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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Nashville, Tennessee, and the rest of Davidson County in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Infill construction in the urban core, bathroom and kitchen work in the brick ranch homes around Nolensville Pike and Harding Place, and commercial build-outs near the airport all run on containers, and roofing crews stay busy here after every hail season.
Four factors shape your total: the container size, the weight and type of debris, how long the container stays, and the disposal charges at the site that receives the load. Below you'll find our price ranges, what Metro requires before a container touches a street, what Tennessee keeps out of a landfill, and how fast delivery can be arranged.
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Ready to get started? Scheduling your dumpster delivery is a breeze. Just tell us when and where you need it, and we’ll handle the rest. Prime Dumpster is all about quick and reliable service, getting the right dumpster to your site when you need it.
Done with your project or need your dumpster emptied? Just give us a call to arrange a fast and convenient pickup. We’re ready to quickly remove your waste and make your experience hassle-free. Count on Prime Dumpster for timely and efficient service.
The prices below reflect average ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other project specifics during your free, custom quote.
| Size | Average Price Range | Approximate Dimensions | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | $399–$499 | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | Concrete, brick, and heavy debris; small cleanouts; single-room remodels |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | $449–$569 | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4–5' H | Garage cleanouts, kitchen and bathroom remodels, small roof tear-offs |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | $499–$649 | 22' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | Whole-home cleanouts, multi-room renovations, flooring removal, roofing |
| 30-Yard Dumpster | $599–$799 | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | Major renovations, new residential construction, large commercial projects |
| 40-Yard Dumpster | $699–$899 | 22–24' L × 8' W × 8' H | Commercial demolition, industrial cleanouts, large-scale construction |
Nashville has one cost factor that catches people out, and it is the street permit rather than the container.
Start with size, because it sets the base rate. Ordering one step up costs less than paying for a second haul when the first container fills early.
Weight comes next. A tear-off on a two-story Green Hills roof, a tile floor, or a driveway broken into pieces will reach the weight allowance well before the container looks full, so dense debris often belongs in a smaller size.
Where the load goes affects the rest. Davidson County ships its waste to a regional disposal site outside the county, and that site weighs the truck and charges by the ton, which is why debris type shows up on your invoice.
Then there is Metro. If the container occupies a travel lane, a street, or a sidewalk, the City charges $160 for a closure permit of up to five days, plus $10 for each additional day. Skipping the permit triples the fee, so it is worth getting right the first time.
Small items can carry charges of their own. Metro's own drop-off sites list $5 per tire with a rim, $12 per mattress, and $20 for up to two cubic yards of construction debris, which is a useful yardstick when deciding what to separate out before loading.
Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 2 tons (4,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 50-70 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 3 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 80-100 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 4.5 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 110-130 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 6 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 4 tons (8,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 170-190 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 9 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 5 tons (10,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 230-250 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 12 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Size the container by volume, then sanity-check the weight. We rent five sizes in Nashville and the right one depends more on your material than your square footage.
The 10-Yard Dumpster fits in a tight driveway and handles the heaviest debris. Concrete, brick, tile, and dirt belong here, along with a single bathroom gut.
The 15-Yard Dumpster is the middle option. A packed garage, a basement cleanout, or a small roof tear-off all work well with it.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is what most Nashville homeowners book. It covers a full-house cleanout or a remodel across several rooms and still fits on a standard residential lot.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is the volume choice. Framing scrap, additions, siding, and new construction fill it without needing a second container.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. Commercial interiors, warehouse cleanouts, and demolition jobs that run for weeks call for this one.
If you're stuck between two sizes, your account manager will talk through the debris with you and pick one.
On private property, a driveway or a job site you control, Nashville does not require a permit for a container. The rules begin at the curb line.
Once any part of the container sits in a travel lane, a street, or a sidewalk, you need a right-of-way closure permit from the Nashville Department of Transportation. Every application goes through the City's online permit system, and Metro is strict about that: paper filings are no longer accepted.
Fees run the same for a lane, a street, or a sidewalk closure, and work that spans more than one type may qualify for a single combined permit. Some lane closures also need a traffic control plan stamped by a licensed engineer, and the City requires door-hanger notice to neighbors on certain closures.
The permits office is at 720 S 5th St and takes calls at 615-862-8782. If you aren't sure whether your drop spot counts as right-of-way, your account manager can help you confirm it before the truck is scheduled.
Most of what a remodel produces is fine: framing, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, trim, fixtures, carpet, and general junk. The limits come from Tennessee's rules and from Metro's own trash code.
