Dumpster rental in Des Moines
Tell us the job. We look for a local hauler who can take it, and tell you either way.
- Free to ask. No obligation.
- We look for one independent local company.
We're still signing up haulers in Des Moines. If we can't find one, we'll tell you.
Send a request
Tell us about the job. We look for one independent local hauler who serves your ZIP and tell you either way.
- Free to askSending a request costs nothing.
- No obligationYou decide whether to book.
- One hauler, never a listYour details go to one company.
- Real local rulesDes Moines rules below, with sources.
Pick a size, or leave it on Not sure
The hauler helps you choose before you book.
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10yard
About 4 truck loads
Concrete, dirt, a small deck or a moderate roof tear off.
15 ft long, 2 ft high
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15yard
About 6 truck loads
Basement or garage cleanouts, heavy debris or a small deck.
10 ft long, 4 ft 7 in high
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20yard
About 8 truck loads
Large cleanouts, or a kitchen or bath remodel.
21 ft 11 in long, 3 ft 6 in high
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30yard
About 14 truck loads
A large home renovation or a big junk cleanout.
22 ft long, 5 ft high
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40yard
About 16 truck loads
Large construction, roofing or remodeling jobs.
21 ft 11 in long, 7 ft high
Drawings are to one scale. Truck loads, uses and example box sizes come from one national company's published guide (WM Roll-Off Dumpster Quick Guide (PDF), checked October 19, 2026). Boxes vary by company, so confirm with the hauler.
Three steps, handled by a person.
Tell us the job
Your ZIP, the size if you know it, and when you need the box.
We look for a hauler
We look for an independent local company that serves your ZIP.
You decide
The hauler confirms size, date and price. You decide whether to book. If we find no one, we say so.
If the box has to go in the street
On your own lot, these rules don't apply. In the street, an alley or on the sidewalk, they do.
- You need a city obstruction permit before the box goes in the public right of way.
- The application names the owner, the exact spot and how long it stays.
- The applicant files proof of liability insurance. The city can ask for a bond.
- Blocking a traffic lane, bike lane or sidewalk also needs a traffic control plan.
Ask the hauler who applies for the permit before delivery day.
Before you book, ask the hauler
- What the price includes: delivery, pickup, dump fees and days.
- The weight limit and the overage charge.
- What can't go in the box.
Prices: we have no local prices to show. The hauler quotes a real price before you book.
Straight answers
Are you a dumpster company?
No. We're a referral service and don't own trucks or dumpsters. If we find a hauler, only that one company gets your request.
Does it cost anything?
No. Asking is free, and you don't have to book anything.
When will I hear back?
We can't promise a time. A person handles each request while we sign up haulers in Des Moines. If we can't find one, we'll tell you.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Des Moines?
Not if it sits on your own property. In the street, an alley or on the sidewalk, you need a city obstruction permit and proof of liability insurance.
Who sees my details?
Apon Labs, which runs this site, and the one hauler who takes your job. We never sell your details or send them to a list.
Tell us about the job
Free to ask. No obligation. One local hauler, never a list.