Moving, downsizing or settling an estate in Stoneham 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.
Stoneham sits right off I-93 at Route 28, about ten minutes from the yard. The streets nearer Spot Pond and the Fells are narrower and noticeably steeper than the rest of town, so mention the grade if your driveway runs downhill from the road.
We are small on purpose. Running Stoneham out of the North Reading yard keeps the trips short, the windows tight, and the accountability obvious, because there is nobody else to blame if a container turns up late.
Estate clearances and moves in Stoneham
Estate work in Stoneham 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.
Stoneham, beyond the highway
Most people know Stoneham from the Route 28 exit on I-93, but the town's center is the Common and the streets around it, and a surprising amount of the town is parkland. Spot Pond and the Middlesex Fells take up the whole southern and western edge, and the Stone Zoo sits on the pond's shore.
- Stoneham Town Day A Saturday in September, Town Common. The Chamber of Commerce and the town run it together, along with the holiday tree lighting on the Common and the Halloween Stroll.
- Stoneham Farmers Market Thursday afternoons, June through September, Town Common.
- Stone Zoo Year round. Zoo New England's smaller zoo, with ZooLights through the winter.
Spot Pond is an emergency reservoir, so there is no swimming and no private boats, but the roads around it are narrow and steep and worth mentioning if that is where your driveway is.
Dumpster sizes and prices in Stoneham
Pick any of the four sizes for Stoneham. 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 ›
The most common mistake on a Stoneham 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.
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.
Stoneham 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. 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 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 ›
Stoneham questions
How much does a dumpster cost in Stoneham?
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 Stoneham?
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 Stoneham, the Board of Health requires a permit for every temporary dumpster, private property included. 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.
Will the truck damage my driveway in Stoneham?
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.