A commercial dumpster enclosure’s cost depends on its size, height, gates, finish, engineering, foundations and installation. For an 8 ft Alpine Citadel structural steel enclosure, typical installed cost excluding slab and site work is $15,000–20,000 for a single and $21,000–30,000 for a double, including the engineering package for standard sizes. Compare CMU and steel quotes on the same complete scope.
Budget for the complete enclosure
The cost of a commercial dumpster enclosure depends on more than its walls. The layout, height, gates, finish, engineering, foundations, installation and site work all affect the total. Start with a defined scope so the budget reflects a usable service area.
Alpine Citadel planning ranges
Alpine’s published planning ranges for an 8 ft enclosure are $15,000–20,000 for a single and $21,000–30,000 for a double, excluding the slab and site work. The ranges include installation and the engineering package for standard sizes. They are budget references, not quotations. Confirm the current price and exact supply, engineering and installation scope for your project.
Custom layouts, non-standard heights, different gate arrangements, site exposure, finishes and additional features may affect the price. Multi-site programs are priced around the agreed scope, locations and release schedule.
Compare structural steel and masonry on the same scope
A masonry wall rate alone is not the price of a complete enclosure. A CMU proposal may also need footings, reinforcement, grout, caps, architectural finish, gate fabrication and coordination between trades. A steel enclosure proposal should identify posts, infill, gates, hardware, finishes and anchorage.
Compare both approaches using the same footprint, screening height, clear gate opening, finish expectations and site conditions. Include concrete and site work in both totals, or exclude them from both. Historical public bids and national wall rates can provide context, but they should not be presented as a direct saving on a different project.
What changes the project price?
- Size and layout: perimeter length, partitions, corners and the number of enclosures.
- Access: gate count, required clear openings, swing and hardware.
- Engineering: site loads, exposure, anchorage and foundation requirements.
- Finish: color selection and corrosion protection appropriate to the components and environment.
- Options: bollards, covers and other features reviewed for the project.
- Delivery and installation: location, access, crew scope and readiness of the concrete.
Confirm inclusions before comparing quotations
Ask each supplier to identify the engineering package, sealing requirements, delivery, installation, anchors, gate hardware and finish. Identify who designs and installs the concrete, who obtains approvals and which items are excluded.
A standard Alpine enclosure typically installs in 1–2 days on a prepared slab. Timing depends on the approved layout and site readiness. Coordinate manufacture, concrete preparation and the installation schedule together to avoid using a short on-site installation period as the complete project duration.
Get a price for your actual site
Send the site plan, address, required height, container information and access requirements. Alpine reviews the layout and confirms the quotation scope, engineering requirements and schedule with your team. To fix the footprint first, use the dumpster enclosure sizing guide.
Review steel and masonry considerations, explore custom configurations, or request a project quote.