If you are clearing out a house in Lincoln, stripping a bathroom, or finally dealing with the garage, you need a container on the driveway and a firm date for it to leave again. That is the whole job we do.
Large lots and long drives, many of them gravel, which softens badly in March and April. Plywood goes down as a matter of course here. A short run east from Concord on Route 117 or 126.
We are a family-owned container company run by Steve, a local firefighter raised in this area. You book online in about a minute, see the exact price before you pay, and deal with the person whose name is on the truck.
Home cleanouts and decluttering in Lincoln
Cleanouts are the most common reason people in Lincoln call us, and they are also the job most likely to be underestimated. A single garage rarely fills a container on volume — but add the basement, the shed and thirty years of furniture and it adds up faster than anyone expects. If you are clearing a whole property, start at the 15-yard.
Farms, sculpture and a lot of conservation land
Lincoln has kept more open land than almost any town its size in eastern Massachusetts, and it shows in how people live here. deCordova keeps a sculpture park on the hill above Flint's Pond, Drumlin Farm runs as a working farm and wildlife sanctuary, and Codman Community Farms sells meat and eggs from the barn. Houses sit well back from the road on lots measured in acres rather than feet.
- Codman Community Farms events Through the year, Codman Road.
- deCordova Sculpture Park Open year round, Sandy Pond Road.
- Drumlin Farm seasonal days Spring through fall, South Great Road.
The long gravel drives are the thing to plan for. Between the thaw and early May they go soft, and a loaded truck leaves ruts. We put plywood down under the rails and, if it has been a wet week, we will suggest placing nearer the road.
Dumpster sizes and prices in Lincoln
Every size we run is available in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln, 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. A street spot in Lincoln needs permission from the Select Board, in writing. Getting any permit is the customer's responsibility. Our town-by-town permit guide has this rule with a link to the town's own source. Beyond that, just leave the space clear that morning.
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.
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 ›
Lincoln questions
How much does a dumpster cost in Lincoln?
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 Lincoln?
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. Lincoln adds no permit of its own that we could find. A dumpster on a street or sidewalk needs permission from the Select Board, in writing. Getting any permit is the customer's responsibility.
Will the truck damage my driveway in Lincoln?
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.