Dumpster Rentals in
Colorado Springs, CO

In most cases, no. If the dumpster sits entirely on private property, such as a driveway, yard, or private parking lot, the City of Colorado Springs does not require a permit. This covers the majority of residential rentals in driveways from Briargate to Broadmoor, including kitchen remodels, garage cleanouts, and most roof tear-offs.

A permit is required when any portion of the dumpster occupies the public right-of-way, including the street, curb lane, parking lane, sidewalk, or parkway. In that case, the city requires a Temporary Surface Revocable Permit from the Land Use Review Division of Planning + Neighborhood Services. The application fee runs about $50, and approval typically takes 2 to 4 business days. Downtown metered blocks and placements in historic areas like the Old North End or Old Colorado City can take longer because of the additional review.

Approved placements cannot interrupt vehicular or pedestrian traffic, cannot occupy more than one-fifth the width of a paved sidewalk, and must remain clear of fire hydrants, storm inlets, driveways, intersections, bus stops, and ADA ramps. Many newer master-planned neighborhoods (Flying Horse, Wolf Ranch, Banning Lewis Ranch) also enforce HOA placement bylaws. Surrounding communities run their own permit programs: Manitou Springs, Fountain, and Monument issue permits through their own public works offices, and unincorporated El Paso County areas such as Falcon, Black Forest, and Cimarron Hills go through County Planning and Community Development, with separate fees and lead times. If your project's classification is unclear, contact your ZTERS representative before scheduling.

Colorado Springs dumpster costs can be impacted by dumpster size, local landfill fees, fuel prices, and any required city permits. Colorado Springs dumpster costs range from $387 for a 10 yard dumpster up to $661 for a 40 yard dumpster.

Each dumpster size includes a maximum allowable tonnage and 10-day rental period. If you need the dumpster longer, you can extend your rental period for an additional fee. Delivery costs average about $137 depending on distance, dumpster size, and current fuel prices. Here is an estimate of ZTERS Colorado Springs dumpster prices by size:

For most renters, the most efficient approach is to have the dumpster company handle the permit. If your placement requires a Temporary Surface Revocable Permit because the bin will sit on a street, curb lane, parking lane, or sidewalk, ZTERS files the application through the city's Land Use Review Division, includes the cost in your rental, and aligns approval with your delivery date. The application fee is about $50, and approval typically takes 2 to 4 business days.

Applicants who prefer to file directly can apply online through the city's Accela permitting portal ("City of Colorado Springs Permits, Licenses, and Records") or work with the Land Use Review Division of Planning + Neighborhood Services, located at the City Administration Building, 30 S. Nevada Ave., Suite 701, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the division can be reached at (719) 385-5905 or [email protected]. Most applications clear in 2 to 4 business days. Permits for downtown metered blocks or historic areas like the Old North End and Old Colorado City may take longer because of the additional review, and fee schedules change, so confirm current amounts with the division when applying.

Projects outside the city limits apply to the relevant jurisdiction, not Colorado Springs. Unincorporated El Paso County areas such as Falcon, Black Forest, Cimarron Hills, and Security-Widefield go through El Paso County Planning and Community Development at (719) 520-6300, while Manitou Springs, Fountain, Monument, and Woodland Park each issue right-of-way permits through their own public works or planning offices, typically with fees of $25 to $100 and a few business days of processing. If you are unsure which permit applies, a brief consultation with your ZTERS representative can confirm requirements and, in most cases, the permit can be handled at booking.

Yes, with a Temporary Surface Revocable Permit from the City of Colorado Springs Land Use Review Division. Any time a roll-off occupies the public right-of-way, including the street, curb lane, parking lane, or sidewalk, the permit is required. Approval typically takes 2 to 4 business days, so plan to apply before scheduling delivery. Placements on downtown metered blocks or in historic areas like the Old North End and Old Colorado City can take longer because of the additional review.

Approved placements cannot interrupt vehicular or pedestrian traffic and cannot occupy more than one-fifth the width of a paved sidewalk. Bins should carry reflective tape, cones, or barricades for visibility and must stay clear of fire hydrants, storm inlets, driveways, intersections, bus stops, ADA ramps, loading zones, and parking meters. Projects that close a lane or street require additional traffic control review, and the fire code further restricts placement that would block hydrants or emergency access. HOA bylaws in master-planned neighborhoods like Flying Horse and Wolf Ranch add their own placement rules. Winter snow operations along the Front Range may require relocation, and spring hailstorm cleanups can tighten on-street capacity in roofing-heavy neighborhoods.

