Dumpster Rental in Memphis, TN
Dumpster rental in Memphis, TN takes one call. Tell us the address, the project and your dates; we find a local hauler serving Memphis, quote a flat rate with no hidden fees and book the dumpster. Homeowners usually rent a 10 to 20 yard; contractors use a 30 or 40.
Updated 2026-11-05 · Your flat-rate quote includes delivery, pickup and a weight allowance, and it is spelled out before you book. No hidden fees.
Planning a dumpster in Memphis
What Memphis's housing and weather mean for your rental, from published Census and NOAA data.
A lot of pre-1980 housing
With 67% of homes built before 1980, Memphis has plenty of older houses. Debris from older homes runs heavy (plaster, lath, tile, cast iron), so tell us what's coming out and we'll match the weight allowance.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimatesMixed housing
60% of homes in Memphis are detached houses and 34% are in buildings with two or more units. Check whether you have driveway room or will need street placement before delivery day.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimatesMostly renters
With 55% of homes renter-occupied, Memphis sees plenty of move-out and turnover cleanouts. A 10 or 15 yard usually covers one unit; give us the lease-end date.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimatesFrequent rain
Memphis gets roughly 55 inches of precipitation a year. Keep a tarp on the dumpster overnight; water adds weight you'd otherwise pay for.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station MEMPHIS INTL AP, TN US (4 mi away)Long, hot summers
Summer in Memphis brings about 72 days of 90°F-plus heat. Book delivery a day ahead so the crew can start loading at dawn.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station MEMPHIS INTL AP, TN US (4 mi away)Street placement and permits in Memphis
Driveway or private lot: usually no permit. Street, sidewalk or alley: usually a right-of-way permit from the City of Memphis, typically through public works or transportation. Ask before delivery day, and check HOA rules too.
See our dumpster permit guide for what to ask.
Which size fits Memphis projects?
For remodels in Memphis's older homes, plan by weight: plaster and tile fill a 15 or 20 yard's allowance before its volume. Cleanouts of furniture and boxes go by volume instead.
Compare sizes: 10 yard, 15 yard, 20 yard, 30 yard, 40 yard, or read what size dumpster you need.
Common dumpster projects in Memphis
Construction
For Memphis construction jobs, size by debris: bulky framing and drywall waste suits a 30 or 40, heavy masonry a 10 or 20.
Home cleanouts
Move-outs and cleanouts in Memphis go fastest with the dumpster on the driveway the day before. Most fit a 10 to 20 yard.
Yard waste
About 55 inches of yearly precipitation keeps Memphis yards growing; brush and branch cleanups usually fit a 10 or 15 yard.
Need portable toilets on the job site too? We book porta potties in Memphis in the same call as your dumpster.
Also near Memphis
We also book dumpsters in nearby Germantown, Horn Lake, Olive Branch.
Dumpster rental in Memphis: questions
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Memphis?
Not for a driveway or other private property, usually. For a street, sidewalk or alley, ask the City of Memphis (public works or transportation) about a right-of-way permit before delivery.
What size dumpster do I need in Memphis?
Many homes here are older, so remodels and cleanouts often include heavy material; a 15 or 20 yard with a matching weight allowance is a common pick. Call us with the project and we'll size it with you.
How much does dumpster rental cost in Memphis?
Prices in Memphis depend on the size, debris, rental period and local disposal fees. Call for a flat-rate quote: delivery, pickup and a weight allowance are included, and any extra-day or extra-weight terms are spelled out before you book.
How soon can I get a dumpster in Memphis?
Delivery dates depend on the local hauler's schedule. Call us any time, 24/7, and we'll book the earliest date available for your address.
Book a dumpster in Memphis
Call any time with the address, project and dates.