Clearing a basement or an attic in Clinton? These are the jobs that start as an afternoon and turn into a weekend, because nobody has seen the back of that room in fifteen years.
A dense old mill town, hilly, with short driveways and narrow streets, so the smaller containers do most of the work. West from Hudson on Route 62 or 110.
This is a local operation, not a franchise with a local-sounding name. Reputation travels fast in Clinton, which is a much stronger incentive to get it right than any customer-service policy.
Basements, attics and garages in Clinton
The pattern in Clinton is always the same. The volume looks manageable from the doorway and doubles once you actually start carrying things out. Basements also hide the awkward items: old paint on a shelf, a dehumidifier, a television nobody wanted to pay to dispose of. Sort those to one side first and the rest of the load is straightforward.
The dam, the mills and the icons
Clinton sits below the Wachusett Dam, which holds back what was the largest public water supply reservoir in the world when it was finished, and flooded parts of four towns to supply Boston with water. The town itself is a compact mill center, built up steep and close in the nineteenth century. The Museum of Russian Icons on Union Street holds one of the largest collections outside Russia, which is not what anyone expects to find here.
- Wachusett Dam and reservoir Year round, off Route 110.
- Museum of Russian Icons Year round, Union Street.
- Olde Home Day Summer, Central Park.
Clinton is built tight and on a slope. Driveways are short, streets are narrow and parking is at a premium, so the 10 and 12 yard are the practical sizes. Street placement usually needs a word with the town first.
Dumpster sizes and prices in Clinton
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.
For a normal rental on a driveway in Clinton, 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. The Board of Health permits only permanent dumpsters, so a rental of up to 30 days needs no Board of Health permit. A street spot in Clinton needs permission from the Department of Public Works, in writing. Getting any permit is the customer's responsibility. Our town-by-town permit guide has this rule with a link to the town's own source. 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 ›
Clinton questions
How much does a dumpster cost in Clinton?
From $475 for a 10-yard kept three days, up to $800 for a 20-yard kept fourteen. Every price includes delivery to Clinton, 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 Clinton?
For a normal rental in Clinton, the only paperwork on your own driveway 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. The Board of Health permits only permanent dumpsters, so a rental of up to 30 days needs no Board of Health permit. A dumpster on a street or sidewalk needs permission from the Department of Public Works, in writing. Getting any permit is the customer's responsibility.
Will the truck damage my driveway in Clinton?
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.