Contractors working in Bolton need a container that turns up when it was promised and leaves when it was supposed to. A missed delivery costs a crew a morning, and we know it.
Bolton is rural and wooded, with a lot of gravel and soft-edged driveways. In wet weather plywood under the rails saves the surface, and we would far rather plan for that than repair a driveway afterwards.
Steve owns the trucks and answers the phone. For a Bolton customer that means the price you see when you book is the price you pay, and any question about the job goes to someone who has actually been on it.
Contractor and trade work in Bolton
We run a lot of repeat work for trades around Bolton, and it comes down to the same two things every time: the container is there on delivery day, and the price does not change after the job. Book online and the delivery window is confirmed on the spot rather than pending a callback.
Apple country
Bolton is where MetroWest turns into orchard country. Fall weekends bring apple pickers to Bolton Spring Farm, known for its cider donuts, to Schartner Farm with its corn maze and hayrides, and to Nashoba Valley Winery, which makes wine, beer and spirits on a working orchard. The Bolton Fair, the town's old agricultural fair, now runs at fairgrounds in neighboring Lancaster. Closer to home, Backyard Bolton sets up artisans and farmers on the Town Common in August and September, and the Halloween Treat Walk is a fixture.
- Backyard Bolton August and September, Town Common. Artisans and farmers, organized by Destination Bolton.
- Pick-your-own season September and October. Bolton Spring Farm, Schartner Farm, Nashoba Valley Winery and others.
- Holiday Artisan Fair December, Bolton Spring Farm.
Fall weekends put real traffic on Route 117 through town. Bolton's own roads are rural, with gravel and soft-edged driveways, so a weekday delivery with plywood under the rails is the easy version.
Dumpster sizes and prices in Bolton
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 ›
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.
Where the dumpster goes in Bolton
A driveway is usually the easiest answer: no parking dispute, and the box sits where you are actually working. On a driveway in Bolton, the only paperwork is the fire department's dumpster permit, which the state fire code requires for any dumpster over 6 cubic yards that stays overnight; we found no town permit of its own. A street spot in Bolton needs permission from the Select Board, in writing. Getting any permit is the customer's responsibility. The dumpster permit guide lists this rule and its source next to every other town we serve.
Walk the spot once before delivery day. Low branches, overhead service drops, a soft shoulder and a car that has to get past all week are the four things worth putting in the placement notes, and all four are far easier to solve before the container is on the ground.
What can go in
Household junk, furniture, wood, drywall, roofing and metal are all fine. Hazardous material, tires, electronics, appliances containing refrigerants, mattresses, clothing and other textiles, masonry and yard waste are not. The full lists are on the FAQ page, and they are worth two minutes before you load: a prohibited item carries a $200 removal fee plus whatever the disposal facility charges us.
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 ›
Bolton questions
How much does a dumpster cost in Bolton?
The same as everywhere else we serve. Prices start at $475 and include delivery, pickup and disposal; the only other charge is the $19 booking fee, shown before you pay. There is no haul charge and no percentage added at the end.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Bolton?
On your own driveway, the only paperwork is the fire department's dumpster permit: the state fire code requires one for any dumpster over 6 cubic yards that stays overnight, and every size we rent is 10 yards or more. Bolton adds no permit of its own that we could find. A dumpster on a street or sidewalk needs permission from the Select Board, in writing. Getting any permit is the customer's responsibility.
How quickly can you deliver to Bolton?
Often same day or next. Same-day and short-notice deliveries carry a $75 rush fee, shown on screen before you pay, and orders placed after 2pm roll to the next operating day. We deliver Monday through Saturday, 7am to 5pm, and answer the phone later than that.