The dumpster industry, in numbers.
Data from 13,357 companies across 4,697 cities in all 50 states — the most comprehensive US dumpster rental dataset available.
Updated: May 2026. Cite: Town Bins, “US Dumpster Rental Industry Statistics,” townbins.com/data/industry-statistics
Key metrics.
Industry overview.
The US dumpster rental industry serves residential, commercial, and construction customers across all 50 states. Our directory tracks 13,357 companies, with 521 cities having 5+ competing providers and 42 cities with 20+ providers. In competitive markets, consumers can choose from an average of 9.7 providers.
Customer satisfaction is high, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 1.8 million reviews. 77% of companies maintain a 4+ rating.
The market is primarily served by small and medium-sized local operators competing alongside national chains like Waste Management and Republic Services. 80% of companies have a website; many smaller operators still rely on phone-based bookings.
Per the EPA, construction and demolition debris — a major driver of rental demand — exceeds 600 million tons of waste annually in the US. The industry operates under federal regulations including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Clean Air Act Section 608 for appliance refrigerant recovery.
Companies by state.
The top 15 states by number of listed companies. Market size correlates with population, housing density, and ongoing construction activity.
| Rank | State | Companies | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 1,014 | 7.6% |
| 2 | Texas | 945 | 7.1% |
| 3 | California | 900 | 6.7% |
| 4 | New York | 804 | 6.0% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 786 | 5.9% |
| 6 | Ohio | 578 | 4.3% |
| 7 | Georgia | 567 | 4.2% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 512 | 3.8% |
| 9 | Michigan | 510 | 3.8% |
| 10 | Illinois | 453 | 3.4% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 393 | 2.9% |
| 12 | Virginia | 382 | 2.9% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 372 | 2.8% |
| 14 | Tennessee | 323 | 2.4% |
| 15 | Maryland | 323 | 2.4% |
Quick-reference stats.
Copy-friendly stats for journalists, bloggers, and researchers.
There are over 13,357 dumpster rental companies operating across the United States.
The US dumpster rental industry spans 4,697 cities in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.
521 US cities have 5 or more competing dumpster rental providers, with an average of 9.7 companies per competitive market.
42 major US cities have 20 or more dumpster rental companies, offering consumers extensive choice.
The average customer rating for dumpster rental companies is 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1.8 million reviews.
77% of dumpster rental companies maintain a customer rating of 4 stars or higher.
Florida leads the nation with 1,014 dumpster rental companies, followed by Texas and California.
The national average cost for a 20-yard dumpster rental is $350–$550 for a 7-day rental period.
Source: Town Bins, May 2026. For city-level cost breakdowns see pricing data.
Methodology.
Town Bins maintains a comprehensive database of dumpster rental, junk removal, and waste management companies across the United States. Business data is sourced from public registrations, Google Business Profiles, and direct submissions.
Review counts and ratings are aggregated from Google Reviews. Statistics are computed from our live database and updated daily via ISR.
Citation: Town Bins, “US Dumpster Rental Industry Statistics,” May 2026, townbins.com/data/industry-statistics.
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