Contractors working in Harvard 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.
Orchard country with big lots, long drives and hills, and the drives are often gravel. Plywood goes down and we look at the slope before we set it. North from Hudson through Bolton.
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 Harvard
We run a lot of repeat work for trades around Harvard, 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.
Orchards above the town common
Harvard is orchard country on a hill, and the views west from the top of Prospect Hill are the reason people stop. Carlson and Westward orchards run pick your own from late summer into October and draw traffic from three counties. Fruitlands Museum sits on the hillside with the Utopian farmhouse where Bronson Alcott's experiment lasted less than a year. The common at the center is small, white and photographed constantly.
- Apple picking season Late August into October, Carlson and Westward orchards.
- Fruitlands Museum Spring through fall, Prospect Hill Road.
- Bare Hill Pond town beach Summer.
Hills and gravel are the two things that shape placement here. On a sloped drive we set the container square and chock it, and after a wet week we will suggest a spot nearer the road rather than risk the lawn.
Dumpster sizes and prices in Harvard
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.
Getting the truck in
Most Harvard deliveries are a driveway drop and take a few minutes. What slows one down is access: a gate nobody has the key for, a vehicle parked in the spot, or an address that turns out to be the office rather than the site. Those three account for nearly every wasted trip we make.
On a driveway in Harvard, 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. Harvard publishes no street rule for a dumpster that we found, so ask the Department of Public Works first. Getting the permit is the customer's responsibility, so apply before delivery day. Our town-by-town permit guide has this rule with a link to the town's own source. If you are unsure whether your spot works, describe it in the notes when you book and we will tell you before the truck is loaded.
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 ›
Harvard questions
How much does a dumpster cost in Harvard?
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 Harvard?
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. Harvard publishes no street rule for a dumpster that we found, so ask the Department of Public Works first. Getting the permit is the customer's responsibility, so apply before delivery day.
How long can I keep the dumpster in Harvard?
Three, seven or fourteen days, chosen when you book. The 7-day is only $25 more than the 3-day on every size we run, which is almost always worth it. If you need longer once it is on site, extra days are $25 each.