The price depends on the container size, the included weight, the rental days and your address. Typical price ranges are in the pricing guide on our home page, and we give you the full total before you book. Call (716) 415-6801 for an exact quote.

Yes, if any part of the dumpster sits on the street, sidewalk or other public right-of-way. Buffalo’s Green Code lists dumpster placement under its right-of-way work permit, handled through the Department of Public Works, and the permit should be in place before delivery. A container that stays entirely on your driveway or private lot generally does not need one. Confirm current steps, fees and timing with DPW.

A 10-yard suits a garage, attic or one-room cleanout. A 20-yard suits a kitchen remodel or a roof tear-off. A 30-yard suits a whole-house cleanout or a large remodel. Heavy material such as concrete, brick and dirt reaches the weight allowance faster than its volume suggests, so tell us what you are loading.

Often, if you call before noon on a weekday, depending on the schedule and your address. Otherwise next-day delivery is standard. Call (716) 415-6801 to see what is open.

It can if the truck cannot reach the spot. Clear and plow the drop-off area, keep it free of cars, and tell us about steep or narrow driveways. An unplowed driveway can block delivery or pickup.

Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and anything containing refrigerant stay out. New York also bans computers, monitors, TVs and similar electronics from regular trash, and whole tires are banned from landfills. Ask us before loading mattresses or appliances.

The City of Buffalo collects two bulk pieces on your regular collection day, with large-bulk weeks capped at 4 cubic yards in your council district’s scheduled week, and residents can arrange a special pickup through 311. Owner-occupied homes may also drop off up to one ton a year at the East Side Transfer Station, 793 South Ogden Street, with proof of residency. For garage, basement or whole-house cleanouts a dumpster is usually faster. Confirm current rules at buffalony.gov or by calling 311.

They cannot go in a dumpster or regular trash in New York. The City of Buffalo takes e-waste from residents at its Engineering Garage, 1120 Seneca Street. Confirm hours with the city before you go.

Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and about 93 percent of Buffalo’s housing was built before 1980. If a contractor is disturbing painted surfaces, ask how they handle lead-safe work and debris. We are not lead specialists and cannot tell you what is in your walls, but we can help you choose a size and weight allowance for the tear-out.