Dumpster Rental in Sarasota, Florida
Roll-off dumpsters delivered across Sarasota and Sarasota County — construction and demolition debris, clean concrete, yard waste, and a dedicated concrete washout container. Delivery, pickup, disposal, tax and 30 days rental are all in the rate.
Sarasota, FL
What Drives Dumpster Work in Sarasota
Sarasota is our northern line, and we run it on purpose rather than by accident. Three things account for most of the work.
Downtown density. The core keeps going vertical — condo towers, tenant build-outs along Main and Ringling, restaurant and retail turnovers. Those are staging problems as much as debris problems, because there is rarely a spare driveway to put a can on.
Older neighborhoods being renovated, not replaced. Laurel Park, Gillespie Park and the Rosemary District have small lots, narrow streets and houses worth keeping. Kitchens, baths, roof tear-offs and whole-house refreshes. The 10 yard earns its keep here.
West of the Trail and the keys. Siesta, Lido and Longboat are teardown-and-rebuild territory, and the access is what makes them different — bridges, one way in, condo boards with delivery rules, and driveways worth more than the debris going into the can.
10 Yard
10 yard
About 3 pickup truck loads. 11 feet long — half the length of the others, and often the only can that fits a short driveway or gets past a gate. Single bathroom, one room, small landscaping.
20 Yard
20 yard
About 6 pickup truck loads. The one most remodels take — kitchen, kitchen and bath together, roofing tear-offs, mid-size contractor jobs.
30 Yard
30 yard
About 9 pickup truck loads. Full demolition, large estate cleanouts, lot clearing and high-volume construction debris.
What the driver needs: roughly 60 feet of straight clearance and room overhead. Cars moved, gate open, nothing parked where the can goes. Price your job in three taps on the cost page — every rate and every additional charge is there.
Which Can for Which Job
Four containers cover it. Match the can to the material and the job runs cleaner.
Construction and demolition. The everyday can. Cabinets, flooring, drywall, trim, lumber, roofing, furniture, mixed tear-out. Comes in 10, 20 and 30 yard.
Clean concrete. A dedicated 20 yard for concrete, block, brick and busted slab. It goes to a recycling facility instead of a landfill, which is why it carries far more weight than the same size mixed can. It has to be clean — no wood, drywall or dirt mixed in.
Yard waste. Brush, palm fronds, hedge trimmings, limbs and root balls, in 20 and 30 yard. Green material only. Mix it with construction debris and the whole load reclassifies.
Concrete washout. A 6.5 yard containment unit for pour days. It keeps rinse water off the ground and off your stormwater exposure. Not every hauler in this market runs one.
Not sure which one? Tell us the material and we will size it with you on the phone.
Why Sarasota Customers Choose Maxim
Real local crew, not a broker
You get Shelby, not a 1-800 dispatcher and not a broker who resells your job to whoever answers. He knows what is on the schedule, what the trucks are doing and whether he can move something for you — so you get a straight answer on the first call instead of a callback that may or may not come. Need a swap in the middle of a job? Same person, same number.
USDOT-licensed and fully insured
Maxim is USDOT-registered under USDOT #4281471. We operate as a local Southwest Florida roll-off company with the credentials customers expect from a reliable dumpster rental provider.
Hourly-paid drivers, not per load
Our drivers are paid hourly, not by the load. Nobody is racing to squeeze in one more stop, so they take the time to set the can exactly where you want it, put protection down first, and leave the spot how they found it. It is the difference between a can that lands where you pointed and one that lands where it was quickest to drop.
Four containers, one number
Four containers, one number. Construction and demolition debris in 10, 20 and 30 yard. Clean concrete in a dedicated 20 yard that carries 15 tons. Yard waste in 20 and 30 yard horticulture cans. And a 6.5 yard concrete washout container for pour days. Run all four on the same site without calling four companies.
What Sarasota Customers Say
Quinton Johnson
“I have used Maxim multiple times with demolitions in the SWFL area. Their service is top notch. I recommend them over any other company around.”
