Yard Waste Dumpster Rental

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Brush, limbs and leaves fill a dumpster by bulk long before they get heavy, and MAC Dumpsters sizes yard cleanups with that in mind. A 15 yard at $450 handles most seasonal cleanups, and a 20 yard at $550 takes lot clearing, with 14 days and no delivery fee on either. Stumps and sod are accepted too. We're an owner-operated dumpster hauler based in Middle River, MD, serving Baltimore City and Baltimore, Harford and Anne Arundel counties.

  • Owner-operated since 2023
  • Our truck, our driver
  • 5.0 on Google
  • No delivery fee
MAC Dumpsters roll-off loaded with brush and branches from a yard cleanup
MAC Dumpsters hook-lift truck with a roll-off container

Who's behind these yard cleanup containers?

MAC Dumpsters is a roll-off dumpster rental company in Middle River, MD, owned by Adam and Tara Graf and open since 2023. We rent 10, 15 and 20 yard containers to homeowners, landscapers and property owners in Baltimore City and Baltimore, Harford and Anne Arundel counties. All 12 of our containers are delivered by our own truck and driver. Our Google rating stands at 5.0.

Yard cleanup rental facts

  • Branches, brush, leaves, grass, stumps and sod all accepted
  • $125 per ton over the included weight
  • We weigh the load at the landfill and bill any overage after the dump
  • 14 calendar days from delivery, then $25 per day
  • Code 3DAY: $50 off a rental of 3 days or less
  • Set on any surface, including grass, outside Bel Air town limits

Topics on this yard waste page

This page covers yard waste dumpster rental from MAC Dumpsters in Middle River, MD. It explains what yard and land-clearing jobs put in a container, why most of it is bulky but light, and where stumps and sod change that. It also covers how much fits in our 15 and 20 yard, why loose dirt can't go in, placing a container near trees, and timing around the season, for yards across the Baltimore area.

Can you put yard waste in a roll-off dumpster?

Yes. Branches, brush, shrubs, leaves, grass clippings, garden plants, stumps and sod can all go in a MAC Dumpsters container. Loose dirt can't. Yard waste is bulky and mostly light, so a container usually fills with branches and leaves before it reaches the included tonnage. Stumps and sod are the heavy exceptions.

Yard jobs that fill a container:

  • Spring yard cleanup
  • Fall leaf cleanup
  • Clearing an overgrown lot or fence line
  • Cleanup after tree trimming
  • Hedge and shrub removal
  • Garden bed makeover
  • Sod replacement
  • Stump removal
  • Land clearing on a large lot

What a yard or land-clearing job produces

Cut branches and brush loaded flat in a MAC Dumpsters container

Limbs, leaves, stumps and sod

Most yard debris is plant material: cut limbs, brush piles, pulled shrubs, vines, leaves and clippings. Lot clearing adds small trees and root balls. Redoing a lawn or a bed adds rolled sod. Taking out a tree adds the stump, often with soil still packed around its roots.

Light by the yard, until it isn't

Brush and leaves are mostly air. A container can look full of branches and still be well under its included tons, so on a trimming or leaf job, room runs out first. Stumps, sod and soaked leaves are different. They carry soil and water, so they weigh far more for their size. Load a lot of them and the weight adds up quickly: each ton over the included amount is $125, so one ton over adds $125. Knock loose soil off stumps and sod before loading to keep the weight down.

How much yard waste fits in a dumpster?

A 15 yard dumpster holds about six pickup truck loads of yard waste, and a 20 yard holds about eight. At MAC Dumpsters, that's enough for a full seasonal cleanup in the 15 yard, or a cleared lot in the 20. Branches take up more room when they're left whole, so cutting them down lets more fit.

MAC Dumpsters 15 yard roll-off dumpster

15 yard for seasonal cleanups

The 15 yard roll-off is the size for a spring or fall cleanup, a hedge removal or the brush from a day of trimming. That's a bulk job, not a weight job, and the 2 tons included usually goes further than the space. The 4-foot walls keep tossing branches in easy.

MAC Dumpsters 20 yard roll-off dumpster

20 yard for land clearing and big lots

The 20 yard dumpster fits clearing an overgrown lot, taking out a row of trees, or a big yard's worth of brush. Its 64-inch walls hold tall piles of limbs, and its 3 tons included give room for a few stumps or a sod job mixed in.

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.

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Can dirt go in a dumpster?

No. Loose dirt can't go in any MAC Dumpsters container, and neither can concrete, brick, block or asphalt. Soil still attached to sod or a stump is fine. Excavated dirt, fill, and concrete or brick pavers need another way out.

