Dumpster Champs
$595
- Size
- 10 yd
- Footprint
- 12' × 8' × 3.5'
- Weight
- 1 ton included
Cambridge, MA
Dumpster rental in Cambridge, MA
Cambridge is stricter than most Massachusetts cities: every dumpster, including a temporary one, needs a City license, and a dumpster on the street needs a separate curb-space permit. Placement on a private driveway or lot avoids the street permit but not the license. Plan permits before you book a hauler. Street permits need at least seven calendar days' lead time.
Prices checked: November 8, 2026.
Quick answer
Checked November 8, 2026
List prices by size
- 7 yard $650
- 10 yard $590 to $785
- 15 yard $690 to $825
- 20 yard $695 to $1,025
- 30 yard $795 to $1,265
- 40 yard $895
Lowest and highest published list price for that size. A single price means one company listed it. Not a quote.
Permits
A Cambridge Dumpster Permit (a Street Occupancy permit type from Traffic, Parking and Transportation) reserves curb space for a dumpster on a City-owned street. A City Inspectional Services dumpster license must be obtained first.
Street fee: Per the City permit page (checked November 8, 2026): $100 flat application fee per permit, plus $100 for the first week and $125 per additional week. Metered spaces add $78 per meter per week. Electronic payments carry additional service fees. Confirm current fees when you apply.
License fee: $100 per year. The license is applied for annually. A temporary dumpster license lasts no more than 30 days and can be renewed in 30-day periods, up to 12 months. The City pages we reviewed do not print the dollar amount. The amount is in the ordinance linked below. Confirm the current fee with Inspectional Services.
Prices
Alphabetical list of published prices. Ask each company for a written quote for your ZIP, debris, and placement.
Prices checked: November 8, 2026. These are published list prices, not quotes. Companies are listed alphabetically.
| Company | Size | Footprint | List price | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumpster Champs | 10 yd | 12' × 8' × 3.5' | $595 | 1 ton included |
| Dumpster Champs | 20 yd | 22' × 7.5' × 4.5' | $695 | 2 tons included |
| Dumpster Champs | 30 yd | 22' × 7.5' × 6' | $795 | 3 tons included |
| Dumpster Champs | 40 yd | 22' × 7.5' × 8' | $895 | 4 tons included |
| Homestead Disposal | 7 yd Up to 1 week |
Not stated on page | $650 | 0.5 tons included |
| Homestead Disposal | 10 yd Up to 2 weeks |
12' × 8' × 4' | $700 | 1 ton included |
| Homestead Disposal | 15 yd Up to 2 weeks |
Not stated on page | $825 | 2 tons included |
| LPC Removal Service (junkpickup.com) | 10 yd | 10' L × 8' W × 4' H | $590 | 1.5 tons included |
| LPC Removal Service (junkpickup.com) | 15 yd | 12' L × 8' W × 6' H | $690 | 2 tons included |
| LPC Removal Service (junkpickup.com) | 20 yd | 14' L × 8' W × 6' H | $790 | 3 tons included |
| Roll-Off Dumpster Direct | 10 yd | Not stated on page | $785 | 1.5 tons included |
| Roll-Off Dumpster Direct | 20 yd | Not stated on page | $1,025 | 2.5 tons included |
| Roll-Off Dumpster Direct | 30 yd | Not stated on page | $1,265 | 3.5 tons included |
Dumpster Champs
$695
- Size
- 20 yd
- Footprint
- 22' × 7.5' × 4.5'
- Weight
- 2 tons included
Dumpster Champs
$795
- Size
- 30 yd
- Footprint
- 22' × 7.5' × 6'
- Weight
- 3 tons included
Dumpster Champs
$895
- Size
- 40 yd
- Footprint
- 22' × 7.5' × 8'
- Weight
- 4 tons included
Homestead Disposal
$650
- Size
- 7 yd, Up to 1 week
- Footprint
- Not stated on page
- Weight
- 0.5 tons included
Homestead Disposal
$700
- Size
- 10 yd, Up to 2 weeks
- Footprint
- 12' × 8' × 4'
- Weight
- 1 ton included
Homestead Disposal
$825
- Size
- 15 yd, Up to 2 weeks
- Footprint
- Not stated on page
- Weight
- 2 tons included
LPC Removal Service (junkpickup.com)
$590
- Size
- 10 yd
- Footprint
- 10' L × 8' W × 4' H
- Weight
- 1.5 tons included
LPC Removal Service (junkpickup.com)
$690
- Size
- 15 yd
- Footprint
- 12' L × 8' W × 6' H
- Weight
- 2 tons included
LPC Removal Service (junkpickup.com)
$790
- Size
- 20 yd
- Footprint
- 14' L × 8' W × 6' H
- Weight
- 3 tons included
Roll-Off Dumpster Direct
$785
- Size
- 10 yd
- Footprint
- Not stated on page
- Weight
- 1.5 tons included
Roll-Off Dumpster Direct
$1,025
- Size
- 20 yd
- Footprint
- Not stated on page
- Weight
- 2.5 tons included
Roll-Off Dumpster Direct
$1,265
- Size
- 30 yd
- Footprint
- Not stated on page
- Weight
- 3.5 tons included
Dumpster Champs
Company publishes a Cambridge, MA-specific page listing 10, 20, 30 and 40 yard roll-offs delivered in Cambridge.
