Memphis Dumpster Rental

Rental demand in Memphis

Three kinds of work drive most Memphis rentals. Landlords and investors clear out and refresh rental homes between tenants. Owners of older Midtown and Cooper-Young houses take on roof, kitchen and bath projects. And contractors at warehouses and distribution centers near the airport and along the I-40 and I-240 corridors need containers for build-outs, racking changes and packaging waste.

Storm cleanup adds seasonal spikes. Spring thunderstorms and the occasional ice storm drop large limbs in neighborhoods with big oaks, and homeowners often need a container for branches, fencing and damaged siding.

Choosing a container size in Memphis

Sizes and weight limits vary by hauler. Use this as a rough guide, then confirm with your provider. Our sizes guide has dimensions.

• Foreclosure cleanouts and investor flips
• Roofing projects after hail or wind damage
• Commercial and industrial waste at logistics sites

Driveways, garages and tree cover in Memphis

Many Midtown lots have long, narrow driveways leading to a rear garage, with mature trees overhead. Roll-off trucks need overhead clearance to tilt the bed, so low limbs and service lines can rule out a spot. Ranch homes in East Memphis and Cordova usually have wider driveways that work well.

Put boards under the container to protect pavement, and keep it off grass after storms, when the ground can be saturated. For commercial lots, mark a spot that does not block dock doors or fire lanes.

Permits in Memphis and Shelby County suburbs

A container on your own driveway or lot typically does not need a permit. A container on a city street or sidewalk usually requires approval from the City of Memphis. If you are in Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett or another suburb, check with that city, and for unincorporated Shelby County check with the county.

Projects across the state line in Mississippi or Arkansas follow those local rules. Neighborhood associations may also limit placement time. Rules change, so confirm before delivery. Background is in our permit guide.

Prohibited and restricted items in Memphis

Your hauler and its disposal facility decide what is accepted. Plan to keep these out of the container:

• Tires and car batteries
• Refrigerators, freezers and AC units with refrigerant still inside
• Paint, motor oil, pool chemicals and pesticides
• Medical waste and sharps
• Asbestos, which can appear in older flooring, siding and pipe insulation

Cost factors for Memphis rentals

Pricing differs between providers and changes with the job. Expect these factors to matter most:

• Size of the container and included tonnage
• Heavy debris such as concrete, dirt or roofing
• Number of rental days and any swap-outs
• Your location relative to the hauler and landfill
• Permit fees for street placement

Scheduling delivery and pickup in Memphis

Most rentals run several days to about two weeks, and many providers extend on request. Landlords on a tight turnover schedule should book ahead and ask about same-day swaps when a container fills. After big storms, demand jumps across the city, so call early. Our article on rental length explains typical terms.

Service area around Memphis

Providers in our network cover Memphis neighborhoods from Frayser and Raleigh to Whitehaven, plus many surrounding communities:

• Germantown and Collierville to the east
• Bartlett, Arlington and Lakeland to the northeast
• Millington to the north
• Southaven and Olive Branch in north Mississippi
• West Memphis across the river in Arkansas