Moving, downsizing or settling an estate in Hopkinton means dealing with everything that is not coming with you. A container on the driveway for a week is usually the least painful way through it.
Newer subdivision with good driveway room across much of the town. Marathon Monday shuts the center down completely. South on 495 from Hudson.
This is a local operation, not a franchise with a local-sounding name. Reputation travels fast in Hopkinton, which is a much stronger incentive to get it right than any customer-service policy.
Estate clearances and moves in Hopkinton
Estate work in Hopkinton is the job where the prohibited-items list matters most, because you are not choosing every item that goes in the box. Mattresses, closets full of old clothes, televisions, fridges and old paint from the back of the garage are the ones that trip people up. Set those aside before the container arrives and the whole thing goes smoothly.
The Marathon starting line
Hopkinton is where the Boston Marathon starts, and on the third Monday in April the town center belongs entirely to that. Thirty thousand runners come through a village green that is otherwise very quiet, and the whole center is closed from early morning. The rest of the year the town is one of the faster growing in the area, with the state park and the reservoir on one side and new neighborhoods filling in around 495.
- Boston Marathon start Third Monday in April, town common. The center is closed from early morning. Nothing moves in or out.
- Hopkinton State Park Summer, Cedar Street.
- PolyArts Day September, town common.
Marathon Monday is a complete stop for deliveries anywhere near the center, and the days either side are busy too. Book that week well ahead. Otherwise the newer neighborhoods have plenty of driveway and take any size.
Dumpster sizes and prices in Hopkinton
Pick any of the four sizes for Hopkinton. 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 Hopkinton 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 Hopkinton driveways manage that easily; the ones that do not are usually the short, steep or shared kind, and those are worth flagging.
On a driveway in Hopkinton, 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. Hopkinton's bylaws bar obstructing a street or sidewalk unless the Town authorizes it, so ask the Department of Public Works first. Getting the permit is the customer's responsibility, so apply before delivery day. See Hopkinton in our dumpster permit guide for the source and the neighboring towns.
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.
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 ›
Hopkinton questions
How much does a dumpster cost in Hopkinton?
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 Hopkinton?
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. Hopkinton's bylaws bar obstructing a street or sidewalk unless the Town authorizes it, so ask the Department of Public Works first. Getting the permit is the customer's responsibility, so apply before delivery day.
Do you serve the whole of Hopkinton?
Yes, every part of it, from our Hudson 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.