Taking down an old shed, a run of fence or a backyard play set in Hopedale? A container on the driveway lets you load it as it comes apart instead of piling it on the lawn.
A compact mill village with company built housing, short driveways and narrow streets, so smaller containers are the norm. South on 495 through Milford.
We are small on purpose. Running Hopedale out of the Hudson yard keeps the trips short, the windows tight, and the accountability obvious, because there is nobody else to blame if a container turns up late.
Sheds, fences and play sets in Hopedale
Most of what comes off a Hopedale shed, fence or play set job can go straight in the container: lumber, roofing, siding and metal. Concrete footings cannot, because concrete counts as masonry, so cut the posts off above the concrete and plan a separate haul for the footings. Brush and leaves cleared from around the site stay out of the box too. Massachusetts bans yard waste from disposal, so check with the town on where it should go.
A company town that stayed one
Hopedale began in 1842 as a Utopian community and became a company town when the Draper family's loom works took it over. The mill and the housing were built together, and the village still reads that way: rows of company houses, a library, a town hall and a park all given by the same family. The Hopedale Parklands run along the pond with a stone lined path that was laid out as part of the same plan.
- Hopedale Parklands and pond Year round.
- Hopedale Town Park Summer.
- Bancroft Memorial Library Year round, Hopedale Street.
The company built housing is uniform and close together, with driveways that take one car and streets that are narrow by design. The 10 and 12 yard containers are the practical choice here almost every time.
Dumpster sizes and prices in Hopedale
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.
Hopedale requires a Board of Health permit for every temporary dumpster, driveways included, on top of the fire department permit the state fire code requires. Hopedale publishes no street rule for a dumpster that we found, so ask the Highway Department first. Getting the Board of Health and fire permits 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 goes in the box
Almost everything from a normal cleanout or renovation: furniture, general junk, wood, drywall, roofing, metal and carpet. What cannot go in is mostly what Massachusetts bans from disposal, including mattresses, clothing and other textiles, tires, electronics, yard waste and anything masonry. Run your list through the item picker and it will tell you which is which while it sizes the job.
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 ›
Hopedale questions
How much does a dumpster cost in Hopedale?
Between $475 and $800, depending on the size and on whether you keep it three, seven or fourteen days. Delivery, pickup and disposal are in that price, and the $19 booking fee is shown before you pay, so nothing is added at the end.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Hopedale?
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 Hopedale, the Board of Health requires a permit for every temporary dumpster, private property included, and the dumpster must sit at least 15 feet from every lot line. Hopedale publishes no street rule for a dumpster that we found, so ask the Highway Department first. Getting the Board of Health and fire permits is the customer's responsibility, so apply before delivery day.
Will the truck damage my driveway in Hopedale?
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.