Philip Lambert
“I used Maxim for dumpsters for various locations, and they always delivered and picked up when they said they would.”
Max Rooney
“Maxim Disposal has been professional and reliable. The staff is cooperative and if I could give more stars I would.”
Real Google reviews. Read all of them on our reviews page.
How It Works
1. Call, text or email. Tell us the material, roughly where the can goes and the day you want it. Usually about ninety seconds.
2. We pencil you in. A human confirms your delivery window within two hours during business hours. Next day is usually no problem, most jobs go out within 24 to 30 hours, and same day is not off the table — ask and we will tell you straight.
3. Delivery with protection down. The can goes down on protection so your driveway, pavers or stamped concrete stay the way we found them.
4. Contact us when you are done. Pickup or a swap, whichever you need. Every rental runs 30 days.
Price your job in three taps on the cost page, or just call and we will do it with you.
Sarasota Dumpster Rental FAQs
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Sarasota?
Not for a can in your own driveway or on your own jobsite. If it has to sit in a public street, on a sidewalk or in the right of way, you need approval first — and check which jurisdiction you are in, because a Sarasota mailing address is often unincorporated Sarasota County rather than the City of Sarasota. Inside city limits, right-of-way permits go through City of Sarasota Public Works Engineering at 941-263-6793. Outside city limits, Sarasota County handles right-of-way through Land Development at 941-861-5000. Maxim does not pull permits, so make that call before delivery day.
What does a dumpster cost in Sarasota?
Most jobs land between $395 and $645 depending on size and material, plus a flat $30 fuel fee. That covers delivery, pickup, disposal, tax and 30 days of rental — there is no separate delivery charge. Construction and demolition is the cheaper end, yard waste the dearer, and clean concrete carries far more weight for the same money. Price your exact job in three taps on the cost page.
Do you actually deliver to Sarasota, or is it out of range?
We deliver it. Sarasota is the northern end of our service area and we run it as a scheduled route rather than a favor. What that means in practice is that we are straight with you about timing: next day is normally fine, and if a same-day request will not work we say so on the first call instead of leaving you waiting.
Where does the can go on a downtown job with no driveway?
That is the usual Sarasota question. If there is no private spot, the container has to go in the right of way and that needs a city permit first. Tell us what you are working with and we will help you think through placement and access before anything is scheduled.
What size do I need?
A single bathroom usually fits a 10 yard, about 3 pickup loads. A kitchen, or a kitchen and bath together, is normally a 20 at about 6 loads. Full demo and lot clearing take a 30 at about 9. On the tighter Laurel Park and Rosemary lots the 10 yard at 11 feet is often the only thing that fits comfortably.
Can you get onto Siesta, Lido or Longboat Key?
Yes. Bridge access and condo association rules are the things to sort out ahead of time, not the truck. Give us the association contact or the delivery window they allow and we schedule inside it. The container goes down on protection so pavers and finished driveways are not damaged.
Hazardous waste, paint, oils, tires, batteries, asbestos, freon, wet concrete or slurry, contaminated soil, electronics, and mattresses can’t go in a standard dumpster. Some items may be handled separately on request.
Every rental includes 30 days. There is no daily rate and no meter running — most jobs finish well inside it. If a can sits past 30 days a $295 idle fee applies, and we will call you before that happens rather than let it land on the invoice. Need it longer? Tell us up front and we will work it out.
Weight limits depend on the dumpster size and the type of debris you’re loading. Heavy materials like concrete, dirt, masonry, and roofing debris may require a different setup than a general cleanout. Some roll-off dumpsters can hold up to 10 tons, or 20,000 pounds, but Maxim will explain your tonnage allowance in the quote before delivery.
Yes. We run storm cleanup work regularly across Southwest Florida. During busy storm-recovery periods, it’s best to reach out early so the team can confirm availability and help you select an appropriate dumpster.
Book a Can in Sarasota
Call (239) 470-8525 and ask for Shelby, text us a photo of the spot, or price your job on the cost page first. Most jobs get quoted and booked in about 90 seconds.
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