Roofing, siding or a deck coming down in Holliston? Tear-offs are the job where having the container already on site pays for itself, because the debris arrives all at once and there is nowhere to put it.
A mix of village housing near the center and larger lots on the back roads, with the rail trail crossing several streets. South through Ashland from the Hudson yard.
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.
Roofing and exterior work in Holliston
Shingles are heavy. A single layer of architectural shingles comes off at about 300 pounds a square, so a 15-yard's 1.5 tons covers roughly ten squares, and most full roofs in Holliston go past that and pay the overage by weight. A roof shingled over more than once weighs about what you would expect two roofs to weigh. Run the roofing calculator or tell us how many layers are coming off, and there are no surprises on the ticket.
Mudville and the rail trail
Holliston keeps a village center of brick and clapboard along Washington Street, and the Upper Charles Rail Trail runs through it on the old railroad bed toward Milford. The neighborhood called Mudville has its own identity and its own claim to the Casey at the Bat legend. Celebrate Holliston fills the center in September with a carnival and a road race.
- Celebrate Holliston September, town center. Carnival, road race and vendors.
- Upper Charles Rail Trail Year round.
- Holliston Farmers Market Summer.
The village housing near the center sits close to the street with short driveways, so the smaller containers place better there. Out on the back roads the lots open up and a 20 yard is no trouble.
Dumpster sizes and prices in Holliston
Every size we run is available in Holliston, and each price includes delivery, pickup and disposal of the included weight.
| 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 ›
Ordering one size too small is the costly mistake on a Holliston job, because a second haul costs more than the step up. The item picker and the weight, roofing, drywall and deck calculators help you avoid it.
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 Holliston, 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. Holliston publishes no street rule for a dumpster that we found, so ask the Department of Public Works first. 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. Beyond that, just leave the space clear that morning.
Loading the container
Load heavy material low and flat, keep everything below the rim, and set aside anything on the prohibited list before you start rather than after. Mattresses, old clothes and linens, tires, paint, electronics, appliances with refrigerant and yard waste all need a different route, and a prohibited item found at the gate carries a $200 fee. The full lists live on the FAQ page.
Suspect material such as old siding, floor tile, pipe insulation or plaster should be tested for asbestos before it comes off, and a newer building is not automatically clear. Asbestos cannot go in the dumpster at any price. What we cannot take ›
Holliston questions
How much does a dumpster cost in Holliston?
Holliston pays the same rates as every town we serve, starting at $475 with delivery, pickup and disposal included. The extras are listed up front: the $19 booking fee, and fees for going over the weight, keeping it longer or loading a prohibited item.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Holliston?
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. Holliston adds no permit of its own that we could find. Holliston publishes no street rule for a dumpster that we found, so ask the Department of Public Works first. Getting any permit is the customer's responsibility.
Will the truck damage my driveway in Holliston?
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.