Contractors working in Haverhill 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.
The city center and Bradford are close built and hilly, while the outer wards have full driveways and easy access. Up 93 to 495, then in.
Steve owns the trucks and answers the phone. For a Haverhill 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 Haverhill
We run a lot of repeat work for trades around Haverhill, 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.
Shoe city, the riverfront and Winnekenni
Haverhill made shoes for a century and the brick factories along the Merrimack are still the shape of downtown, most of them now apartments and offices. The riverfront has been steadily reclaimed, with the boardwalk and the summer concerts along it. Winnekenni Castle sits above Kenoza Lake, built as a private summer house out of fieldstone and now run by the city. The town spreads much further than the center suggests, with real countryside in the north.
- River Ruckus Summer, riverfront. Music and food along the Merrimack.
- Winnekenni Castle and Kenoza Lake Year round, Kenoza Avenue.
- Downtown farmers market Summer and fall.
Downtown and Bradford are hilly and close built, and a short steep driveway is the common problem, so we bring the smaller box unless we hear otherwise. The outer wards take a 20 yard without any difficulty.
Dumpster sizes and prices in Haverhill
Pick any of the four sizes for Haverhill. The price covers delivery, pickup and the included weight, with nothing added at the end.
| 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 ›
The most common mistake on a Haverhill job is ordering one size too small. Not sure? The item picker and the weight, roofing, drywall and deck calculators work it out in a minute, free.
Access and permits
We need roughly the length of two parked cars plus room for the truck to back straight in, and clear space overhead for the hoist. Most Haverhill driveways manage that easily; the ones that do not are usually the short, steep or shared kind, and those are worth flagging.
Haverhill requires a Board of Health 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 Engineering Department (a street obstruction permit). Getting the Board of Health and fire permits is the customer's responsibility, so apply before delivery day. See Haverhill in our dumpster permit guide for the source and the neighboring towns.
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.
Asbestos can't go in the dumpster at any price. If you're removing old siding, roofing, floor tile, pipe insulation or plaster, have anything suspect tested first; newer buildings are not automatically clear. What we cannot take ›
Haverhill questions
How much does a dumpster cost in Haverhill?
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 Haverhill?
On your own driveway you need the fire department's dumpster permit and a Board of Health permit. The state fire code requires the first for any dumpster over 6 cubic yards that stays overnight. In Haverhill, the Board of Health requires a permit for every temporary dumpster, private property included, and a temporary permit is good for one month. A dumpster on a street or sidewalk needs permission from the Engineering Department (a street obstruction permit). Getting the Board of Health and fire permits is the customer's responsibility, so apply before delivery day.
Do you serve the whole of Haverhill?
Yes, every part of it, from our North Reading yard. If your street is awkward for a truck the size of a moving van, describe it in the placement notes when you book and we will tell you before we load rather than after we arrive.