Taking down an old shed, a run of fence or a backyard play set in Maynard? A container on the driveway lets you load it as it comes apart instead of piling it on the lawn.
Maynard is a compact old mill town with a tight grid downtown and short driveways. The housing near the mill dates to the 1800s, so expect plaster rather than drywall on a gut, and plan the weight accordingly.
This is a local operation, not a franchise with a local-sounding name. Reputation travels fast in Maynard, which is a much stronger incentive to get it right than any customer-service policy.
Sheds, fences and play sets in Maynard
Most of what comes off a Maynard 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 mill town with a market
Maynard grew up around its mill, and the old mill complex still anchors downtown. The Maynard Farmers' Market has set up in the Mill Pond lot on Main Street every Saturday morning from late June through September since 1996, with music, kids' activities and a community table each week. ArtSpace Maynard keeps artist studios and a gallery on Main Street, and Maynard Fest takes over Memorial Park and Nason Street on a Saturday in early October.
- Maynard Farmers' Market Saturdays 9am to 1pm, late June to late September, Mill Pond lot. Since 1996.
- Maynard Fest A Saturday in early October, Memorial Park and downtown.
- ArtSpace Maynard Year round, Main Street.
Downtown Maynard is a tight grid with short driveways and housing from the 1800s, so a smaller container placed carefully beats a bigger one that will not fit. Maynard Fest closes Nason Street and part of Main for the day.
Dumpster sizes and prices in Maynard
Every size we run is available in Maynard, 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 ›
Ordering one size too small is the costly mistake on a Maynard 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.
Maynard requires a Board of Health permit for every temporary dumpster, driveways included, on top of the fire department permit the state fire code requires. A street spot also needs permission from the Board of Health, with notice to the Police Department. Getting the Board of Health and fire permits is the customer's responsibility, so apply before delivery day. 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 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 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. Worth knowing here, because much of Maynard's housing predates the 1980s. 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 ›
Maynard questions
How much does a dumpster cost in Maynard?
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 Maynard?
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 Maynard, the Board of Health requires a permit for every temporary dumpster, private property included, and each permit runs for up to 30 days. A dumpster on a street or sidewalk needs permission from the Board of Health, with notice to the Police Department. 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 Maynard?
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.