How much does dump trailer rental cost in Maryland?
At IronBay in Columbia, a 7x14 dump trailer is $165 a day ($174.90 with Maryland's 6% sales tax) and a 6x12 is $119 ($126.14). The rental is only part of the bill. Landfill scale fees of about $85 to $135 a ton, set by each county, usually add $100 to $300 to a typical one-day cleanout or tear-off.
Key takeaways
- 7x14 dump: $165/day base, $174.90 with 6% tax. Rentals start at one day.
- 6x12 dump: $119/day base, $126.14 with tax.
- County scale fees run $85-$135 a ton for C&D around Central Maryland.
- Weekend runs any 2–3 days: $279 for the 7x14 ($295.74 with tax).
- A $250 card hold is released within 24 hours after check-in.
What does a dump trailer cost to rent at IronBay?
A 7x14 dump trailer is $165 a day before tax and $174.90 with Maryland's 6% sales tax. Every rate below shows both numbers, because the base rate is never the full price.
| Trailer | Day | Weekend (any 2–3 days) | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7x14 dump (14,000 lb GVWR, 7.17 yd³) | $165 ($174.90) | $279 ($295.74) | $595 ($630.70) |
| 6x12 dump (9,900 lb GVWR, 4.44 yd³) | $119 ($126.14) | $199 ($210.94) | $449 ($475.94) |
Figures in parentheses include 6% Maryland sales tax. The 7x14 is a Big Tex 14LP-14: 4,180 lb empty with 9,820 lb of payload. The 6x12 is a Sure-Trac 10K with 6,800 lb of payload. See the full list on our rental pricing page.
For context, Angi's cost guide puts a 6-yard dump trailer at $200-$300 a day and a 10-yard at $275-$575 a day, so compare quotes by trailer size and by what's included.
What else goes into the total cost?
Disposal is the big extra. Every county around Columbia weighs a rented or tandem trailer and charges by the ton.
- Scale fees: about $85-$135 a ton for construction and demolition (C&D) debris, depending on the county (table below).
- Howard commercial permit: Alpha Ridge treats a trailer or rental as commercial. That means a $40-a-year permit and a 2.45% card fee.
- Delivery (optional): $75 each way in Howard County ($79.50 with tax) and $125 each way ($132.50) in Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Carroll counties and the City of Laurel.
- Late drop-off: you can return 24/7, but returns after our 6pm close carry a $25 fee. A trailer not back by 7am the next morning is charged another day.
- Card hold: $250, released within 24 hours after check-in. Before any charge you get an itemized notice with photos.
Landfill fees, hours and rules are set by each county or site and can change without notice. We don't control them; call the site before you go.
Rent the 7x14 14K Dump
$165/day · $279 weekend · $595 week. Total with tax shown before you book.
See prices and bookWhat does a real job cost, start to finish?
A typical one-day, one-load job in Howard County comes in around $400 to $430, all in.
Example: a homeowner in Ellicott City tears out carpet, drywall and a vanity. That's about 2 tons of mixed C&D in a 7x14, dumped at Alpha Ridge.
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 7x14 day rate, with 6% tax | $174.90 |
| 2 tons C&D at $106/ton | $212.00 |
| 2.45% card fee on the tip fee | $5.19 |
| Howard commercial permit (once a year) | $40.00 |
| Estimated total | $432.09 |
The same 2 tons at Millersville in Anne Arundel ($100 a ton for rental or double-axle trailers) would be $200 in disposal, about $374.90 before any Anne Arundel permit or card fees. Your weight will differ. Plug your material into the load calculator before you book.
What does a roof tear-off cost with a dump trailer?
A 30-square, single-layer tear-off usually means two 7x14 loads and about $690 in rental and Howard County disposal.
