What this site can and cannot promise. The short version: general guidance, not guarantees, and permit rules must always be confirmed locally.
The information on this website is provided for general guidance only. It describes our dumpster rental service, the sizes we offer, and general information about dumpster use in New York State. It is not professional advice, and it is not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional in any field, including legal, construction, environmental, or municipal permitting matters.
We work hard to keep the information on this site accurate and current, but rules, regulations, and local requirements change, and information on this site may become out of date. If something on this site conflicts with what your city, town, village, or county tells you, follow your municipality's guidance and call us at (833) 748-4153 so we can help you plan around it.
Permit requirements for dumpster placement vary from one municipality to another across New York State. A dumpster placed entirely on private property, such as your own driveway or yard, generally needs no permit anywhere in New York. A dumpster placed on a public street, in a parking lane, or on a sidewalk usually needs a permit from the city, town, or village, and the requirements, lead times, and processes differ by place.
In New York City, street container permits are issued by the Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), not the Department of Sanitation. Upstate cities run their own programs. The permit information on this site is general guidance, not a complete statement of any municipality's rules, and it must be confirmed locally before you place a dumpster on public property. You are responsible for confirming the permit requirements that apply to your address and for obtaining any permit that is required, unless we have agreed otherwise on the phone when you book.
If you are unsure about the permit rules for your town, call us and we will explain what we know about your municipality's process. We will never guess at a rule we are not sure about, and we will tell you plainly when a rule needs to be confirmed with the municipality directly.
Nothing on this website guarantees that a particular dumpster size will be available on a particular date, or that delivery will be possible to a particular address on a particular day. Availability depends on current bookings, delivery routes, weather, road conditions, and other factors that change day to day.
To find out what is available for your project, call us at (833) 748-4153. We will tell you honestly what we can do and when. If your schedule is tight, ask about availability when you call rather than assuming a date from anything on this site. A booking is only confirmed once we have confirmed it with you on the phone.
The delivery guidance on this site, including the space and clearance needed for the truck, is general information based on typical roll off delivery vehicles. The actual space and clearance needed can vary with the size of the container, the vehicle used, and the conditions at your address, including slopes, soft ground, overhead wires, and narrow streets.
You are responsible for choosing a placement spot that is suitable and accessible, and for clearing the spot before delivery. If the driver finds that a placement spot is unsafe or inaccessible, the delivery may be delayed or rescheduled. Our terms and conditions describe placement responsibilities in full.
What can and cannot go in a dumpster is governed by New York State law and by the rules of the transfer stations and landfills that receive the waste. Those rules can change, and they can differ between facilities. The list of prohibited items on this site reflects the New York rules we are aware of, including the ban on electronics in landfills under the Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act, but it is general guidance, not a complete legal statement.
Some materials, such as asbestos containing material and hazardous waste, require licensed handling and disposal by specialists, and they must never be placed in a dumpster. If you are unsure whether an item is allowed, call us before you load it. You are responsible for the contents of the dumpster you load, and for any prohibited items placed in it.
The size recommendations on this site, including pickup load equivalents and the project types each size suits, are general estimates based on typical projects. Your project may produce more or less debris than a typical project of the same kind, and the right size depends on the actual volume and weight of your debris. The estimates on this site are a starting point, not a guarantee that a particular size will fit your project.
The best way to pick a size is to describe your project to us on the phone. We will recommend a size based on what you tell us, and we will explain our reasoning so you can judge it for yourself. If you fill a dumpster and need more room, call us and we can arrange a swap or a second container.
This website may link to external websites, such as municipal permit pages or the Dig Safely New York service, for your convenience. We do not control those websites, we do not endorse their content, and we are not responsible for their accuracy, their availability, or their privacy practices. If you follow an external link, you do so at your own discretion.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dumpster Rental NY is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your reliance on the information on this website, including decisions about permits, sizing, placement, or disposal, where that information is general guidance rather than advice confirmed with us on the phone for your specific situation.
Nothing in this disclaimer limits any liability that cannot be limited under New York law, and nothing in this disclaimer changes the terms of your rental agreement, which are set out in our terms and conditions and confirmed when you book.
If anything on this site is unclear, or if you need guidance for your specific project, call us at (833) 748-4153. We would rather answer a question in advance than have you rely on general guidance that does not fit your situation.
Not sure about a permit, a size, or an item? Call (833) 748-4153 before you book or before you load. A two minute call beats a wrong guess.
