Roll off dumpster rental in New Rochelle, Westchester County, with a 2020 Census population of 79,726. From Wykagyl to the waterfront, we deliver 10 to 40 yard dumpsters for cleanouts, remodels, roofing, and construction.
New Rochelle is one of Westchester County's largest cities, with a 2020 Census population of 79,726, and it sits on the Long Island Sound shore just north of the Bronx. The city mixes a downtown that has seen major new residential development with established neighborhoods of colonials, Tudors, and split levels, from Wykagyl and the North End to Beechmont and the waterfront. That range is what keeps dumpster demand steady here: downtown construction and apartment turnovers, kitchen and bathroom remodels in the older homes, roofing tear offs across the residential neighborhoods, and estate cleanouts in houses where families have lived for decades. Call (833) 748-4153 and tell us about your project, and we will help you pick the right size.
Much of the city's housing was built in the first half of the last century, and homes of that age are always being updated. A colonial in Wykagyl getting a new kitchen produces cabinets, countertops, drywall, and flooring. A Tudor in the North End getting a new roof produces layers of old shingles. A split level getting a finished basement produces concrete, framing lumber, and drywall offcuts. And when a long time homeowner moves or downsizes, a whole house cleanout can fill a 20 or 30 yard container with furniture, carpet, and decades of stored belongings. These are the jobs we handle every week in New Rochelle.
New Rochelle's location shapes the work too. The waterfront neighborhoods and the Sound shore bring their own projects, from storm damaged fencing and decking to full exterior renovations on homes exposed to coastal weather. The downtown area, with its newer apartment buildings, produces move in and move out cleanouts and commercial fit outs. And the city's tree lined streets mean yard waste is a real category here: spring cleanups, storm damaged limbs, and full yard overhauls all fill containers in season. Whatever the job, one call covers it.
Most New Rochelle homes have driveways, which makes placement straightforward and size choice a question of debris volume rather than street space. A 10 yard container fits a small cleanout, a half bath remodel, or a garage clear out, and it is the right box for heavy debris like concrete and dirt. A 15 yard container is a smart middle size for a basement finish, a deck removal, or a serious downsizing cleanout. A 20 yard container is the most popular size in the city, handling whole room remodels, roofing tear offs, and full house cleanouts. A 30 yard container suits a whole home renovation or an estate cleanout, and a 40 yard container belongs on a construction site or a large commercial job.
| Size | Typical dimensions | Capacity | Included weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | About 14 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, 3.5 ft high | About 3 pickup loads | 1 to 2 tons |
| 15 yard | About 16 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, 4.5 ft high | 4 to 5 pickup loads | About 2 tons |
| 20 yard | About 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, 4.5 ft high | 6 to 8 pickup loads | 2 to 4 tons |
| 30 yard | About 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, 6 ft high | 9 to 12 pickup loads | 3 to 5 tons |
| 40 yard | About 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, 8 ft high | About 12 pickup loads | 4 to 5 tons |
Heavy debris deserves its own warning, because it catches people out. Concrete, brick, dirt, plaster, and roofing shingles are heavy, and a large container full of heavy material cannot legally be hauled. If your project is mostly concrete or dirt, a 10 yard container is the right call even if the volume looks small. If your project is a roofing tear off, a 20 yard container is the sensible ceiling for most New Rochelle homes. If your project mixes heavy and light debris, load the heavy material first and keep it level, and tell us about the mix when you call so we can plan the load with you. When in doubt between two sizes, describe the project on the phone and we will steer you to the one that fits.
The permit rule in New Rochelle follows the general New York pattern. A dumpster placed entirely on private property, such as your driveway, generally needs no permit. A dumpster placed on a public street, in a parking lane, or on a sidewalk usually needs a permit from the city. Permit rules and requirements vary by municipality, so we do not publish a specific fee or form here. If your container needs to go on the street, call us before you book and we will talk through what the city requires and how to plan the timing.
Most New Rochelle jobs avoid the question entirely, because most homes here have a driveway that fits the container. If yours does, use it. If your driveway is short, narrow, or shared with a neighbor, mention it when you call, because a smaller container may fit where a larger one will not, and a 10 or 15 yard box on the driveway beats a 20 yard box on the street that needs a permit. For apartment buildings and condos, check with the building management first: many buildings have their own rules about where a container may sit and how long it may stay.
Most of the debris a project produces can go straight in the box. Household junk, furniture, mattresses, carpet and padding, drywall, plaster and lath, wood, siding, roofing shingles, concrete, brick, block, dirt, and yard waste are all fine. If it came out of a house or a job site and it is not on the banned list below, it almost certainly belongs in the dumpster.
New York law keeps some things out of landfills entirely, and some things are simply unsafe to haul in an open container. Do not load any of these:
Not sure about an item? Call (833) 748-4153 before you load it. A two minute call beats a rejected load or a return trip.
The driver needs about 60 feet of clear space to drop the container and roughly 23 to 25 feet of vertical clearance. On a typical New Rochelle residential street, that means clearing the driveway, moving cars out of the way, and trimming back any low branch that hangs over the drop zone. Low wires are worth a look too, especially on older streets where service lines run low over the driveway. If the driver cannot get a straight approach, the drop takes longer and the placement may not be where you wanted it, so a few minutes of clearing beforehand makes a real difference.
Once the container is down, load it at your own pace during your rental period. The standard rental period is 7 days, and longer rentals are available. Load heavy material first and spread it evenly, keep debris below the fill line, and keep the banned items above out of the box. When the container is full or you are finished, call (833) 748-4153 and we will pick it up and handle disposal. If you need a second container, we can arrange a swap so your project keeps moving without a gap. And remember to call 811 before any ground disturbance, it is state law and it protects you from hitting a buried utility line.
A dumpster placed entirely on your driveway or other private property generally needs no permit. A dumpster placed on a public street or sidewalk usually needs a city permit. Permit rules vary by municipality, so call us for guidance before booking a street placement.
A 20 yard container handles most kitchen remodels, including cabinets, countertops, drywall, and flooring. A small kitchen or a partial remodel may fit in a 15 yard container. Call us and describe the scope and we will point you to the right size.
Yes, and most New Rochelle homes have a driveway that fits a container. A driveway placement generally needs no permit. If your driveway is short or shared, a 10 or 15 yard container may fit where a larger one will not.
The standard rental period is 7 days, and longer rentals are available. Call (833) 748-4153 to arrange the schedule that fits your project.
Hazardous waste, wet paint, tires, batteries, propane tanks, asbestos containing material, medical waste, and electronics are not allowed. Electronics are banned from New York landfills under the Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act.
Yes. We serve downtown New Rochelle, Wykagyl, the North End, Beechmont, the waterfront neighborhoods, and every part of the city.
