from work areas, and 1926.252 governs disposal methods including chutes and enclosures on multi-story jobs. If your project also needs short-term secure storage for tools or materials, a storage container rental or mobile office trailer rental rounds out the site. Homeowners tackling smaller projects should look at home renovation porta potty options instead of full commercial packages.
How much does a 10 yard construction dumpster cost in Lakewood?
Day rentals for a standard dumpster start around $51 and run up to $112, with weekly rentals between $426 and $778 depending on weight and haul distance. A 10 yard box is the smallest standard size and usually the cheapest option on the lot.
Can I rent a dumpster for just a weekend in Lakewood?
Yes. Weekend rates for standard dumpsters typically run $390 to $497, which covers Friday drop to Monday pickup. It suits garage cleanouts, small demo jobs, and yard debris hauls that do not need a full week.
What is not allowed in a construction dumpster?
Tires, batteries, paint cans, and certain hazardous materials are commonly rejected at disposal facilities. Rules vary by load type and site. Check our what cannot go in a dumpster page before loading anything questionable, since a rejected load can delay your whole schedule.
Do I need a permit to place a dumpster in my driveway?
Usually not, if it stays fully on your property. Street or sidewalk placement is different and needs confirming with the City of Lakewood, since right-of-way rules vary by exact location and we cannot cite an unverified ordinance number here.
How far in advance should I book a construction dumpster?
Standard jobs book comfortably within a few days. Rush and same-day delivery is available but costs more, since delivery fees run higher on short notice. Our emergency porta potty rental page covers the same logic for urgent toilet needs.
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