Dumpster Rental Cost in Killeen: What's Included and What Adds Up
Every Knox Bros quote includes delivery, pickup, 7 days and the included tons for your size. The only possible extras are listed below with their exact amounts, so you know your final bill before you book.
What does a dumpster rental cost in Killeen?
A dumpster rental in Killeen is priced by size and delivery distance, so call (254) 254-5880 for your exact all-in number. Every Knox Bros quote includes delivery, pickup, 7 days and the included tons for that size, from 2 tons in the 10-yard to 4 in the 30-yard. Nationally, the median 20-yard price is $449.
| Size | National median price* | Knox Bros includes |
|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $350 | Delivery, pickup, 7 days, 2 tons |
| 15-yard | $380 | Delivery, pickup, 7 days, 2.5 tons |
| 20-yard | $449 | Delivery, pickup, 7 days, 3 tons |
| 30-yard | $555 | Delivery, pickup, 7 days, 4 tons |
| 40-yard | $650 | Delivery, pickup; holds 5–6 tons |
*National medians from 3,060 published prices collected August 15 to September 27, 2026 (Dumpster Controls). These are national figures, not Knox Bros prices. Local prices vary with landfill fees and distance.
What extra fees can a dumpster rental have?
A Knox Bros dumpster has seven possible extras, and each one is listed here with its amount. Most renters pay none of them. The common ones are weight over the included tons at $75 per ton and extra days at $25 each. These are every fee in the Knox Bros rental policy.
| Possible extra | Knox Bros amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Weight over included tons | $75 per ton, by the exact pound | Net weight on the landfill scale ticket is over your size's tons |
| Extra rental days | $25 per day | You keep the dumpster past 7 days |
| Mattress, tire or Freon appliance | $50 per item | The item is in the load |
| Dry run or trip fee | $125 | The truck can't drop or pick up: blocked spot, low wires, locked gate, or an overfilled box |
| Same-day rush | $50 | You ask for same-day delivery and a truck is open |
| Swap (full box out, empty box in) | Billed as a new standard rental | Your dumpster fills before the job is done |
| City street permit | Set by the city, if required | The dumpster goes in the street or right-of-way |
Why do dumpster prices differ from town to town?
Dumpster prices differ by town for three reasons: the disposal facility's per-ton fee, the driving distance from the yard, and the debris type. A job near Killeen costs less to run than one 70 miles out. Heavy debris costs more to dispose of than light cleanout junk.
That is why we quote by phone instead of posting one price for every ZIP. The quote names the size, days, included tons and overage rate before you book.
How do I keep my dumpster bill low?
Keep a dumpster bill low by choosing the right size, staying under the included tons, and returning the box within 7 days. Most overages come from heavy debris in a big box, rain-soaked loads, and banned or $50 items found at the landfill.
- Run the overage calculator before you load shingles, tile or plaster.
- Cover the dumpster before rain. Wet debris weighs more.
- Keep concrete and dirt separate and ask about clean-fill pricing.
- Clear the drop spot so you never pay the $125 trip fee.
- Gross (truck + full box)
- 38,620 lb
- Tare (truck + empty box)
- − 32,100 lb
- Net debris weight
- 6,520 lb
- Included in 20-yard
- − 6,000 lb
- Over by
- 520 lb = 0.26 ton
- 0.26 ton × $75
- $19.50
Dumpster cost questions
Why don't you list one price for every size online?
Is delivery included in the price?
When do I pay the overage?
Talk to the yard, not a call center
Get your exact all-in price
One call: size, days, included tons and overage rate in writing.