How do I rent a dumpster in Memphis, TN today?
Phone 1-833-520-0680, say you are in Memphis and describe the project. We connect you with a roll off provider covering Shelby who sizes the container, explains the weight allowance, and confirms the delivered and collected price in one quote.
From 61 covered ZIP codes in Memphis, the network reaches most of Shelby 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 Memphis ZIP codes are covered?
Coverage spans all 61 Memphis ZIP codes. The dispatch radius normally extends past the city boundary, so neighbouring communities in Shelby are generally served by the same provider.
Coverage in Memphis spans 61 ZIP codes, including 37501, 37544, 38101, 38103. The nearest covered cities are Germantown at about 7 miles, Millington at about 10 miles, Cordova at about 11 miles, Jackson at about 72 miles.
What Memphis customers order most
10 yard dumpster in Memphis
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
See sizes and prices ›
20 yard dumpster in Memphis
The default for most home projects.
See sizes and prices ›
30 yard dumpster in Memphis
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
See sizes and prices ›
Roofing dumpster in Memphis
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
See sizes and prices ›
Concrete dumpster in Memphis
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
See sizes and prices ›
Cleanout dumpster in Memphis
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
See sizes and prices ›Pick your Memphis container size
10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Memphis 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
$325 to $575 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 Memphis 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
$360 to $625 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 Memphis 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
$400 to $700 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 Memphis 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
$475 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 40YARD 40 yard roll off dumpster in Memphis 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
$550 to $950 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 Memphis?
Street placement in Memphis usually means a permit from the city and sometimes reflective markings or cones overnight. Your provider will know the local requirement and will normally handle the filing on your behalf.
Walk the drop spot before delivery day. The truck needs roughly 60 feet of straight approach, about 10.5 feet of width and 23 feet of overhead clearance, and low branches or a carport are the usual obstacles at Memphis addresses.
Decide where the debris will actually be generated before choosing the spot. On a Memphis tear off, the difference between a good and a bad position is measured in hours of carrying.
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 Memphis forecast turns.
Keep the barn door end facing the debris. Walking material in beats lifting it over a wall on every job, and the driver can set the container either way round if you ask in advance.
What will you pay in Memphis?
| Item | Best for | Memphis range |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | Small remodel, single room cleanout | $325 to $575 |
| 15 yard dumpster | Kitchen remodel, garage clearout | $360 to $625 |
| 20 yard dumpster | Full floor remodel, roof tear off | $400 to $700 |
| 30 yard dumpster | Whole house cleanout, additions | $475 to $825 |
| 40 yard dumpster | Large volume, lighter debris | $550 to $950 |
Memphis pricing tracks Shelby tipping fees, how far the truck drives and how much tonnage is included. Going over the included weight is the most common extra charge, so be honest about dense material like plaster, tile and wet carpet.
What can go in your Memphis 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
The provider tips at the local facility and knows exactly what it accepts, so run anything unusual past them before loading it.
Other areas we cover near Memphis
- Germantown (7 mi)
- Millington (10 mi)
- Cordova (11 mi)
- Jackson (72 mi)
- Clarksville (174 mi)
- Franklin (182 mi)
- Nashville (192 mi)
- Murfreesboro (205 mi)
Memphis 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.
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.
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.
Is there a discount for a longer rental in Memphis?
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.
Can the container go on the street overnight in Memphis?
Where a street permit has been issued, yes, though some cities require reflective markings or cones overnight as a condition of the permit.
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.
Last updated . Read our editorial policy.