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Roll-Off Dumpster Rental in Lancaster, PA
10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 yard roll-off containers, delivered and set exactly where you need it — driveway, curb or jobsite — for one flat price.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day delivery
- Flat-rate pricing
- Locally run
Roll-Off Dumpster Rental across Lancaster and Lancaster County
A roll-off dumpster is a steel container hauled in and set down by a specialized truck, left with you for the length of the rental, then hauled back out full. It's the most flexible way to handle a large volume of debris because it sits on your schedule instead of a crew's calendar — you load it whenever fits, and it doesn't move until you call for pickup.
We run the full range out of our own yard on Industry Dr, in a city that's carried the nickname "Red Rose City" since 1907 and sits at the heart of what's often called the "Garden Spot of America." That reach means a container we set in Stadium District today is the same truck and crew that could be out in Ephrata tomorrow — one operation running across every corner of Lancaster County.
Who a roll-off container works for
Anyone generating more debris than a truck bed or a handful of curb trips can handle — homeowners clearing a garage, contractors running a jobsite, businesses renovating a space. Roll-off service underlies every one of our other listed services, from residential and construction to yard waste.
If your project doesn't fit neatly into one of those categories, that's fine — a roll-off is a general-purpose container first, and we size and price it around whatever you're actually clearing. See our sizing guide if you want a starting point before you call.
How delivery, rental and pickup work
A specialized truck backs the container off a flatbed, sets it on boards if it's going on a driveway, and leaves it level and square. Our Lead Driver, Jason Miller, walks that placement personally on most days — checking for overhead lines, soft ground and clearance before the box ever touches down. One call schedules pickup when you're done.
Pricing is flat and quoted up front, covering delivery, the rental window, pickup and disposal — see our cost factors guide for what typically moves that number. A container set entirely on your own property generally doesn't need a permit; placement on a public street or sidewalk within the City of Lancaster is different, and a right-of-way permit through the City's Bureau of Engineering may apply — see our Lancaster permit guide. If digging is part of the job, call PA One Call first — see our PA One Call 811 guide.
What can and can't go in the container
Wood, drywall, tile and flooring; furniture; yard waste, branches and clippings; roofing shingles; and small household appliances all load in without issue. A short list can never go in a roll-off at all — paint, solvents and oils, tires, batteries, hazardous or toxic chemicals, propane tanks and gas cylinders, and medical or biohazard waste. Standard loads route toward one of LCSWMA's facilities — the Transfer Station Complex on Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster, Frey Farm Landfill on River Road in Conestoga, or the Waste-to-Energy Facility on River Road in Bainbridge — none of which accept hazardous material either, one more reason that short list has to stay out.
Keep the load level with the top rail rather than mounded above it — an overfilled container legally can't be hauled on the road. And heavy material like concrete, dirt, brick or tile belongs in a purpose-sized 10 or 15 yard container rather than a larger general-debris box, since weight — not volume — is what fills those loads fast. Flag anything on the banned list when you call and we'll point you to the right disposal option instead.
Which size suits the job
Not sure where to start? A 10 yard handles a single room or a load of concrete; a 15 yard suits a garage or medium remodel; a 20 yard covers most whole-house projects; a 30 yard handles full renovations and new construction; and a 40 yard is built for large commercial and industrial volume. See the complete size guide, browse real project size examples, or call and describe the job.
Sizes
Which container for roll-off dumpster rental?
Every service runs in all five sizes. Match the material to the weight allowance and the rest takes care of itself.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 3 pickup truck loads | 1–2 tons | Small cleanouts, single-room gut jobs, concrete and heavy debris, roofing up to about 15 squares. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 4–5 pickup truck loads | 2–3 tons | Garage and basement cleanouts, kitchen remodels, medium roof tear-offs, yard waste and landscaping debris. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 6 pickup truck loads | 3–4 tons | Whole-home cleanouts, flooring and siding jobs, large tear-offs, drywall and remodel debris. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 9 pickup truck loads | 4–5 tons | Full gut renovations, new construction, estate clearances, commercial fit-outs and demolition. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 12 pickup truck loads | 5–6 tons | Large commercial fit-outs, industrial clear-outs, major renovations and high-volume light debris. |
Talk to a real person
Need roll-off dumpster rental in Lancaster?
Call (717) 490-7646 and describe the job. You will get a flat price and a delivery time on the same call — most orders called in early go out the same day.
Mon–Sat 7:00am – 7:00pm
Answers
Roll-Off Dumpster Rental — your questions
What is the difference between a roll-off dumpster and other container types?
A roll-off is hauled and set by a specialized truck that tilts the container off the back and slides it into place on rails, which is why it can sit on a driveway, curb or jobsite without a crane or separate lift equipment. That's the standard container type for every service we offer.
How long can I keep a roll-off dumpster?
We'll confirm the rental period when you book, and it's extendable if your project runs long. Pickup is one phone call whenever you're ready.
Do I need a permit to put a dumpster in the street instead of on my property?
In most cases yes — a temporary right-of-way permit from the City of Lancaster's Bureau of Engineering may be required for public street or sidewalk placement, while placement entirely on private property usually doesn't need one. Tell us where the container is going when you call.
What is included in the flat price?
Delivery, the rental period, pickup and disposal, quoted as one number with no hidden fees — the price we quote on the phone is the price on the invoice.
Do I need to call PA One Call before a roll-off is delivered?
Only if digging is part of the job — a driveway or curb drop with no excavation doesn't require it. If a foundation, utility line or grading work is involved, call PA One Call (811 or 1-800-242-1776) at least 3 to 10 business days ahead of time, as required under Act 287.
What materials are not allowed in the container, and what if I overfill it?
Paint, solvents and oils, tires, batteries, hazardous or toxic chemicals, propane tanks and gas cylinders, and medical or biohazard waste should never go in a roll-off. And any load has to stay level with the top rail — a container filled above the rim legally can't be hauled on the road, so we'll ask that it come back down before pickup.
Service area
Roll-Off Dumpster Rental across Lancaster County
We run dumpsters out of our 3040 Industry Dr yard across every corner of Lancaster and out into Lancaster County. If your community is not on this list, call us anyway. We probably still get there.