Arnold sits on the Broadneck Peninsula between the Severn and Magothy rivers, where wooded lots, waterfront communities and 1960s to 1980s houses share the same streets off Ritchie Highway and College Parkway. MAC Dumpsters sends a 20 yard at $550 for the big yard-and-house jobs here and a 15 yard at $450 for a kitchen, bath or deck. Every rental comes with 14 days and no delivery fee. Arnold is one of the Anne Arundel towns on our delivery area map.
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Who runs the dumpsters you see on Arnold driveways?
Adam and Tara Graf, the owners of MAC Dumpsters. They run the company from 1112 Middle River Rd in Middle River, MD, with Adam on operations and Tara in the office. Since 2023 we've delivered 10, 15 and 20 yard roll-offs to Arnold and the rest of Anne Arundel County, plus Baltimore City and Baltimore and Harford counties, on our own truck. Google reviewers rate us 5.0.
What an Arnold rental costs and covers
$550 for a 20 yard with 3 tons, $450 for a 15 yard with 2 tons, $375 for a 10 yard with 1.5 tons
- Any weight past that: $125 per ton, figured after the load is weighed
- Any weight over the included tons is billed after the load is weighed at the landfill
- 14 calendar days, counted from delivery day
- $25 for each day past 14
- A swap-out costs the same as the rental and resets the included tons
- No delivery fee on the Broadneck, and no fuel or trip surcharge
- Code 3DAY: $50 off when the rental is 3 days or less
- Fill to the top of the walls and no higher, so nothing falls off on the road
Can I rent a dumpster for a deck or dock replacement in Arnold?
Yes. Old decking, railings, stairs, framing and pier boards are renovation debris and go in any MAC Dumpsters roll-off. Most deck tear-outs fit a 15 yard, which holds about six pickup loads with 2 tons included for $450. Concrete footings and piers have to stay out.
Pressure-treated lumber is heavy, especially when it's wet. For a big multi-level deck, the 20 yard at $550 with 3 tons gives you more margin. Our construction debris dumpster page covers loading lumber so it lies flat.
Arnold communities we deliver to
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Bay Hills
Bay Hills grew up around the Bay Hills Golf Club, which opened in 1969. Its brick-front single-family houses and townhouses, mostly from the 1970s and 1980s, are right at the age for new kitchens, baths and decks.
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Ulmstead Estates and the Magothy side
Ulmstead Estates sits on a peninsula on the Magothy River, with large, wooded lots, houses that include 1960s colonials, and community marinas. Big lots with big trees make yard and storm cleanup a regular job here.
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Mago Vista Beach
Mago Vista Beach mixes original mid-century cottages with larger, newer homes that replaced some of them. Lots are smaller, so container placement takes more planning.
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Pines on the Severn and Chase Creek
On the Severn side, Pines on the Severn, also known as Hidden Hills, runs down wooded hills to Chase Creek, with some houses dating to the early 1950s and a community pier. Hilly lots and older houses make remodels and cleanups a little more involved.
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College Parkway and Ritchie Highway
Anne Arundel Community College sits on College Parkway, and shopping centers like Bay Hills and Arnold Station serve the neighborhoods along it and Ritchie Highway. Townhome and condo communities such as Ulmstead Gardens fill in between.
Arnold's sizes, in order
The 20 yard leads in Arnold because so many jobs mix a wooded lot's yard debris with work on the house. The 15 yard is enough for most single projects like a deck, a kitchen or a bath. The 10 yard fits the townhomes and small cottage lots.
20 yard for a lot and a house at once
Clearing storm limbs and overgrown brush while a basement or garage gets emptied fills the 20 yard dumpster, with about eight pickup loads and 3 tons for $550.
15 yard for a deck, a kitchen or a bath
A deck tear-out or a kitchen or bath remodel in a Bay Hills or Ulmstead house fits the 15 yard roll-off, with about six pickup loads and 2 tons for $450.
10 yard for a townhome or a cottage lot
Townhome moves in communities off College Parkway and small jobs on a Mago Vista cottage lot fit the 10 yard container, 12 feet long, with 1.5 tons for $375.
