Dumpster Rental in
Hilo, HI
ZTERS rents roll-off dumpsters throughout Hilo, from 130 out to the Volcano line. Four sizes, 10 to 40 yards; a 10 yard costs $815-$950 and stays on site 10 days.
Mon–Fri 7am–7pm CT
Fair. Simple. Reliable.
No quote-chasing: the numbers for Hawaii are on the page. One call books the container, one account manager owns the order until pickup, and the delivery date you set is the one the truck works to.
A lot of Hilo's housing dates back decades, and the older plantation-era homes around Piʻihonua and Kaumana tend to need roof and siding work sooner than the newer construction near Waiākea. Roofing tear-offs on these older houses throw heavy debris fast, even in a container that still looks half empty. Kitchen and bathroom remodels are common too, especially in the older parts of town where houses are smaller and older, and those jobs mix lumber, drywall, and fixtures rather than one heavy material.
Timing a Hilo delivery mostly comes down to routing rain around the schedule, since this side of the island gets more of it than most. Streets in Waiakea Hawaiian Home Land and the older Pu'u'eo neighborhoods can be narrow, and parking along Kamehameha Avenue fills up during the day, so a clear stretch of curb or driveway matters more here than the exact hour. Check that your spot is clear of low branches and that nothing is parked in the way before the truck is due, since a blocked driveway means the driver has to come back.
Dumpster Sizes in Hilo
ZTERS rents five dumpster sizes in Hilo, from single-room cleanouts to demolition-scale jobs.
- Dedicated account manager
- Best-in-class customer service
- Flat pricing, quoted up front
A 10 yard holds about three pickup-truck loads. That covers a closet-by-closet cleanout, a deck teardown, or the tile and mortar from one bathroom. $815 to $950.
Holds about 3 pickup truck loads or 50–70 trash bags. Footprint roughly one standard parking space. Heavy-debris configs can carry up to 10 tons.
Best for dirt and soil removal, brick and masonry, concrete demo, and asphalt shingles. Also fits small bath remodels and garage cleanouts.
The 20 yard is the renovation workhorse, $935 to $1135. Cabinets, subfloor and trim from a kitchen and a bath together fit with room to spare.
Holds 8–10 pickup truck loads or about 120 trash bags. Footprint roughly two parking spaces end-to-end.
Best for kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-house decluttering, mid-size garage and attic cleanouts, mid-size landscaping, and roof replacements on smaller homes.
A 40 yard is for jobs that would otherwise take two containers: a full gut-and-remodel, storm cleanup across a property, a commercial refit. $1185 to $1400, the tallest container we place — same footprint as the 20 and 30, with eight-foot walls.
Holds about 12 pickup truck loads or 230–250 trash bags. The 8-ft walls make rear-door loading essential for bulky items.
Best for new construction, major demos, full kitchen-and-bath gut renos, and large commercial cleanouts. Note: dense debris (concrete, shingles) needs a heavy-debris bin instead.
The 15 yard is the same footprint as the 10 with taller walls, which suits bulky-but-light loads: furniture, carpet, a garage that filled itself over a decade.
Holds about 4.5 pickup truck loads or 80–100 trash bags. Roughly the volume of 15 standard washing machines.
Best for multi-room remodels, flooring removal, garage cleanouts, light demo, larger landscaping, and deck builds. Heavy materials need a smaller heavy-debris bin.
When the job is measured in rooms rather than fixtures, the 30 yard at $1045 to $1150 keeps a crew from waiting on swaps. Save it for bulk; dense debris maxes the allowance early.
Holds about 9 pickup truck loads or 170–190 trash bags. Footprint roughly two parking spaces end-to-end.
Best for whole-house cleanouts, large home demos, active construction, and commercial mixed debris. Note: cannot accept dirt, concrete, brick, or shingles.
Residential and Construction Dumpster Rental in Hilo, HI
For homeowners
Cleanouts, moves, remodels, a yard that got away — homeowner debris is mostly light and bulky, and a 10 or 20 yard handles it from the driveway. If the job includes tile, plaster or concrete, say so when you book: dense material changes which size is right.
For contractors
Roofing crews watch weight, not space: a tear-off hits the tonnage allowance long before the rim. Demo crews are the same with plaster and tile. Framing and cleanup phases flip it — bulky, light, volume-driven. Say what phase the Hilo job is in and the container follows.
The Dumpster Rental Process in Hilo
- Call for a quote. Describe the debris, the address, and the dates. One account manager takes the order and stays on it.
- Pick the size and the spot. Clear a straight run for the truck and check for low branches or wires over the drop point.
- Load it. Keep everything level with or below the top rail, and keep heavy material in a low, even layer.
- Call for pickup. Ring the same number when you are done, or at the end of the rental period.
How Much Does a Dumpster Rental Cost in Hilo, HI?
Dumpster rental pricing in Hilo varies with disposal costs, debris weight, rental length, and delivery distance. The ranges below reflect recent local pricing rather than a fixed quote — the final number depends on the size you pick and what goes in it.
Estimated Dumpster Rental Costs in Hilo
| Dumpster Size | Estimated Price Range | Delivery Estimate* | Rental Period | Included Tonnage** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard | $815 – $950 | $395 | Up to 10 days | 1–2 tons |
| 20 Yard | $935 – $1135 | $595 | Up to 10 days | 2–4 tons |
| 30 Yard | $1045 – $1150 | $622 | Up to 10 days | 4–6 tons |
| 40 Yard | $1185 – $1400 | $615 | Up to 10 days | 5–8 tons |
* Delivery is quoted separately and moves with distance from the yard, fuel, and how easy the drop spot is to reach. Where it shows as included, it is already inside the range.
