Lake Ariel, PA · Wayne County
Dumpster Rental in Lake Ariel, PA
Roll-off containers delivered to Lake Ariel from our Scranton yard — about 18 miles east of Scranton. Flat rates, driveway protection as standard, and same-day delivery when we can get a truck free.
Roll-off containers for Lake Ariel homes and jobsites
Lake Ariel is lake country, a Wayne County village spread across Lake and Salem Townships where the Poconos start in earnest. The old amusement park that once drew crowds by rail is long gone, but the water is still the reason people are here, and the area is thick with gated communities, seasonal cottages and year-round homes on wooded lots. Our work follows that pattern: cabin and lake house renovations, deck and dock timber removal, rental turnover clear-outs, storm and tree damage cleanup, and full property clearances when a family camp finally sells. Access and gate procedures matter here more than anywhere else we serve.
What we know about working in Lake Ariel
Housing ranges from 1960s and 1970s A-frames and cottages to substantial modern lake homes inside communities like the Hideout, Indian Rocks and the Wallenpaupack estates. Many are second homes, so projects happen in bursts and owners are often three hours away when the container arrives. Lots are wooded with narrow gravel lanes, tight turns and heavy tree canopy, and almost everything runs on septic. Deck boards, dock timber, cedar siding and old pressure-treated framing make up a lot of what we haul out. Winter is long here and spring brings serious mud, both of which affect where a truck can safely go. Community rules on container placement, screening and duration vary, and it pays to check them first.
- CountyWayne County
- Distance from our yard18 miles east of Scranton
- Main routesPA 191
- Typical deliverySame or next day
Getting a truck to you
We take I-84 east from the Dunmore interchange and come off at exit 17 for PA 191 toward Hamlin, then north into Lake Ariel, which runs about thirty-five minutes. PA 348 handles the southern approaches. Inside the lake communities the constraints are the gate, narrow gravel lanes, sharp turns between trees and low canopy, so we want the address and gate details before dispatch.
Routes we run: PA 191, I-84 (exit 17, PA 191 for Hamlin), PA 348, PA 590 at Hamlin.
Landmarks and neighborhoods we work around
Local landmarks
- Lake Ariel itself
- the former Lake Ariel Park site
- Lacawac Sanctuary
- Lake Wallenpaupack
- St. Thomas More Church
Neighborhoods & communities
- the Hideout
- Indian Rocks
- Wallenpaupack Lake Estates
- Hamlin
- Varden
Permits, streets and placement in Lake Ariel
On a private driveway in Lake Ariel you generally do not need a municipal permit. Placement in the public street or right-of-way is a different matter and normally requires approval — from the borough or township where the road is locally maintained, or from PennDOT where it is a state route. Every municipality in Wayne County runs its own form and its own lead time, and older streets here often have no off-street parking at all, so plan the permit before you plan the delivery. It is a ten-minute call that saves a week.
Our permit and placement guide walks through the whole process, and PA DEP publishes the Covered Device Recycling Act rules and the other statewide disposal restrictions that apply to every load we haul out of Lake Ariel. County recycling and household hazardous waste dates are published by Lackawanna County.
Sizes we deliver to Lake Ariel
10 Yard Dumpster
Concrete, brick, block, dirt, tile and small heavy-debris jobs.
View this size → 15yd³15 Yard Dumpster
Single-room remodels, roof tear-offs up to about 20 squares, garage cleanouts.
View this size → 20yd³20 Yard Dumpster
Kitchen guts, multi-room renovations, large cleanouts, deck demo.
View this size → 30yd³30 Yard Dumpster
Whole-home cleanouts, new construction, commercial projects, additions.
View this size →Delivering to Lake Ariel today
Call before about 11am and we can usually get a container to Lake Ariel the same afternoon.
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Services in Lake Ariel
What we haul in and out of Lake Ariel
Roofing Dumpster Rental
Weight-rated cans sized for asphalt tear-offs and heavy original slate.
Learn more →Residential Dumpster Rental
Roll-offs for home cleanouts, remodels and moves — driveway, alley or street.
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Containers and fast swaps for strip-outs, porches, garages and plaster-and-lath.
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Clear a basement, attic, garage, shed or storage unit on your own schedule.
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Jobsite roll-offs and next-day swap-outs for builders, remodelers and GCs.
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Scheduled and on-call containers for retail, restaurants, offices and property managers.
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Delivering to Lake Ariel in four steps
- 1
Call us
Tell us the project, your address and when you want it. Two minutes on the phone and you have a flat price.
- 2
We deliver
Our driver walks the drop, lays protection boards and sets the container exactly where you want it.
- 3
You load it
Take your time within your rental window. Keep it level with the top rail and we handle the rest.
- 4
We haul it
Call or text when you are done. We pull it, sort what can be recovered and dispose of the rest properly.
Dumpster Rental in Lake Ariel — FAQs
Can you deliver inside the Hideout and other gated communities?
Yes, provided the access is arranged. Most of these communities require the property owner to register the delivery with security in advance and some restrict how long a container may remain visible on a lot. Give us the community name, gate instructions and any placement rules at booking, and we will make sure the driver is not turned away at the entrance.
We only get to the lake house at weekends. How does drop-off work?
You do not need to be there. We can deliver during the week to a spot you describe in advance, ideally marked with a cone or a note, so the container is waiting when you arrive Friday evening. Pickup works the same way once you tell us you are finished. Just make sure nothing is parked in the drop zone during the week.
Can you take old dock, deck and boathouse timber?
Pressure-treated deck and dock lumber goes into a standard container without trouble, and it is one of the most common loads we pull out of this area. Keep out any material coated in tar or creosote without telling us first, along with fuel cans, propane tanks and marine batteries from a boathouse clear-out, since those need separate disposal routes.
How quickly can you deliver a dumpster to Lake Ariel?
Lake Ariel is about 18 miles east of Scranton, so it is a routine run for us. Same-day delivery is usually possible if you call before about 11am, and next morning otherwise. Storm weeks and the spring remodeling peak can stretch that, and we will tell you honestly when you call.
Do you charge extra to deliver to Lake Ariel?
No. Lake Ariel sits inside our standard service area and the flat rate is the same as it is in Scranton. Delivery, pickup, your rental window and disposal up to the agreed tonnage are all included in the number we quote you.
What size dumpster do most Lake Ariel customers take?
A 20 yard is the most common by a wide margin — it suits kitchen guts, multi-room renovations and three-bedroom house cleanouts. But if you are stripping plaster and lath out of a pre-war house, or moving coal-era brick, stone or concrete, size DOWN to a 10 yard heavy container and take two hauls — that material hits the weight limit long before it fills the box.
Talk to a real person
Need a dumpster in Lake Ariel?
Tell us the job and the address and we will size it, price it flat and get a truck out. We run to Lake Ariel most days, so a same-day slot is often available.
Lake Ariel, PA · Wayne County · delivered from 840 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA 18508