Dumpster Rental vs. Junk Removal: Which Is Right for You?

At McDumpsters, we offer both dumpster rental and junk removal services. Here's how to decide which one makes sense for your project.

The Key Difference

Dumpster Rental: We deliver a roll off container to your property. You load it at your own pace. We pick it up when you're done.

Junk Removal: Our crew comes to your home, loads everything onto our truck, and hauls it away. You point, we carry.

When to Choose Dumpster Rental

• Renovation projects with ongoing debris over several days
• Roofing tear-offs and construction work
• DIY projects where you're generating debris as you work
• Large volume projects where you want the lowest cost per cubic yard
• You're comfortable doing the loading yourself

Dumpster pricing: 15-yard from $350, 20-yard from $400

When to Choose Junk Removal

• You can't physically do the heavy lifting
• Small jobs — just a few items to get rid of
• Estate cleanouts where sorting and sensitivity matter
• Items inside the house that are hard to carry out
• You want it done fast — same-day, in and out
• Hoarding situations requiring careful cleanup

Junk removal pricing: Starting at $75 for single items

Cost Comparison by Project

| Project | Dumpster Rental | Junk Removal | Winner |

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

| Single couch | $350+ (overkill) | $75-150 | Junk Removal |

| 5 pieces of furniture | $350-500 | $250-500 | Tie |

| Garage cleanout | $450-700 | $400-700 | Tie |

| Bathroom renovation | $500-800 | Not ideal | Dumpster |

| Roof tear-off | $800-1,500 | N/A | Dumpster |

| Estate cleanout (3BR) | $1,000-2,000 | $1,500-4,000 | Depends |

| Hoarding cleanup | Not ideal | $1,000-10,000 | Junk Removal |

The McDumpsters Advantage

Because we offer both services, we can honestly recommend the best option for your specific situation. We're not trying to upsell you — we want to match you with the right service.

Not sure? Call (978) 375-2272 and describe your project. We'll recommend the best approach and give you a free quote.