Roll-off containers are ideal for commercial, industrial, and construction-demolition sites, and for peak volume generation events (such as move-in and move-out for residential complexes).
The City of Lawrence has launched a new dumpster rental software program. Updates include a streamlined rental process with prepaid charges to eliminate unexpected bills. If you are a residential or commercial customer, please use the button below to rent a dumpster. If you are a Contractor and will need empty and return service, OR if you are a School/University, OR if you need permanent placement of a container, please contact our office directly to rent a dumpster (solidwaste@lawrenceks.org or 785-832-3032).
Accepted and Prohibited Materials
Accepted materials for roll-off container services include: Municipal solid waste, construction and demolition materials, etc. Container cannot be filled to capacity with demolition material, concrete, rock, and other heavy materials due to weight limitations.
Prohibited materials include: Tires, paint, chemicals, hazardous waste, refrigerators, air conditioners, or other items containing freon.
***Roll-off containers can only be filled level full. Nothing can be hanging over the side or sticking out of the container.
Yard waste is also prohibited in roll-off containers, as it cannot be dumped at the landfill. Yard waste can be dumped at the compost facility located at 1420 E. 11th Street, which is open on Saturdays from March through December 16th.
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Click HERE to opt-in to receiving text notifications about your dumpster rental.
 2025 Rental Rates with Descriptions
- All rental rates below include one pickup.
- A new rental starts after each time the container is picked up and taken to the landfill.
| Size (cy) | Rental fee excluding sales tax | Pick-up fee | 5 Day Rental Total Charges (excluding sales tax) | Up to 7 Day Rental Total Charges (excluding sales tax) | Up to 14 Day Rental Total Charges (excluding sales tax) | Up to 21 Day Rental Total Charges (excluding sales tax) | Up to 30 Day Rental Total Charges (excluding sales tax) | Approximate Dimensions (L x W x H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 cy | $99.65 | $132.94 | $132.94 | $157.85 | $182.77 | $207.68 | $232.59 | 12 ft. x 8 ft. x 4 ft. |
| 14 cy | $99.65 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $168.91 | $193.83 | $218.74 | $243.65 | 12 ft. x 8 ft. x 5 ft. |
| 16 cy | $109.97 | $149.24 | $149.24 | $176.73 | $204.23 | $231.72 | $259.21 | 12 ft. x 8 ft. x 6 ft. |
| 20 cy | $120.72 | $216.81 | $216.81 | $246.99 | $277.17 | $307.35 | $337.53 | 22 ft. x 8 ft. x 3.5 ft. |
| 30 cy | $141.10 | $288.52 | $288.52 | $323.79 | $359.07 | $394.34 | $429.62 | 22 ft. x 8 ft. x 6 ft. |
| 40 cy | $141.10 | $312.53 | $312.53 | $347.80 | $383.08 | $418.35 | $453.63 | 22 ft. x 8 ft. x 7 ft. |
Pay Online
Please see your dumpster rental invoice or access your Client Dashboard to pay online. If you need a link to your client dashboard, please email solidwaste@lawrenceks.org.
 Notes on Fees
- All charges must be prepaid before the rental will be scheduled.
- A new rental starts after each time the container is picked up and taken to the landfill.
- A trip charge will be added if container is blocked or overloaded when pick up is requested.
- Containers are emptied at Hamm Sanitary Landfill. The landfill sets the price of the disposal fee per ton, which will be added to the customer’s bill.
- For customers who don’t pre-pay, the minimum monthly charge is one pickup fee plus rent.
- If a container is on-site for two months with no pickups scheduled, the Solid Waste Division reserves the right to bring in the container and charge the customer accordingly.