Roll-off delivery across Alachua County

Dumpster Rental in Gainesville & Alachua County, FL

Reliable dumpster rental in Gainesville, Newberry and Alachua County. Sized for university apartment turnovers, residential cleanouts and commercial builds.

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One flat quote: delivery, pickup & rental period

Licensed, insured local hauling partners

10, 20, 30 & 40-yard roll-offs

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Tell us the size, zip code and delivery date. Dispatch replies within 15 minutes during service hours.

Container sizer

Dumpster sizes for Alachua County projects

The most requested containers in Gainesville are flagged. Tap a size to compare capacity.

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20-yard: about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft high, holds about 6 pickup-truck loads (110–130 bags), typically 2–3 tons included.

Most requested in Gainesville

10 yard

About 12 ft long × 8 ft wide × 3.5 ft high

≈ 3 pickup-truck loads

50–70 bags
1–2 tons included
3.5 ft walls

Garage, attic and shed cleanouts
Small bathroom or kitchen remodels
Yard waste, brush and fence panels

Rent a 10-Yard Dumpster

Most requested in Gainesville

20 yard

About 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft high

≈ 6 pickup-truck loads

110–130 bags
2–3 tons included
4.5 ft walls

Whole-home and estate cleanouts
Kitchen, flooring and multi-room renovations
Roof tear-offs on an average single-family home

Rent a 20-Yard Dumpster

30 yard

About 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 6 ft high

≈ 9 pickup-truck loads

170–190 bags
3–5 tons included
6 ft walls

New-home construction and additions
Whole-house gut renovations
Office, retail and warehouse cleanouts

Rent a 30-Yard Dumpster

40 yard

About 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 8 ft high

≈ 12 pickup-truck loads

230–250 bags
4–6 tons included
8 ft walls

Commercial construction and demolition
Large roofing and siding replacements
Warehouse, school and facility cleanouts

Rent a 40-Yard Dumpster

The grey marker beside each container is a 6-foot person, to scale. Roll-off containers are supplied, delivered and hauled by independent licensed and insured hauling partners coordinated through ClearSite Service. Container availability, exact dimensions, included tonnage and delivery windows are confirmed on your quote.

Local knowledge

Renting a dumpster in Alachua County

What Gainesville-area homeowners, contractors and property managers need to know before delivery day.

Anchored by the University of Florida, Gainesville experiences massive semester turnover periods in late April and early August. Property managers and landlords reserve 20- and 30-yard dumpsters in advance to handle high-volume furniture and bulk trash removal.

Growing residential corridors toward Newberry and High Springs bring steady home addition and land clearing projects where 30- and 40-yard containers streamline construction debris disposal.

Placement and permits

In Gainesville, containers on private property require no permit. Off-street placement near campus or historic districts may require municipal right-of-way authorization.

Most requested sizes

Alachua County customers most often book the 20-yard and 10-yard containers. See every option on the Florida dumpster rental page.

Other Florida service areas

We also coordinate roll-off delivery in Orange Park (Clay County), Jacksonville (Duval County), Tallahassee (Leon County), Palm Bay (Brevard County), Port Charlotte (Charlotte County), Palm Coast (Flagler County), Deltona (Volusia County), Winter Haven (Polk County), St. Augustine (St. Johns County), Port St. Lucie (St. Lucie County).

Direct Alachua County dispatch

Container availability, permit questions and delivery windows, answered 24/7.

(813) 945-7816

Placement & HOA checklist

Private driveway: normally no permit needed
Street, sidewalk or right-of-way: get the city or county permit first
HOA or deed-restricted community: confirm container rules and allowed days
Leave about 60 ft of straight clearance, free of low wires and limbs

Alachua County communities we serve

Gainesville
Alachua
Newberry
High Springs
Archer
Hawthorne
Waldo
Micanopy

Rather not load it yourself?

A two-person crew can load, haul and sweep in a single visit with no container left on your property. Ask dispatch for a full-service junk removal quote on the same call.

Decision guide

Dumpster rental vs. full-service junk removal in Gainesville

Two ways to clear a property. One call gets you a quote for either.

Comparison of roll-off dumpster rental and full-service junk removal
Factor	Dumpster rentalYou load, we haul	Full-service junk removalWe load and haul
Who does the loading	You or your crew, at your own pace	A two-person crew loads everything for you
Time on your property	Typically 7–14 days, extendable by the day	Usually 1–2 hours, in a single visit
Permit needs	None on a private driveway; a city or county permit is generally required for street or right-of-way placement	None: the truck parks only while loading
Driveway footprint	About 8 × 12 ft (10-yard) up to 8 × 22 ft, plus roughly 60 ft of straight clearance for delivery	No container left behind
Heavy debris (concrete, dirt, roofing)	Yes, usually in 10- and 20-yard sizes within the weight allowance	Limited: priced by volume, best for bulky items
Cost efficiency	Best value for multi-day projects and large volumes: one flat rate with tonnage included	Best value for small and medium loads: you pay only for the space you fill
Best for	DIY remodels, roof tear-offs, slow cleanouts, active job sites	Estate cleanouts, move-outs, single rooms, anyone who wants it gone today

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Got questions?

Alachua County dumpster rental FAQs

Answers for Gainesville-area customers.

Yes, we strongly encourage reserving containers 2 to 3 weeks prior to peak August and April lease transition periods in Gainesville.

Household junk, furniture, appliances without refrigerant, construction and remodeling debris, drywall, lumber, flooring, roofing and yard waste are all accepted. Heavy materials such as concrete, dirt, brick and roofing shingles are usually limited to the 10- and 20-yard sizes so the truck stays under its legal road weight.

Hazardous and regulated materials cannot go in any roll-off: paint, solvents and chemicals, motor oil, tires, car and lithium batteries, propane tanks, asbestos, medical waste, and refrigerators or A/C units that still contain refrigerant. Tell dispatch if you have any of these and we will point you to the right county drop-off.

Most rentals run 7 to 14 days, and the exact rental period is written on your quote. Need it longer? Extensions are billed by the day, and active job sites can schedule recurring swap-outs so a full container is replaced with an empty one.

The delivery truck needs a firm, level surface and room to back in: roughly 60 feet in a straight line, clear of low wires and tree limbs. Driveways are the usual spot, and boards can be placed under the rails to protect the surface. Placing a container on a public street or right-of-way generally requires a permit from the city or county first.

You get one flat quote that covers delivery, pickup, the rental period and an included weight allowance for your size. The quote also states the overage rate per ton and the daily extension rate up front, so there are no surprises on the final invoice.

Book a dumpster in Alachua County

Schedule your Gainesville dumpster rental with ClearSite Service now.

Call (813) 945-7816