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Dumpster rental in the Boulder area
Boulder, Colorado. Compare prices from local roll-off companies with one request.
Get Boulder-area quotes
Step 1 of 3- One request, up to 5 quotes. Local haulers contact you — usually within one business day.
- Permit rules checked against Boulder's official website.
- Free and no obligation. You choose who to hire, or no one.
Permits
Boulder permit rules
Dumpster on the street in Boulder, CO Checked at official source
- Permit
- Right-of-Way (ROW) Permit (the application lists 'dumpster' among temporary items)
- Issued by
- City of Boulder Planning & Development Services, Right-of-Way (ROW@bouldercolorado.gov, 303-441-1880)
- Fee
- $94 per item per month (2026 'Temporary Equipment or Materials Storage'); ROW contractor license $201/yr
- Source
- bouldercolorado.gov · bouldercolorado.gov · bouldercolorado.gov
Checked October 2026. City rules change — confirm with the issuing office before placing a dumpster. This is general information, not legal advice.
How it works
Three steps, about a minute
Tell us the job
ZIP code, size and when you need it. Not sure of the size? Say so.
Local haulers get your request
We send it to up to five dumpster companies that serve your area.
Compare and choose
They contact you with prices and dates. Hire the one you like, or none.
Questions
Before you rent
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Boulder?
Only if it goes on the street, sidewalk or a parking lane. Boulder's official fee: $94 per item per month (2026 'Temporary Equipment or Materials Storage'); ROW contractor license $201/yr. A dumpster in your own driveway usually needs no city permit.
How much does a dumpster cost in Boulder?
It depends on size, rental length, how much the load weighs and where it sits. Local haulers set their own prices, so the fastest way to a real number is to request quotes for your ZIP code and dates.
What size dumpster do I need?
A 10-yard holds about 3 pickup loads (small bathroom, one-room cleanout). A 20-yard holds about 6–8 (kitchen remodel, garage cleanout) and is the most common choice. A 30- or 40-yard is for whole-home cleanouts, big remodels and demolition. Not sure? Pick "Not sure" on the form and haulers will help.
Is the quote really free?
Yes. You send one request, up to five local haulers contact you with prices, and you decide whether to hire anyone.
Need a dumpster in the Boulder area?
One short form. Up to five local quotes. Free.