Frequently Asked Questions

Rentals generally range from about $350 to $750 depending on the dumpster size, the type of debris, the rental length, the disposal weight and the delivery location within metro Atlanta, with no hidden fees. You get a flat rate up front that can cover delivery, pickup, disposal, the standard 7-day rental and the included weight — about 1 to 2 tons on a 10 yard, 2 to 3 on a 15, 3 to 4 on a 20, 4 to 5 on a 30 and 5 to 6 on a 40. Going over can cost extra. The cost guide breaks it down.

Yes. Our flat-rate pricing can include delivery, pickup, disposal up to the included weight and the standard rental period. No hidden fees, no surprise charges and no hidden fuel surcharges.

Two things: going over the included weight (overage charges may apply based on the disposal facility's weight measurements) and keeping the container past the rental period (an additional daily or weekly rate). We explain all pricing and weight guidelines up front so there is nothing to find later.

Heavy debris such as concrete, dirt or brick may need separate handling or special pricing, and it uses up the included weight fast. So we size heavy loads differently — usually a 10 or 15 — and tell you where the weight line is before you load.

Most major credit and debit cards. Payment is generally collected when your booking is confirmed, to reserve your delivery. Where an independent provider handles the rental, billing may be handled by that provider, and we tell you on the call.

On your own driveway or private property, permits are generally not required — inside the City of Atlanta we found no City permit rule for a roll-off on private property. In a City of Atlanta street, sidewalk or right-of-way, yes: City Code Sec. 138-61(b) makes it unlawful to place or maintain a dumpster in the public right-of-way without first getting a dumpster permit from the Department of Transportation. No permit is issued unless the dumpster cannot be accommodated on private property; the fee is $20 plus $10 a day for up to 100 linear feet; a permit lasts no more than six months; the container must show the provider's name and phone number and reflective sheeting on all four corners; and each day of a violation is a separate offense, with fines of up to $1,000 a day. The permit guide and your city page cover the details.

On a City of Atlanta street, with the Department of Transportation dumpster permit — and not within 40 feet of a bus stop, 30 feet of an intersection, 20 feet of a crosswalk or accessible parking space, or 15 feet of a fire hydrant, and not on a sidewalk unless there is no feasible alternative (Sec. 138-61(g)). On a state route, we found no Georgia DOT permit type for a roll-off on the right-of-way, so the container stays on the property. Elsewhere: Sandy Springs keeps containers off public rights-of-way (Sec. 46-24(6)); Marietta needs a Public Works permit (Sec. 5-8-040(A)(2)); Brookhaven needs a city Dumpster Permit, for up to 30 days, and not on streets 24 feet wide or less (Sec. 7-196(b)); Roswell and Lawrenceville need the public works director's or City Manager's authorization (Sec. 24.3.3; Sec. 30-28); and Decatur allows no sidewalk obstruction for more than 30 minutes (Sec. 86-4). Tell us when you book and we line the delivery up with it.

Not always, even with an Atlanta mailing address. Our own yard has one and sits in unincorporated Fulton County, just outside city limits. The City of Atlanta reaches into both Fulton and DeKalb counties, and the cities around it — Sandy Springs, East Point, College Park, Decatur and the rest — keep their own codes. If you are not sure, tell us the address and we will check which rules apply.

Because the rules differ a lot. The City of Atlanta lets any private contractor with a permit from the commissioner serve any customer who asks (City Code Sec. 130-52). Sandy Springs, Marietta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Smyrna and College Park each run a permit, contract or registration, and Duluth and Lawrenceville register C&D haulers. Norcross has an exclusive franchise that covers roll-offs (Sec. 36-204), East Point requires owners to use the City for construction and demolition debris (Sec. 7-2005), Decatur services all areas itself (Sec. 82-38), Roswell rents city containers to businesses, Kennesaw says private haulers are not permitted, and DeKalb County, which serves Brookhaven, Tucker and Dunwoody, says private haulers are not permitted for commercial service. In those cities we check the City's rules before booking a container inside city limits. We are licensed & insured.

It can. Covenants can cover containers on your driveway, and we do not know your HOA's rules — check them before you book.

We take precautions to protect driveways and surfaces during delivery and pickup, and many customers put plywood boards under the wheels for extra protection, especially on decorative or newer driveways. Tell us before delivery if a surface needs more than that — and keep it off soft ground.

A flat, stable surface; room for the container — about 14 feet long for a 10 yard, 16 feet for a 15, and about 22 feet for a 20 and up, all about 7.5 feet wide; about 60 feet of access for the truck; and at least 25 feet of clear space overhead. Power lines, tree limbs, parked cars, trailers and equipment are the usual problems.

Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, East Point and College Park in Fulton County; Marietta, Smyrna and Kennesaw in Cobb; Decatur, Brookhaven, Dunwoody and Tucker in DeKalb; and Norcross, Duluth and Lawrenceville in Gwinnett — each with its own page. The complete Atlanta guide pulls it together.

At 4445 Wendell Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30336 — in the Fulton Industrial District, unincorporated Fulton County, just outside the City of Atlanta on the west side of town.

Mostly the timing. Lawrenceville, our furthest city, is about 41 road miles from the yard, Duluth about 34 and Johns Creek about 32. Price depends partly on the delivery location, and we say any difference up front.

Yes. Norcross's exclusive franchise covers roll-offs and construction debris (Secs. 36-202, 36-204(b)); East Point requires owners to use the City for construction and demolition debris and has one exclusive commercial provider (Secs. 7-2005(a), 7-2011); Brookhaven, Tucker and Dunwoody are served by DeKalb County, which says private haulers are not permitted for commercial service; Decatur services all areas and needs city approval and a decal (Secs. 82-38(b), 82-39); Roswell collects household and commercial garbage itself (Secs. 24.2.2, 24.3.1); and Kennesaw's website says private haulers are not permitted. In those cities we check the City's rules before booking a container inside city limits. Each city page says what that code says.