Dumpster Rental in Tacoma, WA — Delivered Fast, Priced Straight
Junk Box Dumpster Rental is a locally owned Tacoma company renting 10 and 20 yard dump trailers and 22 and 32 yard roll-off dumpsters at flat prices of $490 to $700. Every price includes delivery, pickup, a weight allowance and 3 to 5 rental days within 25 miles of Tacoma. Rates updated September 2026.
★ Locally owned by Lee White in Tacoma • Same-week delivery • Driveway protection available
✓ Upfront pricing — no call required
✓ Same-week delivery available
✓ Driveway protection available on request (boards under the wheels)
✓ Serving Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood, Federal Way & more
Four Sizes. One Straight Price Each.
No guessing games — here’s exactly what each size costs and what it holds.
10 Yard Dump Trailer
$490 · ½ ton included · 3 days
Approx. outside dimensions: 12′ L × 7′ W × 4.5′ H
Best for: dirt, concrete, small demo, heavy debris
20 Yard Dump Trailer
$625 · 1 ton included · 5 days
Approx. outside dimensions: 14′ L × 7′ W × 5.5′ H
Best for: garage cleanouts, mid-size remodels
22 Yard Roll-Off
$675 · 1 ton included · 5 days
Approx. outside dimensions: 14′ L × 8′ W × 6′ H
Best for: whole-home cleanouts, contractor jobs
32 Yard Roll-Off
$700 · 1 ton included · 5 days
Approx. outside dimensions: 16′ L × 8′ W × 6′ H
Best for: house flips, new construction, large renovations
Overage billed at $220/ton, prorated. Extra days $35/day. Prices apply within 25 miles of Tacoma.
2026 Dumpster Rental Prices in Tacoma
A dumpster rental in Tacoma costs $490 to $700 with Junk Box, depending on size. Each price is flat and includes delivery, pickup, a set weight allowance and 3 to 5 rental days anywhere within 25 miles of Tacoma. Prices updated September 2026. Prices are before Washington sales tax.
| Size | Type | Price | Weight included | Days included | Holds about | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | Dump trailer | $490 | ½ ton | 3 | 3 pickup loads | Dirt, concrete, heavy debris, small cleanouts |
| 20 yard | Dump trailer | $625 | 1 ton | 5 | 6 pickup loads | Garage cleanouts, roof tear-offs, mid-size remodels |
| 22 yard | Roll-off | $675 | 1 ton | 5 | 6–7 pickup loads | Whole-home cleanouts, contractor jobs |
| 32 yard | Roll-off | $700 | 1 ton | 5 | 9–10 pickup loads | House flips, large renovations, new construction |
Extra fees, listed up front
- Over the weight allowance: $220 per ton, prorated to the actual scale weight.
- Extra days: $35 per day past the included 3 or 5 days.
- Beyond 25 miles from Tacoma: $3.50 per mile, one way (Olympia, for example).
- Gig Harbor: $16 Narrows Bridge toll, plus mileage.
- Freon appliances (fridges, freezers, AC units): accepted for an added disposal fee.
- Sales tax: Washington sales tax is added at the rate for your delivery address (10.5% in Tacoma for 2026). Example: a 20 yard in Tacoma is $625 + $65.63 tax = $690.63.
- Delivery and pickup: included within 25 miles of Tacoma. No separate drop-off or pickup fee.
- Payment: due on delivery day by card, cash, Zelle or Cash App. Overage and extra days are billed after pickup, once we have the scale ticket.
Dimensions shown on the size cards are approximate outside measurements. Capacity is the rated yardage.
Dump Trailer or Roll-Off: Which Should You Pick?
Our 10 and 20 yard units are dump trailers, and our 22 and 32 yard units are roll-off dumpsters. Pick a dump trailer when access is tight or the load is heavy. Pick a roll-off when you need the most volume.
Choose a dump trailer (10 or 20 yard) when:
- There’s low overhead clearance. A roll-off truck tilts its bed high in the air to slide the container off, so power lines, tree branches, carports and garage overhangs can block the drop. A dump trailer is backed in and unhitched, with nothing lifted overhead.
- Space is tight. Narrow driveways, cul-de-sacs, alleys and side yards where a full-size roll-off truck can’t swing in.
- You want easier loading. The rear doors swing open and ramps let you walk or wheelbarrow debris straight in instead of lifting it over the wall.
- The load is heavy. Dirt, concrete, sod and roofing shingles.
- You’re protecting your driveway. A trailer sits on rubber tires instead of steel rails, and we can put boards under the wheels on request.
Choose a roll-off (22 or 32 yard) when:
- You have a big-volume job like a whole-house cleanout, flip, remodel or new construction.
- You have open, level space with clear overhead room for the roll-off truck.
Renting a Dumpster vs. the City Drop Box, a Dump Run or Junk Removal
For a project bigger than a couple of truckloads, a flat-price dumpster usually costs less than the City drop box and saves you the trips of hauling it yourself. Here is how the options compare, using the City of Tacoma’s published 2026 rates.
- Junk Box 20 yard dump trailer: $625 plus sales tax, with delivery, pickup, 1 ton of disposal and 5 days included.
- City of Tacoma 20 yard drop box: $793.72 per haul plus a $50 placement fee and $1.50 per day (City of Tacoma 2026 rates).
- Hauling it yourself to the Tacoma Landfill: $7.25 per 100 lb for city residents ($20 minimum), or $8.50 per 100 lb for non-city and commercial loads ($40 minimum), plus your own truck, time and trips.
- Junk removal: we load it for you. Best for a single load of furniture or appliances. Get a junk removal quote.
