Quick answer: the Wilson E. Whittaker Recycling Center is a fair deal if your whole cleanout fits in one Saturday morning and you don't mind paying per item — mattresses run $5-$20, couches $25-$35, appliances $5-$15, each collected in cash or check only. Try to clear a full house that way and you're doing math at the gate and coming back next week for whatever didn't fit. A rented dumpster skips the per-item fee sheet and the six-hour weekly window entirely.

Pembroke's mix of North River farmland and newer subdivisions means cleanout size varies a lot from property to property — a single garage clear-out is nothing like a full estate on a couple of acres. Whatever the scale, a dumpster parked in the driveway does the same job either way: no bulk-item card, no per-piece charge, no waiting for Saturday.

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Why Rent Instead of Hauling It Yourself

The Whittaker Recycling Center is open exactly one day a week — Saturday, 9am to 2:50pm — and it charges by the item: a queen mattress is $15, a recliner is $35, a refrigerator is $15, and it's all cash or check at the gate, no cards. A dumpster on your own property has none of that. Load debris as it comes off the project, at any hour, on any day, and pay one flat rate instead of adding up a receipt item by item.

15-yard dumpster suited for a single-room cleanout or small renovation
A 15-yard dumpster handles most single-room cleanouts without a single per-item fee.

Choosing a Dumpster Size

15-yard dumpster Most Popular

15-Yard Dumpster

Best for single-room cleanouts, small renovations, garage clear-outs, and yard debris.

20-yard dumpster Best for Big Jobs

20-Yard Dumpster

Best for whole-house cleanouts, roofing tear-offs, estate cleanouts, and construction debris the recycling center won't accept (it turns away stumps, brush, rocks, and concrete).

Not sure which size fits your project? Call 781-820-2113 and we'll size it based on what you're actually clearing — no guessing, no upsell.

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Permits and Placement

If the dumpster sits entirely on your own driveway or property, Pembroke typically doesn't require a town permit. If a job site needs the dumpster to sit in the street or a right-of-way, we'll help you check with Pembroke's DPW before delivery so there's no surprise ticket.

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Our Process

  1. Call or request a quote: Tell us the project and we'll recommend a size.
  2. Schedule delivery: Same-day or next-day delivery is available in most cases.
  3. Fill it on your timeline: No per-item fee, no Saturday-only cutoff.
  4. We haul it away: Call when it's full and we'll pick it up promptly.

Sources: Town of Pembroke — Wilson E. Whittaker Recycling Center, Pembroke Recycling Center fee schedule (Town of Pembroke DPW, on file with the South Shore Recycling Cooperative).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a dumpster rental cost in Pembroke, MA?

Most Pembroke rentals run $400-$650 flat rate depending on size and rental length, with no per-item fees and no Saturday-only window to work around.

How fast can I get a dumpster delivered in Pembroke?

Same-day or next-day delivery is available in most cases, depending on current scheduling.

What size dumpster do I need for a Pembroke cleanout?

A 15-yard dumpster covers most single-room cleanouts and small renovations. A 20-yard handles whole-house cleanouts, roofing jobs, and larger construction debris the recycling center won't take anyway.

Do I need a permit to rent a dumpster in Pembroke?

If the dumpster sits entirely on your driveway or property, typically no town permit is required. If it needs to sit in the street, check with Pembroke's DPW first — we can help confirm.

Is it cheaper to just haul everything to the recycling center myself?

The permit sticker is free, but per-item fees add up fast — a mattress, a couch, and an old appliance each carry their own charge, and you're limited to Saturday, 9am-2:50pm, to bring it all. A dumpster has no per-item fee and no weekly window.

What can't go in the dumpster?

Hazardous materials like paint, solvents, batteries, and certain electronics need separate handling — we'll flag anything that doesn't belong before drop-off.