Dumpster Rental in Middlesex County, MA: The Complete Local Guide

If you're looking for dumpster rental in Massachusetts — specifically the Middlesex County and Merrimack Valley area — this guide covers everything you need to know. Pricing, permits, what goes in, what doesn't, and how to get the best deal from a local company.

Dumpster Rental Pricing in Middlesex County (2026)

| Dumpster Size | Base Price | Capacity | Best For |

|--------------|-----------|----------|----------|

| 15-Yard | $350 | 4-5 truck loads | Cleanouts, single-room renos |

| 20-Yard | $400 | 6-8 truck loads | Roofing, multi-room renos, construction |

Both sizes include delivery, pickup, and a 72-hour rental period. Extra days are $15/day. Weight is $0.20/lb from the actual dump ticket — not an estimate.

Towns We Serve

We're based in Billerica and deliver across 13 towns:

North / Merrimack Valley

• Lowell (01851, 01852, 01854) — 10 min delivery
• Dracut (01826) — 12 min delivery
• Tewksbury (01876) — 8 min delivery
• Chelmsford (01824) — 12 min delivery
• Westford (01886) — 18 min delivery

Central / Home Base

• Billerica (01821) — home base, fastest delivery
• Carlisle (01741) — 15 min delivery
• Bedford (01730) — 12 min delivery

South / East

• Burlington (01803) — 10 min delivery
• Wilmington (01887) — 10 min delivery
• Woburn (01801) — 15 min delivery
• Lexington (02420, 02421) — 18 min delivery

North Shore Adjacent

• Andover (01810) — 15 min delivery

Do You Need a Permit?

On your driveway or private property: No permit needed.

On the street: Most towns require a Street Occupancy Permit from the DPW. Here's a quick rundown:

| Town | Street Permit Required? | Where to Apply |

|------|------------------------|----------------|

| Billerica | Yes | DPW Office |

| Lowell | Yes | DPW |

| Chelmsford | Yes | DPW |

| Tewksbury | Yes | DPW |

| Wilmington | Yes | DPW |

| Burlington | Yes | Engineering Dept |

| Bedford | Yes | DPW |

| Woburn | Yes | Engineering Dept |

We can help you with the permit process for any town in our service area.

What Can Go in a Dumpster in Massachusetts?

Accepted Materials

• Household furniture and junk
• Construction debris (drywall, lumber, tile, flooring)
• Roofing shingles
• Yard waste (branches, brush, leaves)
• Concrete and masonry (limited amounts)
• Appliances WITHOUT freon
• Mattresses and box springs
• General renovation debris

Prohibited Materials (MA DEP)

• Hazardous chemicals and solvents
• Liquid paint and stains
• Electronics (TVs, computers, monitors)
• Appliances with freon (fridges, AC units)
• Batteries, tires, medical waste
• Asbestos and propane tanks

Why Choose a Local Dumpster Rental Company?

National brokers like Budget Dumpster and Discount Dumpster are middlemen — they take your order, mark up the price, and dispatch a local hauler anyway. You pay more and deal with worse service.

When you call McDumpsters directly:

• No middleman markup — you talk to Keith, the owner
• Faster delivery — same-day available because we're 10-20 minutes from every town we serve
• Actual weight billing — you get the real dump ticket, not an estimate
• Local knowledge — we know the permit requirements, tight driveways, and overhead clearances in every town

How to Rent a Dumpster in Middlesex County

• Call (978) 375-2272 — tell us your project and location
• We recommend the right size — 15 or 20-yard based on your job
• Pick a delivery date — same-day often available
• We deliver and place — plywood boards protect your driveway
• Fill at your pace — 72 hours included, extend for $15/day
• Call for pickup — we haul it, send the dump ticket, bill the weight

Simple, transparent, local. That's how dumpster rental should work.