Dumpster Rental in Yuma, AZ
Need a roll-off dumpster in Yuma? A local roll-off company delivers 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40-yard dumpsters. Delivery covers Yuma, Fortuna Foothills, Somerton, San Luis, Wellton, Gadsden and Winterhaven, CA, plus nearby Yuma County areas. Yuma quotes for a 10-yard start around $260, usually with 7 days and about 2 tons included. Your exact price is confirmed on the call. Same-day or next-day delivery is often available, so ask when you call.
How much does a dumpster rental cost in Yuma?
A 10-yard dumpster in Yuma typically costs about $260–$815, and a 40-yard about $490–$915, as of October 2026. Your exact price is confirmed on the call. The price depends on the size, the weight of what you throw away and how long you keep it.
Source: published Yuma dumpster prices, fetched October 2026.
Here’s what a typical Yuma quote includes, and the extra charges you could see:
- Included: delivery, pickup, usually 7 days and about 3 tons for a 20-yard. Each size has its own included weight.
- Overage: each ton over the included weight typically costs $50–$100. Ask for a copy of the landfill scale ticket if you’re billed for overage.
- Extra days: typically $10–$30 for each day past your rental period.
- Trip fee: customers report about $195–$200 when the driver can’t drop or pick up because the spot is blocked.
- Cancellation: it varies. Reported fees range from $25 to about $210 for late or same-day cancellation.
Surprise weight charges that show up weeks after pickup are a top dumpster complaint in national reviews. That’s why the typical fees are listed here before you call. Your exact fees are confirmed on the call. Heavy loads like concrete, dirt and roofing shingles reach the weight limit long before the box looks full.
See the full price table and how to keep the cost down on the dumpster rental prices in Yuma page.
What size dumpster do you need?
Most home projects in Yuma fit in a 10-yard or a 20-yard dumpster. Pick a 10-yard for heavy debris or a small cleanout, and a 20-yard for a remodel or a roof tear-off.
10-yard dumpster
- Typical size
- 14 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, 3.5 ft high
- Holds
- About 3 pickup-truck loads
- Weight included
- Typically about 2 tons in Yuma
Good for: Bathroom remodel, garage cleanout, concrete or dirt.
20-yard dumpster
- Typical size
- 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, 4.5 ft high
- Holds
- About 6 pickup-truck loads
- Weight included
- Typically about 3 tons in Yuma
Good for: Kitchen remodel, roof tear-off, whole-house cleanout.
30-yard dumpster
- Typical size
- 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, 6 ft high
- Holds
- About 9 pickup-truck loads
- Weight included
- Typically about 4 tons in Yuma
Good for: Large renovation, estate cleanout, construction.
40-yard dumpster
- Typical size
- 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, 8 ft high
- Holds
- About 12 pickup-truck loads
- Weight included
- Typically about 5 tons in Yuma
Good for: New construction, demolition, commercial cleanouts.
| Size | Dimensions (L × W × H) | Typical included weight | Typical project |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | 14 × 7.5 × 3.5 ft | About 2 tons | Bathroom remodel, small garage cleanout, concrete or dirt |
| 15-yard | About 15–16 × 7.5–7.7 × 4.5–5 ft | About 1–3 tons (national figure) | Garage cleanout with some yard rock, one room remodel, small roof |
| 20-yard | 22 × 7.5 × 4.5 ft | About 3 tons | Kitchen remodel, roof tear-off, whole-house cleanout |
| 30-yard | 22 × 7.5 × 6 ft | About 4 tons | Large renovation, estate cleanout, construction |
| 40-yard | 22 × 7.5 × 8 ft | About 5 tons | New construction, demolition, commercial cleanouts |
Dimensions vary by company, and included weight is typical for Yuma as of October 2026. No Yuma company publishes 15-yard figures, so that row uses national specs checked November 1, 2026. Your exact specs are confirmed on the call.
If you’re between two sizes, the bigger one usually costs less than a second haul. A full dumpster you can’t fit more into means a second delivery and pickup. Compare every size on the dumpster sizes guide, or read about the 10-yard dumpster, the in-between 15-yard and the 20-yard dumpster.
Who actually delivers your dumpster?
The local roll-off company we connect you with owns the dumpsters, sends the truck and bills you. This website connects you with them and doesn’t own any equipment.
Many dumpster websites are brokers. A broker takes your order and passes it to a hauler you never hear about until delivery day. When something goes wrong, nobody seems to own the problem. Customers in national reviews describe it as the person on the phone not owning the trucks.
We think you should know exactly who shows up. Before you book with any company, ask who owns the trucks, how many tons are included and what each extra ton costs. Get the total in writing. Read who brings your dumpster and how this site is paid.
