Contractors working in Concord 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.
Concord has a genuinely historic center with narrow streets and a low tolerance for anything parked out front for a week. Anything near the center is worth a call first, and street placement will need the town's say-so before delivery day.
Booking online takes about a minute and settles everything up front: size, date, delivery window and the exact price, with the full fee schedule visible before you pay rather than discovered afterwards.
Contractor and trade work in Concord
We run a lot of repeat work for trades around Concord, 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.
Concord's calendar starts in April
Concord's year begins on Patriots' Day. Minute Man National Historical Park stages reenactments of April 19, 1775, and the town's parade, one of the oldest in the country, draws fife and drum bands and minute companies from surrounding towns and well beyond, followed by a block party in the center. In early September the Agriculture Committee closes Main Street for Concord Ag Day, 20-plus years of showcasing the town's working farms. And Walden Pond, a state reservation, is open for swimming and walking, with a replica of Thoreau's cabin near the lot.
- Patriots' Day Parade and reenactments Patriots' Day weekend, April. Parade through the center; reenactments at Minute Man National Historical Park.
- Concord Ag Day A Saturday in early September, Main Street. Local farms and produce, 10am to 2pm.
- Walden Pond State Reservation Year round; swimming in season.
Concord's historic center is the one place on our map where a container on the street for a week is genuinely unwelcome. Keep it on the property, and keep it off Main Street on Patriots' Day and Ag Day entirely.
Dumpster sizes and prices in Concord
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.
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.
On a driveway in Concord, the only paperwork is a dumpster permit from the Fire Department, which the state fire code requires for any dumpster over 6 cubic yards that stays overnight. A street spot also needs permission from Concord Public Works, through a right-of-way permit from the Engineering Division. Getting the permit is the customer's responsibility, so apply before delivery day. The dumpster permit guide lists this rule and its source next to every other town we serve. Beyond that, just leave the space clear that morning.
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 ›
Concord questions
How much does a dumpster cost in Concord?
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 Concord?
On your own driveway, the only paperwork is a dumpster permit from the Fire Department. The state fire code requires it for any dumpster over 6 cubic yards that stays overnight, which covers every rental we offer, and each dumpster location on a site needs its own permit. A dumpster on a street or sidewalk needs permission from Concord Public Works, through a right-of-way permit from the Engineering Division. Getting the permit is the customer's responsibility, so apply before delivery day.
Will the truck damage my driveway in Concord?
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.