From small cleanouts to full renovations, we deliver 10 to 40 yard roll off dumpsters anywhere in Auburn. Auburn is in Cayuga County, home to 26,866 people at the 2020 Census. We handle historic homes, lake area renovations, and Finger Lakes cleanouts, all covered by one call.
Booking a dumpster in Auburn takes one phone call to (833) 748-4153. We deliver 10 to 40 yard roll off dumpsters to your driveway or job site and help you pick the size. Auburn sits at the north end of Owasco Lake in Cayuga County, home to 26,866 people at the 2020 Census, and it is a city where history and lake life meet in the same renovation season. Downtown Auburn holds some of the finest nineteenth century architecture in the Finger Lakes, including the Seward House and the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, and the residential streets around them are lined with older homes that need steady work.
That older housing stock is the main driver of dumpster demand here. Across New York, the median home was built in 1959 and 74 percent of homes predate 1980, and Auburn housing runs older than average, with Victorian and early twentieth century homes whose kitchens, bathrooms, roofs, and plaster walls are all on a renovation cycle. A kitchen remodel in a South Street area home or a roofing tear off in the West End produces the same debris every time, and it all needs a box.
The lakes add a second kind of project. Owasco Lake and nearby Cayuga Lake draw second home owners and year round lake residents, and lake houses bring their own renovation rhythm: dock and deck work, cottage gut renovations, and seasonal cleanouts before the summer. Emerson Park and the lakefront neighborhoods see a spring surge as owners open up cottages and clear out a winter of stored belongings.
Auburn is also a city of landlords and turnover. Rental properties around downtown and near the colleges change tenants regularly, and each turnover can mean furniture, carpet, and leftover belongings that need clearing fast. A 20 yard container in the driveway handles most turnovers in a single haul, and booking ahead of the busy late spring season is the easiest way to get the day you want.
Auburn jobs come from two directions, and they size differently. The historic homes around downtown, near the Seward House and the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, produce heavy renovation debris: plaster, old tile, and worn roofing. The lake houses around Owasco Lake and nearby Cayuga Lake produce dock and deck work, cottage gut renovations, and seasonal cleanouts. Heavy material needs a smaller container in both cases, because a big box full of heavy debris cannot legally be hauled. Here are the five sizes we deliver in Auburn.
| Size | Typical dimensions | Capacity | Included weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | 14 ft by 7.5 ft by 3.5 ft | About 3 pickup loads | 1 to 2 tons | Small cleanout, half bath remodel, heavy debris |
| 15 yard | 16 ft by 7.5 ft by 4.5 ft | 4 to 5 pickup loads | About 2 tons | Basement finish, deck removal, downsizing |
| 20 yard | 22 ft by 7.5 ft by 4.5 ft | 6 to 8 pickup loads | 2 to 4 tons | Whole room remodel, roofing tear off, full cleanout |
| 30 yard | 22 ft by 7.5 ft by 6 ft | 9 to 12 pickup loads | 3 to 5 tons | Whole home renovation, estate cleanout, large construction |
| 40 yard | 22 ft by 7.5 ft by 8 ft | About 12 pickup loads | 4 to 5 tons | Full demolition, commercial cleanout, multi unit renovation |
The 10 yard is the single room box: a half bath remodel, a garage cleanout, or a small load of concrete from a broken walkway. It is low and short, fits a standard driveway, and handles heavy loads that would overload a bigger container.
The 15 and 20 yard sizes cover most Auburn jobs. A 15 yard takes a basement finish, a deck removal, or a downsizing cleanout. The 20 yard is our most popular size here: a whole room remodel, a roofing tear off, a full house cleanout, or a rental turnover downtown. If you are unsure, describe the job on the phone and we will usually land on the 20.
A 30 yard suits a whole home renovation, an estate cleanout, or a multi room project where drywall and flooring add up fast. It holds 9 to 12 pickup loads, and it is the safer call for a cottage gut renovation on the lake.
The 40 yard is for full demolition, commercial cleanouts, and multi unit renovation work. Ask about swap outs if the job will run for weeks.
