How do I rent a dumpster in Houma, LA today?
Dial 1-833-520-0680 and tell us the Houma address, the material and your dates. We match you with a local provider serving Terrebonne. They size the container, state the included weight, quote the total and schedule the drop, usually within one to three business days.
If you are clearing a house, stripping a roof or framing an addition in Houma, the container size is the first decision. Providers serving Terrebonne stock the full 10 to 40 yard range, and one phone call tells you which size fits both the debris and the driveway.
Is my Houma address in the service area?
All 4 Houma ZIP codes are covered. Providers routinely serve the wider Terrebonne area too, including addresses that sit outside the formal city limits.
Coverage in Houma spans 4 ZIP codes, including 70360, 70361, 70363, 70364. The nearest covered cities are Kenner at about 40 miles, Metairie at about 43 miles, Gretna at about 46 miles, New Orleans at about 46 miles.
Popular dumpster rentals in Houma
10 yard dumpster in Houma
Single room jobs and dense debris.
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20 yard dumpster in Houma
The most ordered local size.
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30 yard dumpster in Houma
High sided box for bulky light debris.
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Roofing dumpster in Houma
Sized by squares rather than volume.
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Concrete dumpster in Houma
Heavy debris only, low wall container.
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Cleanout dumpster in Houma
Estate and garage clearouts.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Houma 12 ft x 8 ft x 3.5 ft · 3 to 4 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions12 ft x 8 ft x 3.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads3 to 4 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance1 to 2 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsSmall bathroom remodel, single room cleanout, up to 1,500 sq ft of shingles
Typical range
$260 to $450 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking.
Call for today's price 15YARD 15 yard roll off dumpster in Houma 14 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft · 4 to 6 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions14 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads4 to 6 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance2 to 3 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsKitchen remodel, garage clearout, medium deck tear off
Typical range
$290 to $500 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price 20YARD 20 yard roll off dumpster in Houma 20 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft · 6 to 8 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions20 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads6 to 8 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance2 to 4 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsFull floor remodel, large cleanout, 2,500 sq ft roof tear off
Typical range
$320 to $550 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price 30YARD 30 yard roll off dumpster in Houma 20 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft · 9 to 12 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions20 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft
- Pickup truck loads9 to 12 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance3 to 5 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsFull house cleanout, new build framing waste, large addition
Typical range
$380 to $650 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price 40YARD 40 yard roll off dumpster in Houma 22 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft · 12 to 16 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions22 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft
- Pickup truck loads12 to 16 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance4 to 6 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsCommercial demolition, major renovation, bulky light debris
Typical range
$430 to $750 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price What catches people out in Houma?
If your Houma property has a narrow approach or a shared alley, say so when you call. Providers can sometimes send a smaller truck, but they need to know in advance rather than finding out on arrival.
Mark the spot before the truck arrives. A cone or a chalk outline removes all ambiguity, and it matters more than people think when nobody is home for the delivery.
Decide where the debris will actually be generated before choosing the spot. On a Houma tear off, the difference between a good and a bad position is measured in hours of carrying.
Early collection is normally free. If you finish ahead of the rental period, call and the provider will usually collect within a day or two rather than leaving the container on your Houma drive.
Two correctly sized containers reliably cost less than one surcharged load, which is the case for separating heavy debris on any Houma demolition.
What does a Houma roll off rental cost?
| Item | Best for | Houma range |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | Small remodel, single room cleanout | $260 to $450 |
| 15 yard dumpster | Kitchen remodel, garage clearout | $290 to $500 |
| 20 yard dumpster | Full floor remodel, roof tear off | $320 to $550 |
| 30 yard dumpster | Whole house cleanout, additions | $380 to $650 |
| 40 yard dumpster | Large volume, lighter debris | $430 to $750 |
A Houma quote should be a single number covering delivery, rental, pickup and disposal to a weight cap. If a price sounds unusually low, check what tonnage it includes before comparing it to anything else.
What can go in your Houma dumpster?
Usually accepted
- Household junk, furniture and mattresses
- Drywall, lumber, trim and flooring
- Asphalt shingles, in a heavy debris container
- Yard waste, branches and sod
- Appliances with the refrigerant already removed
- Carpet, padding and cabinetry
Not accepted
- Paint, solvents, fuel and motor oil
- Tires and vehicle batteries
- Asbestos and other regulated materials
- Propane tanks and pressurized cylinders
- Medical waste and chemicals
- Electronics in states that ban them from landfills
Rules vary between disposal sites. A quick list read out on the call is the cheapest way to avoid a contamination fee.
Service nearby, and the other service here
- Kenner (40 mi)
- Metairie (43 mi)
- Gretna (46 mi)
- New Orleans (46 mi)
- Denham Springs (61 mi)
- Hammond (65 mi)
- Baton Rouge (65 mi)
- New Iberia (70 mi)
Houma dumpster rental questions
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Houma?
Not for a private driveway in almost all cases. A container placed on a public street normally needs a municipal right of way permit, and the provider usually files it for you.
Can I rent a dumpster for just one day?
You can, but it rarely saves money. Most providers price a minimum rental period of about a week, so a one day rental usually costs close to the same.
Is there a charge if the container is not ready for pickup?
If the load is overfilled, blocked by a vehicle or contains prohibited material, most providers charge a dry run fee for the wasted trip. Clear access on the collection day avoids it.
Do you handle the dumpster rental yourselves?
No. We are a free referral service. Your call connects you with an independent local provider who owns the equipment and handles delivery, the rental and pickup.
Can two smaller containers work instead of one large one?
Sometimes, and on heavy debris it is often the better answer. Two 10 yard containers of concrete are easier to price and transport than one overloaded 20 yard.
Who wrote this page
Written and fact checked by the Dumpster Porta Potty USA editorial team. We check container sizes, servicing intervals and price ranges against published provider rate sheets and federal guidance, then update the page when those change.
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