Ready to book?
How fast can you get a dumpster in Yuma?
Same-day or next-day delivery is often available in Yuma, so ask when you call. Several Yuma companies advertise same-day service, but timing is set on the call.
A delivery can fail when the spot isn’t ready. Customers report trip fees of about $195–$200 when a delivery fails. Before the truck comes:
- Move cars, trailers and trash cans out of the drop zone.
- Open gates and share any gate code.
- Check for low branches, overhead wires and roof eaves above the spot.
- Mark sprinkler heads, septic lids and anything buried you don’t want driven over.
- Tell the hauler which way you want the door to face so you can walk debris in.
See the whole process, from booking to pickup, on how dumpster rental works.
Where does your load go?
Roll-off loads from Yuma go to a landfill or a commercial transfer station, not to the free county drop-off sites. Yuma County’s free transfer sites take household loads only. The county’s guide says they don’t accept commercial, industrial or oversize loads.
According to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, large and commercial loads go to one of three places:
- South Yuma County Landfill, 19536 S. Avenue 1E, Yuma
- Copper Mountain Landfill, 34853 County 12th Street, Wellton
- Allied Waste transfer station (Republic Services), 3040 S. Avenue 3½ E, Yuma
The newer South County Transfer Station on County 19th Street near Somerton is free for Yuma County residents, Thursday to Saturday. The county’s own flyer says it takes no commercial dumping. For a few bags of household trash, hauling it yourself can be cheaper than a dumpster. For a remodel, a roof or a full cleanout, a roll-off saves you the trips.
The Yuma dump and landfill guide lists every site, what it accepts and its hours.
What can’t go in a Yuma dumpster?
Tires, car batteries, paint, chemicals and appliances that hold refrigerant can’t go in a standard dumpster. Some are banned from landfills by Arizona law.
- Tires: Arizona law (A.R.S. 44-1304) keeps waste tires out of landfills unless a site has state approval.
- Lead-acid batteries: Arizona law (A.R.S. 44-1322) bans them from landfills. Return them to a battery retailer.
- Fridges, freezers and AC units: federal rules (40 CFR 82.155) require the refrigerant to be recovered before disposal. Ask the hauler first.
- Paint, solvents and chemicals: take these to a household hazardous waste collection day instead.
- Household garbage and food waste: keep it in your regular trash cart.
The hauler may have extra rules, and prohibited-item fees vary. Ask before you load anything questionable. See what can go in a dumpster for where each banned item goes in Yuma County.
Can the dumpster go on your driveway or the street?
A driveway is usually the easiest spot, since right-of-way permits cover public streets and alleys. A dumpster on a public street or alley may need one, and who issues it depends on where you live.
Protect the driveway. A loaded roll-off rests on steel rails, so ask the driver to set the dumpster on boards to protect your driveway. Asphalt softens in summer heat, so boards under the rails matter more from May to September.
Street or alley placement:
- City of Yuma: the city handles right-of-way use. Call Public Works at (928) 373-4500 to confirm whether a roll-off on the street needs a permit before you book.
- Fortuna Foothills and other unincorporated areas: these fall under Yuma County, not the City of Yuma. Call Yuma County Development Services at (928) 817-5000.
- HOAs and RV parks: many set their own rules for dumpsters. Get approval from the manager first.
Read more about driveway, street and HOA placement in Yuma.
Planning around Yuma heat and monsoon season
Yuma averages about 118 days a year at 100°F or hotter, based on NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals. Plan to load early in the morning, and ask the hauler about early delivery times.
Monsoon season runs from June 15 to September 30. Rain soaks open debris like drywall, carpet and yard waste, and wet debris weighs more. More weight can push you into overage charges, so cover the dumpster with a tarp when storms are in the forecast. A tarp also keeps light debris from blowing out during dust storms.
Snowbird season shapes demand too. A 2019 Arizona State University study of Yuma winter visitors found 34% of seasonal homeowners arrive in October and 57% leave in April. Book early if your cleanout falls in one of those months.
Is a dumpster or junk removal cheaper?
A dumpster usually costs less when you can load it yourself and have more than a truckload of debris. Junk removal costs more per load, but a crew does the lifting.
- Choose a dumpster for remodels, roof tear-offs and cleanouts that take a few days to load.
- Choose junk removal for a few heavy items, like a couch or a hot tub, when you can’t lift them yourself. Your call can also reach a local junk removal crew that does the lifting.
- Consider a dump trailer for small loads if you’re comfortable hauling to the landfill yourself. Several Yuma companies rent them.
- Use the City of Yuma’s free Neighborhood Cleanup for bulky household items when it reaches your area. Call the City to confirm the dates. It doesn’t take construction debris.
