4 EASY STEPS TO RENTING A DUMPSTER
CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR RENTAL
Our team is happy to help you find the perfect Ames dumpster rental at an affordable price. We also offer same day delivery or scheduled deliveries at your convenience.
PREPARE FOR DELIVERY
Make sure to remove any obstructions prior to your delivery. A clear space will ensure that your dumpster is able to get dropped off without any delay.
FILL UP YOUR
DUMPSTER
When your dumpster is properly dropped off, you can start filling it up! Keep in mind the length of your rental, and give us a call before your rental time is up.
GIVE US A CALL
FOR PICK UP
The job is done! Give us a call and we will happily remove the dumpster and its contents for you. No hassle, just guaranteed service!
WE OFFER SAME DAY DELIVERY!
Dumpster King delivers roll-off dumpsters to Ames and Story County from our headquarters in Ankeny, just 30 minutes south on I-35. We are a family-owned company with 200+ Google reviews and a 5.0 rating, and we bring the same fast, reliable service to Ames that we deliver across the Des Moines metro every day.
Whether you are a homeowner renovating a kitchen, a landlord turning over a rental property near campus, or a contractor managing a job site, we offer five dumpster sizes with same-day and next-day delivery, driveway-safe equipment, and straightforward pricing. No hidden fees, no runaround.
Adnan Isic, Owner of Dumpster King
"Ames keeps us busy. Between the university, the rental properties, and all the homeowners doing projects, there is always demand for dumpsters up there. We make the drive every day."
Residential Dumpster Rentals in Ames
Ames is a city of about 68,000 people, and roughly half of that population is connected to Iowa State University. That creates a housing market unlike anywhere else in Central Iowa. Established neighborhoods like Somerset, Country Club, and the areas along Ontario Street and Duff Avenue are full of homes from the 1950s through the 1980s that need regular updates. Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and roofs all generate debris that has to go somewhere.
A roll-off dumpster makes those projects simple. You load everything into the dumpster in your driveway instead of making multiple trips to the Ames Resource Recovery Plant or the Boone County Landfill. All of our dumpsters are driveway-safe, so your concrete and asphalt stay protected.
If your project will fill more than two pickup truck loads, a dumpster rental will save you time, gas, and disposal fees. Our Ames customers rent dumpsters for home renovations, whole-home cleanouts, spring and fall yard waste, estate sales, storm cleanup, and moving. Our standard rental period is 7 days with extended options for longer projects.
Dumpster Rentals for Rental Property Turnovers in Ames
Iowa State University brings over 30,000 students to Ames, and many of them live in off-campus rental housing near Campustown, along Lincoln Way, and throughout south Ames. Every summer, landlords and property managers face the same challenge: tenants move out, units need to be cleaned and repaired, and the debris has to be removed fast before the next lease cycle starts.
A roll-off dumpster in the parking lot or driveway of your rental property speeds up that process. Old furniture, carpet, broken appliances, and general junk go straight into the dumpster instead of piling up on the curb. If you manage multiple properties, we can schedule deliveries across several addresses and rotate dumpsters as you work through your units.
Commercial Dumpster Rentals in Ames
Ames has a strong local construction market. New residential development north of town near Ada Hayden Heritage Park, commercial growth along South Duff Avenue, and ongoing renovation projects connected to the university all generate demand for reliable dumpster service.
We deliver roll-off dumpsters to active construction sites, demolition projects, commercial renovations, and landscaping jobs across Ames and Story County. Need more than one dumpster on a site? We handle multi-container jobs and can rotate units as you fill them. Long-term rental options are available for crews that need a dumpster for weeks or months at a time.
What Size Dumpster Do You Need in Ames?
Choosing the right size keeps your costs down and your project on track. Here is what each of our five sizes handles best.
Our 10-yard dumpster works well for a garage cleanout, a single-room project, or a small rental property turnover. It holds up to 2 tons and starts at $325.
The 15-yard dumpster is a good fit for a bathroom remodel or a moderate basement cleanout. Pulling out tile, drywall, and an old vanity? This is the right size. It includes up to 2 tons and starts at $335.
Our 20-yard dumpster is our most popular rental. It handles a kitchen renovation, a roof tear-off, or a large-scale declutter. It includes up to 2 tons and starts at $345.
The 30-yard dumpster is built for bigger projects. A whole-home cleanout, a multi-room remodel, or a large landscaping job fits well here. It includes up to 3 tons and starts at $465.
Our 40-yard dumpster is the largest size we offer. It handles major demolition, large-scale construction debris, and commercial projects. It includes up to 3 tons and starts at $665.
We also offer a concrete, dirt, sod, and brick dumpster at a flat rate of $400 for heavy material disposal.
Every rental includes delivery, pickup, and disposal up to your included weight limit. Additional weight is $60 per ton, prorated. A fuel surcharge is added to every rental and varies by distance from our Ankeny location. Appliances are $60 each and mattresses are $20 each.
What Can and Cannot Go in the Dumpster
Most household and construction debris is fine to load. That includes drywall, lumber, flooring, shingles, siding, furniture, appliances (with surcharge), mattresses (with surcharge), yard waste, and general junk.
Items that are not allowed include wet paint, oil, adhesives, chemicals, batteries, tires, engines, dirt, sand, concrete (unless you rent our dedicated concrete dumpster), and anything flammable or explosive. Not sure about a specific item? Call us and we will let you know before you load it.
Ames Neighborhoods and Areas We Serve
We deliver dumpsters across all of Ames and Story County. That includes Campustown, Somerset, North Ames near Ada Hayden Heritage Park, the established neighborhoods along Ontario Street and Duff Avenue, South Ames, West Ames, and the areas around Lincoln Way. We also serve nearby communities like Gilbert, Huxley, and Nevada. Whether your project is at a residential home, a rental property, or a commercial job site, we can get a dumpster to you.
Why Ames Homeowners and Contractors Choose Dumpster King
Ames has fewer local dumpster rental options than the Des Moines metro, and many of the companies serving Ames are national brokers or franchises routing calls through out-of-state centers. That is not how we operate.
Dumpster King is a family-owned, Central Iowa company. When you call us, you talk to a real person who knows the area. Our Ankeny headquarters is 30 minutes from Ames on I-35, which means we can deliver quickly and respond to changes without delay.
We keep pricing simple. Your quote includes delivery, pickup, and disposal. No hidden fees, no complicated contracts. Our standard rental period is 7 days, and early weekday pickup is available if you finish sooner.
Adnan Isic, Owner of Dumpster King
"We have a lot of repeat customers in Ames. Landlords call us every summer for turnovers. Contractors call us when they need a dumpster they can count on. That repeat business tells us we are doing things right."
Do You Need a Permit for a Dumpster in Ames?
If the dumpster is going on your driveway or private property, no permit is needed. If it needs to be placed on a public street or right-of-way, the City of Ames requires a ROW permit. You can contact Public Works at (515) 239-5160 or visit cityofames.org for more details. We are happy to help you plan placement before delivery so there are no issues.
Book Your Ames Dumpster Rental Today
Ready to get started? Call Dumpster King at (515) 988-2454 or fill out the contact form on this page. We deliver to Ames and Story County every day and can usually get a dumpster to you by tomorrow.