Dumpster rental in
Colorado.
139 dumpster rental companies across 36 cities in Colorado, scored on 40,474 Google reviews. A 20-yard roll-off averages $473 statewide, though city averages run from $250 to $616. The median DCS Score here is 69/100.
Colorado Snapshot
What a dumpster actually costs in Colorado
| Size | Cheapest city avg | Statewide avg | Priciest city avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $190 | $377 | $504 |
| 20-yard | $250 | $473 | $616 |
| 30-yard | $288 | $560 | $728 |
| 40-yard | $342 | $667 | $896 |
The same 20-yard container averages $334 in Colorado Springs and $492 in Sheridan — a $158 swing inside one state. Where you rent matters more than which size you pick.
How Colorado haulers score
Every company gets a DCS Score out of 100 — rating quality, review volume, consistency, trust signals, and data completeness. Here is how Colorado’s 139 haulers fall out. See the full rubric.
Biggest Colorado markets
| City | Haulers | Median DCS | Avg rating | 20-yd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | 32 | 76 | 4.49 ★ | $334 |
| Denver | 18 | 73 | 4.66 ★ | $369 |
| Aurora | 13 | 61 | 4.88 ★ | $440 |
| Fort Collins | 10 | 73 | 4.14 ★ | $440 |
| Commerce City | 9 | 65 | 4.36 ★ | $413 |
| Arvada | 5 | 76 | 4.94 ★ | $466 |
| Loveland | 5 | 55 | 4.98 ★ | $479 |
| Englewood | 4 | 77 | 4.93 ★ | $479 |
| Lakewood | 4 | 46 | 5 ★ | $479 |
| Brighton | 3 | 85 | 4.93 ★ | $466 |
Colorado dumpster permit rules
| City | Street | Driveway | Cost | Processing | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | Required | Not required | $50–$100 | 2–5 business days | Denver Right-of-Way Services |
| Colorado Springs | Required | Not required | $30–$50 | 1–2 business days | Colorado Springs Public Works |
Common questions about renting in Colorado
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in Colorado?
Across 36 cities in Colorado, a 20-yard roll-off averages $473, with city averages running from $250 to $616. A 10-yard averages $377. A 30-yard averages $560. A 40-yard averages $667.
Which city in Colorado has the cheapest dumpster rental?
Of the Colorado cities we have pricing for, Colorado Springs is the cheapest at $334 average for a 20-yard, and Sheridan is the most expensive at $492 — a spread of $158 for the same size container.
How many dumpster rental companies are there in Colorado?
We track 139 dumpster rental and roll-off companies across 36 cities in Colorado, holding 40,474 Google reviews between them. The average rating is 4.66 stars and the median DCS Score is 69 out of 100.
Do you need a permit for a dumpster in Colorado?
It depends on where the container sits. Of the 2 Colorado cities we have permit rules for, 2 require a permit for street placement and 0 require one even on a private driveway. Fees and processing times are listed below.
All 36 cities in Colorado
Colorado Springs
32 haulers
Denver
18 haulers
Aurora
13 haulers
Fort Collins
10 haulers
Commerce City
9 haulers
Arvada
5 haulers
Loveland
5 haulers
Englewood
4 haulers
Lakewood
4 haulers
Brighton
3 haulers
Thornton
3 haulers
Westminster
3 haulers
Erie
2 haulers
Golden
2 haulers
Littleton
2 haulers
Longmont
2 haulers
Monument
2 haulers
Windsor
2 haulers
Bailey
1 hauler
Berthoud
1 hauler
Boulder
1 hauler
Breckenridge
1 hauler
Castle Rock
1 hauler
Centennial
1 hauler
Divide
1 hauler
Eaton
1 hauler
Fountain
1 hauler
Frisco
1 hauler
Greeley
1 hauler
Henderson
1 hauler
Lafayette
1 hauler
Northglenn
1 hauler
Parker
1 hauler
Peyton
1 hauler
Sheridan
1 hauler
Wheat Ridge
1 hauler