Roofing, siding or a deck coming down in Wilmington? Tear-offs are the job where having the container already on site pays for itself, because the debris arrives all at once and there is nowhere to put it.
Wilmington runs along I-93 and Route 38, so access is easy from almost any part of town. Much of the housing is post-war ranch and split-level with wide flat driveways, which is close to the ideal placement for a roll-off.
Steve owns the trucks and answers the phone. For a Wilmington 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.
Roofing and exterior work in Wilmington
Shingles are heavy. A single layer of architectural shingles comes off at about 300 pounds a square, so a 15-yard's 1.5 tons covers roughly ten squares, and most full roofs in Wilmington go past that and pay the overage by weight. A roof shingled over more than once weighs about what you would expect two roofs to weigh. Run the roofing calculator or tell us how many layers are coming off, and there are no surprises on the ticket.
What Wilmington is known for
Ask anyone in Wilmington what the town does well and you will hear about the Fourth of July. The celebration is one of the largest in Massachusetts, it runs for days rather than hours, and it centers on the Town Common on Route 62.
- Fun on the Fourth The days around July 4, Town Common, Route 62. A carnival with rides, a road race, concerts, a parade and a fireworks finale. The Fourth of July Committee formed in 1981 to keep the family atmosphere of the town's 250th anniversary going, and it has grown every year since.
If the address is anywhere near the Common during Fun on the Fourth, expect closures and detours on Route 62 and plan the delivery for another day. The rest of the year Wilmington is one of the easier towns to deliver to.
Dumpster sizes and prices in Wilmington
Every size we run is available in Wilmington, 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 |
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Ordering one size too small is the costly mistake on a Wilmington 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.
Getting the truck in
Most Wilmington 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.
In Wilmington, a driveway dumpster needs only the fire department's permit, which the state fire code requires for anything over 6 cubic yards that stays overnight; the town adds none of its own that we found. A street spot in Wilmington needs permission from the Department of Public Works. Getting any permit is the customer's responsibility. The dumpster permit guide lists this rule and its source next to every other town we serve. 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.
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 ›
Wilmington questions
How much does a dumpster cost in Wilmington?
Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
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. Wilmington adds no permit of its own that we could find. A dumpster on a street or sidewalk needs permission from the Department of Public Works. Getting any permit is the customer's responsibility.
How long can I keep the dumpster in Wilmington?
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.