Tennessee makes it illegal to put wet latex paint into a landfill. Dried latex can go, which is why the state tells residents to dry leftover paint with kitty litter or sawdust first. Oil-based paint cannot go in the trash at all, and lithium, nickel-cadmium, and nickel-metal hydride batteries have to be recycled rather than tossed.
The state also keeps whole tires, lead-acid batteries, and used oil out of disposal facilities, and every county has to provide a place that takes them.
Metro adds its own list. The City bans yard waste, cardboard, and electronic waste from the trash, so brush, flattened boxes, and old televisions need to be handled separately from your container.
Hazardous waste, liquids, solvents, fuel, and asbestos never belong in a standard dumpster. When an item has you guessing, check with your account manager before it goes in rather than risking a rejected load.
If the item you want to dispose of isn’t on this list, give us a call for more guidance or check out our guide of what you can throw in a dumpster.
*Approved items may vary by location. Always check your local laws and regulations to avoid any fines or additional fees.
Davidson County no longer buries its waste inside the county. Loads leave Nashville for a regional disposal site in a neighboring county, where the truck crosses a scale and the charge is set by weight, so what you load matters more than how long you keep the container.
The items Metro keeps out of the trash have their own destinations. The Ezell Pike Convenience Center at 3254 Ezell Pk in south Nashville takes household hazardous waste, electronics, and tires, and it is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Omohundro Convenience Center at 1019 Omohundro Pl keeps the same hours and is the one Metro site that accepts construction debris, in loads of up to two cubic yards.
Both sites are for Davidson County residents, who have to show a Tennessee license with a local address, and neither takes commercial waste or material arriving in a lettered truck. That is exactly the gap a roll-off container fills. Your account manager will confirm where your load is going and what the disposal side costs before delivery.
3254 Ezell Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
Metro-run drop-off for household hazardous waste, electronics and tires, open Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1019 Omohundro Pl, Nashville, TN 37210
The one Metro site that takes construction debris, in loads up to two cubic yards, Tuesday to Saturday.
Most Nashville orders can be scheduled within one to two business days, and the driver arrives in a 24 to 48 hour window. If the container is going in the street, give yourself longer, since the closure permit has to be approved before the delivery.
Five things that make it go smoothly:
Plan around Metro's calendar too. The convenience centers are closed Sundays, Mondays, and Metro holidays, so anything you planned to drop off yourself needs a weekday or Saturday morning.
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Prime Dumpster coordinates dumpster rentals across Nashville and Davidson County, from East Nashville, Germantown, and the Gulch to Antioch, Crieve Hall, Green Hills, Bellevue, Donelson, and Madison. We work with homeowners, builders, property managers, and short-term rental owners, and we set delivery and pickup around the hours your crew is actually on site.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container, flag whether you need a street permit, and give you a clear price on the call.
Your Prime Dumpster account manager handles the details, from tonnage and overage rates to permit contacts and delivery timing, so you can focus on the work.
A 10-yard container runs $399 to $499 and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899, both on a five-day rental. Debris weight and the per-ton charge at the receiving site set the rest of your total, and a street permit adds a separate city fee. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates up front.
Metro's drop-off sites are free for a few bags and one bulk item, but they turn away commercial loads and cap construction debris at two cubic yards per visit. A remodel produces many times that, so a container almost always costs less than a dozen trips in a pickup.
Yes. A standard three-seat couch uses about a fifth of a 10-yard container, which leaves room for a mattress, a table, and boxes of smaller items. Upholstered furniture takes up space rather than weight, so you will fill the container before you hit a limit.
Leave out hazardous waste, liquids, solvents, fuel, asbestos, wet latex paint, oil-based paint, and lithium or rechargeable batteries. Tennessee also bars whole tires, lead-acid batteries, and used oil from disposal sites, while Metro keeps yard waste, cardboard, and electronics out of the trash entirely.
The 10-yard container starts at $399 to $499, our lowest price. The cheapest rental is not always the cheapest project, though, because the receiving site charges by weight. Heavy material like brick or tile is better in its own small load than mixed into a large one.
Three days typically costs the same as five, because the rate covers the job rather than each day. Weight is what moves the final figure. Ask your account manager what tonnage comes with your container and what an extra ton costs, then keep it as long as the work takes.
Nearly all construction and household debris is allowed: lumber, drywall, roofing, siding, flooring, carpet, cabinets, doors, furniture, and general junk. Clean concrete, brick, and soil are accepted and are cheaper when kept separate. Run anything unusual past your account manager before loading it.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Nashville, Tennessee 37211 |
| Phone: | 615-747-2977 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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