How far does a dumpster have to be from a house?

Answer 1

That's going to be subject to local ordinances, and those of a homeowner's association (if you belong to one). If it's allowed, you can have it right up next to the residence (this is often done during construction or renovation of a home), although you need to ensure that it's far enough away that the top edge won't hit the exterior of the building when it's tilted up to be put back onto the truck.