Construction · 20 & 30 yard roll-offs
Construction Dumpster Rental for Builders and Job Sites
Roll-offs for additions, new builds and demolition, delivered on our own trucks. Every haul is weighed on a certified landfill scale and the ticket comes with the invoice.
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- Job sites
- 20 or 30 yd
- Masonry
- 10 or 15 yd, half
- Swaps
- New rental
- Extra days
- $25/day
- Overage
- $75/ton
- SizeFraming and drywall scrap: 20 or 30-yard. Concrete and block: 10 or 15-yard, half full.
- WeightMixed debris runs about 417 lb per cubic yard. Over the limit is $75/ton, by the pound.
- DeliveryBook by 3 PM for guaranteed next-day delivery. Same-day $50 when a truck is free.
- SwapsFull early? We pull it and drop an empty one in one trip, billed as a new rental. Each haul gets its own scale ticket.
- IncludedDelivery, pickup, 7 days and 3–4 tons on the big sizes. Extra days are $25 each.
What size dumpster does a construction job need?
Most construction jobs need a 20 or 30-yard dumpster. A 20-yard fits an interior demolition or a small remodel. A 30-yard fits a room addition, a garage build or new-home framing scrap. Concrete, block and brick go in a 10 or 15-yard, loaded halfway.
| Job | Usual size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Interior demolition or small remodel | 20-yard | Drywall and flooring are heavy for their volume. |
| Room addition or garage build | 30-yard | Framing scrap, sheathing and packaging. |
| New-home build | 30-yard | Plan swaps as each stage fills a dumpster (typical). |
| Concrete, block or brick | 10-yard or 15-yard | Loaded only halfway. Clean loads get clean-fill pricing. |
| Site grading, dirt or sand | 10-yard or 15-yard | Loaded only halfway. |
Typical sizing. We confirm the size with you before dispatch.
How heavy is construction debris?
Mixed construction debris weighs about 417 lb per loose cubic yard, by EPA's factor. A level 30-yard of it weighs about 12,510 lb, which is over its 4-ton limit. Clean framing lumber is much lighter at about 169 lb per cubic yard. Drywall runs about 467 lb.
Worked example: a 30-yard filled level with drywall offcuts weighs about 14,010 lb, or 7 tons. That is 3 tons over the included 4 tons. At $75 per ton, the overage is about $225.75, shown to the pound on the scale ticket.
Keep heavy material out of the big bins. Put concrete and block in a separate 10-yard and fill the 30-yard with lighter scrap. Read how dumpster weight is billed.
Weights: EPA Volume-to-Weight Conversion Factors (loose cubic yards).
Where should a construction dumpster go on the lot?
Set a construction dumpster on firm, dry, level ground close to the work. The roll-off truck typically needs about 60 ft of straight approach and about 23 ft of overhead clearance. Keep it off new concrete, septic lids and soft fill, where the truck or bin could sink or crack the surface.
- Paved drives get wooden boards under the rails and rollers.
- Mark the drop spot with paint or a flag, and keep pallets and trailers clear of it.
- If the truck can't drop or pick up because of blockages, a $125 dry-run fee applies.
- Some North Texas cities only let their franchised hauler place construction roll-offs inside city limits. Check your city page before you book.
What rules apply to construction and demolition debris?
Three rules matter most. OSHA requires an enclosed chute when debris drops more than 20 ft outside the exterior walls. Texas DSHS requires notice at least 10 working days before demolishing a building, even when no asbestos is found. Loads must stay level with the rim for the road.
- Chutes: OSHA 29 CFR 1926.252(a).
- Asbestos: the federal asbestos rule requires an inspection before demolition or renovation and written notice at least 10 working days before work starts (40 CFR 61.145). Texas also requires notice before demolition (Texas DSHS asbestos notifications).
- Loads: Tex. Transp. Code §725.021 requires loose loads to be secured for the road.
These are summaries of the law, not legal advice. Confirm with your permit office or inspector.
How do swaps and extensions work on a long build?
A swap is billed as a new rental at the flat rate for that size. We pull the full dumpster and drop an empty one in the same trip. Extra days cost $25 each after the 7 included days. Request swaps by 3 PM for next-day service.
Same-day swaps depend on truck availability and carry a $50 rush fee. Every pickup gets its own scale ticket, so each load is weighed and billed on its own. See what a dumpster rental costs.
What can't go in a construction dumpster?
Wood, drywall, flooring, roofing, siding, cabinets, windows and packaging can all go in a construction dumpster. Solvents, liquid adhesives, wet paint, fuel and batteries can't go in. Concrete, block, brick and dirt belong only in a 10 or 15-yard, loaded halfway.
Not allowed in any dumpster
- Hazardous chemicals, solvents and pool chemicals
- Wet or liquid paint
- Batteries of any kind, including car batteries
- Motor oil, fuel and other liquids
Texas landfills can't accept lead-acid batteries, used oil or bulk liquids (30 TAC §330.15).
Allowed for $50 each
- Mattresses and box springs
- Car and truck tires
- Fridges, freezers, window AC units and other Freon appliances
These cost more because the landfill must process them separately.
Construction dumpster questions
Can you set up dumpster swaps on a schedule for a long job?
Swaps can be booked ahead for set days. Each swap is billed as a new rental at the flat rate for that size. Book by 3 PM for next-day service.
Can you drop a dumpster on a dirt lot with no driveway?
We can place it on firm, dry, level ground. Mud or soft fill can trap the truck. If the driver can't place it safely, a $125 dry-run fee applies.
Can block and brick share a dumpster with framing scrap?
Mixed heavy loads are allowed only in a 10 or 15-yard, filled halfway. A mixed load doesn't get clean-fill pricing, so keep masonry separate when you can.
What happens if the crew overfills the dumpster?
Debris must stay level with the top rim. If it's overfilled, the driver can't haul it, a $125 dry-run fee applies, and the excess must come out before transport.
Will the landfill ticket show each load separately?
Each haul is weighed on its own, and each scale ticket is attached to the final invoice for that rental.
Book a job-site dumpster
Tell us the job, the stage and the drop spot. We'll size it, schedule swaps and send a ticket with every haul.
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