Dumpster Rental in Boise, Idaho

In Boise, where you place your dumpster determines whether you need a permit. Containers dropped on private driveways or property require no permit. The issue arises when you need to place a roll-off on a public street or sidewalk.

Boise's streets and rights-of-way are managed by the Ada County Highway District (ACHD), not the City of Boise. Any dumpster placed in an ACHD right-of-way requires an encroachment permit before delivery. You can apply through the ACHD's online eTRAKiT system at etrakit.achdidaho.org or call (208) 387-6100.

For downtown Boise (83702) and infill construction projects where street placement is unavoidable, budget an extra 3–5 business days for ACHD permit processing. Some rental companies will pull the permit on your behalf for a fee.

Boise sits in a mid-range pricing market for the Mountain West. Most residential and light commercial jobs fall between $350–$650, depending on container size and weight. Here's what to expect by size:

• 10-yard dumpster: $250–$450 — single-room cleanouts, small landscaping projects, bathroom remodels
• 15-yard dumpster: $300–$500 — multi-room purges, garage cleanouts, moderate deck removal
• 20-yard dumpster: $350–$550 — the most popular size in Boise; handles full kitchen or basement renovations, roof tear-offs, estate cleanouts
• 30-yard dumpster: $420–$650 — large home additions, commercial buildouts, major demolition
• 40-yard dumpster: $500–$700+ — new construction sites, large commercial projects, full home gut-outs

Flat-rate pricing from Boise providers like Reforest Dumpsters, EZ Dumpster Rentals (ezdump208), and DDD Dumpster Rental typically includes the first 2 tons of disposal weight. Heavier materials — concrete, dirt, roofing shingles — can push you past that threshold quickly. Ask about per-ton overage charges before booking.

Standard rental periods run 7–14 days. Extensions are usually available for $15–$30 per additional day.

Dumpster companies serving Boise haul waste to the Ada County Landfill at 10300 N. Seamans Gulch Rd, Boise, ID 83714. The facility accepts general solid waste Monday through Friday 7am–6pm and Saturday 8am–6pm (closed Sundays). Contact them at (208) 577-4725.

The Ada County Landfill is a sanitary (non-hazardous) facility. It does not accept hazardous waste in standard loads — but it does operate a free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility on-site, open Fridays and Saturdays from 8am–6pm. Drop off paint, chemicals, old propane tanks, and similar materials there at no charge rather than tossing them in your dumpster.

Understanding where your waste goes matters because landfill tipping fees directly affect your rental price. Ada County landfill rates are moderate compared to the Pacific Northwest, which is one reason Boise dumpster rental costs less than Portland or Seattle.

Roll-off containers in Boise accept a wide range of materials from residential and construction projects:

• Household furniture, appliances (see note below), and general junk
• Drywall, insulation, lumber, and framing debris
• Roofing shingles (though heavy — check weight limits)
• Concrete, asphalt, and dirt (usually separate pricing or dedicated containers)
• Yard waste: branches, sod, landscaping debris
• Flooring: tile, hardwood, carpet

Idaho DEQ and local Ada County regulations prohibit these items from standard roll-offs:

• Hazardous chemicals, solvents, and pesticides
• Wet paint (dried/empty cans are fine)
• Batteries (lead-acid, lithium — not alkaline)
• Tires and motor oil
• Electronics: TVs, monitors, computers
• Refrigerants and Freon-containing appliances (must be drained first)
• Medical and biohazard waste
• Asbestos-containing materials
• Propane tanks and pressurized cylinders