Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
How Many Tons Does a 20 Yard Dumpster Hold?
A 20 yard box is the workhorse for kitchen tear-outs and small roof jobs across Memphis, and it generally carries 2 to 3 tons of mixed debris before the hauler flags an overage. Shingles and concrete push weight up fast even when the box still looks half empty, so density matters more than fill line. If you are gutting a bathroom or clearing out a garage, pair the size question with dumpster sizes and dimensions before you book, since the box that looks right on paper might not fit the debris you are actually hauling. Renters comparing daily costs against a full week should check dumpster rental cost in Memphis, where day rates and weekly rates sit in different bands entirely. A weigh ticket at the landfill is the only way to know for sure, and your hauler should be able to show you that ticket if a dispute comes up, the same way a porta potty rental per day quote should show its line items up front. Loading heavier materials like tile or brick toward the bottom, with lighter debris on top, also helps you stay under the line without shortchanging the volume you paid for. Homeowners handling a renovation instead of new construction should look at home renovation porta potty needs too, since most remodel sites need both a dumpster and a toilet on the same lease.
How Many Tons Does a 30 Yard Dumpster Hold?
A 30 yard dumpster holds roughly 3 to 4 tons for most mixed construction debris, though the exact ceiling depends on what is actually going in the box. Wood framing and drywall stay light relative to volume, but a load heavy on shingles, dirt or masonry hits its weight cap long before the box fills up visually, similar to how a standard porta potty rental fills a tank before the week's rental period is up. Contractors running a full build in Memphis should look at construction dumpster rental options sized to the phase of work, since a foundation pour generates different debris than a framing cleanup. If you are unsure whether 30 yards beats stepping up, compare it against the 40 yard dumpster rental page, since the bigger box sometimes costs less per ton hauled when weight, not volume, is your constraint. Sites also running a roll-off dumpster rental alongside restrooms should size both at the same time to avoid a second delivery fee. Renters also ask about what is banned outright. Certain materials, covered on what cannot go in a dumpster, add disposal fees or void the rental altogether regardless of tonnage. A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so measure your driveway or lot access in Memphis before delivery day, particularly on tighter residential lots near Germantown or Collierville where alley access can be narrow.
How Many Tons Does a 40 Yard Dumpster Hold?
A 40 yard dumpster is built for volume, not necessarily extra tonnage, and it typically holds around 4 to 6 tons depending on material density. Bulky, lightweight debris like furniture or old cabinetry is where this size shines, since you fill the cubic footage before you ever approach the weight cap, much like a storage container rental fills by volume rather than weight. Dense loads of concrete or roofing debris will hit the ton limit well before the box looks full, which surprises first-time renters. If your project spans commercial and residential phases, review 10 yard dumpster rental and 20 yard dumpster rental too, since matching size to debris type across a multi-phase job in Memphis often means renting more than one box over the life of the project. Weight limits also intersect with permitting. Placement in the right of way or on a public street needs confirming with the City of Memphis, and permit questions specific to dumpster placement are covered on dumpster permit requirements. Do not assume your contractor has already pulled that permit; ask directly before delivery, and if the same site needs temporary fence rental around the container, confirm that placement too.
Why Does an Empty Dumpster Weight Matter?
Every roll-off has a tare weight, meaning the empty box itself weighs several thousand pounds before you load anything, and that number gets subtracted at the scale to calculate your actual debris weight. Haulers weigh the truck full, then weigh it empty after dumping, and the difference is what you are billed against, a process worth understanding before you also book septic pumping service billed on a similar volume basis. Knowing this keeps you from getting blindsided by a bill that includes the container's own weight. This is also why site prep matters. OSHA 1926.25 requires scrap and debris to be cleared from work areas regularly, and OSHA 1926.252 covers disposal methods including chutes and enclosures, both relevant if your Memphis site is generating debris faster than one box can handle. For active construction sites juggling dumpsters, fencing and restrooms together, the construction site services page ties those rentals together in one place. If your project sits near West Memphis or Marion and needs cross-river coordination, check service areas for coverage before you commit to a delivery date, and general questions about the rest of the fleet are answered on the frequently asked questions page.
| unit | duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dumpster | day | 51 | 75 | 112 |
| dumpster | weekend | 390 | 440 | 497 |
| dumpster | week | 426 | 600 | 778 |
| dumpster | month | 91 | 108 | 500 |
How much does a 20 yard dumpster weigh empty?
The container itself, before any debris goes in, weighs several thousand pounds, and that tare weight gets subtracted at the scale house to calculate your billable tonnage. Ask your Memphis hauler for the tare figure up front so you understand how your final invoice gets calculated.
What happens if I go over the weight limit?
You get billed an overage fee per ton beyond your included limit, and the rate varies by hauler and debris type. Dense materials like concrete or shingles are the most common cause. Ask before delivery what your specific weight allowance is and what the overage rate looks like.
How many tons does a 30 yard dumpster hold for a full renovation?
Most 30 yard boxes handle 3 to 4 tons of mixed renovation debris. A full kitchen and bath gut in a Memphis home often lands within that range, though tile, cabinetry and old plumbing fixtures push weight up faster than drywall or wood framing does.
Can I mix construction debris and household junk in one dumpster?
Usually yes, but certain materials are banned regardless of category, including specific hazardous items. Check what cannot go in a dumpster before loading, since a banned item found during pickup can delay the whole job and add a fee.
Do I need a permit for dumpster placement in Memphis?
Placement in a public right of way needs confirming directly with the City of Memphis before delivery. Driveway or private lot placement is usually simpler. See dumpster permit requirements and porta potty permit requirements if you are renting both together.
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
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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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