Dumpster Rental in
Lafayette, LA
Need a dumpster between Lafayette and Breaux Bridge? Both are inside the delivery area. Sizes run 10 to 40 yards; the 10 yard is $715-$825 with a 10-day rental period.
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The $715-$825 range covers a 10-yard container, and for most Lafayette projects that is plenty. Kitchen and bath remodels in places like River Ranch and Audobon Trace produce drywall, cabinets, and tile that fill a 10 quickly but stay light. A 20-yard steps up when furniture enters the mix. Roofs across Bois de Lafayette shed shingles that weigh far more than they look, so a smaller container loaded level beats a bigger one half full. Match the size to the material, not the mess.
Most Lafayette deliveries go onto driveways that sit flush with the street, which is easy for the truck. The tight spots are where a driveway angles off Ambassador Caffery Parkway or Johnston Street and a low limb hangs over the approach. The truck needs about 60 feet of straight run and 20-25 feet of clearance overhead. Walk the path once before delivery day. If a branch or cable crosses the line, note it when you call so the drop can be planned around it.
Dumpster Sizes in Lafayette
ZTERS rents five dumpster sizes in Lafayette, from single-room cleanouts to demolition-scale jobs.
- Dedicated account manager
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- Flat pricing, quoted up front
The 10 yard runs $715 to $825 and is the pick when debris is dense: tile, plaster and shingles reach the weight limit long before a bigger container would look full.
Holds about 3 pickup truck loads or 50–70 trash bags. Footprint roughly one standard parking space. Heavy-debris configs can carry up to 10 tons.
Best for dirt and soil removal, brick and masonry, concrete demo, and asphalt shingles. Also fits small bath remodels and garage cleanouts.
The 20 yard, $805 to $925, is the size crews default to: big enough for a full-room gut, small enough that the drive still works around it.
Holds 8–10 pickup truck loads or about 120 trash bags. Footprint roughly two parking spaces end-to-end.
Best for kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-house decluttering, mid-size garage and attic cleanouts, mid-size landscaping, and roof replacements on smaller homes.
The 40 yard is the largest we place, $1005 to $1145. Demolition volume. Check the approach before you order one, because it needs a long straight run.
Holds about 12 pickup truck loads or 230–250 trash bags. The 8-ft walls make rear-door loading essential for bulky items.
Best for new construction, major demos, full kitchen-and-bath gut renos, and large commercial cleanouts. Note: dense debris (concrete, shingles) needs a heavy-debris bin instead.
Cleanouts that outgrow a 10 usually land here. The 15 yard adds a third more space without a longer footprint, so a normal driveway still takes it.
Holds about 4.5 pickup truck loads or 80–100 trash bags. Roughly the volume of 15 standard washing machines.
Best for multi-room remodels, flooring removal, garage cleanouts, light demo, larger landscaping, and deck builds. Heavy materials need a smaller heavy-debris bin.
Estate clearances and gut renovations across several rooms fill a 30 yard, priced $855 to $940. The walls are tall, so big pieces go over the rail instead of through a door.
Holds about 9 pickup truck loads or 170–190 trash bags. Footprint roughly two parking spaces end-to-end.
Best for whole-house cleanouts, large home demos, active construction, and commercial mixed debris. Note: cannot accept dirt, concrete, brick, or shingles.
Residential and Construction Dumpster Rental in Lafayette, LA
For homeowners
Most household jobs are cleanouts and remodels: furniture, boxes, carpet, cabinets, the layers a house builds up over years. That debris is bulky rather than heavy, so a 10 or 20 yard on a Lafayette driveway usually covers it, with room left to park beside it.
For contractors
Jobsite loads run heavier than household ones. Shingles, plaster and tile reach the weight allowance while the container still looks half empty, so crews often run a smaller container and swap it out rather than overload one. Stage it where the truck gets a straight shot in and the swaps stay quick.
The Dumpster Rental Process in Lafayette
- Call for a quote. Describe the debris, the address, and the dates. One account manager takes the order and stays on it.
- Pick the size and the spot. Clear a straight run for the truck and check for low branches or wires over the drop point.
- Load it. Keep everything level with or below the top rail, and keep heavy material in a low, even layer.
- Call for pickup. Ring the same number when you are done, or at the end of the rental period.
How Much Does a Dumpster Rental Cost in Lafayette, LA?
Dumpster rental pricing in Lafayette varies with disposal costs, debris weight, rental length, and delivery distance. The ranges below reflect recent local pricing rather than a fixed quote — the final number depends on the size you pick and what goes in it.
Estimated Dumpster Rental Costs in Lafayette
| Dumpster Size | Estimated Price Range | Delivery Estimate* | Rental Period | Included Tonnage** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard | $715 – $825 | $545 | Up to 10 days | 1–2 tons |
| 20 Yard | $805 – $925 | $570 | Up to 10 days | 2–4 tons |
| 30 Yard | $855 – $940 | $550 | Up to 10 days | 4–6 tons |
| 40 Yard | $1005 – $1145 | $735 | Up to 10 days | 5–8 tons |
* Delivery is quoted separately and moves with distance from the yard, fuel, and how easy the drop spot is to reach. Where it shows as included, it is already inside the range.
