10 yard
Best for: small cleanouts, a bathroom remodel, or heavy debris like concrete or brick filled only partway.
Dumpsters.com Jersey City lists this size
Dumpster rental in Jersey City — size, street permit, typical price
This page is for Jersey City homeowners renting a roll-off for a remodel, cleanout, roof, or yard job. It covers size, the Department of Infrastructure dumpster permit (what the city page actually says), and published prices with each source labeled.
Sourced homeowner guide — not a live quote. Last researched October 13, 2026: official permit pages and published prices fetched that day.
Driveway or street? Decide before you call
Placement decides the permit in Jersey City. Run these checks before you book.
- Will the whole box sit on your driveway or lot? Then it stays off the public right-of-way. The Jersey City page we fetched does not publish an explicit driveway exemption, so confirm with the city.
- Street, curb lane, sidewalk, or alley? Jersey City issues dumpster permits through the Department of Infrastructure.
- Lead time: not printed on the city page — check with the city and order early.
Unsure who pulls the permit, you or the hauler? See who applies for the dumpster permit.
Have these five answers ready when you call
- Job type and debris: remodel, roof, cleanout, yard, or heavy material like concrete, dirt, or brick.
- Size you think you need (10 or 20 yard covers most homes; see the Size chooser below).
- Placement: driveway, yard, or street, and roughly how much straight approach the truck gets.
- Drop-off date and how many days you need it.
- Questions for the quote: included tons, overage per ton, extra-day charge, and anything the hauler won’t take.
Comparing more than one quote? Use the 7-day quote checklist so the numbers line up.
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Size chooser
Dumpsters.com Jersey City (verified 10/10/2026) lists 10, 15, 20, 30, and 40-yard boxes. Weight, not just yards, drives overage charges — fill dense debris only partway, and measure driveway length and overhead clearance.
20 yard
Best for: the common residential default — kitchen remodels, basement or attic cleanouts, mixed debris.
Dumpsters.com Jersey City lists this size
30 yard
Best for: large renovations, additions, or whole-house cleanouts. Check driveway length first.
Dumpsters.com Jersey City lists this size
40 yard
Best for: big gut jobs with loose, bulky debris; avoid dense loads that hit the weight cap early.
Dumpsters.com Jersey City lists this size
Street permit
Required? YES — Jersey City issues dumpster permits through the Department of Infrastructure.
Jersey City’s Construction Code permit FAQ asks “How do I obtain a dumpster permit?” and answers: “Use the following link to apply for a permit with the Department of Infrastructure.”
The FAQ does not say when a permit is needed (street vs driveway), what it costs, or the lead time — check with the city.
How to apply
- Apply through the Jersey City Department of Infrastructure (jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/infrastructure).
- Ask whether your placement needs the permit and whether the hauler applies for you.
Fees
No fee is printed on the Jersey City FAQ. None is shown here — check with the city.
Typical price
Sourced ranges, not a single quote. Each row is labeled with the date and what that page actually measures.
Dumpsters.com Jersey City — blended roll-off
$478–$1,291. Average $773.
Blended Jersey City index from one published source. Weight limits, overage per ton, and extra days are usually extra; we did not invent those numbers.
The call button on this page is a tracked partner line for a rental quote (see the disclosure next to the button), not a Jersey City permit-desk number. Permit fees in the section above are municipal charges, not a rental price.
What not to put in
Ask before you load. Keep household hazardous waste (paint, solvents, chemicals, batteries), tires, appliances that hold refrigerant, and anything flammable or toxic out of a mixed roll-off unless the hauler confirms it can take it. Dumpsters.com Jersey City’s page says flammable, toxic, and hazardous materials are prohibited. Local household-hazardous-waste drop-off rules were not checked for this Jersey City page — ask the hauler or the city.
Gotchas
- The city permit fee is separate from the hauler’s rental price.
- Weight, not just yards, drives overage charges — fill dense debris only partway.
- HOA, co-op, and landlord rules are not the city permit. Check them separately.
Sources
- City of Jersey City — Construction Code permit-specific FAQ — fetched 10/13/2026
- Dumpsters.com Jersey City — last verified 10/10/2026; fetched 10/13/2026
Jersey City dumpster FAQs
- Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Jersey City?
- YES — Jersey City issues dumpster permits through the Department of Infrastructure. A box entirely on your own property stays out of the right-of-way; confirm with the city.
- How much is a Jersey City dumpster permit?
- The Jersey City city page we fetched does not print a permit fee — check with the city.
- How far ahead should I apply in Jersey City?
- The Jersey City page does not print a lead time — check with the city and apply early.
- What does a dumpster rental cost in Jersey City?
- Dumpsters.com lists Jersey City roll-off prices at $478–$1,291 with an average of $773 (verified 10/10/2026). That is a blended all-size range, not a 7-day quote; permit fees are separate.
- What size dumpster do most Jersey City homeowners need?
- Most Jersey City residential jobs fit a 10-yard for heavy debris or a 20-yard for remodels and cleanouts. Weight and driveway length matter as much as yards.