Compare the options on dumpster vs junk removal.
Projects a roll-off dumpster is right for
Construction, remodels and roofing
Contractors use roll-offs for drywall, framing, flooring and roof tear-offs. About 45% of homes in central Yuma’s 85364 ZIP code were built before 1980, according to Census estimates. Older homes can hide asbestos in flooring and ceiling texture. Arizona’s environmental agency requires notice before demolition work. See construction and roofing dumpsters.
Home, estate and snowbird cleanouts
Garage cleanouts, downsizing and estate cleanouts usually fill by volume, not weight, so a 20-yard often fits. If you’re out of state, ask the hauler how they handle drop-off and pickup while you’re away. See cleanout dumpsters.
Mobile homes and RV lots
About 28.6% of homes in Yuma County are mobile homes, according to Census estimates. That’s about three times the Arizona share. Tight lots often fit a 10-yard better than a 20-yard. Check park rules before booking.
Landlord turnovers
Landlords and property managers rent dumpsters for move-outs, evictions and foreclosure cleanouts. Move-outs can leave mattresses, appliances and paint behind, so sort those out first. See cleanout dumpsters.
Not sure which size fits your project? Call (928) 296-5462 and ask. Calls are answered 24/7.
Dumpster rental across Yuma County
Dumpsters are delivered across Yuma, Fortuna Foothills, Somerton, San Luis, Wellton, Gadsden and Winterhaven, CA, plus nearby Yuma County areas. Each town has its own rules for permits and free drop-off.
- Yuma. City of Yuma rules apply inside city limits. Remodel debris goes to the landfill or the Republic transfer station on Avenue 3½ E.
- Fortuna Foothills. The Foothills is unincorporated, so Yuma County rules apply. The free North Gila Valley transfer site is open daily for household loads.
- Somerton. The new South County Transfer Station is close by, but it doesn’t take commercial loads.
- San Luis. Half of San Luis homes were built in 2002 or later, according to Census estimates. The same South County station serves residents.
- Wellton. Wellton is an incorporated town, so Town of Wellton rules apply. Copper Mountain Landfill is on County 12th Street in Wellton.
- Gadsden. Gadsden is unincorporated, so Yuma County rules apply, not San Luis or Somerton rules.
- Winterhaven, CA. Winterhaven is in Imperial County, California, so California rules apply, not Arizona’s.
See all service areas.
How the work is done, and what to check
- Call or send your project details. Calls are answered 24/7. Tell the hauler the size, the debris type, your address and the delivery date. Ask for the total price in writing.
- Delivery. The driver sets the roll-off where you agreed. Ask the driver to set the dumpster on boards to protect your driveway.
- Pickup. Call when it’s full, or on your last day. The load goes to a landfill or transfer station that accepts it.
What to look for in any dumpster company:
- A total price in writing that lists tons included and the per-ton overage rate.
- A local phone number answered by the company that owns the trucks.
- Proof of a City of Yuma business license and insurance.
- Written terms for cancellations and trip fees.
Arizona’s contractor law (A.R.S. 32-1101) covers companies that build, alter, repair or demolish structures. If a company also does demolition or cleanout labor for you, ask whether they hold an Arizona Registrar of Contractors license.
Get your all-in dumpster price.
Frequently asked questions
How long can I keep a dumpster?
Most Yuma rentals include 7 days, though some companies include 2 and some up to 10. Extra days typically cost $10–$30 each. Your exact terms are confirmed on the call. Read how the rental period works.
Do I need to be home for delivery?
Usually not, if the spot is clear and marked and the gate is open. Confirm with the hauler when you book. See how dumpster rental works.
What happens if I overfill the dumpster?
Debris above the top edge can’t be hauled safely, so the driver may ask you to remove the extra before pickup. That can mean a trip fee. See fill line rules.
Is the price locked once I get a quote?
Ask the hauler to send the total in writing, including tons included and the overage rate. Weight over the limit and extra days are the usual reasons a bill changes. See dumpster rental prices.
What’s the difference between a roll-off and a front-load bin?
A roll-off is an open, temporary dumpster delivered for a project. A front-load bin is the smaller lidded dumpster businesses keep for weekly trash pickup. See how dumpster rental works.
Can you deliver on MCAS Yuma or Yuma Proving Ground?
Both bases control who can enter, so drivers need base access approval first. Ask the hauler before booking an on-base delivery. See the full FAQ.
Can I book a dumpster from out of town?
Yes, you can call from anywhere, and calls are answered 24/7. Ask the hauler how drop-off and pickup work while you’re away. See cleanout dumpsters.