Dumpster Rental in Lawrence, Kansas

Lawrence is one of the more affordable markets in Kansas for roll-off container rental. The average job falls between $215 and $410, with the 20-yard dumpster being the most popular choice for home remodels and mid-size cleanouts. Smaller 10-yard containers work well for single-room projects, while 30 and 40-yard bins are the go-to for large construction sites or whole-house purges.

Several companies serve the Lawrence area with competitive flat rates — Five Star Roll-Off (based in Topeka and covering Lawrence), Budget Dumpster, Common Waste Solutions, and Discount Dumpster all operate here. Most offer 7-day rental windows as standard, with daily extension fees typically around $20/day if you need extra time. Always get an all-in quote that includes delivery, pickup, and the weight allowance so you are not surprised at billing.

• 10-yard: $215–$275 — small cleanouts, bathroom demo, single-room remodels
• 15-yard: $250–$320 — garage cleanouts, deck removal, mid-size yard waste
• 20-yard: $290–$370 — kitchen and basement renovations, roofing tear-offs
• 30-yard: $340–$410 — full home cleanouts, commercial interior builds
• 40-yard: $390–$475 — large construction sites, major demolition projects

If your roll-off container will sit entirely on private property — a driveway, parking lot, or yard — no permit is required. That is the case for most residential rentals in Lawrence. Problems arise when there is not enough driveway clearance and the container needs to go in the street or on the public right-of-way.

The City of Lawrence only allows dumpsters in the street when placement on private property is not safely feasible, as determined by the Municipal Services and Operations Department. If you do need a street placement, you will need a right-of-way permit through the City's online permitting portal at lawrenceks.gov/epl or by calling right-of-way permitting at 785-832-7800. A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) is required for any closure in the public right-of-way.

Most debris hauled out of Lawrence ends up at the HAMM Companies Lawrence Landfill, a KDHE-registered facility that handles non-recyclable waste from residential and commercial projects. HAMM operates with geosynthetic liners, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring — it is a properly engineered site, not a dumping ground. Reach them at 785-842-2221.

For hazardous materials that cannot go in a roll-off container, the Lawrence/Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 2201 Kresge Road (ZIP 66049) accepts paint, solvents, pesticides, and other dangerous household waste by appointment. Call the city at 785-832-3000 to schedule a drop-off. Do not attempt to include prohibited items in your dumpster — KDHE regulations prohibit tires, batteries, electronics, and hazardous chemicals in roll-off containers statewide.

Lawrence is home to the University of Kansas, which means the city sees constant turnover in rental housing stock — and that means a steady stream of cleanout and renovation work. Older homes in East Lawrence (ZIP 66044) and North Lawrence often need significant updating: roof tear-offs, kitchen gut jobs, bathroom overhauls, and full-basement cleanouts are all common requests.

Beyond residential work, Lawrence has ongoing commercial development along 6th Street and near the KU campus. Contractors pulling permits for retail buildouts, office renovations, and student housing projects regularly rely on 30 and 40-yard containers to manage construction debris on tight urban lots.

• Rental property turnovers and tenant cleanouts
• Roofing replacements (shingles, underlayment, flashing)
• Kitchen and bathroom remodels
• Basement finishing or demolition
• Yard and landscaping debris hauling
• Estate cleanouts in older Hillcrest and Oread neighborhood homes
• Commercial interior buildouts near the KU campus

Picking the wrong size is the most common mistake renters make. Going too small means paying for a second haul; going too large means paying for cubic yards you never fill. Here is a practical breakdown for Lawrence projects:

A 10-yard bin holds about 3 pickup truck loads and works for single-room cleanouts, small deck tear-downs, or light landscaping debris. If you are gutting a bathroom or clearing out a garage packed with years of accumulated items, a 15-yard is a safer bet — it gives you breathing room without jumping to a full 20.

The 20-yard roll-off is the workhorse. It handles most whole-house renovation debris, roofing jobs on average-size homes, and medium construction projects. For a complete home cleanout, full-floor renovation, or any commercial project generating sustained waste, step up to a 30 or 40-yard container. These larger bins are common on KU-adjacent construction sites where debris accumulates quickly and there is no room for repeated pickups.