No Cambridge hauler list published; permits are the customer's/contractor's
- 10 yd (12' × 8' × 3.5'): $595, 1 ton included
- 20 yd (22' × 7.5' × 4.5'): $695, 2 tons included
- 30 yd (22' × 7.5' × 6'): $795, 3 tons included
- 40 yd (22' × 7.5' × 8'): $895, 4 tons included
Included, or extra, on the price page:
- Page states delivery, pickup, 7-day rental and weight allowance included
- Overage and extra-day rates not found in the reviewed text
- Note: a 20+ yd container is roughly 22 ft long; Cambridge caps street dumpster permits at 24 ft length
Price page: Published price page (checked November 8, 2026)
Published Cambridge page table. The page says prices may vary by location, debris type, and rental duration, and it gives no weight-overage or extra-day rate in the text reviewed. Ask before booking.
How to ask for a quote: Call (888) 860-0710 or use the quote flow on the Cambridge page.
Phone: 888-860-0710
Homestead Disposal
Company publishes a Cambridge, MA-specific page with 7, 10 and 15 yard pricing and says drops fit one Cambridge parking space.
No Cambridge hauler list published; permits are the customer's/contractor's
- 7 yd (Not stated on page): $650, 0.5 tons included; Up to 1 week
- 10 yd (12' × 8' × 4'): $700, 1 ton included; Up to 2 weeks
- 15 yd (Not stated on page): $825, 2 tons included; Up to 2 weeks
Included, or extra, on the price page:
- Overage: $225 per ton (published)
- Extra days: $15/day (published)
- Waste Ban surcharges apply where required (published)
- Page calls pricing flat-rate; confirm final quote in writing
Price page: Published price page (checked November 8, 2026)
Published Cambridge page. Price depends on rental length. The table shows the shortest published rental: 7 yd up to 1 week, and 10 and 15 yd up to 2 weeks. Longer rentals: 10 yd $875 for 4 weeks and $1,025 for 6 weeks; 15 yd $1,000 for 4 weeks and $1,150 for 6 weeks.
How to ask for a quote: Call 781-320-0516 for a free quote.
Phone: 781-320-0516
LPC Removal Service (junkpickup.com)
Company page advertises roll-off dumpster rentals across Greater Boston with posted prices. Cambridge is not named on the page text reviewed. Confirm service to your Cambridge address.
No Cambridge hauler list published; permits are the customer's/contractor's
- 10 yd (10' L × 8' W × 4' H): $590, 1.5 tons included
- 15 yd (12' L × 8' W × 6' H): $690, 2 tons included
- 20 yd (14' L × 8' W × 6' H): $790, 3 tons included
Included, or extra, on the price page:
- 2 weeks included (published)
- Extra days $10/day (published)
- Over weight limit: $225/ton, prorated to the pound (published)
- Waste ban item fees apply (published)
Price page: Published price page (checked November 8, 2026)
Posted “starting” prices for Greater Boston, not a Cambridge-specific quote. Confirm ZIP, debris type and placement.
How to ask for a quote: Use the order flow on the dumpster rentals page; no phone number was captured in this review.
Roll-Off Dumpster Direct
Company publishes a Cambridge, MA page with pricing quoted for ZIP 02139.
No Cambridge hauler list published; permits are the customer's/contractor's
- 10 yd (Not stated on page): $785, 1.5 tons included
- 20 yd (Not stated on page): $1,025, 2.5 tons included
- 30 yd (Not stated on page): $1,265, 3.5 tons included
Included, or extra, on the price page:
- 21-day rental included (published)
- Extended-rental fees apply after the included period and are disclosed in quotes (per page)
Price page: Published price page (checked November 8, 2026)
Page prices are for general waste from ZIP 02139 and may differ by ZIP or waste type (per page). 21-day rental included. Page claims no fuel, environmental, admin, or processing fees. Confirm that in your written quote. Company appears to be a broker or marketplace. Ask who the servicing hauler is.
How to ask for a quote: Use the instant quote tool on the Cambridge page; no phone number was captured in this review.
Sizes
Starting points from the local price lists and national size guides. Heavy debris can fill the weight allowance before the container looks full.
| Job | Common starting size | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom demo / small cleanout in a dense lot | 7 to 10 yd | Fits one parking space; heavy debris reaches the 1-ton allowance quickly |
| Kitchen / attic / basement cleanout | 10 to 15 yd | Common mid-size on published Boston-area menus |
| Whole-unit renovation | 20 yd | About 22 ft long on some menus; Cambridge caps street dumpsters at 24 ft |
| Mostly concrete, brick or tile | Ask for a heavy-material rate | Weight allowances (1 to 3 tons) are used up fast; overage is $225/ton at two published providers |
| Very small load | Bagster or junk pickup | About 3 cu yd; confirm Cambridge ZIP collection fee first |
- WM 10-yard page
- WM 20-yard page
- Dimensions and exclusions vary by hauler. Confirm locally.