For most renters, the simplest path is to let ZTERS or your hauler pull the permit at booking. The fee is rolled into the rental and approval lines up with delivery.

ZTERS provides service throughout the City of Colorado Springs and the broader Pikes Peak region, covering nearly every neighborhood from the foothills to the eastern plains. City of Colorado Springs neighborhoods include Downtown, Old Colorado City, the Old North End, the Westside, Ivywild, Patty Jewett, Knob Hill, Pleasant Valley, Broadmoor, Cheyenne Mountain and Skyway, Rockrimmon, Mountain Shadows, Briargate, Northgate, Flying Horse, Stetson Hills, Springs Ranch, and the fast-growing Powers corridor out to Banning Lewis Ranch.

Coverage extends well beyond the city limits. ZTERS regularly delivers to Manitou Springs and the Ute Pass communities to the west; Cimarron Hills, Falcon, and Peyton to the east; Security-Widefield and Fountain to the south; Black Forest, Monument, and Palmer Lake to the north along I-25; and Woodland Park up Highway 24. If your project falls within an El Paso County zip code, ZTERS can almost certainly arrange delivery, and service reaches south to Pueblo. For addresses at the edges of the region or in newer developments east of Marksheffel Road, a brief call with a ZTERS representative will confirm coverage and pricing.

Delivery timing depends on when the order is placed, whether a permit is needed, and current capacity of local haulers. For private-property placements (driveways, yards, off-street commercial lots) across the city and on most single-family streets, many Colorado Springs providers advertise same-day or next-day delivery, and these timelines are achievable in best-case scenarios. Same-day delivery is generally possible when an order is placed before 10 a.m. and the customer is flexible on size. Next-day delivery is more typical for orders placed later in the day. For routine planning, 2 to 3 business days is the safer estimate.

For street or sidewalk placements in the City of Colorado Springs, plan on 3 to 5 business days because a Temporary Surface Revocable Permit must be in hand before delivery, and the Land Use Review Division typically needs 2 to 4 business days to approve an application. Placements on downtown metered blocks or in historic areas can take longer. During peak spring renovation and summer construction seasons, lead times can stretch by another day or two, and the post-hailstorm roofing surges that hit the Front Range most summers can tighten container availability across the whole metro for a week or more. For unexpected situations such as storm cleanups or accelerated contractor schedules, contact ZTERS directly to determine the fastest available option. Booking three to five days ahead provides flexibility on size, time window, and placement.

The right size depends on the scope of the project and the density of the debris. A single bathroom remodel typically fits in a 10 or 15 yard dumpster, with the 10 yard preferred when significant tile or concrete backer board is being removed because dense debris and material are heavy and hit the weight cap before filling the bin. Master bathroom gut renovations and multi-bathroom jobs generally call for a 20 yard. A full kitchen remodel, including cabinets, countertops, flooring, backsplash, drywall, and appliances, also typically requires a 20 yard. Multi-room renovations and additions move up to a 25 or 30 yard, and whole-house renovations or major demolitions fall in the 30 to 40 yard range. For roof tear-offs, a 20 yard handles roughly 2,500 to 3,000 square feet of single-layer asphalt shingles, which covers most Colorado Springs ranches and two-stories. Larger Broadmoor, Flying Horse, or Northgate homes with multiple shingle layers usually need a 30 yard, while smaller 1,200 to 1,500 square foot bungalows in Old Colorado City or Knob Hill with a single layer fit a 10 yard heavy-debris bin.

Several Colorado Springs-specific factors are worth considering. Hail is the big one: the Front Range sees some of the most damaging hailstorms in the country, and after a major storm, roof tear-offs spike demand on 20 and 30 yard bins across the metro for weeks. The Old North End's historic streets restrict bin placement and may require a smaller bin or shorter rental window, and downtown metered blocks require a Temporary Surface Revocable Permit, so allow lead time for review. Wildfire-mitigation cleanups in Black Forest, Mountain Shadows, and the foothills generate heavy loads of slash, scrub oak, and timber that fill bins faster than homeowners expect. Because Front Range winters bring freeze-thaw cycles and spring snow, debris should remain below the rim so meltwater does not add weight and exceed the load limit. When choosing between two sizes, sizing up is usually the better value (the price difference is typically far smaller than the cost of a second haul).