Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What Size Roll-Off Dumpster Do I Need?
A 10 yard dumpster holds roughly three pickup truck loads and fits a bathroom gut job, a small deck removal, or a garage cleanout. Step up to a 20 yard dumpster rental for a kitchen remodel or a whole-house declutter, since it holds around six pickup loads and is the size we deliver most often across Memphis. A 30 yard dumpster rental suits new construction debris and large roofing tear-offs. A 40 yard dumpster rental is built for commercial demolition and big renovation projects where volume, not weight, is the issue. If you're not sure which box fits the job, the dumpster sizes and dimensions page breaks down length, width, and height for each container, and our 10 yard dumpster rental page covers the smallest option in more depth. For a contractor running several trades on one lot, pairing a roll-off with construction dumpster rental service and a portable toilet rental keeps the whole site compliant without a second call. Homeowners doing a single project sometimes find a standard porta potty rental makes more sense paired with the smaller box. When weight is a bigger concern than size, like with dirt, brick, or shingles, check the dumpster weight limits page before you book, because tonnage caps vary a lot by material.
How Much Does a Roll-Off Dumpster Cost in Memphis?
Pricing depends on size, rental length, and what's going in the box. Daily rentals run from 51 to 112 dollars, week-long rentals run from 426 to 778 dollars, and month-long rentals span 91 to 500 dollars depending on size and disposal weight included.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Weekend | $390 | $440 | $497 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Delivery is usually billed separately. A day delivery fee runs 100 to 500 dollars, while a week-long delivery arrangement runs 50 to 150 dollars. For the full breakdown of what drives these numbers up or down, our dumpster rental cost page walks through overage charges, disposal weight tiers, and rental extensions in detail.
What Cannot Go in a Roll-Off Dumpster?
Tires, batteries, paint cans, refrigerants, and anything flammable are off-limits in a standard roll-off, and mixing them in can void the rental and trigger extra fees. Construction debris like drywall, lumber, and shingles is fine. So is most household junk. What trips people up is hazardous waste and electronics, since a single freon-charged appliance or a can of old paint can force the whole load to be rejected at the transfer station. OSHA 1926.252 covers disposal of waste materials including chutes and enclosures on active job sites, which matters if you're loading a roll-off from an upper floor during a Memphis demolition. Full detail on banned items, including a list of what gets flagged most often, lives on the what cannot go in a dumpster page. If you're clearing out a property with old paint, solvents, or pesticides on site, pair the dumpster with a septic pumping service call or check our handwashing station rental options, since crews handling those materials fall under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) washing requirements for anyone applying paints, coatings, herbicides, or insecticides.
Do I Need a Permit for a Roll-Off Dumpster in Memphis?
Placement in the street or right-of-way needs confirming with the City of Memphis before delivery, since permit rules depend on exactly where the container sits. If the dumpster sits entirely on private property, like a driveway or a job site lot, a permit usually isn't needed, but street placement is a different question and one we can't answer with a blanket rule. Our dumpster permit requirements page walks through what to check and who to call before the truck shows up. Skipping this step is the most common reason a delivery gets delayed or a dumpster gets ticketed mid-project. If your job also involves temporary fencing or barricades around the container for safety, OSHA 1926.202 requires barricades protecting employees to meet ANSI D6.1, which is worth knowing if you're running a temporary fence rental alongside the dumpster on a busy street in Memphis.
How Much Clearance Does a Roll-Off Delivery Truck Need?
A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to safely drop or pick up the container, so narrow driveways, low tree limbs, or tight alleys can be a problem. Overhead wires and low carports are the two things that most often force a delivery to a different spot on the property. If your Memphis lot has tight access, tell us before the truck rolls so we can plan the drop. This same clearance rule applies whether you're in the middle of Memphis or out toward Germantown, 11.4 miles east, or Collierville, 20.9 miles east. Housekeeping matters too once the box is on site: OSHA 1926.25 requires scrap and debris to be cleared from work areas, which is easier to manage when the dumpster is placed close to where debris actually accumulates instead of at the far edge of the lot.
What's the Difference Between a Roll-Off and a Standard Dumpster Rental?
