How do I rent a dumpster in Brownsville, TX today?
Phone 1-833-520-0680 with your Brownsville ZIP and a short description of what you are getting rid of. An independent provider covering Cameron will confirm the right roll off size, the rental period and the exact price, including any permit or overage charges, before delivery is booked.
Contractors working in Brownsville tend to book containers by the job rather than by the week. Tell the provider the scope and the schedule and they will set a rental period that matches, with a flat daily rate if the job runs long.
What parts of Brownsville are served?
All 5 ZIP codes in Brownsville are covered, along with much of Cameron. Delivery fees can rise as the distance from the provider yard grows, which is why the quote is given per address rather than per city.
Coverage in Brownsville spans 5 ZIP codes, including 78520, 78521, 78522, 78523. The nearest covered cities are Harlingen at about 23 miles, Mcallen at about 50 miles, Edinburg at about 52 miles, Mission at about 57 miles.
Roll off containers for Brownsville projects
10 yard dumpster in Brownsville
Small remodels, and the only size for concrete.
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20 yard dumpster in Brownsville
Full floor remodels and roof tear offs.
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30 yard dumpster in Brownsville
Whole house cleanouts and additions.
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Roofing dumpster in Brownsville
Roof tear offs with a tonnage cap.
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Concrete dumpster in Brownsville
Concrete, brick, block and soil.
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Cleanout dumpster in Brownsville
Furniture, boxes and household junk.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Brownsville 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville 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 do Brownsville renters need to know first?
In older parts of Brownsville, plaster and lath walls weigh far more than modern drywall. If you are gutting a pre war property, tell the provider, because the weight allowance matters more than the cubic yards.
Clear the route, not just the spot. Cars, bins and bikes need to be out of the way for the whole delivery window rather than the appointment time, because a two hour window is normal in Brownsville.
If the property sits inside an HOA or a deed restricted Cameron 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.
Ask for two numbers rather than one: the included tonnage and the per ton overage rate. The second is the figure that turns a quoted price into a final bill in Brownsville.
If nobody will be home, mark the drop spot clearly and leave instructions. Most Brownsville deliveries happen without the customer present and go fine.
What drives dumpster pricing in Brownsville?
| Item | Best for | Brownsville 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 |
What you pay in Brownsville depends less on the container size than people expect and more on weight. A 20 yard container of household junk and a 20 yard container of wet plaster can differ by hundreds of dollars at the scale.
What can go in your Brownsville 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
What a facility takes differs by market. Read your list to the provider when you book and they will flag anything that cannot go in.
Nearby cities and other services
- Harlingen (23 mi)
- Mcallen (50 mi)
- Edinburg (52 mi)
- Mission (57 mi)
- Corpus Christi (126 mi)
- Laredo (163 mi)
- Victoria (202 mi)
- San Antonio (251 mi)
Brownsville dumpster rental questions
Can I put yard waste and construction debris in the same container in Brownsville?
You can, but a clean green load often qualifies for a lower composting rate. Mixing them sends the whole container to landfill at the standard rate.
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.
Who is responsible if the driveway is damaged?
Placing plywood under the wheels and the rear roller is the standard precaution and it is normally the customer side of the arrangement. Ask the provider what their terms say.
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 put concrete in a regular dumpster?
No. Concrete, brick, dirt and asphalt need a dedicated heavy debris container, normally a 10 yard with low walls, and they must not be mixed with household junk.
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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