** Each rental carries a base weight allowance. Debris over that allowance is billed as an adjustment at pickup.
Why Is There a Price Range?
Five things move the number inside that range:
- Debris type. Clean wood and household junk dispose cheaply. Shingles, plaster, tile, dirt and concrete are billed by weight and hit the allowance early.
- Weight. A container can reach its tonnage cap while it still looks half empty, which is the single most common surprise on a first rental.
- Rental length. The quote covers 10 days. Longer rentals are extended for an additional fee.
- Delivery distance. How far the truck runs from the yard to your address, and whether it can make a straight approach.
- Local disposal rates. Landfill and transfer-station fees are set locally and are the largest single input to the price.
What Is Included in the Base Rental?
- Delivery to your Lafayette address on the date you book
- A 10-day rental period
- Pickup and haul-away when you call
- Disposal up to the size's included tonnage
- One account manager handling the order from quote through pickup
Charged separately: weight over the included allowance, days past the rental period, and any load containing prohibited material.
How to Get an Exact Quote
Have these ready and the quote takes a couple of minutes:
- What the debris is — remodel, roof tear-off, cleanout, yard waste, concrete
- Roughly how much of it there is
- The delivery address and where the container should sit
- The date you want it dropped
Call (888) 664-7740 and describe the job. If two sizes both look plausible, say so — the gap between them is usually smaller than the cost of a second haul.
What You Can Put in a Dumpster in Lafayette
Most of what comes out of a house or a job site is fine. The restricted list is set by the disposal facility, not by us, and it is short.
Accepted
- Household junk, furniture, and general trash
- Renovation debris — drywall, lumber, trim, cabinets
- Flooring, carpet, tile, and countertops
- Roofing shingles and underlayment
- Yard waste, brush, and branches
- Appliances with the refrigerant already removed
- Concrete, brick, dirt, and asphalt — mention these when you book, because they are priced by weight
Not accepted
- Paint, solvents, and other liquids
- Motor oil, fuel, and antifreeze
- Batteries and propane tanks
- Tires
- Asbestos and other hazardous material
- Medical or biological waste
- Appliances still holding refrigerant
Everything has to sit level with or below the top rail — an overfilled container cannot be tarped, so the driver has to leave it until the load comes down. If you are not sure about an item, ask before it goes over the side.
Need a dumpster fast?
Speak with one of our Lafayette account managers. Most quotes take less than five minutes by phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lafayette dumpster costs can be impacted by dumpster size, local landfill fees, fuel prices, and any required permits. Lafayette dumpster costs range from $715 for a 10 yard dumpster up to $1145 for a 40 yard dumpster.
Each dumpster size includes a maximum allowable tonnage and a 10-day rental period. If you need the dumpster longer, you can extend your rental period for an additional fee. Delivery is quoted separately and moves with distance, size, and access. The full breakdown by size, including the delivery estimate and the included tonnage, is in the pricing section above.
Concrete, shingles, and construction debris in a dumpster typically do not require a special permit in Lafayette for residential use on your own property. Lafayette Consolidated Government handles permitting for dumpsters placed in the public right-of-way or on public streets. Contact their development and planning department to confirm your specific location.
Work from what is coming out, not from the size of the house. A single bathroom or one room of flooring fills a 10. A kitchen with cabinets and counters wants the 20. Gut work across several rooms, or a barn with decades of storage in it, is 30 yard territory.
Roofing is its own case. Shingles are heavy for the space they take, so the tonnage allowance runs out long before the walls do. If concrete, brick or dirt is going in, say so when you call, because that changes the answer completely.
When two sizes both look plausible, the gap between them is usually smaller than the cost of a second haul.
Lafayette is flat and spread out, with established neighborhoods close to the core and newer subdivisions along the edges. ZTERS serves all of it: River Ranch and Rivergate in town, Bois de Lafayette out by the airport, and farther still to Youngsville and Broussard. Drivers know the difference between a narrow city lot near Blackham Coliseum and a wide new driveway out near Cypress Lake. If you are in Lafayette Parish, we cover you.
Can you put a dumpster on the street? The answer depends on whether the street is a city road and whether it stays clear for traffic. On residential streets like those off North University Avenue or near Cameron Street, a permit from Lafayette Consolidated Government is usually required for a street placement. The container also needs room for the truck to line up straight. If a street placement is the only option, call with your address and we will tell you what it takes before delivery day.
The straightforward answer is to call Lafayette Consolidated Government. Their development and planning office issues the permit for dumpsters in the public right-of-way. You will need your address, the placement location, and the dates you expect the container to be there. Most residential placements on private property skip this step entirely. If you are unsure whether your spot counts as public, a quick call settles it before you book.
Usually quickly, but it depends on the week. Deliveries are grouped by direction, so how soon a container reaches Lafayette comes down to what is already on the schedule for that part of the map.
If the project has a firm start date, call a couple of days ahead of it. Same-week drops happen all the time; counting on one without asking first is how people end up waiting.
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