A roll-off is delivered by a truck that drags the container on and off a set of rails, while a standard front-load dumpster is usually a smaller bin serviced on a recurring schedule. Roll-offs are built for one-time projects: renovations, cleanouts, and construction debris that needs to leave the property once the job wraps. If you're running an ongoing operation like a restaurant or a multi-unit property, a scheduled pickup service through a waste management roll off dumpster rental arrangement might fit better than a one-off drop. For most homeowners and contractors in Memphis, the roll-off model is simpler: one delivery, one pickup, one price. If your project also generates a lot of foot traffic or workers on site, pairing the dumpster with an event restroom rental or a portable restroom rental keeps things running without a second vendor call. Larger crews on a longer timeline sometimes add a storage container rental to secure tools and materials between shifts.
Can I Rent a Roll-Off Dumpster for Just a Weekend?
Yes, weekend rentals are available and typically run 390 to 497 dollars depending on the size of the box, which works well for a one-day estate cleanout or a quick yard project. Weekend pricing is a flat short-term rate rather than a daily rate multiplied out, so it's usually the better deal if your project fits in two days. If the job runs longer, a week-long rental at 426 to 778 dollars often ends up cheaper per day than booking back-to-back weekends. For fast turnarounds, our emergency porta potty rental service can also drop a unit same-day if the dumpster job comes with a crew on site needing facilities right away. Homeowners doing renovation work over a single weekend often combine the dumpster with a home renovation porta potty so the crew has both covered without juggling two separate delivery windows.
Where Does Memphis Porta Pros Deliver Roll-Off Dumpsters?
We deliver across Memphis and into the towns nearby: Southaven, 12.6 miles south; Olive Branch, 13.6 miles southeast; West Memphis, 14.6 miles west; Horn Lake and Lakeview, both 15.7 miles southwest; Marion, 18.6 miles northwest; Hernando, 20.3 miles south; and Lakeland, 20.9 miles northeast. Full coverage details live on our service areas page, and if you're specifically in one of those towns, check the geo pages for porta potty rental in Southaven, MS or porta potty rental in Germantown, TN for local delivery notes on both dumpsters and restrooms. Wherever the job is, the same 60 foot clearance rule and permit check apply. If you're planning ahead for a large commercial build, our construction site services page covers how dumpsters, fencing, and restrooms come together on one delivery schedule.
How much does a 20 yard roll-off dumpster cost in Memphis?
A 20 yard box falls into the same pricing bands as other roll-off sizes: 51 to 112 dollars a day, 426 to 778 dollars a week. Exact cost depends on rental length, weight of debris, and delivery distance. See the 20 yard dumpster rental page for details specific to that size.
What's the difference between a 10 yard and 20 yard dumpster?
A 10 yard box holds about three pickup truck loads and suits small cleanouts. A 20 yard box holds roughly double that and fits kitchen remodels or bigger decluttering jobs. Both are priced the same daily and weekly bands, so size choice comes down to volume, not cost tier.
How long can I keep a roll-off dumpster?
Rental periods run from a single day up to a full month, based on our price table. Day, week, and month rates all scale up with longer duration, so a month-long rental costs more overall but less per day than repeated short rentals. Tell us your timeline when booking.
Do I need a permit to put a dumpster in my driveway?
Usually not, since driveway placement is on private property. Street or right-of-way placement is different and needs confirming with the City of Memphis before delivery. Check the dumpster permit requirements page for what to verify before the truck arrives.
What happens if I go over the weight limit?
Overage charges apply per ton beyond the included weight allowance, which varies by dumpster size and material type. Heavy materials like dirt, brick, and concrete fill the weight limit fast even in a large box. The dumpster weight limits page covers typical caps and how overage gets billed.
Can I put a roll-off dumpster on the street in Memphis?
Street placement needs confirming with the City of Memphis, since right-of-way rules vary by location and we don't publish a blanket answer here. If your property has no room off-street, ask us and we'll help you figure out what to check before delivery day.
What items are banned from roll-off dumpsters?
Tires, batteries, paint, refrigerants, and flammable materials are the most common items that get flagged. Most construction debris, household junk, and yard waste is fine. Full detail on what's allowed and what isn't is on the what cannot go in a dumpster page.
Can I rent a dumpster and a porta potty together?
Yes, most Memphis job sites order both on one delivery. Pairing a roll-off with a portable toilet rental or porta john rental is common for construction crews and keeps OSHA 1926.51(c) toilet-count requirements covered alongside debris removal in a single scheduling call.
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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