Dumpster rental in
Michigan.
157 dumpster rental companies across 79 cities in Michigan, scored on 16,662 Google reviews. A 20-yard roll-off averages $485 statewide, though city averages run from $283 to $616. The median DCS Score here is 61/100.
Michigan Snapshot
What a dumpster actually costs in Michigan
| Size | Cheapest city avg | Statewide avg | Priciest city avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $215 | $386 | $504 |
| 20-yard | $283 | $485 | $616 |
| 30-yard | $326 | $573 | $728 |
| 40-yard | $387 | $684 | $896 |
The same 20-yard container averages $378 in Detroit and $492 in Birmingham — a $114 swing inside one state. Where you rent matters more than which size you pick.
How Michigan haulers score
Every company gets a DCS Score out of 100 — rating quality, review volume, consistency, trust signals, and data completeness. Here is how Michigan’s 157 haulers fall out. See the full rubric.
Biggest Michigan markets
| City | Haulers | Median DCS | Avg rating | 20-yd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 19 | 60 | 4.53 ★ | $378 |
| Grand Rapids | 17 | 58 | 4.61 ★ | $453 |
| Flint | 8 | 63 | 4.67 ★ | $413 |
| Dearborn | 7 | 61 | 4.91 ★ | $431 |
| Warren | 5 | 49 | 4.72 ★ | $492 |
| Sterling Heights | 4 | 59 | 3.98 ★ | $466 |
| Taylor | 4 | 55 | 4.67 ★ | $453 |
| Byron Center | 3 | 58 | 4.57 ★ | — |
| Madison Heights | 3 | 38 | 3.67 ★ | — |
| Royal Oak | 3 | 55 | 5 ★ | $466 |
Michigan dumpster permit rules
| City | Street | Driveway | Cost | Processing | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | Required | Not required | $25–$50 | 1–2 business days | Detroit DPW |
Common questions about renting in Michigan
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in Michigan?
Across 79 cities in Michigan, a 20-yard roll-off averages $485, with city averages running from $283 to $616. A 10-yard averages $386. A 30-yard averages $573. A 40-yard averages $684.
Which city in Michigan has the cheapest dumpster rental?
Of the Michigan cities we have pricing for, Detroit is the cheapest at $378 average for a 20-yard, and Birmingham is the most expensive at $492 — a spread of $114 for the same size container.
How many dumpster rental companies are there in Michigan?
We track 157 dumpster rental and roll-off companies across 79 cities in Michigan, holding 16,662 Google reviews between them. The average rating is 4.6 stars and the median DCS Score is 61 out of 100.
Do you need a permit for a dumpster in Michigan?
It depends on where the container sits. Of the 1 Michigan 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 79 cities in Michigan
Detroit
19 haulers
Grand Rapids
17 haulers
Flint
8 haulers
Dearborn
7 haulers
Warren
5 haulers
Sterling Heights
4 haulers
Taylor
4 haulers
Byron Center
3 haulers
Madison Heights
3 haulers
Royal Oak
3 haulers
Troy
3 haulers
Chesterfield
2 haulers
Fraser
2 haulers
Lansing
2 haulers
Livonia
2 haulers
New Baltimore
2 haulers
Romulus
2 haulers
Roseville
2 haulers
South Lyon
2 haulers
Southfield
2 haulers
Village of Clarkston
2 haulers
Wayland
2 haulers
White Cloud
2 haulers
Wyoming
2 haulers
Ada
1 hauler
Adrian
1 hauler
Allendale
1 hauler
Bailey
1 hauler
Bay City
1 hauler
Berkley
1 hauler
Big Rapids
1 hauler
Birmingham
1 hauler
Burr Oak
1 hauler
Burton
1 hauler
Casnovia
1 hauler
Cedar Springs
1 hauler
Clinton Township
1 hauler
Clio
1 hauler
Comstock Park
1 hauler
Coopersville
1 hauler
Eastpointe
1 hauler
Ecorse
1 hauler
Erie
1 hauler
Fenton Township
1 hauler
Grand Blanc
1 hauler
Greenville
1 hauler
Hamtramck
1 hauler
Harrison Township
1 hauler
Holly
1 hauler
Hudsonville
1 hauler
Ionia
1 hauler
Jenison
1 hauler
Kentwood
1 hauler
Lake Orion
1 hauler
Lapeer
1 hauler
Michigan Center
1 hauler
Middleville
1 hauler
Midland
1 hauler
Millington
1 hauler
Mt Morris
1 hauler
Niles
1 hauler
Northville
1 hauler
Nunica
1 hauler
Oakland Township
1 hauler
Pontiac
1 hauler
Richmond
1 hauler
Riverview
1 hauler
Saginaw
1 hauler
Shelby Township
1 hauler
Smiths Creek
1 hauler
Temperance
1 hauler
Thompsonville
1 hauler
Trenton
1 hauler
Utica
1 hauler
Walker
1 hauler
Waterford Township
1 hauler
West Bloomfield Township
1 hauler
Wyandotte
1 hauler
Zeeland
1 hauler