Dumpster rental in
Alabama.
119 dumpster rental companies across 40 cities in Alabama, scored on 8,066 Google reviews. A 20-yard roll-off averages $473 statewide, though city averages run from $297 to $616. The median DCS Score here is 55/100.
Alabama Snapshot
What a dumpster actually costs in Alabama
| Size | Cheapest city avg | Statewide avg | Priciest city avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $225 | $377 | $504 |
| 20-yard | $297 | $473 | $616 |
| 30-yard | $342 | $560 | $728 |
| 40-yard | $405 | $667 | $896 |
The same 20-yard container averages $396 in Mobile and $492 in Chelsea — a $96 swing inside one state. Where you rent matters more than which size you pick.
How Alabama haulers score
Every company gets a DCS Score out of 100 — rating quality, review volume, consistency, trust signals, and data completeness. Here is how Alabama’s 119 haulers fall out. See the full rubric.
Biggest Alabama markets
| City | Haulers | Median DCS | Avg rating | 20-yd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 16 | 47 | 3.63 ★ | $404 |
| Birmingham | 15 | 59 | 4.72 ★ | $404 |
| Mobile | 15 | 37 | 4.18 ★ | $396 |
| Huntsville | 14 | 46 | 4.35 ★ | $440 |
| Phenix City | 5 | 55 | 4.58 ★ | — |
| Theodore | 5 | 55 | 4.44 ★ | $479 |
| Fairhope | 4 | 63 | 4.47 ★ | $492 |
| Prattville | 3 | 53 | 4.8 ★ | $492 |
| Semmes | 3 | 61 | 4.7 ★ | $492 |
| Spanish Fort | 3 | 74 | 5 ★ | — |
Alabama dumpster permit rules
| City | Street | Driveway | Cost | Processing | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Required | Not required | $25–$50 | 1–2 business days | Birmingham Public Works |
Common questions about renting in Alabama
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in Alabama?
Across 40 cities in Alabama, a 20-yard roll-off averages $473, with city averages running from $297 to $616. A 10-yard averages $377. A 30-yard averages $560. A 40-yard averages $667.
Which city in Alabama has the cheapest dumpster rental?
Of the Alabama cities we have pricing for, Mobile is the cheapest at $396 average for a 20-yard, and Chelsea is the most expensive at $492 — a spread of $96 for the same size container.
How many dumpster rental companies are there in Alabama?
We track 119 dumpster rental and roll-off companies across 40 cities in Alabama, holding 8,066 Google reviews between them. The average rating is 4.47 stars and the median DCS Score is 55 out of 100.
Do you need a permit for a dumpster in Alabama?
It depends on where the container sits. Of the 1 Alabama city we have permit rules for, 1 require a permit for street placement and 0 require one even on a private driveway. Fees and processing times are listed below.
All 40 cities in Alabama
Montgomery
16 haulers
Birmingham
15 haulers
Mobile
15 haulers
Huntsville
14 haulers
Phenix City
5 haulers
Theodore
5 haulers
Fairhope
4 haulers
Prattville
3 haulers
Semmes
3 haulers
Spanish Fort
3 haulers
Athens
2 haulers
Columbiana
2 haulers
Hoover
2 haulers
Madison
2 haulers
Pelham
2 haulers
Tuscaloosa
2 haulers
Albertville
1 hauler
Anniston
1 hauler
Arab
1 hauler
Auburn
1 hauler
Axis
1 hauler
Bay Minette
1 hauler
Center Point
1 hauler
Chelsea
1 hauler
Crossville
1 hauler
Daleville
1 hauler
Daphne
1 hauler
Dothan
1 hauler
Eight Mile
1 hauler
Fultondale
1 hauler
Guntersville
1 hauler
Monroeville
1 hauler
Montevallo
1 hauler
Mountain Brook
1 hauler
Odenville
1 hauler
Piedmont
1 hauler
Prichard
1 hauler
Salem
1 hauler
Saraland
1 hauler
Stevenson
1 hauler