Dumpster rental FAQ

Midwest Containers publishes its prices: a 20-yard container is $479 and includes 4 tons, a 30-yard is $582 and includes 5 tons, and a 40-yard is $660 and includes 6 tons. Every rental includes 14 days, delivery, and pickup.

14 days are included in every rental. Additional days are $5 per day, and the charge runs from day 14 until pickup is scheduled.

Delivery, pickup, and disposal fees are included up to the included weight: 4 tons on a 20 yard, 5 tons on a 30 yard, and 6 tons on a 40 yard. Weight over the allowance is $75 per ton, prorated. Every rental also includes 14 days.

No. You need to call 513-265-8411 to schedule pickup. The $5 per day charge applies after day 14 until pickup is scheduled.

Extra weight is $75 per ton over the included allowance, and it is prorated. Half a ton over on a 20-yard container is $37.50.

Midwest Containers offers three sizes: 20 yard (22 ft long, 8 ft wide, 4.5 ft high), 30 yard (22 ft long, 8 ft wide, 6 ft high), and 40 yard (22 ft long, 8 ft wide, 8 ft high). The length and width are the same for all three; only the height changes.

Most home projects fit a 20 yard container. Whole-house cleanouts and larger remodels usually need a 30, and a 40 is for demolition, new construction, and commercial jobs. Heavy debris such as shingles, plaster, concrete, or dirt reaches the weight allowance before the container is full, so the load matters as much as the space. The size guide lists the dimensions, what fits in each size, and roughly how heavy common debris is.

Next-day delivery is often available, subject to scheduling. To be sure of your date, schedule at least two days ahead.

No. If nobody will be there, give detailed instructions on where to place the container.

Permits are often required when the container sits on a street or sidewalk. Midwest Containers will obtain the permit for you. Timing depends on the city, from a few days to two weeks, so tell us early if the container is going in the street. A container on your own driveway or property usually does not need one.

Level with the rim. Nothing can be heaped or stick up above the rim, because the load has to be tarped for transport.

Yes, in a 20 yard container filled only to the fill line, about half full, because of the weight. Call first. Clean, heavy loads are priced as a flat-rate haul.

No hazardous materials of any kind. No oils or lubricants, including motor oil, transmission oil, and brake fluid. No flammables, propane tanks, fuels, or antifreeze. No electronics, including computers, stereos, and TVs. No pesticides, batteries, medical waste, or chemicals. No railroad ties. Other restrictions are listed in the rental agreement. Call with questions.

Tires, mattresses, box springs, and anything that has or had Freon are not covered by the rental price. Do not load them without calling first. Extra charges apply. Refrigerators, freezers, and other Freon appliances need a Freon removal certificate from a certified Section 608 technician.

Checks and credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

The truck and the container are heavy, so placement matters. Ask about protection when you book, keep the container on solid pavement rather than soft ground, and see our placement tips before delivery day.

Yes. Midwest Containers delivers across Greater Cincinnati, into Northern Kentucky, and into Southeast Indiana.

Yes. Long-hold projects are available with a monthly inactive fee. Call for details.

Dumpster Service Cincinnati is owned and operated by Midwest Construction Company, Inc., the parent of Midwest Containers. Quote requests go to Midwest Containers.

Mention Rip when you book with Midwest Containers and you get $20 off your first container. New customers only, one per customer, not valid with contracted rates. Requests sent through this site do not apply it automatically — mention Rip when you call.