Permits
Street or public right-of-way
A Cambridge Dumpster Permit (a Street Occupancy permit type from Traffic, Parking and Transportation) reserves curb space for a dumpster on a City-owned street. A City Inspectional Services dumpster license must be obtained first.
Source: Dumpster Permit record type (Cambridge online permitting). Open the official page
Fee: Per the City permit page (checked November 8, 2026): $100 flat application fee per permit, plus $100 for the first week and $125 per additional week. Metered spaces add $78 per meter per week. Electronic payments carry additional service fees. Confirm current fees when you apply.
- Apply at least 7 calendar days before the start date; payment must be completed 7 days in advance or the City may cancel or push the start date
- Permits cover up to two spaces (40 feet of curb); maximum dumpster length is 24 feet
- Permits are only issued where parking is legal: not handicapped parking spaces, across driveways, within 10 feet of a hydrant, loading zones, bus stops, or posted no-parking areas
- City posts and removes the signage; location of reserved spaces is at the City's discretion
- Only City-owned streets are covered. State-owned or private streets need the owner's permission (no City permit needed on private streets or property, per the City page)
- Extensions are requested by commenting on the old application, not by filing a new one
- Applicant identifies as contractor or client; the City page lists maintaining pedestrian access during use
Apply online through the City's permitting portal; in-person cash/check payment is at 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 (per City page).
Traffic, Parking and TransportationApply for a Street Occupancy Permit
Contact: City of Cambridge Traffic, Parking and Transportation. General City Hall: 617-349-4000.
Dumpster license
Cambridge's license, not a fee-per-yard Fire permit, is the main gate. Inspectional Services requires a dumpster license for every dumpster and inspects for cleanliness, covers, overloading and rodent control, with fines up to $300 per day.
Fee in the City ordinance: $100 per year. The license is applied for annually. A temporary dumpster license lasts no more than 30 days and can be renewed in 30-day periods, up to 12 months. The City pages we reviewed do not print the dollar amount. The amount is in the ordinance linked below. Confirm the current fee with Inspectional Services.
The same ordinance says a dumpster must be placed so runoff does not enter catch basins or storm drains, and it must not interfere with the curb, sidewalk, or public parking. The location also needs Cambridge Fire Department approval. A Traffic, Parking and Transportation permit is required on a public street. A dumpster used for a one-day special event permitted by the City is excluded. Confirm the current placement rules with Inspectional Services.
Where to apply: Cambridge Inspectional Services, 831 Massachusetts Ave., 1st Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139; 617-349-6100; ISD@cambridgema.gov. Hours: Mon 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tue to Thu 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fri 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dumpster Licensing, Inspectional ServicesDumpster Licenses ordinance, Chapter 8.25, Section 8.25.050 (PDF)Apply for a dumpster license
No blanket driveway exemption. The City says no City-issued street permit is needed on private streets or property (you may need the owner's permission), but the Inspectional Services dumpster license is required for every dumpster, temporary included, and Fire Department approval and location rules may still apply. Confirm your exact case with Inspectional Services.
Official pages: Dumpster Licensing (Inspectional Services) · Street Occupancy Permits · Dumpster Licenses ordinance, Chapter 8.25, Section 8.25.050 (PDF). The $100 yearly license fee and the 30-day temporary term are in that ordinance.
Alternatives
Bagster for a small load
Bag price: $29.95 on the Home Depot and Bagster product pages (checked November 8, 2026).
Capacity: About 3 cubic yards / 606 gallons; up to 3,300 lb; roughly 8' L × 4' W × 2'6" H (Bagster)
Cambridge pickup fee: Not verified for Cambridge ZIPs (02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142). Collection fee varies by ZIP and market. Check Bagster's collection tool or call 1-877-789-BAGS (2247). Whether a Bagster on a Cambridge public sidewalk or street is allowed was not confirmed. Bagster says place it on your own property.
Check ZIP pricingBagster questions
- Collection fee is separate and paid to WM when scheduling
- Collection service not available in all markets
- Not accepted: appliances, electronics, tires, food waste, large stumps, toxic or hazardous items (per Bagster)
- Place on your property only, not on public sidewalks or streets (per Bagster FAQ)
Bag sources: Home Depot Bagster bag Bagster bag page
Before you book
Ask for these items in writing. They are the details that change the final bill.
- Container size (cubic yards) and footprint (length, width, and height). Street permit max is 24 ft long
- Included tonnage, overage $/ton, included days, extra-day fee
- Who obtains the Cambridge dumpster license and the street Dumpster Permit, and their fees
- Street vs private placement; 7-day permit lead time and 40-ft curb allotment
- Metered spaces: $78 per meter per week extra
- Banned / surcharge items (mattresses, tires, appliances, electronics)
- Whether the quote is household waste or mixed construction and demolition debris, versus clean concrete or brick
- Whether the company is the actual hauler or a broker
Disclaimer
Prices, hours, fees, and availability change. This page is informational. It is not a city filing, a broker relationship, or an endorsement. Confirm permits with City of Cambridge Inspectional Services and Traffic, Parking and Transportation. Confirm price, weight, banned items, and the delivery window in a written quote before you book.