Dumpster Rental Memphis FAQs—Answers You Need
Got junk piling up in Memphis? Bet you’ve got questions too—I sure did when I started dealing with this stuff. We’ve been hauling trash around the 901 for ages—picked up every question from folks online and down the block. Here are the simple answers to your questions about dumpster rental in Memphis, TN.
No hidden costs—straight price, period
Same-day drop—fast, no delays
Right size, guaranteed—Memphis pros nail it
Basic Dumpster Stuff
What’s a Roll-Off Dumpster Anyway?
It’s a big metal box we drop off. You toss your junk in, we haul it away. Beats dragging bags to the dump—trust me, I’ve tried.
What Sizes Do You Have in Memphis?
We’ve got a bunch—10-yard up to 40-yard, even a special one for heavy stuff. Small messes or big projects—we’ve got something.
How Do I Pick the Right Size?
Look at your pile—three truckloads? 10-yard’s fine. Kitchen fix-up? 15-yard works. Big job? Go 20 or more. Call us if you’re stuck—I’ve picked wrong before.
What’s Your Smallest Dumpster?
10-yard—takes three truckloads, fits tight spots. Perfect for garage cleanups—worked for me once.
What’s the Biggest One You Got?
40-yard—12 truckloads, a beast. Jobs near Beale use it—swallows everything.
How Much Fits in a 10-Yard?
About three pickup loads—yard scraps or a small room’s junk. Cleared my porch with one—easy.
What’s a 20-Yard Like?
Holds six truckloads—good for construction. Took care of a Midtown site—fit perfect.
How Much Goes in a 30-Yard?
Nine truckloads—big cleanouts or renos. Downtown shop loved it—lots of space.
What We Take
What Can I Put in There?
Most junk—yard stuff, wood, old TVs, drywall. We’ll take it—check Services for more.
What Can’t Go In?
Dangerous things—paint, batteries, tires, fridge gas. Not allowed—keeps us good with Memphis City Waste Rules. What’s your trash?
Can I Toss Roofing Stuff?
Yeah—shingles, nails, all that. Small roofs fit a 10-yard—bigger ones need more. Cordova roof job used a 15—went smooth.
Do You Take Concrete or Bricks?
Sure—got a heavy debris special for concrete, bricks, asphalt. Bartlett guy smashed his driveway with it—no trouble.
What About Yard Junk?
Leaves, branches—pile it up. Whitehaven spring cleanups call us—keeps yards nice.
Can I Dump Appliances?
Most stuff—couches, grills, yeah. Fridges need gas out—rules say so. Cleared a Germantown basement—wild junk went quick.
How Renting Works
How Do I Rent One in Memphis?
Call (901) 640-2100—talk to us, pick a size, we bring it. See How It Works—three steps, done.
How Fast Can I Get It?
Pretty quick—same-day if we can. Midtown got one by lunch last week—depends when you call.
How Long Can I Keep It?
Week, two—up to you. Need more time? We’ll work it out—had my own pile once.
What If I Need More Days?
No worries—extra days cost a little. Raleigh guy kept his longer—fixed it easy.
How Do I Get It Picked Up?
Call or email—[email protected]. We grab it fast—junk’s gone.
Do I Gotta Be There for Delivery?
Nope—helps if you are, but we’ll set it right. Left one in Frayser—no one home, still good.
Where Can It Sit?
Driveway’s best—street needs a permit. We’ll fit it—East Memphis tight spots, no sweat.
What If I Get the Wrong Size?
Happens—we’ll swap it. Switched a 10 for a 20 in Cordova—quick job.
Memphis Rules and Permits
Do I Need a Permit Here?
Not on your driveway. Street or sidewalk? Yep—$50, takes 72 hours. See Memphis City Waste.
How Do I Get That Permit?
Ask Memphis Solid Waste—$50, about three days. We’ll help—did it for a Downtown job last month.
What If I Skip the Permit?
Fines if it’s on the street—city don’t play. We’ll nudge you—better safe.
Money and Other Things
How Much Does It Cost?
Depends—size, days, junk type. Call (901) 640-2100—straight answer, no runaround.
Any Fees for Too Much Weight?
Yeah—if it’s too heavy, small fee per ton. We’ll let you know—keeps it fair.
Got Discounts in Memphis?
Sometimes—long jobs, more than one. Ask—saved a Bartlett guy last spring.
What If It Rains Bad?
We come anyway—rain’s fine. Floods? Might hold off—kept a Whitehaven job dry once, close call.
How to Reach Us
How Do I Call or Email?
(901) 640-2100 or [email protected]—real people, quick reply. See Contact.
When Are You Open?
Monday-Friday, 7 AM-6 PM; Saturday, 7 AM-1 PM. Late? Emergency line’s there.
Ethan M.
Best roll-off dumpster; needed a 10-yard for a garage cleanup—old tools, boxes, junk. Dropped it off same-day, hauled it fast. My place looks new. Call them—you won’t wait around
Mia T.
Affordable, no tricks. Got a 14-yard for yard waste after a storm—branches everywhere. They handled it, even took some extra junk I tossed in. Saved me hours.
Caleb B.
Used their 20-yard for a roofing job—shingles, nails, mess gone quick. Reliable drops, fair price. Keeps my sites clean every time.
Call Us From Anywhere in the 901
Across Memphis—Downtown, Midtown, Cordova, Whitehaven—one call to (901) 640-2100 brings your dumpster rental in Memphis fast. Piles of junk in your garage? Construction scraps cluttering a lot? We’ve got roll-offs from 10 yards to 40 yards—plenty of sizes for any mess. Been hauling trash around the 901 forever—your spot’s no trouble. Need it quick and easy? Dial us now—Memphis junk’s history!