** Each rental carries a base weight allowance. Debris over that allowance is billed as an adjustment at pickup.
Why Is There a Price Range?
Five things move the number inside that range:
- Debris type. Clean wood and household junk dispose cheaply. Shingles, plaster, tile, dirt and concrete are billed by weight and hit the allowance early.
- Weight. A container can reach its tonnage cap while it still looks half empty, which is the single most common surprise on a first rental.
- Rental length. The quote covers 10 days. Longer rentals are extended for an additional fee.
- Delivery distance. How far the truck runs from the yard to your address, and whether it can make a straight approach.
- Local disposal rates. Landfill and transfer-station fees are set locally and are the largest single input to the price.
What Is Included in the Base Rental?
- Delivery to your Hilo address on the date you book
- A 10-day rental period
- Pickup and haul-away when you call
- Disposal up to the size's included tonnage
- One account manager handling the order from quote through pickup
Charged separately: weight over the included allowance, days past the rental period, and any load containing prohibited material.
How to Get an Exact Quote
Have these ready and the quote takes a couple of minutes:
- What the debris is — remodel, roof tear-off, cleanout, yard waste, concrete
- Roughly how much of it there is
- The delivery address and where the container should sit
- The date you want it dropped
Call (888) 880-3794 and describe the job. If two sizes both look plausible, say so — the gap between them is usually smaller than the cost of a second haul.
What You Can Put in a Dumpster in Hilo
Most of what comes out of a house or a job site is fine. The restricted list is set by the disposal facility, not by us, and it is short.
Accepted
- Household junk, furniture, and general trash
- Renovation debris — drywall, lumber, trim, cabinets
- Flooring, carpet, tile, and countertops
- Roofing shingles and underlayment
- Yard waste, brush, and branches
- Appliances with the refrigerant already removed
- Concrete, brick, dirt, and asphalt — mention these when you book, because they are priced by weight
Not accepted
- Paint, solvents, and other liquids
- Motor oil, fuel, and antifreeze
- Batteries and propane tanks
- Tires
- Asbestos and other hazardous material
- Medical or biological waste
- Appliances still holding refrigerant
Everything has to sit level with or below the top rail — an overfilled container cannot be tarped, so the driver has to leave it until the load comes down. If you are not sure about an item, ask before it goes over the side.
Need a dumpster fast?
Speak with one of our Hilo account managers. Most quotes take less than five minutes by phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hilo dumpster costs can be impacted by dumpster size, local landfill fees, fuel prices, and any required permits. Hilo dumpster costs range from $815 for a 10 yard dumpster up to $1400 for a 40 yard dumpster.
Each dumpster size includes a maximum allowable tonnage and a 10-day rental period. If you need the dumpster longer, you can extend your rental period for an additional fee. Delivery is quoted separately and moves with distance, size, and access. The full breakdown by size, including the delivery estimate and the included tonnage, is in the pricing section above.
A home driveway or private lot needs no permit at all, but a job site near Wong Stadium or another commercial property with limited parking sometimes has to place the container on the street instead. In that case, the County of Hawai'i Department of Public Works issues the right-of-way permit before the dumpster can go down.
A rental cleanout near Downtown Hilo and a kitchen gut up in Kaumana both fall inside our coverage area. Drivers in Waiākea and around Ainaola Park usually work single-family driveways with normal turning room. Piʻihonua and the streets near Mokaoku run narrower and older, so care around trees and utility lines matters more. Out toward Keaau and Mountain View, the lots open up and driveways tend to be longer.
There is no fixed answer, because the trucks work routes. A delivery lands in Hilo when a truck is already headed that way with room on its schedule, so the honest window shifts week to week.
The reliable move is to call with your start date and ask what the current window looks like. Book a day or two ahead of when you want to start loading and the timing takes care of itself.
Start with what is leaving the building. A 10 covers one bathroom or one room of flooring. A 20 handles a kitchen. Several rooms at once, or an outbuilding full of old storage, is where the 30 earns its keep.
Roofing throws off the usual math because shingles are dense, and the load hits its tonnage cap while the container still looks half empty. The same goes for concrete, brick and dirt. Say so at booking and the right size follows. If you are stuck between two sizes, the price gap is smaller than the cost of a second haul.
Three things before the truck arrives. Surface: a level spot on pavement or packed gravel, long enough for the container plus a straight run in behind it. Clearance: nothing overhead, because the bed tilts higher than the container stands and a low limb or service line stops the drop cold. Access: move vehicles off the drive the night before and unlock any gate the driver would need.
Plywood under the rails keeps a soft or freshly sealed driveway from marking. Mark the spot if you will not be home. A blocked drop usually turns into a trip charge and a rescheduled delivery, which is the one avoidable cost in the whole rental.
You usually don't need to apply for anything, since a driveway or private lot placement is permit-free. If your dumpster has to sit in the street, apply through the County of Hawai'i Department of Public Works, which handles right-of-way permits for placements along roads like Kanoelehua Avenue.
ZTERS Dumpster Rental Customer Reviews
"Had the best experience booking a dumpster for a home renovation, ZTERS made it so easy! Cedric Atkins was PHENOMENAL, went above and beyond to make sure I had what I needed. His follow up and attention to detail were first rate! Big thanks to Cedric for making this so easy."
"I worked with T'Lycia Cotton at Zters to schedule 2 dumpsters for my house tear down and yard cleanup. She was very helpful and professional. I enjoyed working with her."
"Liz Dillon is great. She always responds in a timely manner and if there is an issue Liz always finds a way to resolve it. Overall good costumer service."
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