For green debris
Yard Waste Dumpster Rental in Lancaster, PA
Clean green loads for yard and landscaping cleanups, kept separate from construction debris for cleaner hauling and easier disposal.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day delivery
- Flat-rate pricing
- Locally run
Yard Waste Dumpster Rental across Lancaster and Lancaster County
Yard waste piles up fast after a landscaping overhaul, after wind brings down limbs, or after a stretch of general yard cleanup. Green debris behaves differently from general trash — it's bulky, it can be heavy when wet, and keeping it in its own clean load isn't just tidy, it's simply easier to haul.
Pennsylvania has banned leaf waste from landfills since 1990 — yard and leaf waste needs a dedicated, separated container rather than a spot in general trash, and a yard-waste roll-off is exactly that. We run these containers across Lancaster County's farmland and Amish Country towns as much as inside the city — from property cleanups near Mount Joy and Manheim out toward Ephrata, where seasonal farm and landscaping cleanup is a real, recurring part of the calendar. See our Amish Country farm cleanup guide for more on that kind of job.
Who this service is for
Homeowners clearing storm debris, landscapers and tree services generating brush and limbs from a job, farm and property owners clearing land across Lancaster County, and anyone doing a major yard overhaul all use this service.
Seasonal yard cleanup is a genuine pattern here — spring and fall bring a real bump in landscaping and trimming work across both the city and the county's farm towns, and yard cleanup also picks up quickly whenever wind or a storm brings limbs down with little notice.
How yard waste service typically runs
Storm cleanup and urgent tree-down situations usually call for same-day delivery — call and we'll get a container out as fast as the route allows. Scheduled landscaping and lot-clearing work runs on the same flat pricing with delivery timed to your project schedule.
Wet green debris weighs meaningfully more than dry, and a container full of wet brush can be heavier than it looks — we account for that when we quote it, so tell us if the debris has been sitting out after rain.
What loads into a yard waste container — and why separation still helps
Branches, brush, limbs, leaves, grass clippings, sod, small tree trunks and general landscaping debris all load into a yard waste container. Pennsylvania's statewide leaf-waste landfill ban, in place since 1990, is exactly why that material gets kept separate from general trash and construction debris rather than mixed in — a cleaner load, an easier weigh-in, and material that's actually handled the way state law intends rather than simply buried alongside everything else.
- Branches, brush and storm-downed limbs
- Leaves and grass clippings
- General landscaping and yard-cleanup debris
- Sod and small tree trunks
Which size suits the job
A routine yard cleanup or a modest amount of storm debris often fits a 10 yard or 15 yard. A larger storm event or a full farm or lot clearing typically needs a 20 yard or larger. See our sizing guide and real project size examples for a starting point, or call and describe the scope — storm cleanup in particular can be hard to estimate over the phone, so we'd rather ask a few questions than undersize it.
Sizes
Which container for yard waste 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 yard waste 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
Yard Waste Dumpster Rental — your questions
Is yard waste banned from general trash in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has banned leaf waste from landfills since 1990, so yard and leaf waste needs its own dedicated, separated container rather than a spot in general trash. Keeping it in its own clean load in a dedicated yard-waste container is exactly what that supports, and it also hauls easier than a mixed load.
How fast can you deliver a container after storm damage?
Often the same day — call as soon as you can and we'll move quickly.
Does wet yard debris weigh more and affect pricing?
Yes — wet brush, sod and leaves weigh noticeably more than the same material dry. Mention if the debris has been sitting out after rain so we can size it accordingly.
Can a farm or property owner use this to clear land in the county?
Yes — property and farm cleanups across Lancaster County's Amish Country and Pennsylvania Dutch Country towns are a common use, whether it's a single container or a scheduled series as clearing progresses.
What size tree limbs or trunk sections can go in the container?
Most storm-downed limbs and smaller trunk sections load in without issue. Very large trunk sections may need to be cut down further to load efficiently — tell us the scope when you call and we can talk through it.
Do you serve towns outside Lancaster, like Ephrata or Mount Joy, the same as the city itself?
Yes — we run yard waste containers across Lancaster County, from the city itself out to Ephrata, Mount Joy, Manheim and beyond. Call and we'll confirm your address is in the regular run.
Service area
Yard Waste 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.