Construction Dumpster Rental in Rhode Island

For a standard roofing tear-off on a residential home (20–30 squares of asphalt shingles), a 10-yard container is sufficient if you’re removing only one layer. Shingles are heavy — asphalt shingles weigh roughly 2,900 lbs per cubic yard, which means you can fill a 10-yard container’s 1-ton weight limit before it looks half full. For two-layer tear-offs or larger roofs, a 15-yard or 20-yard is safer. Always tell us your square footage and number of layers when booking.

Yes, but concrete and masonry are among the heaviest materials and require careful sizing. Concrete weighs approximately 4,000 lbs per cubic yard — which means even a small amount can max out a standard dumpster’s weight allowance. We offer clean concrete load pricing for projects where you’re disposing primarily of concrete or masonry. Mixed loads with other debris are charged at standard overage rates if weight limits are exceeded. Call us with your concrete volume and we’ll quote correctly.

Prohibited items on construction sites include: asbestos-containing materials (floor tiles, pipe insulation, roofing felt pre-1990, vermiculite insulation), liquid paints or coatings, flammable or hazardous chemicals, propane tanks, vehicle tires, batteries, and refrigerant-containing equipment. Lead paint in chip or dust form requires specific disposal protocols under RI RIDOH and EPA regulations. We’ll walk you through what’s specific to your project when you call.

Yes — if the building you’re working on was constructed before 1990, an asbestos inspection is strongly recommended and may be legally required before demolition work begins. Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) requires an Asbestos Abatement Plan signed by a licensed professional before any demolition permit is issued in RI. Materials found to contain asbestos must be removed by a licensed abatement contractor before debris removal begins. We ask about building age on every construction booking and will hold your delivery slot while you complete the inspection.

Yes. For multi-phase projects or long-duration jobs, we offer swap-out service — when your container is full, one call brings a fresh one and removes the full container. Swap-out service can be scheduled in advance or on-call depending on your project timeline. Account customers with ongoing projects receive priority swap-out scheduling. Call (401) 417-3004 to set up a swap-out arrangement before your project starts.

A dumpster permit is required when the container is placed on a public street, sidewalk, or right-of-way. Private property placement — job site lots, private driveways, commercial parking areas — typically requires no permit. For street placement in Providence, permits cost $10–$100 and take 1–5 business days through the Providence DPW. Historic districts in Providence and Newport may have additional requirements. We’ll advise you on permit requirements for your specific address when you book.

Construction dumpster rental starts at $399 for a 10-yard container (1-ton weight allowance), $525 for a 20-yard (2 tons), and $650 for a 30-yard (3 tons). All prices include delivery, pickup, and a 7-day rental period. Heavy material loads that exceed the weight allowance are charged at $140/ton overage. For clean concrete loads, we offer separate pricing — call for details. Extensions are $15/day if your project runs longer than 7 days.

Yes. We deliver to construction sites across all 39 Rhode Island cities and towns, from Westerly and Newport in the south to Burrillville and Cumberland in the north. We’re based in Cranston with quick I-295 access, putting us within 20 minutes of most RI construction corridors. We also serve southern Massachusetts including Fall River, Taunton, and North Attleboro. Same-day delivery is available for most RI locations when you call before noon.