Paint, hazardous materials and anything with freon are also out. That includes cans of fuel or garden chemicals left in a shed. Old tires turned up at the back of a lot can go in at $15 each.

MAC Dumpsters truck tipping a roll-off container

Storm limbs versus flood debris

Branches brought down by wind are yard waste. They're light and bulky, and they size like a trimming job. A storm that sends water into the house is a different load: soaked drywall, carpet and furniture that weigh much more for their size. If your storm cleanup is inside the house, our dumpsters for storm damage page sizes it for wet debris.

MAC Dumpsters truck backing a roll-off container onto a driveway

Placing a container near trees

The trees you're trimming are often the clearance problem. Our hook-lift truck typically needs 12 to 14 feet overhead, plus about 50 feet of straight-line room to back in and 10 to 12 feet of width. Low limbs over the drop spot can block the delivery, so trim those first or pick a clear spot. Call if it's tight.

The container can sit on grass, close to where you're working, anywhere except inside Bel Air town limits, where town code keeps dumpsters off grass and other pervious surfaces. On your own property, most areas we serve need no permit. A container on the street needs a right-of-way permit that you get yourself. More on spots and clearance is on our dumpster placement and clearance guide.

MAC Dumpsters roll-off on a driveway beside a house

When to book a yard waste dumpster

Spring, from March through May, is when most yard cleanups happen, and fall brings the leaves. Book the container for the day the cutting starts, since the 14 days count from delivery. Load as you go, so brush doesn't get handled twice.

Cut branches to lie flat and keep the load level with the top of the container. Long limbs sticking up past the rim can fall onto the road, so an overfilled container may not be hauled until the extra comes off. A weekend cleanup done in 3 days or less can use code 3DAY for $50 off.

MAC Dumpsters hook-lift truck delivering a roll-off container

Getting a yard waste container

Book online or call (410) 205-5330. Order by noon for the best chance at same-day delivery, depending on availability. We slide the container into the spot you've cleared, you load it over your 14 days, and you text us when it's full so we can pick it up.

Yard waste dumpster pricing

A yard cleanup runs $450 for a 15 yard or $550 for a 20 yard, with delivery, pickup, 14 days and the included tonnage in the price. There's no delivery fee. Heavy loads of stumps or sod may add overage at $125 per ton, and days past day 14 are $25 each. See rates, tonnage and fees for everything we charge.

Why yard cleanups go with MAC

Stumps and sod don't need a second plan

Stumps and rolled sod ride in the same container as the brush and leaves. You pay for any weight over the included tons, and nothing else changes.

Set down close to the work

The container can go on the lawn, next to the brush pile, instead of out at the curb. That's fewer trips with a wheelbarrow.

Three days or less, $50 off

Finish the job in 3 days or less and code 3DAY takes $50 off. A Saturday of trimming with a Monday pickup fits inside it.

Related pages for yard projects

Landscapers renting for client jobs can see how we work with trades on our jobsite container rental page. If the yard work is part of a bigger clear-out of the house and garage, our dumpsters for home projects page sizes the whole job.

Yard cleanups across our delivery area

We deliver yard waste dumpsters to Baltimore City and across Baltimore, Harford and Anne Arundel counties, including Parkton, Kingsville, Forest Hill and Aberdeen. There's no delivery fee to any address in that area. Find your town on the towns on our delivery list.

Yard waste dumpster questions

Can I put tree stumps in a dumpster?

Yes, tree stumps are accepted in MAC Dumpsters containers. Stumps are heavy, especially with soil around the roots, so knock off as much dirt as you can. Any weight over the included tonnage is billed at $125 per ton.

Can you put grass clippings in a dumpster?

Yes. Grass clippings and leaves go in with the rest of your yard waste. Bag them or load them between branches so they don't blow out, and keep them dry when rain is coming, since wet clippings weigh more.

Can sod go in a roll-off dumpster?

Yes. Rolled sod is accepted, soil and all. Sod is heavy for its size, so a big lawn replacement can pass the included tons. Loose dirt on its own can't go in.

Should I cut branches before putting them in a dumpster?

Yes. Cut branches into shorter lengths so they lie flat. Whole limbs trap air and stick up past the top edge, which wastes space and can keep the container from being hauled until the load is level.

Can fence posts go in a dumpster?

Wood fence posts and rails can go in with your yard waste. Posts set in concrete are the catch: concrete can't go in a MAC Dumpsters container, so break the footing off or cut the post above it first.

Line up your yard cleanup container

Tell us what's coming out of the yard and whether stumps or sod are part of it, and we'll match the size. Book online, or call (410) 205-5330 to talk through your debris.

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