How Much Does a Dumpster Rental Cost in Colorado Springs?

Military families around Fort Carson know the drill: PCS orders come with a hard date, and everything has to be out before it. That is the situation where cost matters most, because there is no second weekend to fix a bad decision. So here is exactly what a dumpster costs in Colorado Springs, what is included in that number, and what can add to it.

What Does a Dumpster Cost in Colorado Springs?

Flat rate by size and rental length. The 7-day pricing looks like this:

Three-day rentals start at $339. The gap between each size is $20 at every step, which is worth remembering when you are torn between two sizes — the upgrade costs less than almost anything else you could get wrong. Full pricing for 3, 5 and 7 day rentals is on the bin rates and sizes page, and that page is the one to trust if these numbers ever drift.

What's Included in the Price?

Everything that makes the rental actually work:

• Delivery to your driveway

• Pickup at the end of the rental period

• Disposal at approved facilities

• 2 tons of weight

• Driveway protection boards under the bin

• A walk-in door on the end so you are not lifting over the wall

The driveway boards and the walk-in door are not upgrades. They come on every bin, every delivery.

What Adds to the Price?

Three things, all of them avoidable if you know about them in advance.

Weight over 2 tons — $100 per ton, prorated. Prorated matters. There is no cliff, no flat penalty for going slightly over. You pay for the weight above the allowance and nothing more. Weight limits covers which materials get you there fastest.

Extra days — $25 per day. Past the end of your rental period. If the project timeline is genuinely uncertain, book the longer period up front rather than extending.

Prohibited items. Anything that has to be pulled from the load and disposed of separately costs money to handle. The list is short and it is on the disposal guide.

Rental Periods and the Military Discount

We run 3, 5 and 7 day rentals. Most residential projects finish inside a 3-day window; renovations and cleanouts that run across two weekends need the 7.

There is a $10 military discount on the 5 and 7 day options. It does not apply to the 3-day. With Fort Carson, Peterson, Schriever and the Academy all in the area, that comes up a lot — particularly during PCS season when a household needs clearing on a deadline.

Why Heavy Debris Prices Differently

Concrete, dirt, rock and asphalt do not go in a standard bin at any size. They are dense enough to hit the 2-ton allowance long before they fill the volume, so they need a dedicated heavy-debris container. Pricing for that is weight-driven and quoted on the phone. Concrete disposal covers how it works, or call 719-686-8613.

How Do I Avoid Overpaying?

Right-size the first time. A second delivery costs far more than a $20 size upgrade. Our size guide matches project types to bins.

Sort before you load. Recyclables, hazardous items and anything on the prohibited list should never take up paid space.

Load level. Nothing above the rail. An overfilled bin cannot legally leave your driveway, and the trip we cannot make is one you still pay for.

Book ahead in spring and fall. Cleanup seasons fill up. Reserving a few days out gets you the date you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a dumpster rental in Colorado Springs?

Between $339 and $419 depending on size and rental length. That is flat rate, covering delivery, pickup, disposal and 2 tons of weight.

What happens if I go over the weight limit?

$100 per ton over the included 2 tons, prorated. You pay for the actual overage, not a flat fee.

Is there a fee for keeping the dumpster longer?

$25 per day past the end of your rental period. If you think you might need longer, booking a 5 or 7 day rental up front is usually cheaper than extending a 3-day.

Do you offer a military discount?

Yes — $10 off the 5 day and 7 day rental options.

Are there hidden fees?

No. Overage, extra days and prohibited-item handling are the only things that can add to the quoted price, and all three are avoidable. Hidden fees walks through what to ask any dumpster company before you book.