Is a permit needed for a dumpster in Thornton?

A container in a Thornton street needs a Non-Construction Related Traffic Control Permit (§ 2-283), and the City says roll-offs “do not have associated fees” (the waiver is written for single-family homes). We check with Infrastructure permits (720-977-6210) before any street placement; no City rule for your driveway.

Can you deliver the same day in Thornton?

Often. The Civic Center is about 10 miles from our yard by I-270 and I-25, so a call before noon often gets an afternoon drop; north Thornton along E-470 is a little farther, so call early there.

Is there a fee to put a roll-off on my street?

Not for a single-family home: Thornton says on-street roll-offs fall under non-construction permits, with no traffic control fee for single-family residences. The permit is still needed, so tell us when you book and we check it with Infrastructure permits first.

Will Click & Haul take the concrete from my old patio?

No. Thornton’s Click & Haul excludes concrete and masonry demolition, dirt and sod. A 10-yard is the usual box for concrete, because it is heavy; see our sizes page.

Dumpster Rental in Thornton, CO

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Dumpster Rental in Thornton

Sam Hoffman’s 1950s ranch homes in the south, big new subdivisions along E-470 in the north.

Thornton began in 1952, when developer Sam Hoffman bought 400 acres to build an affordable, self-sustaining community. The first homes were finished in 1953, the farm field had about 10,000 residents within two years, and the city incorporated in 1956. Original Thornton is still those post-war ranch houses with brick details, and the work there is remodels and clean-outs, usually in a 10 or 15-yard.

North Thornton along E-470 and SH 7 is a different city: in its 80602 ZIP the median home was built in 2008 and 85 percent since 2000, nearly all single-family and owner-occupied, so the jobs are move-ins, basement finishes and landscaping. About 148,000 people live in Thornton. The Civic Center is about 10 miles from our yard by I-270 and I-25, and a call before noon often gets a same-day drop.

ZIP code(s):
80023, 80229, 80233, 80241, 80260, 80602, 80640

Status:
City — Adams County

Distance from our Aurora yard:
about 10 miles

Local government:
thorntonco.gov

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A Front Range Dumpsters container delivered to a driveway in the Thornton area

A Front Range Dumpsters driver with a homeowner beside a roll-off truck

Where We Deliver in Thornton

Areas we cover

Original Thornton: Hoffman-built 1950s ranch homes, remodels and clean-outs
Central Thornton around 80233 and 80241: a mix of 1950s to 70s and 1990s homes, remodels and roofs
North Thornton along E-470 and SH 7: post-2000 subdivisions, move-ins, basements and landscaping

Every service we offer is available in Thornton: residential, construction and commercial dumpster rental, junk removal, same-day delivery and yard-waste containers, in all five sizes.

Thornton At A Glance

Landmarks & routes

Local landmarks

Thornton Civic Center on Civic Center Drive
Thorncreek Golf Course
Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center
Larkridge
Thornton Town Center
The N Line stations at 88th, 104th and 124th

Getting to you

I-70 west to I-270 (exit 279A), then I-25 north
I-25 passes through Thornton twice, and I-76 clips the south-east edge
E-470 runs through north Thornton
SH 44 (104th Avenue) and SH 7 (160th Avenue) cross the city east to west

Do I need a permit in Thornton?

Thornton is one of the clearest places we serve. Its code makes it unlawful to obstruct any part of a street without first getting a traffic control permit from the development engineering manager (§ 2-283), and the City’s right-of-way permits page says: “Roll-off dumpsters and on-street containers fall under non-construction permits and do not have associated fees.” The permit is the Non-Construction Related Traffic Control Permit, whose form has a box for “On-Street Container/Roll-Off Dumpster,” and the holder agrees to follow the manual on uniform traffic control devices and to vacate the right-of-way when the traffic engineer directs. The no-fee rule is written for single-family residences; a container for a commercial or multifamily site may owe the City’s traffic control fees, so we check with Infrastructure permits (9500 Civic Center Drive, 720-977-6210) first. On your own driveway the City publishes no container rule. Thornton’s Click & Haul pickup takes remodeling debris but not concrete or masonry, dirt or sod, so heavy demolition still needs a roll-off.

FAQ

Thornton dumpster rental questions

Is a permit needed for a dumpster in Thornton?
A container in a Thornton street needs a Non-Construction Related Traffic Control Permit (§ 2-283), and the City says roll-offs “do not have associated fees” (the waiver is written for single-family homes). We check with Infrastructure permits (720-977-6210) before any street placement; no City rule for your driveway.
Can you deliver the same day in Thornton?
Often. The Civic Center is about 10 miles from our yard by I-270 and I-25, so a call before noon often gets an afternoon drop; north Thornton along E-470 is a little farther, so call early there.
Is there a fee to put a roll-off on my street?
Not for a single-family home: Thornton says on-street roll-offs fall under non-construction permits, with no traffic control fee for single-family residences. The permit is still needed, so tell us when you book and we check it with Infrastructure permits first.
Will Click & Haul take the concrete from my old patio?
No. Thornton’s Click & Haul excludes concrete and masonry demolition, dirt and sod. A 10-yard is the usual box for concrete, because it is heavy; see our sizes page.

Need a dumpster in Thornton? Call (720) 343-7409

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