Every other dumpster rental software in the market starts with a price tag. DRS, iCANS, Docket, CurbWaste, Routeware: they all charge for it, at published prices or quote-only sales (checked September 2026). Dumpster Controls is the only platform that gives you the full software for free, with unlimited orders, no credit card, no trial expiration and no feature paywalls. There's no software fee to pay, ever. It works for dumpster rental and junk removal, and you can run the whole app by chat or by voice with Tresha.
Pickups
Orders awaiting dumpster collection
| Order | Size | Address | Customer | Amount | Dates | Photo | Status | Driver / Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1126 | 20 Yard#A14 | 1420 Oak Ridge Dr Austin, TX | C Camila Reyes | $489.01 | 05/13✓ 06/13· 40d late | Late | Swap | |
| #1182 | 30 Yard | 88 Larkspur Ln Round Rock, TX | I Ingrid Holt Holt Remodeling | $447.26 | 07/06✓ 07/09· 3d late | Late | Swap | |
| #1191 | 20 Yard#B07 | 5100 Bee Cave Rd Austin, TX | M Mauricio Cardenas | $512.00 | 07/16✓ 07/23· today | Ready | Swap | |
| #1196 | 20 Yard | 230 Cypress St Cedar Park, TX | C Cassie Bailey | $447.26 | 07/22✓ 07/25· in 2d | Scheduled | Swap |
Camila Reyes
1420 Oak Ridge Dr
Austin, TX
Ingrid Holt
Holt Remodeling
88 Larkspur Ln
Round Rock, TX
Mauricio Cardenas
5100 Bee Cave Rd
Austin, TX
Free means free. Forever.
How we make money: only when you opt in. The software is free with unlimited orders. The only optional cost is payment processing, and only if you choose to collect a customer’s card payment through us. The rest of our revenue comes from the optional Unlimited plan and from equipment partners and sponsors advertising in the app and on our public directory; the Dumpster Net Hub marketplace charges nothing at all. Run your own business your way and you never pay to use the software.
Why is Dumpster Controls free?
Because we believe a 1-truck operator should run on the same software as a 50-truck fleet. The dumpster industry is full of small, hard-working companies that simply cannot justify a bill before their first job lands. So instead of charging a subscription, we keep the software free with unlimited orders. We only earn when you opt in: optional card processing when you choose to collect a customer's card through us, the optional Unlimited plan, and advertising from equipment partners and sponsors, never a fee to run your own business. When you have a slow month, you still pay nothing.
Free dumpster software vs. paid competitors
Here's how Dumpster Controls compares to the other most-searched dumpster rental software platforms in 2026:
| Feature | Dumpster Controls | Hauler Hero | ServiceCore | DRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Forever | No | No | No |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Annual | Annual | Annual |
| Online booking widget | Included | Add-on | Add-on | No |
| Built-in marketplace | Hub Network | No | No | No |
| AI dispatch + voice | Tresha | No | No | No |
| Driver app (iOS+Android) | Free | Paid | Paid | Paid |
How the free plan actually works
Every feature in the free plan
Dispatch board
Drag-and-drop scheduling for delivery, pickup, swap and dump runs. Color-coded lanes per driver. Real-time GPS dots show where trucks are right now. Learn more about dispatch →
Unassigned
0/2410 Elm St
Pflugerville, TX
12 Palmer Ct
Georgetown, TX
Marcus D.
1/31420 Oak Ridge Dr
Austin, TX 78704
9 Sunset Blvd
Austin, TX
77 Ranch Rd
Leander, TX
Priya N.
0/288 Larkspur Ln
Round Rock, TX
5100 Bee Cave Rd
Austin, TX
Elena V.
0/1230 Cypress St
Cedar Park, TX
Driver app
Native iOS and Android. Drivers see the day's stops in order, capture photo POD, scan landfill receipts, mark "can't access" with notes. The app uses GPS to auto-calculate miles per job. See the driver app →
Online booking
A 4-step booking widget you embed on any website. Customers pick size, date, address, pay with card. Order lands in your dispatch board automatically. See booking software →
Invoicing & payments
Stripe is built-in. Send a payment link by SMS or email. Card-on-file for extra charges (overage, contamination, trip fee). Auto-capture customer fee or absorb it. Aging dashboard shows who owes what.
Money overview
This month · vs last month
Invoiced
Previous: $61,200
Received
Previous: $49,800
Unpaid
Previous: $15,400
Expenses
Previous: $22,100
Net profit
Previous: $27,700
Accounts receivable
Landfill database
An open database of 2,911 US landfills with community-reported prices. Search by ZIP, see real ticket prices reported by other haulers, save your favorites. Free.
South Side Landfill
Reported price
$47.50/ton
Metro Transfer Station
Reported price
$52.00/ton
County C&D Facility
PrivateReported price
$41.00/ton
The Dumpster Net Hub (marketplace)
Got an order outside your service area? Post it to the Hub and another hauler buys it. Got slack capacity? Buy overflow jobs from other companies. The marketplace is free to use.
7
Orders available
4
Within radius
$249
Avg payout
3
New today
30 Yard
Construction DebrisPayout
$285
zero hub fees
20 Yard
RoofingPayout
$240
zero hub fees
15 Yard
HouseholdPayout
$195
zero hub fees
Who is the free dumpster software for?
- Owner-operators running 1-3 trucks who can't justify a bill before they have steady volume.
- Established haulers tired of overpaying for legacy software with hidden per-user fees.
- New entrants launching a dumpster business who want to look professional from day one.
- Junk removal companies adding roll-off as a service line.
- Construction firms running internal dumpster fleets.
Free dumpster rental software: FAQ
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