Estimates assume standard 33-gallon trash bags and a full-size pickup bed loaded level with the sides. Actual capacity depends on the material and how it's loaded. Included tonnage applies no matter how full the dumpster looks, and weight over it is billed per ton.
Arnold loads, job by job
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Decks, docks and porches
Wet winters and humid summers by the water wear out outdoor wood. Decking, railings, stairs and pier boards come out together, and a 15 yard handles most of it.
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Storm limbs and wooded-lot cleanup
Big trees on the Broadneck drop limbs in every thunderstorm and sometimes come down whole. Limbs, brush, stumps and sod all go in. Our yard cleanup dumpster page covers loading brush so it packs tight.
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1970s and '80s kitchen and bath updates
Houses in Bay Hills and similar communities are reaching their second or third remodel. Cabinets, counters, tile and drywall make a steady 15 yard load.
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Cottage updates near the water
Older cottages in Mago Vista Beach and along the creeks get gutted and rebuilt inside. Plaster, paneling, old floors and fixtures come out in heavy loads.
What is the 50% rule in decluttering?
One version of the 50% rule says to keep only half of what you own in any one category, like books, kitchen gear or tools, and let the other half go. It gives you a clear target instead of an item-by-item debate. What doesn't get donated or sold can go in a MAC Dumpsters roll-off.
It works well in a garage or boat shed, where gear piles up. Just keep fuel cans and chemicals out of the container.
Setting a container on an Arnold lot
Wooded and sloped lots
Many Arnold driveways wind through trees or run downhill toward the water. Pick the flattest spot close to where you'll load, and look up for low limbs and wires. We can set a container on any surface, so level ground off the drive works too. Our dumpster placement checklist covers what to check.
Townhome and community rules
Communities like Ulmstead Gardens and the Bay Hills townhouses may have rules about where a container can sit, so check with the association first. If a container would have to go on a county road, read our dumpster permit guide by jurisdiction before you book.
Why Arnold homeowners use MAC Dumpsters
Deck, yard and house debris in one container
Lumber, limbs, stumps, drywall and furniture can all go in the same roll-off. You don't need one container for the yard and another for the house.
A swap when the first one fills
When a big lot fills a 20 yard, we switch it out for an empty one at the rental price, with a fresh 3 tons included.
Same-day when the schedule allows
Order by noon for the best chance at same-day delivery, depending on availability. We run one truck, so we'll tell you honestly what day we can make it.
Word from a past customer
Very affordable dumpster and it was worth every penny! Was able to receive dumpster quickly and pickup was very easy. Great customer service ! Will recommend this company to others and will use again in the future
Our other Anne Arundel stops
South across the Severn, we deliver dumpster delivery to Annapolis, and up Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie dumpster rentals. We also deliver to Severna Park and Cape St. Claire, at the same prices and with no delivery fee.
Garages, basements, attics and remodels.
One-time cleanouts or a container that stays.
Jobsite containers, swap-outs and contractor pricing by phone.
Cleanouts, remodels and move-outs at home.
One-time office, store and fit-out cleanouts.
Jobsite debris, with swap-outs when a container fills.
Brush, limbs, stumps and sod.
Downed trees, wind damage and flood tear-outs.
A whole house, cleared at your pace.
What Arnold renters ask
What is the 333 rule for decluttering?
The 333 rule usually refers to Project 333, a wardrobe challenge where you wear only 33 clothing items, shoes and accessories for 3 months. It's a way to find out what you actually use. Clothes that don't make the cut can be donated, and worn-out ones can go in a MAC Dumpsters roll-off with the rest of a cleanout.
Do you deliver to Severna Park and Cape St. Claire?
Yes. Severna Park, Cape St. Claire and the rest of the Broadneck get the same prices as Arnold, with no delivery fee.
Will a storm-downed tree fit in a 20 yard dumpster?
A mid-size tree usually does if it's cut into lengths that lie flat. Green wood is heavy, and the 20 yard includes 3 tons, so a large trunk can go over that at $125 per ton. For a big tree, call us and we'll help you size it.
Line up an Arnold delivery
Book your size and delivery day online, and tell us where the container should go on the lot. For a steep drive or a tight cottage lot, call (410) 205-5330 and we'll work out the spot first.
