Roll off dumpster rental in Ogdensburg, a St. Lawrence River city in St. Lawrence County, home to 10,064 residents at the 2020 Census. From historic downtown renovations to whole house cleanouts, we deliver 10 to 40 yard dumpsters across the city. Call (833) 748-4153.
Ogdensburg sits where the Oswegatchie River meets the St. Lawrence, at the northern edge of New York State. It is one of the oldest cities in the North Country, and its housing shows it: early twentieth century homes, former mill and industrial buildings, and a downtown of brick commercial blocks along the river. Renovation and cleanout work here is steady rather than seasonal, driven by older homes that need constant upkeep and by families clearing houses that have held generations of belongings.
The projects we see most in Ogdensburg are practical ones. Roof replacements after hard winters, kitchen and bath updates in century old homes, basement and attic cleanouts, and estate cleanouts when a long held family home changes hands. The housing stock is old enough that plaster and lath, old fixtures, and worn out flooring come out of nearly every renovation, and that debris is heavier than it looks.
Winter in St. Lawrence County is long, and the river valley holds the cold. Spring is the release valve: homeowners start the projects they put off all winter, and contractors get moving on roofing and exterior work. Booking ahead in spring matters, and fall cleanouts before the snow are the second wave. A dumpster in the driveway for a week is often the simplest way to get a whole winter of deferred clearing done in one push.
Five sizes cover nearly every project in Ogdensburg. The table below shows dimensions, pickup load equivalents, and included weight for each size. The notes after the table match sizes to the projects we see most in Ogdensburg.
| Size | Dimensions | Pickup loads | Included weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | 14 ft x 7.5 ft x 3.5 ft | About 3 | 1 to 2 tons | Small cleanout, half bath remodel, garage junk, concrete and dirt |
| 15 yard | 16 ft x 7.5 ft x 4.5 ft | 4 to 5 | About 2 tons | Basement finish, deck removal, downsizing cleanout |
| 20 yard | 22 ft x 7.5 ft x 4.5 ft | 6 to 8 | 2 to 4 tons | Whole house cleanout, multi room remodel, roofing tear off |
| 30 yard | 22 ft x 7.5 ft x 6 ft | 9 to 12 | 3 to 5 tons | Whole home renovation, estate cleanout, large construction |
| 40 yard | 22 ft x 7.5 ft x 8 ft | About 12 | 4 to 5 tons | Full demolition, commercial cleanout, multi unit renovation |
Most Ogdensburg homes sit on modest lots, and a 10 or 15 yard dumpster fits the driveway easily while holding a full garage cleanout, a single room remodel, or a downsizing load. These smaller boxes are also the right choice for heavy debris like concrete, brick, and plaster, which reaches its weight limit long before it fills a big container.
A 20 yard dumpster is the workhorse for whole house cleanouts, multi room remodels, and roofing tear offs. A 30 yard suits an estate cleanout or a whole home renovation, and a 40 yard is for full demolition or large commercial work. When in doubt, describe the debris on the phone. Volume and weight point to different sizes, and we size for both.
Ogdensburg sets its own rules for street placement, as every municipality in New York does. The driveway rule is the same here as everywhere in the state: a container entirely on your own property generally needs no permit. Street placement is a different matter, and the safest step is a quick call before you book.
The general rule in New York is simple. A dumpster placed entirely on private property, such as your driveway or yard, 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 municipality. That permit, where one is needed, comes from the city or village, and the rules vary from place to place.
No verified permit rule for street placement in Ogdensburg is published in a source we can quote here, so we will not invent one. If your project needs street placement, call (833) 748-4153 before you book and we will talk through what your address needs. In most cases a driveway placement avoids the question entirely, and that is the option we recommend whenever your driveway has the room.
Dig Safely New York: call 811 before any ground disturbance. It is state law, it is free, and it protects you from hitting a buried utility line.
Most of the stuff a project produces can go straight in the box: household junk, furniture, mattresses, carpet, drywall, wood, siding, roofing shingles, concrete, brick, dirt, and yard waste. 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.
Ogdensburg streets are generally wide enough for easy delivery, and most homes have a driveway or a yard area that fits a container. The driver needs about 60 feet of clear space and roughly 23 to 25 feet of vertical clearance, so check for low wires and branches before delivery day.
Older homes near downtown and the river sometimes have short driveways or shared access. A smaller box often solves the fit, and if street placement is the only option, call us first so we can talk through the permit question for your address.
Clear snow from the drop spot in winter, and keep the approach clear for pickup as well. The standard rental period is 7 days, with longer rentals available for bigger projects. Call (833) 748-4153 to book a delivery day that fits your schedule.
Ready to book? Call (833) 748-4153 and describe your project. We will match you to the right size and set a delivery day that works for you.
A 10 yard dumpster is about 14 feet long and fits most small driveways, and a 15 yard is only a couple of feet longer. Both hold a full garage cleanout or a single room remodel. Call (833) 748-4153 and describe your driveway and we will help you pick the size that fits.
A whole house estate cleanout usually needs a 20 or 30 yard dumpster, depending on how full the house is and whether furniture and appliances are going in too. A 30 yard is the safer choice for a home lived in for decades. Describe the house when you call and we will size it with you.
A dumpster placed entirely on your driveway or yard generally needs no permit. A dumpster placed on a public street usually needs a municipal permit, and the rules vary by municipality. Call us before you book a street placement and we will talk through what your address needs.
Yes. Plaster and lath from an older Ogdensburg home can go in a dumpster, but the material is heavy. A smaller box loaded with plaster is often the right call, since a large container full of heavy debris cannot be hauled. Call us before you start tearing out walls and we will recommend a size that fits the weight.
The standard rental period is 7 days, and longer rentals are available. Call (833) 748-4153 to arrange the schedule that fits your project, and call again when you are finished so we can pick it up.
Call (833) 748-4153 and ask about availability. Timing depends on the schedule and your location, and spring is the busiest season in the North Country. Calling a few days ahead is the safest way to hold the delivery day you want.