The right dumpster depends on the work, not just the volume. These are the services we run in Auburn, each with its own guide.
Auburn follows the general New York pattern on permits. A dumpster that sits entirely on private property, your driveway, your yard, or your lot, generally needs no permit. That covers most residential jobs in the city, and the lake house work around Owasco Lake, where the container usually sits on private land.
Downtown is where street placement comes up. A dumpster on a public street, in a parking lane, or on a sidewalk usually needs a municipal permit, and the rules and process vary by municipality. We do not invent permit fees or rules, so if your property has no driveway, call us at (833) 748-4153 before you book and we will help you think through the street placement option, then check with the city for the current requirements.
Dig Safely New York: call 811 before any ground disturbance. It is state law, it is free, and it protects you from hitting a buried utility line.
An Auburn load usually mixes two kinds of debris: renovation material from an older home, and lake house material from a cottage or a deck. Both go in the box: household junk, furniture, drywall, plaster, roofing shingles, dock lumber, and deck boards. Here is what we accept:
New York law keeps some materials out of landfills, and some items are simply unsafe to haul in an open container. The list below is what stays out of your Auburn dumpster. Call (833) 748-4153 before you load anything you are unsure about:
Delivery day in Auburn is straightforward when the spot is ready. The driver needs about 60 feet of clear space to drop the container and roughly 23 to 25 feet of vertical clearance. Low wires, low branches, and tight turns are worth mentioning when you book, especially on the older streets near downtown where cars park on both sides. On the lakefront streets, watch for low branches over the driveway.
For a lake house job, tell us about the driveway surface and the turn around space when you book, because lake lots can be narrow and the approach may be tight. The driver will place the container as close to the work as the truck can safely reach. For a downtown job with no driveway, mention the lot or alley access so the driver can plan the approach.
Spring brings a surge around Emerson Park and the lakefront neighborhoods as owners open up cottages and clear out a winter of stored belongings, so book ahead in the busy late spring season. The standard rental runs 7 days, with longer rentals available. When the container is full or the job is done, call us and we will pick it up.
Ready to book? Call (833) 748-4153 and tell us about your Auburn project. We will match you to the right size and set a delivery day that works for you.
Call (833) 748-4153 and describe your project. We help you choose the right dumpster size and set a delivery day that works for you.
The driver places the dumpster where you want it, driveway, yard, or job site. You need about 60 feet of clear space and enough overhead clearance for the truck.
Load it at your own pace during your rental period. When it is full or you are finished, call us and we pick it up and handle disposal.
Every rental includes delivery, pickup, and disposal handling, with a standard 7 day rental period. Longer rentals are available.
A dumpster on private property generally needs no permit in Auburn. A dumpster on a public street usually needs a municipal permit, and the rules vary by municipality. Call (833) 748-4153 before you book a street placement and we will talk through what your address needs. Downtown properties without a driveway are the ones that most often need street placement.
A cottage cleanout or a deck removal usually fits a 15 or 20 yard dumpster, depending on how much is coming out. A full cottage gut renovation often needs a 30 yard. Describe the property when you call and we will match the box to it. Lake lots can be narrow, so mention the driveway and turn around space when you call.
The standard rental runs 7 days, with longer rentals available. Call (833) 748-4153 to arrange the schedule that fits your project, and call us when you are done and we will pick it up.
Hazardous waste, wet paint, tires, batteries, propane tanks, asbestos containing material, medical waste, and electronics are not allowed. Appliances with refrigerant still in them need the refrigerant recovered before they can go in.
The truck needs about 60 feet of clear space to set the container down and roughly 23 to 25 feet of clearance overhead. Mention low wires, low branches, or tight turns when you book.
Yes. We deliver across Auburn and the lakefront neighborhoods around Owasco Lake and nearby Cayuga Lake, including cottage renovations and seasonal cleanouts. Mention the driveway and turn around space when you book. Spring cleanouts before the summer season are the busiest window, so book ahead in late spring.
One call books your dumpster in Auburn and anywhere else in New York State.