Tell Us What You Need — We’ll Get You Scheduled
Fill out a quick form with your size, delivery date, and location, and we’ll confirm availability and get you on the schedule.
Tap the button to see open delivery dates, then request yours.
Delivery to Pickup, No Surprises
- Pick your size & date — check live availability online or call us direct.
- We deliver & place it — just ask and we’ll set boards under the wheels to protect your driveway.
- Load at your pace — 3 or 5 days included depending on size.
- We haul it away — pay on delivery day, no invoice chasing.
Serving Tacoma & the South Sound
We deliver throughout Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, University Place, Fircrest, Steilacoom, Federal Way, Spanaway, and Auburn at standard pricing. Also serving Gig Harbor and Olympia. Outside our standard 25-mile radius? We can still get to you for $3.50/mile one way.
Tearing Off a Roof? Know Your Dumpster Size Before You Book.
Shingles are heavy — a full tear-off can blow past a ton fast. Use our roofing calculator to estimate your weight and pick the right size before you order.
Don’t Need a Dumpster? We’ll Just Haul It.
Got a one-time load — old furniture, appliances, yard debris? Skip the rental and let us load and haul it for you. Priced by in-person estimate.
Common Questions
How much weight is included?
Every size comes with weight included — a half ton on the 10 yard, a full ton on the 20, 22, and 32 yard. Go over and it’s $220/ton, prorated, so a little over won’t wreck your bill.
How long do I get to keep the dumpster?
3 days on the 10 yard, 5 days on the 20, 22, and 32 yard. Need more time? It’s $35/day past that.
Will it damage my driveway?
Just ask and we’ll place boards under the wheels before the dumpster goes down — available on request for any delivery.
What can’t go in the dumpster?
Most household and construction debris is fine. Not accepted: paints and chemicals, fuel and automotive fluids, propane tanks, batteries, tires, asbestos, and medical waste. Freon appliances (fridges, freezers, AC units) are accepted for an added disposal fee. See the full list before you load up.
Do I need a permit to put a dumpster on the street in Tacoma?
Not if it sits on your driveway or other private property, which is where most of our dumpsters go. If it has to go in a Tacoma street, alley or sidewalk, that is public right-of-way and needs City approval first. Call Tacoma Planning & Development Services at (253) 591-5030 before you book. Other cities have their own rules, so check with yours.
What size dumpster do I need? Will a couch fit in a 10 yard?
Use the truck-bed rule: a 10 yard holds about 3 pickup loads, a 20 yard about 6, a 22 yard about 6½ and a 32 yard 9 to 10. A couch fits in a 10 yard, but the 10 yard is our heavy-debris box with ½ ton included, so for furniture and household junk the 20 yard is usually the better buy. Not sure? Call or text (253) 344-0337.
How much does the Tacoma dump cost?
In 2026 the Tacoma Landfill charges $7.25 per 100 lb for City of Tacoma residents ($20 minimum) and $8.50 per 100 lb for everyone else ($40 minimum). A ton at the non-city rate is $170, before your own truck, fuel and trips. Every Junk Box dumpster already includes ½ to 1 ton of disposal.
How far do you deliver, and what does it cost outside Tacoma?
Standard prices cover everywhere within 25 miles of Tacoma, including Lakewood, Puyallup, University Place, Fircrest, Steilacoom, Federal Way, Spanaway and Auburn. Past 25 miles it is $3.50 per mile one way, and Gig Harbor adds a $16 Narrows Bridge toll.
Is there a delivery or pickup fee?
No. Delivery and pickup are included in the flat price anywhere within 25 miles of Tacoma. Past 25 miles it is $3.50 per mile one way, and Gig Harbor adds a $16 Narrows Bridge toll.
When do I pay?
The rental price is due on delivery day. Any weight overage ($220 per ton, prorated) or extra days ($35 per day) are billed after pickup, once we have the dump scale ticket.
How can I pay?
Credit or debit card, cash, Zelle or Cash App.
Is sales tax included in your prices?
No. Our prices are before Washington sales tax, which is charged at the rate for your delivery address. In Tacoma that is 10.5% for 2026, so a 20 yard is $625 + $65.63 tax = $690.63.
How far ahead do I need to book?
Book at least 1 day ahead for most deliveries. In the busy season, book about 4 days ahead to get the date you want. Check the availability calendar or call or text (253) 344-0337.
How much does a roof tear-off weigh, and what will it cost?
Plan on about 250 lb per square of shingles, based on our own dump scale tickets. A 20-square, single-layer tear-off weighs about 5,000 lb, or 2.5 tons. In a 20 yard dump trailer with 1 ton included, that is 1.5 tons over at $220 per ton, so $625 + $330 = $955 before tax. Use the roofing calculator for your roof.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a dumpster?
For a homeowner or a single project, renting is cheaper. Owning a dumpster only pays off with steady volume, a truck that can haul it, and your own disposal account. Our flat price already covers delivery, pickup and ½ to 1 ton of disposal.
Who Runs Junk Box Dumpster Rental
Junk Box Dumpster Rental is a Tacoma company owned and run by Lee White, with 6 years in business and more than 2,000 rentals completed. We run 2 trucks under our own USDOT authority, and Lee handles most deliveries and pickups himself.
- Rated 5.0 on Google from 81 reviews (September 2026).
- Four sizes: 10 and 20 yard dump trailers, 22 and 32 yard roll-off dumpsters.
- Prices from our own scale tickets: roofing shingles average about 250 lb per square.
- Booking: 1 day ahead most of the year, about 4 days ahead in the busy season.
Ready to Book Your Dumpster?
Check availability online or call/text us direct — we’ll get you scheduled today.