Dumpster Rental Prices and Sizes in Saginaw, MI
A 7 day roll off dumpster rental in Saginaw costs about $300 to $750, depending on the size. A 10 yard runs $300 to $350, and a 40 yard runs $600 to $750. Each quoted price includes delivery, pickup, 7 days, and a set weight allowance. Below you will find each size, what it holds, what your debris weighs, and what common Saginaw projects cost.
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Saginaw Dumpster Prices at a Glance
Dumpsters are measured in cubic yards. One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet. A bigger number means more room, but not always more weight.
Your debris type and delivery spot set the final number. Your quote confirms the exact price and weight allowance before you book.
What Size Dumpster Do You Need? Small to Large
What Your Dumpster Rental Price Includes
How Much Does Your Debris Weigh?
Dumpster size sets your base price, while debris weight affects whether you pay overweight charges. These are typical weights for one cubic yard of loose debris, based on conversion tables from the US EPA, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and the City of Clayton, California. Your actual load is weighed, so treat these as estimates.
| Debris | Weight per cubic yard |
| Broken concrete and brick | About 1,400 to 1,800 lbs |
| Dirt | About 900 to 1,800 lbs |
| Roofing shingles | About 730 lbs |
| Drywall | About 470 to 500 lbs |
| Mixed construction debris | About 420 to 500 lbs |
| Lumber and wood | About 170 to 300 lbs |
| Household junk and trash | About 250 to 300 lbs |
| Brush and yard waste | About 130 to 300 lbs |
Roofing shingles: how many squares fit
A roofing square is 100 square feet of roof. One torn off square weighs about 200 to 240 lbs for 3 tab and about 240 to 420 lbs for architectural shingles. Premium shingles run about 300 lbs per square, and some weigh more, so the premium column uses 300 lbs as its basis. These ranges from shingle makers GAF and IKO include nails and underlayment. Your shingle brand and underlayment can change them, so use the table as a starting point. Here is how many squares of one layer fit inside each weight allowance.
| Size and allowance | 3 tab | Architectural | Premium, at about 300 lbs per square |
| 10 yard, 2 tons | About 16 to 20 squares | About 9 to 16 full squares | About 13 squares |
| 15 yard, 3 tons | About 25 to 30 squares | About 14 to 25 squares | About 20 squares |
| 20 yard, 3 to 4 tons | About 25 to 40 squares | About 14 to 33 squares | About 20 to 26 squares |
Two shingle layers can roughly double the shingle weight, reducing the number of roofing squares your allowance covers. IKO also says 30 yard dumpsters are not meant for asphalt shingles. See our roofing dumpster rental page for sizes by roof.
Concrete, Brick, and Dirt
Ask first; material acceptance and loading limits must be confirmed. At 1,400 to 1,800 lbs per cubic yard, roughly 2 cubic yards of broken concrete may fit within a 10 yard dumpster’s 2 ton allowance. That is about a small patio section. These are loose cubic yards of broken pieces, which have air gaps. A solid slab weighs more for the same space, about 48 to 50 lbs per square foot at 4 inches thick, so use our concrete dumpster rental page when you know the slab size. Confirm the loading limit with us before you fill it, and ask about a concrete only load for bigger jobs.
What Common Saginaw Projects Cost
| Project | Size | Estimated weight | Estimated 7 day cost |
| Garage or basement cleanout | 10 or 15 yard | About 1 to 2.5 tons | About $300 to $400 |
| Kitchen remodel | 15 or 20 yard | About 2 to 3 tons | About $350 to $430 |
| Roof tear off, 25 squares, one layer architectural | 20 yard, or two smaller dumpsters for heavier shingles | About 3 to 5.3 tons | About $370 to $430 for one 20 yard, plus any overweight charges |
| Same roof, two layers | 20 yard, or two loads for heavier shingles; ask first | About 6 to 10.5 tons | About $470 to $595 at 6 tons, including 2 to 3 tons over the allowance; heavier shingles may need a second load |
| Whole house cleanout | 20 or 30 yard | About 2.5 to 4.5 tons | About $370 to $550 |
| Small concrete patio, about 1 loose cubic yard of broken pieces | 10 yard | About 0.7 to 0.9 tons | About $300 to $350 |
These estimates require provider approval of the actual load weight. Additional containers or hauls cost extra. Most estimates assume your load stays within the quoted weight allowance. The two layer roofing example includes estimated overweight charges. For a garage cleanout over 2 tons, compare the 15 yard price with the 10 yard price plus overweight charges. Your quote gives the exact price for your address and debris.
How to Pay Less for Your Dumpster Rental
- Size by weight, not just space. Heavy debris in a big dumpster still costs per ton over the allowance.
- Keep concrete and dirt out of mixed loads. Ask about a separate concrete load instead.
- Keep debris below the top edge or the provider’s lower heavy material fill line. An overfilled dumpster cannot be hauled until it is leveled.
- Plan your 7 days. Line up your crew or helpers before delivery, and remember that pickups happen on weekdays only.
- Use your driveway. Keeping the dumpster entirely outside the public right of way avoids a city street permit; see our dumpster permit guide.
- Keep banned items out. Paint, tires, batteries, and liquids can get a load refused. Check what can go in a dumpster before you load.
Dumpster or Hauling It Yourself in Saginaw?
City of Saginaw residents can drop off one truck and trailer load a month for free at the city Convenience Station, 1435 S. Washington Ave. It opens the second Saturday of each month, 8 a.m. to noon, and you need a Michigan license or ID showing city residency. The city’s Convenience Station policy excludes roofing shingles, paint, and chemicals.
That works for a small cleanout. Larger cleanouts may require multiple trips and exceed the station’s monthly free allowance. Roof tear offs can’t go there at all. For those jobs, a dumpster usually saves you time, fuel, and trips.
Dumpster Prices and Sizes FAQs
Get Your Exact Dumpster Price
Call (989) 831 9600. Tell us your address, your project, and what you are throwing away. We will recommend a size and give you your price before you book.