Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
How Big Is a 10 Yard Dumpster?
A 10 yard roll off dumpster is the smallest container most companies stock, built for small cleanouts, single-room demolition or a modest yard job. If you want exact measurements before ordering, check dumpster sizes and dimensions for how a 10 yard box compares to the 20, 30 and 40 yard options. Delivery trucks need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop point to back in and set the container down, so clear the driveway or curb lane before your appointment. If your Columbus property sits on a tight urban lot, in Grandview Heights 5.0 miles west or Bexley 6.2 miles southeast, tell us when you book so we can plan the approach. For bigger jobs, see 20 yard dumpster rental, 30 yard dumpster rental or 40 yard dumpster rental. This page belongs to our full roll-off dumpster rental lineup, which covers every size we stock.
What Does a 10 Yard Dumpster Cost in Columbus, OH?
Pricing depends on how long the box sits and what goes in it. Monthly rentals run 91 to 500 dollars, useful for slow renovation projects. A delivery fee applies separately, and those run 100 to 500 dollars for a day rate or 50 to 150 dollars on a weekly basis depending on distance and access. For a full cost breakdown across every dumpster size in Columbus, visit dumpster rental cost.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Before you fill it, check what cannot go in a dumpster and dumpster weight limits, since overweight loads add charges that are not in the base rate.
Do I Need a Permit for a Dumpster in Columbus?
Yes, if the dumpster sits in the public right-of-way. Columbus City Code Chapter 903 requires an occupancy permit for any container placed in a street or alley for construction-related work, issued by the Department of Public Service through the Administrator of Infrastructure Management at the Michael B. Coleman Government Center on North Front Street. Occupancy permits are generally capped at seven days unless a longer term is approved in advance, and a container parked over a meter adds the meter fee on top. Placing the dumpster fully on your own driveway typically avoids this, but confirm with the city before delivery day. Full detail lives on dumpster permit requirements and the broader porta potty permit requirements page if you are renting a toilet alongside the dumpster. Construction crews juggling both should also look at construction site services and construction dumpster rental for combined delivery scheduling. On any active job site, OSHA 1926.25 still requires scrap and debris to be cleared from work areas, which is exactly what a roll off is for, and OSHA 1926.252 covers proper disposal chutes and enclosures where applicable.
How much debris fits in a 10 yard dumpster?
About 10 cubic yards, or 3 to 4 pickup truck loads of mixed household or renovation debris. It suits a single bathroom gut, a garage cleanout or a small deck teardown. For bigger demolition jobs across Columbus, step up to the 20 yard dumpster rental instead.
How long can I keep a 10 yard dumpster?
As long as you need, from a single day up through a full month, priced on the table above. Weekly rates fit most short renovation jobs, and month-long rentals work better for phased projects. Check monthly porta potty rental if you need restrooms on the same long-term site.
Do I need a permit if the dumpster stays in my driveway?
Usually not, since Chapter 903 targets right-of-way placement in Columbus streets and alleys. If any part of the container sits on the street, sidewalk or a metered space, plan on the occupancy permit process through Public Service. See porta potty placement guide for similar placement logic that applies to any rented equipment on a lot line.
Can I rent a dumpster and a porta potty together?
Yes, and most renovation and construction customers do exactly that. Request both on one request a quote form and we schedule a single delivery window. Pair a 10 yard box with a standard porta potty rental for most home projects.
What size dumpster do I need for a small home renovation?
A 10 yard dumpster covers most single-room renovations, roofing tear-offs under 20 squares, or garage cleanouts. If you are unsure, our home renovation porta potty guide and the 10 yard dumpster rental specs above help you size the job before you call.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Columbus ranges, not a quote. Delivery is $50 to $150 and a weekly service visit $30 to $60. See the full cost breakdown.
Deluxe flushing
$200 to $350 a weekend
ADA accessible
$199 to $300 a weekend
Restroom trailer
Quoted by stall count
The rest of the yard
One mobilisation, not three
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