Dumpster rental in
New Mexico.
37 dumpster rental companies across 10 cities in New Mexico, scored on 5,587 Google reviews. A 20-yard roll-off averages $481 statewide, though city averages run from $330 to $616. The median DCS Score here is 60/100.
New Mexico Snapshot
What a dumpster actually costs in New Mexico
| Size | Cheapest city avg | Statewide avg | Priciest city avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $250 | $383 | $504 |
| 20-yard | $330 | $481 | $616 |
| 30-yard | $380 | $569 | $728 |
| 40-yard | $450 | $679 | $896 |
The same 20-yard container averages $440 in Albuquerque and $492 in Los Lunas — a $52 swing inside one state. Where you rent matters more than which size you pick.
How New Mexico haulers score
Every company gets a DCS Score out of 100 — rating quality, review volume, consistency, trust signals, and data completeness. Here is how New Mexico’s 37 haulers fall out. See the full rubric.
Biggest New Mexico markets
| City | Haulers | Median DCS | Avg rating | 20-yd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 25 | 55 | 4.33 ★ | $440 |
| Santa Fe | 3 | 56 | 5 ★ | $479 |
| Las Cruces | 2 | 65 | 4.2 ★ | $492 |
| Carlsbad | 1 | 10 | — | $492 |
| Chaparral | 1 | 47 | 5 ★ | $492 |
| Edgewood | 1 | 65 | 5 ★ | — |
| Los Lunas | 1 | 61 | 5 ★ | $492 |
| Rio Rancho | 1 | 79 | 4.3 ★ | — |
| Roswell | 1 | 61 | 5 ★ | — |
| Silver City | 1 | 47 | 4.9 ★ | — |
New Mexico dumpster permit rules
| City | Street | Driveway | Cost | Processing | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | Required | Not required | $25–$50 | 1–2 business days | Albuquerque Solid Waste |
Common questions about renting in New Mexico
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in New Mexico?
Across 10 cities in New Mexico, a 20-yard roll-off averages $481, with city averages running from $330 to $616. A 10-yard averages $383. A 30-yard averages $569. A 40-yard averages $679.
Which city in New Mexico has the cheapest dumpster rental?
Of the New Mexico cities we have pricing for, Albuquerque is the cheapest at $440 average for a 20-yard, and Los Lunas is the most expensive at $492 — a spread of $52 for the same size container.
How many dumpster rental companies are there in New Mexico?
We track 37 dumpster rental and roll-off companies across 10 cities in New Mexico, holding 5,587 Google reviews between them. The average rating is 4.48 stars and the median DCS Score is 60 out of 100.
Do you need a permit for a dumpster in New Mexico?
It depends on where the container sits. Of the 1 New Mexico 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.