The short answer: A roll-off dumpster in Texas typically runs about $300–$750 for a one-week rental, depending on size, location & what you’re tossing. A 10-yard bin suits small clean-outs & heavy debris; a 20-yard handles most whole-house jobs. The base price usually includes delivery, pickup & a weight allowance — watch for overage fees if you go over the tonnage limit or toss banned items like tires, paint or batteries.
What it costs in Texas
Prices vary by city & debris type, but a useful Texas baseline for a standard one-week rental is roughly $300 to $750. Bigger metros & heavy materials push toward the top of that range.
Source: Texas Johns dumpster guide — the average cost to rent a roll-off dumpster in Texas is between $300–$750 per week, varying by duration, debris & location. Verified June 2026. texasjohns.com
National pricing data lines up with this: roll-off rentals commonly land between about $300 & $800, with a 20-yard bin around the middle for most home projects. Treat any figure as a range — only a quote for your address & debris is exact.
Which size do you need?
| Size | Roughly holds | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | ~3 pickup loads | Small clean-out, single room, heavy debris (concrete, dirt) |
| 15 yard | ~4–5 pickup loads | Small remodel, flooring, deck removal |
| 20 yard | ~6 pickup loads | Whole-house clean-out, big landscaping, larger remodel |
| 30–40 yard | ~9–12 pickup loads | Major renovation, construction, large demolition |
For heavy material like concrete, dirt or roofing shingles, go smaller — a big bin full of heavy debris blows past its weight limit & triggers overage charges. See our concrete, dirt & rubble guide for that situation.
The extra fees to watch
- Overage fees — go past your included tonnage (often 2–4 tons) & you pay roughly $50–$100+ per extra ton in Texas.
- Trip / “dry run” fees — if the truck can’t reach the bin (blocked driveway, locked gate) you may pay $100 or more.
- Prohibited-item fees — tires, batteries, paint, oil, propane & chemicals aren’t allowed & can bring fines if hidden in the load.
- Permit — usually none on your own driveway, but placing a bin in the street may need a city permit (commonly $10–$100+).
Dumpster vs. doing it yourself
If your load is small & you have a truck or trailer, a couple of trips to a landfill or transfer station can beat a dumpster on price. A roll-off wins when debris piles up over several days, when you don’t have a vehicle to haul it, or when the job is a whole-house or renovation clean-out.
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The ranges above are clearly labelled as ranges & tied to dated sources — we never present an estimate as a firm quote. That’s our data promise.