Container Sizes Across Lackawanna County
Six roll-off sizes serve Lackawanna County. Every container is 8ft wide, so what changes between them is length, depth and the weight allowance:
- 10 yard: 14ft L x 8ft W x 3.5ft H, holds roughly 3 pickup loads
- 12 yard: 14ft L x 8ft W x 4ft H, holds roughly 4 pickup loads
- 15 yard: 16ft L x 8ft W x 4ft H, holds roughly 5 pickup loads
- 20 yard: 22ft L x 8ft W x 4.5ft H, holds roughly 6 pickup loads
- 30 yard: 22ft L x 8ft W x 6ft H, holds roughly 9 pickup loads
- 40 yard: 22ft L x 8ft W x 8ft H, holds roughly 12 pickup loads
Full dimensions are in the roll-off dumpster sizes guide.
| Dumpster Size | Dimensions | Included weight with rental (overage charged separately) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-yard dumpster | 10ft x 8ft x 4ft | 1 ton or 2,000 pounds |
| 12-yard dumpster | 12ft x 8ft x 4ft | 1 ton or 2,000 pounds |
| 15-yard dumpster | 15ft x 8ft x 4ft | 1 ton or 2,000 pounds |
| 20-yard dumpster | 22ft x 8ft x 4ft | 2 ton or 4,000 pounds |
| 30-yard dumpster | 22ft x 8ft x 6ft | 2 ton or 4,000 pounds |
| 40-yard dumpster | 22ft x 8ft x 8ft | 4 ton or 8,000 pounds |
Lackawanna County Pricing
Roll-off pricing in Lackawanna County runs from $585 to $1,030. The 10 and 12-yard run $585 to $785 with 1 ton included. The 20 and 30-yard run $670 to $870 with 2 tons included. The 40-yard runs $830 to $1,030 with 4 tons included. The 15-yard is on request, call for availability and a price.
Three things move a quote inside those bands: the container size, the debris type, and how long you keep it. The standard rental is 14 days and extra days are $10 each. The tonnage above is included in the price, and weight past it is billed at $100 per ton, a figure we confirm before you book.
| Dumpster Size | Availability Status | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| 10-yard dumpster | Available | $585 – $785 |
| 12-yard dumpster | Available | $585 – $785 |
| 15-yard dumpster | Call for Availability | Call for Quote |
| 20-yard dumpster | Available | $670 – $870 |
| 30-yard dumpster | Available | $670 – $870 |
| 40-yard dumpster | Available | $830 – $1030 |
Matching a Container to the Job
What the job produces decides the size, not the size of the property. Typical Lackawanna County jobs and what they cost:
- Garage, attic or basement clearout: 10 or 12 yard at $585 to $1,030, one ton covers most household loads
- Kitchen or bathroom remodel: 15 yard, cabinets, tile and subfloor fill it quickly
- Roof tear-off: 20 yard at $585 to $1,030. One square of asphalt shingles weighs roughly 250 lbs, so a 20-square roof runs about 2.5 tons
- Whole-house renovation: 30 yard at $585 to $1,030, plaster and lath push the weight up faster than volume suggests
- New construction or demolition: 40 yard at $585 to $1,030 on scheduled swap-outs so framing offcuts never stop the crew
- Concrete, brick or soil: a dedicated 10 yard heavy-debris container, because 10 cubic yards of concrete weighs around 20 tons
Delivery and Placement in Lackawanna County
A roll-off truck needs a clear approach to set a container down. Before delivery, check the spot has:
- 10ft of width for the container and the truck body
- 23ft of straight-line length so the box can roll off the bed
- 14ft of overhead clearance, which rules out low branches, carport roofs and some utility lines
Fill to the top rail and no higher. A container loaded above the rim cannot legally be tarped or hauled, so an overfilled box means a return trip. On block paving or fresh asphalt we lay boards under the rails at no charge.
What You Can Put In
Accepted in Lackawanna County: household junk, construction and demolition debris, timber, drywall, metal, furniture, non-refrigerant appliances, roofing shingles and yard waste. Not accepted: hazardous liquids, tyres, asbestos, and appliances containing refrigerant. Concrete, brick, block and soil are accepted but must go in a dedicated heavy-debris container rather than a mixed load. The full list is in our accepted materials guide.
Permits in Lackawanna County
No permit is needed for a container on private property anywhere in Lackawanna County, driveways included. Street placement is set by the individual municipality rather than the county, so the rule depends on where you are: Archbald, Carbondale, Clarks Summit, Dalton and Dickson City each set their own right-of-way rules and processing times. Confirm with the local office before your delivery date and we will position the container to whatever they specify.
Communities We Serve in Lackawanna County
We deliver to 17 communities across Lackawanna County: Archbald, Carbondale, Clarks Summit, Dalton, Dickson City, Elmhurst, Jermyn, Jessup, La Plume, Moosic, Moscow, Old Forge, Olyphant, Ransom, Scranton, Taylor and Waverly. Each has its own page with local delivery notes and pricing.
Get a Quote for Lackawanna County
Use the form at the top of this page or call 267-394-7733. Tell us the town, the material and the rough volume, and we will confirm the container size, the included tonnage, the total price and a delivery slot.
