Storm damage or a tree down in Lynnfield? Brush and broken timber take up far more room than their weight suggests, which is the one thing that trips people up on cleanup jobs.
Lynnfield is mostly large-lot residential with long driveways, so placement is rarely the problem. Yard waste and storm cleanup come up a lot here, and brush is bulkier than people expect for what it weighs: you will fill the box long before the tonnage.
Every Lynnfield delivery runs out of our North Reading yard, and the person who takes the booking is the person driving the truck. There is no dispatch queue and no broker in the middle, which is why the delivery window we give you is one we can actually hold.
Storm cleanup and yard waste in Lynnfield
A cubic yard of brush weighs a fraction of a cubic yard of plaster, so on Lynnfield cleanup jobs you will fill the box long before you trouble the tonnage allowance. That means size on volume here, which is the opposite of the advice we give on a demolition. Cut long limbs down before loading and you will fit noticeably more in.
Lynnfield's two centers
Lynnfield is a town of long driveways and big lots with two very different focal points. The historic Town Common on Main Street, part of the Meetinghouse Common historic district, hosts the summer concerts and the Fourth of July. MarketStreet Lynnfield, the outdoor shopping center off Route 1, runs its own calendar of events year round.
- Summer concerts on the Common Wednesday evenings in July, 6pm. Free.
- Independence Day on the Common July 4. A Horribles parade and celebration on the Common.
- MarketStreet Lynnfield Year round. Outdoor shopping center with seasonal events and concerts.
Large lots and long driveways make Lynnfield one of the easier towns to place a container. The one thing to flag is a gated or sharply curved driveway, so the driver knows what is coming.
Container sizes available in Lynnfield
All four sizes are available here. Delivery and pickup are included in every price.
| Container | Weight included | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | 1 ton | $475 | Details |
| 12-Yard Dumpster | 1.25 tons | $525 | Details |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | 1.5 tons | $625 | Details |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | 2 tons | $725 | Details |
Compare all four sizes side by side ›
Getting the truck in
Most Lynnfield deliveries are a driveway drop and take a few minutes. What slows one down is access: a gate nobody has the key for, a vehicle parked in the spot, or an address that turns out to be the office rather than the site. Those three account for nearly every wasted trip we make.
Street placement needs the town's say-so and is the customer's to arrange. If you are unsure whether your spot works, describe it in the notes when you book and we will tell you before the truck is loaded.
What goes in the box
Almost everything from a normal cleanout or renovation: furniture, general junk, wood, drywall, roofing, metal, carpet and yard waste. What cannot go in is mostly what Massachusetts bans from disposal, including mattresses, tires, electronics and anything masonry. Run your list through the item picker and it will tell you which is which while it sizes the job.
Asbestos and hazardous material
Asbestos cannot go in the container, and that one is not a fee - no Massachusetts facility can accept it, so a load with it in cannot be tipped anywhere. If the building dates from before 1980 and you are disturbing siding, roofing, floor tile, pipe insulation or old plaster, test it before you load anything. A newer building is not automatically clear either - MassDEP identifies suspect material by what it is, not by the year the building went up, so if you are unsure about something, have it tested. What we cannot take ›
Work out your size first
The most common mistake on a Lynnfield job is ordering one size too small, then paying for a second haul. These take a minute and cost nothing.
What Goes In Your Dumpster
Tap what you are tossing and watch the container fill.
Dumpster Weight Calculator
Debris type and volume in, weight and size out.
Roofing Shingle Calculator
Roof size, pitch and layers for a tear-off.
Lynnfield questions
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Lynnfield?
Not on your own driveway or property, which is where most containers go. A container placed on a public street commonly does need one, and obtaining it is the customer's responsibility. Check with the Lynnfield building or public works department before delivery day, because the rules differ from one town to the next.
What size do most Lynnfield jobs need?
The 15-yard is our most popular size and handles most renovations, roofing jobs and multi-room cleanouts. If you are between two sizes take the larger one: going one ton over costs $250, while stepping up a size costs a fraction of that. The estimators work it out from what you are actually throwing away.
How long can I keep the container in Lynnfield?
Three, seven or fourteen days, chosen when you book. The 7-day is only $25 more than the 3-day on every size we run, which is almost always worth it. If you need longer once it is on site, extra days are $25 each.