A roll-off dumpster in Bismarck runs $51 to $112 for a single day, $426 to $778 for a full week, and $91 to $500 for a month, depending on size and how long you keep it. Most driveway cleanouts land in the day-rate range; construction jobs usually book by the week or month.
Price depends on three things: size, rental length and what you're throwing away. A 10 yard dumpster rental suits a garage cleanout or small remodel. A 20 yard dumpster rental covers a roofing tear-off or a kitchen gut. Bigger jobs move up to a 30 yard dumpster rental or a 40 yard dumpster rental for new construction debris. Day rates in Bismarck run $51 to $112 for standard containers, weekly rentals run $426 to $778, and month-long rentals run $91 to $500 depending on the size booked. A delivery fee usually applies on top, and that runs $100 to $500 for a single day of delivery or $50 to $150 if you're renting by the week. Check dumpster sizes and dimensions before you book so you're not paying for space you don't fill, and see full dumpster rental cost breakdowns if you're comparing against other site services like a roll-off dumpster rental for a bigger project.
The quoted rate covers delivery, the rental period and one pickup when the container is full. OSHA 1926.252 governs how waste materials get loaded and disposed of on active job sites, and OSHA 1926.25 requires scrap and debris to be cleared from work areas regularly, so a dumpster on a construction site in Bismarck isn't optional housekeeping, it's part of keeping the site compliant. Weight limits matter too. Go over the ton allowance built into your rental and you'll see an overage charge, so check dumpster weight limits before loading concrete, shingles or dirt. Certain materials are barred outright. Paint, tires, batteries and hazardous chemicals typically can't go in a standard roll-off, so review what cannot go in a dumpster if you're not sure your debris qualifies. Extra pickups or a swap mid-project cost more than the base rate, and that's where a week or month rental starts paying off versus repeat day rentals on a long job.
Placement in the public right of way, like a street or sidewalk, needs confirming with the city before delivery. Bismarck Porta Pros can drop a container on private property, like a driveway or a job site lot, without touching that question. If your dumpster has to sit at the curb or block part of a lane, check dumpster permit requirements first, because rules vary by placement and by project. Construction sites often need more than a dumpster anyway. Pair the container with construction dumpster rental services, a temporary toilet under construction site services, and if the crew is applying paints or coatings, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities on site for that specific work. A 60 foot straight clearance behind the delivery truck keeps drop-off simple, so clear the driveway or lot before the truck shows up.
Most Bismarck rentals run anywhere from a single day to a full month, and the price table above scales with how long you keep the container. A weekend cleanout might only need a day or two, while a remodel or new build often needs the container parked for weeks. Renting by the month almost always costs less per day than renting by the day repeatedly, so if your project in Bismarck or nearby Mandan, 7.4 miles west, is going to run past a week, ask about the monthly rate before booking a string of day rentals. Swapping a full container for an empty one mid-project is possible but adds a trip charge, so estimate volume up front using dumpster sizes and dimensions rather than guessing and swapping twice.
Yes. Delivery fees, service fees and overage charges sit outside the base rental price, and they're the part people forget to ask about. Delivery alone runs $100 to $500 for a day-based drop-off or $120 to $420 if it's tied to a month-long rental. Service fees, covering things like early pickup requests or an extra site visit, run $100 to $300 for a single day or $100 to $300 across a month. None of these are hidden, they're just separate line items, so ask for the full breakdown before you sign. If your project also needs temporary fence rental around the dumpster or a storage container rental for tools and materials, bundle the quote so delivery trips overlap instead of stacking.
| unit | duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dumpster | day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| dumpster | week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| dumpster | month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
| delivery_fee | day | $100 | $150 | $500 |
| delivery_fee | week | $50 | $100 | $150 |
| delivery_fee | month | $120 | $172 | $420 |
Prices above reflect measured data across roll-off rentals in Bismarck and the surrounding driving radius, including jobs out toward Lincoln, 7.7 miles southeast, and Apple Valley, 9.2 miles east. If you're weighing a dumpster against portable sanitation for the same job, the porta potty rental cost page and the porta potty rental per day breakdown cover the toilet side, and monthly porta potty rental rates follow a similar logic: longer terms cost less per day. For active construction sites, OSHA 1926.51(c) sets toilet counts by crew size, which matters if you're renting a dumpster and restrooms for the same crew. Sites needing both should also look at handwashing station rental options, since 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at any washing station, not just sanitizer.
A 10 yard container falls into the standard size band: $51 to $112 for a day, $426 to $778 for a week, $91 to $500 for a month. Most small cleanouts and single-room remodels fit a 10 yard without needing to upgrade. Confirm fit with dumpster sizes and dimensions.
Twenty yard containers price in the same measured band as other standard roll-offs in Bismarck: $51 to $112 daily, $426 to $778 weekly, $91 to $500 monthly. Actual placement depends on volume and material weight, so check limits before loading.
Hazardous items like paint, batteries, tires and chemicals usually aren't allowed in a standard container. See what cannot go in a dumpster for the full list before you start loading, since violations can mean extra fees or a refused pickup.
No permit is typically needed for driveways or private lots. Placement in a public right of way needs confirming with the city first. Check dumpster permit requirements if your container has to sit near a street or sidewalk.
Booking a few days ahead usually secures delivery on your preferred date, especially for weekend cleanouts. Construction jobs booking by the month should confirm delivery clearance, about 60 feet of straight space behind the truck, ahead of drop-off day.
Yes. Bismarck Porta Pros delivers dumpster rental cost across Bismarck and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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