Selling a house in Milford? A cleared property photographs better, shows better, and stops a buyer's inspector writing paragraphs about clutter in the mechanical room.
A dense center with close set housing and short driveways, opening out into subdivision toward the edges. Route 16 and 109 carry the traffic. South on 495 from Hudson.
Steve owns the trucks and answers the phone. For a Milford customer that means the price you see when you book is the price you pay, and any question about the job goes to someone who has actually been on it.
Listing prep and move-outs in Milford
Listing work in Milford runs on somebody else's calendar. Photos are booked, the open house is set, and the container has to be gone before either. Take the 7-day rather than the 3-day: it is $25 more on every size we run and it buys back the weekend you would otherwise spend watching the clock.
Pink granite and the Italian center
Milford granite is a distinctive pink stone that was quarried here and shipped out for buildings across the country, including the Boston Public Library. The quarries brought a large Italian community in the late nineteenth century and the town center still runs on that history, right down to the food. Milford Town Park and the Upper Charles Rail Trail give the town its green spine, and the hospital and Route 495 have made it the commercial center for everything south of here.
- Milford Town Park Year round.
- Upper Charles Rail Trail Year round.
- Summer concerts on the common Summer, town center.
The older streets near the center are close set with short driveways and on street parking, so a 10 or 12 yard sits better there. The newer neighborhoods on the outskirts take any size.
Dumpster sizes and prices in Milford
Pick any of the four sizes for Milford. 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 Milford 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.
Getting the truck in
Most Milford 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.
Milford 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 Select Board. 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. 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.
Loading the container
Load heavy material low and flat, keep everything below the rim, and set aside anything on the prohibited list before you start rather than after. Mattresses, old clothes and linens, tires, paint, electronics, appliances with refrigerant and yard waste all need a different route, and a prohibited item found at the gate carries a $200 fee. The full lists live on the FAQ page.
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 ›
Milford questions
How much does a dumpster cost in Milford?
Milford pays the same rates as every town we serve, starting at $475 with delivery, pickup and disposal included. The extras are listed up front: the $19 booking fee, and fees for going over the weight, keeping it longer or loading a prohibited item.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Milford?
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 Milford, 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. A dumpster on a street or sidewalk needs permission from the Select Board. Getting the Board of Health and fire permits is the customer's responsibility, so apply before delivery day.
How long can I keep the dumpster in Milford?
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.