How do I rent a dumpster in Nashville, TN today?
Phone 1-833-520-0680 with your Nashville ZIP and a short description of what you are getting rid of. An independent provider covering Davidson will confirm the right roll off size, the rental period and the exact price, including any permit or overage charges, before delivery is booked.
Container availability in Nashville shifts with the season and with how busy the local roofing trade is. Calling early in the day gives you the best chance of a next day drop. We connect you with the provider, they confirm the window.
Where do providers deliver in Nashville?
Roll off service reaches every one of the 39 Nashville ZIP codes. Providers typically dispatch from within Davidson, which keeps the mileage portion of your quote down.
Coverage in Nashville spans 39 ZIP codes, including 37201, 37202, 37203, 37204. The nearest covered cities are Franklin at about 17 miles, Lebanon at about 28 miles, Murfreesboro at about 31 miles, Clarksville at about 40 miles.
Container options in Nashville
10 yard dumpster in Nashville
Bathroom remodels and small cleanouts.
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20 yard dumpster in Nashville
Six to eight pickup loads in one haul.
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30 yard dumpster in Nashville
Estate clearances and large additions.
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Roofing dumpster in Nashville
Priced by the ton for asphalt shingles.
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Concrete dumpster in Nashville
Driveway and patio demolition.
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Cleanout dumpster in Nashville
Bulky light contents, volume priced.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville 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 What should you plan for in Nashville?
Many Nashville neighbourhoods sit inside an HOA or a deed restricted subdivision. Rules often cap how many days a container can stay visible from the street, and some require screening. Check before you book rather than after.
Measure the approach rather than the parking space. A roll off truck needs a straight run of about 60 feet, and the overhead clearance of 23 feet is what catches people out, because the container swings high as it tips off the bed.
If the property sits inside an HOA or a deed restricted Davidson County subdivision, check the rules before you book rather than after. Many allow a container for a set number of days, and some require it to be screened from the street.
Check what the quote includes before comparing it to another. A low headline price with a 1 ton allowance is not cheaper than a higher one with 3 tons in Davidson County.
A quote in Nashville should be a single number covering delivery, the rental window, collection and disposal to a stated weight. Anything outside that is worth asking about before you book.
How much does a dumpster cost in Nashville?
| Item | Best for | Nashville 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 |
Expect Nashville quotes to be all in, covering drop off, the rental window, collection and disposal up to a stated weight. Extra days are usually a flat daily rate, and extra tons are billed at the local disposal rate.
What can go in your Nashville 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
Some states also restrict electronics from landfill. Ask when you book, because the rule depends on where the load is tipped.
Nearby Davidson County cities
- Franklin (17 mi)
- Lebanon (28 mi)
- Murfreesboro (31 mi)
- Clarksville (40 mi)
- Cookeville (72 mi)
- Crossville (100 mi)
- Chattanooga (115 mi)
- Jackson (121 mi)
Nashville dumpster rental questions
How do I know what tonnage I actually used?
The truck is weighed loaded and empty at the disposal facility, and the weigh ticket is the basis for any overage charge. You can ask to see it.
Can I get a dumpster for yard waste in Nashville?
Yes. Clean yard waste often goes to a composting facility rather than a landfill, which can lower the disposal cost. Keep it separate from construction debris to qualify.
How full can I load the container?
Level with the top rail, no higher. Anything above the rail cannot be legally tarped for transport, and the driver will refuse the load or charge to level it.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Nashville?
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 share a container with a neighbour?
Nothing stops you, but the person who booked it owns the weight allowance. Shared containers are the most common reason a load unexpectedly goes over.
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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