If you’re planning a dumpster rental, you probably have questions about pricing, sizes, delivery, or what you can put inside. That’s why we’ve created this FAQ — to give clear answers to the most common dumpster rental questions we hear every day.
We are the dumpster rental experts, and our goal is to make renting a roll off dumpster simple and stress-free. If you don’t see your question answered below, our team is always here to help.
To make it easy, we’ve divided our FAQs into the following sections:
Yes! Removing yard waste and landscaping debris is a very common use for roll off dumpsters. They’re great for branches, leaves, grass clippings, and other green debris.
With Trash Daddy, it’s a simple 2-step process:
Visit your service area or city page to see available sizes and rental periods.
Get instant pricing and place your order online or use our live chat or call us.
Your dumpster delivery can usually be scheduled in just about 5 minutes!
It depends on your area. In most locations, the standard rental period is 14 days, while in some areas it is 7 or 10 days. You can always keep the dumpster longer if needed, though additional charges apply.
A commercial dumpster is a smaller, square-shaped bin that sits permanently on a property and is serviced weekly by a trash company.
A roll off dumpster is a larger container that’s delivered and picked up on demand. Roll offs are ideal for projects with a large volume of debris or items that can’t go in your regular trash service.
Not usually, but it depends on your city. In some areas, a permit is required if the dumpster is placed in the street or other public right-of-way. If your area requires a permit, we’ll let you know and most of the time we would take care of that for you.
A dumpster rental is simply a large trash container that anyone can rent for disposing of junk, household items, construction debris, or other material that can’t go out with your regular curbside trash.
Yes! We specialize in residential dumpster rentals. One of the reasons we started Trash Daddy was to make dumpster rental easy and affordable for homeowners working on cleanouts, remodels, or other projects.
Almost anything. Common examples include:
Furniture and appliances
Mattresses (although in a few areas extra charges apply)
Remodeling debris like wood, drywall, and fixtures
Flooring, carpeting, and tile
Roofing shingles
Metal, concrete, and dirt (weight limits apply)
Yes! Every roll off dumpster we rent has a door that swings open on one end. Just lift the locking handle and the door will swing outward for easy loading.
On most roll off dumpsters, the door swings open to the right. Some smaller sizes may have double doors, but that’s not common.
Roll off dumpsters are typically between 7 and 8 feet wide. To swing the door open fully, you’ll want at least 8 feet of clearance behind the dumpster.
Yes. Even our smaller roll off dumpster sizes include a door on one end for convenience.
The door is always located on the back end of the dumpster when it comes off the truck.
The delivery truck needs enough space to safely maneuver. Plan for at least 60 feet in length, 12 feet in width, and 60 feet of vertical clearance at your location.
In most areas, just one business day is enough notice. In some locations (Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston and more) same-day service is available. See your service area page for either next-day or same-day availability.
No. As long as the delivery area is clear and accessible, you don’t need to be present for delivery or pickup.
Deliveries and pickups can occur anytime between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Because routes are set the morning of service, and because routes adjust in real time as things happen (traffic, flat tires, weather, etc.), exact times cannot be guaranteed.
You can always change or cancel your order. Same-day cancellations are subject to a fee. Cancelling more than 24 (business) hours before delivery is preferred and there is no charge.
You can typically keep a dumpster for up to 30 days in most areas. After the included rental period, there is an additional charge per day. See your service area for details.
There’s a difference between weight limit and weight capacity. All roll off dumpsters can physically hold over 15 tons, but local road regulations prevent hauling that much weight. Flat-rate dumpster rentals (like Trash Daddy) include a set weight limit in the price, which varies by dumpster size. See your service area page for details.
First calculate the volume in cubic feet by multiplying length × width × height. Then divide that number by 27 (since 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet). For more detail, see our guide on “How To Calculate A Cubic Yard”.
You won’t know exactly until the dumpster is emptied and weighed at the landfill. At Trash Daddy, we help estimate the weight of common materials in advance so you’re not surprised later. We also have a page called "material weights" that includes the weight by the cubic yard for different debris types published from landfill statistics.
Yes — but you may need a permit. Some cities don’t allow street placement at all. Permits for street placement are not usually required, but we’ll let you know during ordering if a permit is required in your area. Some cities that do require them for street placement are Denver, Boulder, Chicago, and downtown Dallas.
Available dumpster sizes depend on your service area or city, since not every size is offered in all locations. Check our service area pages for details. In general, the sizes we rent include 10 yard, 12 yard, 15 yard, 20 yard, 30 yard, and 40 yard roll off dumpsters. You can read in more detail about this (and see pictures) on our dumpster sizes page.
The 20 yard dumpster is the most commonly rented size. It’s versatile for both residential and light construction projects. For more details, see our article: What Is the Most Common Size Dumpster Rental?
The 20 yard and 30 yard dumpsters are the most popular for residential cleanouts. The 20 yard can sometimes be easier to load because it’s not as tall so you don't always have to use the door. But the 30 yard provides more capacity with the same footprint typically (length and width). At about 22 feet long, both will fit in most residential driveways.
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Dumpster rental prices vary by location, size, material type, and local landfill fees. With Trash Daddy Dumpsters, prices will range from about $395 to $949 depending on the size and the area. For exact pricing in your city, contact us via our live chat, or order online. You can read more on our dumpster pricing page.
The dumpster can still be hauled unless it’s overloaded or exceeds 15 tons, but there will be an extra charge. When the dumpster is emptied, it’s weighed at the landfill. If it goes over the included weight limit, there is a fee of $75 to $170 per ton (pro-rated), depending on your service area. Overweight charges are not common, but check your service area for details.
You can keep a dumpster beyond the included rental period if needed. Most areas allow up to 30 days total. Additional days typically cost around $25, but it depends on the area.
Yes. Landfills are strictly regulated, so there are certain items that cannot go into any roll off dumpster. We have a dedicated page listing all prohibited items in detail, but here are the most common things you should never place in a dumpster:
Electronics (TVs, computers, etc.)
Refrigerators and appliances with refrigerant (AC units, freezers)
Hot water heaters
Fluorescent bulbs
Car batteries and lithium batteries
Tires
Latex paint cans (wet paint), chemicals, and household cleaners
Propane tanks and other pressurized containers
Explosive or flammable materials
Adhesives (glue, epoxy, etc.)
Medical waste
Oil, gasoline, or other fuels
Contaminated soil
Asbestos or hazardous construction materials
👉 For the full list of prohibited materials, see our Prohibited Items page.
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