Moving dumpster rental in
Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Moving is stressful enough without figuring out what to do with the furniture you're not taking, old mattresses, and years of accumulated stuff. A dumpster in your driveway lets you purge at your own pace over 3-5 days instead of scrambling on moving day.
Compare 32 haulers in Colorado Springs, get the timing right so the dumpster is gone before your buyers or new tenants arrive, and see how it stacks up against junk removal.
Timing is everything
Your dumpster must arrive before move-out day and be picked up before new tenants or buyers take possession. Get the scheduling wrong and you're stuck with a dumpster blocking someone else's driveway.
3-5 days before move-out. This gives you time to sort and load while you still have access to the home.
Day before final walkthrough. Schedule pickup for the morning before your closing or lease end date.
Book 2+ weeks ahead from May through September. Colorado Springs haulers fill up fast during peak moving season.
Best dumpster sizes for moving
Holds about 4.5 pickup truck loads. Ideal for apartments, condos, and small homes. Handles a couch, mattress, dresser, and several boxes of junk you're not bringing to the new place.
Holds about 6 pickup truck loads. The go-to for 3+ bedroom homes. Plenty of room for furniture you're replacing, old mattresses, broken items, and all the packing materials after you unpack at the new place.
What goes in: furniture you're not taking, old mattresses, broken items, outdated electronics, garage junk, and all the packing materials (cardboard, bubble wrap, styrofoam) after you unpack at the new place.
Dumpster rental vs junk removal for moving
Both get rid of stuff, but the experience and cost are very different.
| Dumpster rental | Junk removal | |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline | Load at your pace over 3-5 days | Same-day, one-shot removal |
| Cost | $300–$500 total | $150–$300/trip (3 trips = $450–$900) |
| Labor | You load it yourself | They load it for you |
| Flexibility | Add items anytime during the rental | Only what's ready when they arrive |
| Best for | Large purges, gradual sorting, budget-conscious moves | Small loads, heavy items, limited mobility |
Bottom line: if you have more than a truckload of stuff to get rid of, a dumpster rental saves $150-$400 over junk removal and gives you days to sort instead of minutes.
Colorado Springs haulers for moving dumpsters
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3230 N Cascade Ave Suite D, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
6385 Corporate Dr Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80919, USA
2270 Hancock Expy, Colorado Springs, CO 80910, USA
3645 Jeannine Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80917, USA
1721 Telstar Dr #01-210, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, USA
2130 Naegele Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
2020 N Academy Blvd Unit 328, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA
5170 N Union Blvd Suite 106, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA
2719 Flintridge Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA
4820 Platinum Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USA
400 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
8030 Industry Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80939, USA
8140 Sandy Ct, Colorado Springs, CO 80951, USA
1809 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA
1329 Motor City Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USA
2315 Spectra Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
7770 Palmer Park Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80951, USA
2505 Robin Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA
1930 Doherty Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916, USA
3120 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80910, USA
543 Air Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80929, USA
80 Chambers St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
1990 Reliable Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA
3030 N El Paso St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
75 Talamine Ct, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
2115 Hagerman St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
2121 Academy Cir # 106, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA
2930 Janitell Rd Suite B, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA
1809 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, USA
320 Prairie Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
105 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
18 E Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
Moving-day dumpster tips
Make the dumpster work with your move, not against it.
Purge before you pack
Go room by room before packing boxes. Everything you toss now is one less box to move, unpack, and store. Moving companies charge by weight — less stuff means lower moving costs too.
Leave room for the moving truck
Place the dumpster to one side of the driveway so the moving truck can still access the garage or front door. Coordinate with your hauler on placement — some Colorado Springs haulers can place on the street with a permit.
Save the dumpster for unpacking too
If you're moving locally in Colorado Springs, have the dumpster delivered to your new address after loading at the old one. Use it for packing materials, boxes, and furniture that doesn't fit the new space.
Moving dumpster rental near Colorado Springs
Moving dumpster rental FAQ
What size dumpster do I need for moving in Colorado Springs?
Most residential moves in Colorado Springs need a 15 yard dumpster or 20 yard dumpster. A 15 yard holds about 4.5 pickup truck loads and works for apartments and small homes. A 20 yard holds about 6 pickup truck loads and is the better choice for 3+ bedroom homes or if you're doing a major purge before the move.
Is a dumpster or junk removal better for moving in Colorado Springs?
A dumpster rental ($300-$500 for 3-5 days) is better if you want to load at your own pace over several days. Junk removal ($150-$300 per trip) is better for same-day removal but costs $450-$900 for a full move's worth of items across 3 trips. Most people moving in Colorado Springs save money with a dumpster rental.
When should I schedule a moving dumpster in Colorado Springs?
Schedule delivery 3-5 days before your move-out date. This gives you time to sort, purge, and load furniture and junk you're not taking. Schedule pickup for the day before your final walkthrough or closing. During peak moving season (May-September), book at least 2 weeks in advance as Colorado Springs haulers fill up fast.