One square of single-layer tear-off is about 0.4 cubic yards. The 7x14 holds about 18 squares per load, and the 6x12 about 11. Shingles weigh 731 lb per cubic yard, according to EPA conversion factors.
| Example: 30-square tear-off | Amount |
|---|---|
| Volume: 30 x 0.4 yd³ | 12 yd³ (2 loads in a 7x14) |
| Weight: 12 x 731 lb | 8,772 lb (4.386 tons) |
| 7x14 for the day, with 6% tax | $174.90 |
| 4.386 tons at Alpha Ridge, $106/ton + 2.45% card fee | $476.31 |
| Howard commercial permit (once a year) | $40.00 |
| Estimated total | $691.51 |
The same tonnage at Carroll's Northern Landfill ($85 a ton) would be about $373 in disposal. That doesn't help if the roof is in Howard, because Alpha Ridge only takes Howard waste and each county sets its own rules. Our guide to how many dump trailer loads a roof takes covers multi-layer roofs.
How do Maryland county landfill prices compare?
Rates range from $85 a ton in Carroll to $135 a ton in Baltimore City, and the rules matter as much as the price.
| Site | Trailer rate | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Howard, Alpha Ridge (Marriottsville) | C&D $106/ton + 2.45% card fee | $40/yr permit; Howard waste only; may refuse soil or large concrete |
| Anne Arundel, Millersville (Severn) | $100/ton | Stumps and concrete $200/ton; Mon-Sat 8-4 |
| Baltimore County, Eastern Sanitary (White Marsh) | $125/ton, $10 min | Small C&D quantities only; shingles max 2 yd³ |
| Baltimore City, Quarantine Rd | $135/ton | City site; call ahead |
| Carroll, Northern Landfill | C&D $85/ton, $8 min | Refuses concrete over 6" and stumps |
None of these sites opens on Sunday. Landfill fees, hours and rules are set by each county or site and can change without notice. We don't control them; call the site before you go. Our where-to-dump guide has each county's page.
How can you keep the bill down?
Book the shortest window that fits and keep the load clean.
- Get the day rate's worth: one day is $165 ($174.90) on the 7x14 and $119 ($126.14) on the 6x12, so plan two landfill runs if the job allows it.
- Keep heavy material separate. Stumps and concrete cost $200 a ton at Millersville, double the C&D rate.
- Get back before 6pm to skip the $25 late fee, and before 7am the next morning to avoid another day.
- Skip the dump run with Return It Loaded: bring it back full and we dump it for the county scale price plus $49.
- Text OFF when you're done so billing stops.
The longer the rental, the lower the cost per day. Only pay for the window you'll actually use.
| 7x14 rate | Price with tax | Works out to |
|---|---|---|
| Day | $174.90 | One or two loads |
| Weekend (any 2–3 days) | $295.74 | About $98.58 per day over three days |
| Week | $630.70 | About $90.10 per day |
Contractors on an account pay $549 a week for the 7x14 ($581.94 with tax) and get 10% off when they rent three or more units. Contractors pay before each rental with a card on file, like everyone else; there are no net terms. See contractor accounts for details.
When does a dumpster beat a dump trailer?
A dumpster usually wins when the job runs slow or fills three or more trailer loads.
Recent 15-yard dumpster quotes in Columbia ran $350 to $685. A one-day trailer job is often $90 to $200 less, because you only pay for the hours you use and the actual tons you dump. But a dumpster can sit for days while you work at your own pace. Run both options through the dumpster vs dump trailer calculator,. If you're not sure a dump trailer is the right tool at all, our trailer guide walks through every option.
Questions
Do you charge mileage on dump trailers?
No mileage is listed in our rates. You pay the time rate plus tax, plus any fees you choose, such as delivery or Return It Loaded.
Is the $250 hold a charge?
No. It's a hold on your card, released within 24 hours after check-in. If there's damage, you get an itemized notice with photos before any charge.
Can I pick up after hours?
Yes. Pickup and return run 24/7. Returns after our 6pm close carry a $25 late drop-off fee.