Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
How Big Is a 10 Yard Dumpster?
Folks asking about 10 yard dumpster measurements or 10-yard dumpster dimensions usually just want to know if it fits their driveway and their pile. It does, for most home projects.
Picture a container the size of a small pickup bed area, stretched out. At 12 feet by 8 feet by 4 feet, it swallows furniture, drywall, yard waste and shingles from a modest job without eating your whole yard. Memphis Porta Pros sizes these against jobs like home renovation porta potty projects, where a single bathroom gut or a deck tear-out generates just enough debris to fill one without paying for a bigger box. If you are unsure whether 10 yards covers your pile, check dumpster sizes and dimensions before you book, and compare against the 20 yard dumpster rental if your project runs bigger. Delivery in Memphis needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so measure your driveway or street access first. Homes in Germantown, 11.4 miles east of Memphis, often have tighter driveways than newer subdivisions, so confirm clearance before the truck shows up.
What Does a 10 Yard Dumpster Cost in Memphis?
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Day rentals run cheapest for a fast cleanout, while week and month rates apply once a renovation drags on. Whether you call it a 10 yard roll off dumpster or just the small box, the pricing tiers work the same way. A delivery fee applies separately, and those run 100 to 500 dollars depending on distance and access, per Memphis Porta Pros pricing data. For a deeper breakdown across sizes, see dumpster rental cost or check daily-rate specifics at 10 yard dumpster rental pricing pages tied to your job length. Multi-week jobs almost always land in the month tier, since the day rate multiplied by 30 would cost far more. If your project sits closer to Southaven, 12.6 miles south of Memphis, or Olive Branch, 13.6 miles southeast, delivery distance factors into that fee too.
Do I Need a Permit for a 10 Yard Dumpster in Memphis?
Placement on a public street or right of way needs confirming with the city before drop-off; Memphis Porta Pros does not guess at ordinance numbers on your behalf. Driveway placement usually avoids permit questions entirely, but if the container sits on a curb, sidewalk or street, call the city first. See dumpster permit requirements for what to ask about, and review what cannot go in a dumpster before loading, since certain materials like tires, batteries and paint cans get rejected on pickup. Construction crews juggling multiple containers should also look at dumpster weight limits, because overloading a 10 yard box past its rated capacity brings extra charges. For active job sites, pair the dumpster with construction site services and a construction dumpster rental plan so debris, restrooms and fencing all land on one schedule.
How long can I keep a 10 yard dumpster?
Most renters keep one anywhere from a single day to a full month, matching the pricing tiers above. Short cleanouts favor the day rate; ongoing renovations favor the month rate. Talk to Memphis Porta Pros about swapping the container mid-job if your pile outgrows the box. Ready to rent 10 yard dumpster service for your project? A quick call locks in the size and the date.
What fits in a 10 yard dumpster?
Furniture, drywall, flooring, small roofing loads and general household junk fit well. Heavy debris like concrete or dirt fills the weight limit fast even though space remains, so check dumpster weight limits before loading.
Can I place the dumpster on the street?
Only with city confirmation first. Driveway placement is simpler and avoids the right-of-way question. See dumpster permit requirements for what Memphis asks about before you place one curbside.
How much clearance does delivery need?
About 60 feet of straight clearance behind the delivery truck, plus overhead room for the arm that lowers the container. Tight lots in older Memphis neighborhoods sometimes need a walk-through before scheduling.
Is a 10 yard too small for my project?
If you are gutting more than one room or tearing off a full roof, look at the 20 yard dumpster rental or 30 yard dumpster rental instead. A quick call to request a quote sorts out sizing fast.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Memphis ranges, not a quote. Delivery is $50 to $150 and a weekly service visit $30 to $60. See the full cost breakdown.
Deluxe flushing
$200 to $350 a weekend
ADA accessible
$199 to $300 a weekend
Restroom trailer
Quoted by stall count
The rest of the yard
One mobilisation, not three
Roll off dumpsters10, 20, 30 and 40 yardTemporary fencingPanels 6 feet by 12 feetStorage containers20 foot and 40 footHandwashing stationsSinks and sanitiser standsSeptic and grease trapsPumping, cleaning, emergenciesSite power and lightLight towers, temporary poles
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