Renovating in Belmont? Demolition produces debris far quicker than most people plan for, and a pile on the driveway becomes a problem by day two. A roll-off container on site from the start keeps the job moving.
Belmont Hill has long private drives with mature trees overhead, and low branches matter more here than width. The flatter streets toward Waverley are close-set with short driveways. We come in off Route 2 or Trapelo Road.
We are small on purpose. Running Belmont out of the North Reading yard keeps the trips short, the windows tight, and the accountability obvious, because there is nobody else to blame if a container turns up late.
Renovation and remodel debris in Belmont
Kitchen and bathroom work in Belmont tends to produce dense debris rather than bulky debris — tile, plaster, backer board, old cabinetry and subfloor. That matters because you will hit the weight allowance well before you fill the box. If your project involves tile or plaster, plan on weight rather than volume.
Belmont Town Day and the hill
Belmont Town Day fills the center in late spring with a parade, a road race and booths on the common. The town divides sharply: Belmont Hill runs to large lots and long driveways under old trees, while Waverley and Cushing Square are tight, walkable and built close to the street. Habitat Education Center and the McLean woods keep a surprising amount of green in the middle of it.
- Belmont Town Day Late spring, town center. Parade, road race and booths.
- Belmont Farmers Market Thursday afternoons, June through October.
On the hill the question is clearance, not room. Tell us if there are low limbs over the drive and we will bring the smaller box. Around Cushing and Waverley the driveways are short and a 10 or 12 yard is the sensible call.
Dumpster sizes and prices in Belmont
All four roll-off dumpster sizes are available here. Delivery and pickup are included in every price.
| Dumpster | Weight included | From |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | 1 ton | $475 |
| 12-Yard Dumpster | 1.25 tons | $525 |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | 1.5 tons | $625 |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | 2 tons | $725 |
Compare all four sizes side by side ›
What a dumpster costs, every fee included ›
Between two sizes? The item picker sizes a cleanout from what you are throwing away, and the weight, roofing, drywall and deck calculators do the same for tear-outs, in about a minute and for free.
Choosing the spot
Flat and paved beats everything. A loaded dumpster concentrates several tons onto four small contact points, so gravel, soft ground and freshly sealed asphalt all deserve a mention when you book, and plywood under the rails solves most of it.
Belmont requires a Health Department permit for every temporary dumpster, driveways included, on top of the fire department permit the state fire code requires. A street spot also needs permission from the Police Department and the Department of Public Works. Getting the Health Department and fire permits is the customer's responsibility, so apply before delivery day. See Belmont in our dumpster permit guide for the source and the neighboring towns. Beyond that, just leave the space clear that morning.
What we can and cannot take
The prohibited list is not arbitrary. Mattresses, textiles, electronics, tires, yard waste and masonry are banned from disposal in Massachusetts under the state waste bans, so the disposal facility is not allowed to accept them from us or anyone else. General household debris, furniture, wood, drywall, roofing and metal are all fine. The item picker flags the restricted ones as you tap them.
One thing no fee can fix is asbestos: no Massachusetts facility will accept it. Have old siding, roof shingles, floor tile, pipe insulation or plaster tested before it comes off, whatever the age of the building. What we cannot take ›
Belmont questions
How much does a dumpster cost in Belmont?
From $475 for a 10-yard kept three days, up to $800 for a 20-yard kept fourteen. Every price includes delivery to Belmont, pickup and disposal of the included weight, and the $19 booking fee is shown on screen before you pay.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Belmont?
On your own driveway you need the fire department's dumpster permit and a Health Department permit. The state fire code requires the first for any dumpster over 6 cubic yards that stays overnight. In Belmont, the Health Department requires a permit for every temporary dumpster, private property included, and each permit runs three months, renewable once. A dumpster on a street or sidewalk needs permission from the Police Department and the Department of Public Works. Getting the Health Department and fire permits is the customer's responsibility, so apply before delivery day.
Will the truck damage my driveway in Belmont?
A loaded container puts several tons onto four small contact points, so on new asphalt, sealed surfaces or gravel it is worth saying so when you book. Plywood under the rails spreads the load and prevents marking. Tell us in the placement notes and we will plan for it rather than discover it on delivery day.