Dumpster rental in
Pennsylvania.
147 dumpster rental companies across 94 cities in Pennsylvania, scored on 20,101 Google reviews. A 20-yard roll-off averages $486 statewide, though city averages run from $257 to $616. The median DCS Score here is 64/100.
Pennsylvania Snapshot
What a dumpster actually costs in Pennsylvania
| Size | Cheapest city avg | Statewide avg | Priciest city avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $195 | $387 | $504 |
| 20-yard | $257 | $486 | $616 |
| 30-yard | $296 | $575 | $728 |
| 40-yard | $351 | $685 | $896 |
The same 20-yard container averages $343 in Philadelphia and $492 in Narvon — a $149 swing inside one state. Where you rent matters more than which size you pick.
How Pennsylvania haulers score
Every company gets a DCS Score out of 100 — rating quality, review volume, consistency, trust signals, and data completeness. Here is how Pennsylvania’s 147 haulers fall out. See the full rubric.
Biggest Pennsylvania markets
| City | Haulers | Median DCS | Avg rating | 20-yd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 19 | 60 | 4.66 ★ | $387 |
| Philadelphia | 15 | 59 | 4.47 ★ | $343 |
| West Chester | 4 | 60 | 4.83 ★ | $453 |
| Allentown | 3 | 95 | 4.95 ★ | $466 |
| Canonsburg | 3 | 61 | 4.77 ★ | $466 |
| Chester | 3 | 56 | 4.37 ★ | $466 |
| Reading | 3 | 71 | 4.97 ★ | $466 |
| Bala Cynwyd | 2 | 83 | 4.95 ★ | $492 |
| Downingtown | 2 | 69 | 5 ★ | $479 |
| Doylestown | 2 | 70 | 4.95 ★ | $479 |
Pennsylvania dumpster permit rules
| City | Street | Driveway | Cost | Processing | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | Required | Not required | $50–$100 | 2–5 business days | Philadelphia Streets Dept |
| Pittsburgh | Required | Not required | $40–$75 | 2–3 business days | Pittsburgh DPW |
Common questions about renting in Pennsylvania
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in Pennsylvania?
Across 94 cities in Pennsylvania, a 20-yard roll-off averages $486, with city averages running from $257 to $616. A 10-yard averages $387. A 30-yard averages $575. A 40-yard averages $685.
Which city in Pennsylvania has the cheapest dumpster rental?
Of the Pennsylvania cities we have pricing for, Philadelphia is the cheapest at $343 average for a 20-yard, and Narvon is the most expensive at $492 — a spread of $149 for the same size container.
How many dumpster rental companies are there in Pennsylvania?
We track 147 dumpster rental and roll-off companies across 94 cities in Pennsylvania, holding 20,101 Google reviews between them. The average rating is 4.67 stars and the median DCS Score is 64 out of 100.
Do you need a permit for a dumpster in Pennsylvania?
It depends on where the container sits. Of the 2 Pennsylvania 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 94 cities in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
19 haulers
Philadelphia
15 haulers
West Chester
4 haulers
Allentown
3 haulers
Canonsburg
3 haulers
Chester
3 haulers
Reading
3 haulers
Bala Cynwyd
2 haulers
Downingtown
2 haulers
Doylestown
2 haulers
Dunmore
2 haulers
Harrisburg
2 haulers
Malvern
2 haulers
McKees Rocks
2 haulers
Morrisville
2 haulers
Norristown
2 haulers
Olyphant
2 haulers
Aston Township
1 hauler
Bellefonte
1 hauler
Birdsboro
1 hauler
Bloomsburg
1 hauler
Bulger
1 hauler
Carnegie
1 hauler
Carnot-Moon
1 hauler
Chicora
1 hauler
Colmar
1 hauler
Connellsville
1 hauler
Conshohocken
1 hauler
East Earl
1 hauler
Economy
1 hauler
Eddystone
1 hauler
Elverson
1 hauler
Emmaus
1 hauler
Exton
1 hauler
Fleetwood
1 hauler
Glenwillard
1 hauler
Green Lane
1 hauler
Hanover Township
1 hauler
Hatboro
1 hauler
Havertown
1 hauler
Hazle Township
1 hauler
Hazleton
1 hauler
Hellertown
1 hauler
Hummelstown
1 hauler
Huntingdon Valley
1 hauler
Irwin
1 hauler
Ivyland
1 hauler
Kennett Square
1 hauler
King of Prussia
1 hauler
Kingston
1 hauler
Kittanning
1 hauler
Lancaster
1 hauler
Lansdale
1 hauler
Lansdowne
1 hauler
Linwood
1 hauler
Macungie
1 hauler
Manchester
1 hauler
Mechanicsburg
1 hauler
Monaca
1 hauler
Morgantown
1 hauler
Mount Oliver
1 hauler
Narvon
1 hauler
New Alexandria
1 hauler
New Brighton
1 hauler
New Hope
1 hauler
New Kensington
1 hauler
Newfoundland
1 hauler
Newmanstown
1 hauler
Newville
1 hauler
Oakdale
1 hauler
Oreland
1 hauler
Punxsutawney
1 hauler
Sarver
1 hauler
Scottdale
1 hauler
Scranton
1 hauler
Sharpsburg
1 hauler
Southampton
1 hauler
Stroudsburg
1 hauler
Sutersville
1 hauler
Thompson
1 hauler
Tobyhanna
1 hauler
Trappe
1 hauler
Trevose
1 hauler
Verona
1 hauler
Warminster
1 hauler
Waymart
1 hauler
Wayne
1 hauler
Weatherly
1 hauler
West Mifflin
1 hauler
West Wyoming
1 hauler
Willow Grove
1 hauler
Wrightsville
1 hauler
Wyoming
1 hauler
Zelienople
1 hauler