A 10 yard dumpster runs about $51 to $112 a day, with weekly rates between $426 and $778 depending on debris type and haul distance. Monthly rates start around $91. Louisville Porta Pros prices by size, rental length and what's going in the box, not a flat number pulled from thin air.
Roll-off dumpster rental prices depend on three things: size, how long you keep it, and what you're throwing away. A single day rental for a smaller box sits at the low end, while a full week of construction debris costs more because the truck has to come back less often but haul more weight. Louisville Porta Pros quotes roll-off dumpster rental jobs after asking what's filling the container, since shingles and concrete weigh a lot more than household junk. Most residential cleanouts around Louisville land in the 10 yard dumpster rental range, while contractors doing a full remodel usually step up to a 20 yard dumpster rental or larger. Delivery trucks need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop point, so a driveway in Parkway Village or a job site in St. Matthews needs that much open space before the truck shows up. If you're not sure what fits, the dumpster sizes and dimensions page breaks down each box by footprint.
A 10 yard box is the smallest roll-off Louisville Porta Pros offers, and it's the right call for a garage cleanout, a small bathroom tear-out, or yard debris after a storm. Day rates run $51 to $112, weekly rental lands between $426 and $778, and a full month starts near $91 and climbs from there depending on how many pickups you need. That's a wide spread because a homeowner in Audubon Park hauling out old carpet pays less than a contractor filling the same box with wet drywall twice a week. Delivery fees stack on top separately, and those run from $100 to $500 for a single day drop, or as low as $50 for a weekend delivery window. Check the full dumpster rental cost breakdown before booking, and if you're debating size, the 10 yard dumpster rental page has real comparisons against the 20 yard option.
| unit | duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dumpster | day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| dumpster | week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| dumpster | month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
| dumpster | weekend | $390 | $440 | $497 |
A 20 yard box costs more mainly because it holds double the material and often gets filled with heavier debris like roofing tile or old flooring. The dumpster itself doesn't have a separate price tier in every case, but the weight inside does. Louisville Porta Pros bills by what leaves the site, and going over the weight limit adds a fee on pickup day. If you're gutting a kitchen or tearing off a roof, read dumpster weight limits first so you know what counts as overage. Contractors doing multi-week jobs in Shively or Jeffersonville often rent by the month instead of by the week once the math works out cheaper per day. For active job sites, pair the dumpster with construction dumpster rental service, which includes swap-outs on a schedule instead of a single drop and pick up.
Placement on private property, like a driveway or a fenced yard, generally doesn't need a permit. Setting the box in the street or a public right of way is a different story, and that placement needs confirming with the city before delivery day. Louisville Porta Pros can hold delivery until that's sorted, but it's the customer's job to check first. The dumpster permit requirements page walks through what to ask the city and what documentation to keep on hand. If you're working near sidewalks or curb lanes anywhere from downtown out toward New Albany, confirm placement before the truck loads up, because rescheduling a delivery costs more than a phone call to the city.
Paint, tires, batteries, and anything flammable or hazardous typically can't go in a standard roll-off, and mixing them in risks a rejected load at the dump. Some yard waste and appliances need separate handling depending on what's inside them. Full details live on what cannot go in a dumpster, and it's worth a read before the truck arrives, since a rejected load means a second trip and a second charge. Housekeeping matters too. OSHA 1926.25 requires job sites to clear scrap and debris from work areas regularly, and OSHA 1926.252 covers how waste gets disposed of, including chutes and enclosures on bigger commercial jobs. If your project also needs a portable toilet on-site, most crews order both at once. Louisville Porta Pros services all of Jefferson County, from Lynnview 4.4 miles southeast to Strathmoor Village 4.1 miles east, and can bundle a standard porta potty rental with the dumpster delivery to save a trip.
Larger boxes cost more upfront but often make sense for full renovations or demolition jobs, where a 10 or 20 yard box would need multiple swaps. Compare options on 30 yard dumpster rental and 40 yard dumpster rental before booking. Swap frequency matters more than sticker price on longer jobs.
No, delivery is billed separately from the rental itself. Day delivery runs $100 to $500, weekly delivery is cheaper at $50 to $150, and weekend delivery falls between $125 and $540. Ask upfront so the quote reflects the full cost, not just the box.
Rental length is flexible, from a single day up to a full month or longer for ongoing projects. Weekly and monthly rates work out cheaper per day than booking single days repeatedly. Louisville Porta Pros can extend a rental mid-job if the work runs long.
Private property placement, like a driveway, typically doesn't require a permit. Street or right-of-way placement is different and needs confirming with the city first. Check dumpster permit requirements before delivery day to avoid a rescheduled drop.
It depends on scope. A single room usually fits a 10 yard box, while a whole-house renovation often needs a 20 yard or larger. The how many porta potties do i need guide covers sizing logic that applies to dumpsters too: bigger jobs need bigger capacity, not more frequent pickups.
Yes. Louisville Porta Pros delivers dumpster rental cost across Louisville and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
Call now or request a free quote — clean units, on-time delivery, transparent pricing.
