How do I rent a dumpster in Metairie, LA today?
Ring 1-833-520-0680 with the Metairie ZIP code. We put you through to an independent roll off provider in Jefferson Parish, who checks availability for your dates, recommends a size based on the debris and quotes the delivered price up front.
From 12 covered ZIP codes in Metairie, the network reaches most of Jefferson Parish and the surrounding suburbs. Sizes run 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 yards, with heavy debris containers kept separate for concrete, brick and dirt.
Which Metairie ZIP codes are covered?
From 12 covered ZIP codes, providers reach most of Jefferson Parish plus the adjoining towns. Rural addresses at the far edge may carry a mileage charge, and the provider will state it in the quote.
Coverage in Metairie spans 12 ZIP codes, including 70001, 70002, 70003, 70004. The nearest covered cities are Kenner at about 5 miles, New Orleans at about 6 miles, Gretna at about 9 miles, Mandeville at about 30 miles.
What Metairie customers order most
10 yard dumpster in Metairie
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
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20 yard dumpster in Metairie
The default for most home projects.
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30 yard dumpster in Metairie
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
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Roofing dumpster in Metairie
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
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Concrete dumpster in Metairie
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
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Cleanout dumpster in Metairie
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Metairie 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
$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 15YARD 15 yard roll off dumpster in Metairie 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
$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 20YARD 20 yard roll off dumpster in Metairie 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
$350 to $600 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 Metairie 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
$420 to $725 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 Metairie 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
$480 to $825 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 Where can the container legally sit in Metairie?
Soft ground is the quiet risk at Metairie addresses with long unpaved drives. After heavy rain, a loaded container can sink far enough that the truck cannot retrieve it until things dry out.
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.
Surface protection is the cheapest insurance on the job. Three quarter inch plywood under each contact point spreads the load; thin offcuts just split and achieve nothing.
Rain adds real weight to anything absorbent. Drywall, cardboard and carpet all gain in a wet week, so keep a tarp over the container if the Metairie forecast turns.
If the drive is the only sensible position but the slab is thin, say so. Providers carry boards, and the cost of protection is nothing against the cost of a cracked Metairie driveway.
What will you pay in Metairie?
| Item | Best for | Metairie range |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | Small remodel, single room cleanout | $290 to $500 |
| 15 yard dumpster | Kitchen remodel, garage clearout | $320 to $550 |
| 20 yard dumpster | Full floor remodel, roof tear off | $350 to $600 |
| 30 yard dumpster | Whole house cleanout, additions | $420 to $725 |
| 40 yard dumpster | Large volume, lighter debris | $480 to $825 |
Rates in Metairie move with the season. Roofing season and the end of the month are the busiest windows, and availability tightens before pricing does. Booking a few days ahead usually costs less than booking same day.
What can go in your Metairie 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
Accepted material varies by landfill and by provider. Confirm your list on the call before the container is dropped.
Other areas we cover near Metairie
- Kenner (5 mi)
- New Orleans (6 mi)
- Gretna (9 mi)
- Mandeville (30 mi)
- Slidell (31 mi)
- Covington (36 mi)
- Hammond (40 mi)
- Houma (43 mi)
Metairie dumpster rental questions
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.
What is the cheapest way to rent a dumpster in Metairie?
Pick the size you actually need, keep the load under the weight allowance, put it on the driveway rather than the street, and book a few days ahead rather than same day.
What size do most Metairie homeowners order?
The 20 yard container. It handles a full floor of remodel debris or roughly 2,500 square feet of shingles and still fits a standard two car driveway.
How long can I keep the container?
Most Metairie rentals include 7 to 10 days. Extra days are usually billed at a flat daily rate. Tell the provider up front if the job is likely to run long.
Is there a discount for a longer rental in Metairie?
For projects running beyond two or three weeks, ask for monthly pricing rather than extending a weekly rental day by day. It is usually cheaper.
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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