Jeffersontown Dumpster Company delivers roll-off containers to residential and commercial properties throughout Jeffersontown and Jefferson County, Kentucky. If you are trying to decide whether a roll-off is the right tool, what size makes sense, and how fast you can get one on your property, this page covers all of it.
A rental includes delivery to your address, a set rental period, and scheduled pickup when the container is full or the job is wrapped. Size, pricing, scheduling, and placement are all answered here before you pick up the phone.
Before you start loading, it helps to know what the container accepts and what needs to go a different route.
Accepted materials cover a wide range: household junk, furniture, general construction and demolition debris, roofing tear-off and shingles, drywall, wood, yard waste and landscaping debris, concrete, brick, tile, and soil. Dense, heavy materials like concrete and soil are fine, but they affect weight and pricing, so flag them when you call.
Prohibited materials include paint, solvents, motor oil, batteries, propane tanks, asbestos-containing material, electronics, and other hazardous waste. These restrictions come from transfer station and landfill intake rules, not arbitrary policy. If you are holding any of those items, Jefferson County offers household hazardous waste collection programs and drop-off options that handle them properly. We can point you in the right direction on the call. We'll take it from there.
Hauling heavy material takes the right equipment, and pricing a job correctly starts with knowing what is going in.
The quoted figure covers the container size, the weight allowance built into the base rate, delivery, pickup, and the rental period. Those are the components that make up the number you hear on the phone.
What sits outside the base rate: overage charges when the load exceeds the stated weight allowance, fees for prohibited materials left in the container, and additional days if the rental runs longer than agreed. The weight allowance is the variable that matters most when you are hauling dense material. A load of concrete or brick can hit a weight ceiling long before the container looks full. Light mixed debris, furniture, and household junk fill volume faster and stay well under the weight limit.
The only way to get a real figure is to call. The quote is built around your container size, material type, estimated weight, and rental length, and it is confirmed before anything is scheduled. A free quote is available by phone. Straight answer on the phone. Clear rate. Then we book it.
Most homeowners have never rented a dumpster before, so the size question is the one that comes up first on every call. We work through it by asking two things.
First: what is being cleared? Light household junk and furniture fills volume fast but stays light. Roofing shingles, concrete, and soil are dense and hit weight limits before they fill the box.
Second: how much of it is there? A garage cleanout or attic purge typically points toward a compact 10-yard, which holds roughly 3 pickup truck loads, or a 12-yard, which holds about 4 pickup truck loads. A full home renovation or roofing tear-off usually lands in the 20-yard range, which holds approximately 7 pickup truck loads. Whole-house cleanouts, large demolition projects, and commercial job sites often need a 30-yard at 10 pickup truck loads or a 40-yard at 14 pickup truck loads. A 15-yard at 5 pickup truck loads covers mid-size remodels and estate cleanouts well.
For projects involving only dense, heavy material, such as a concrete slab removal or a brick wall demo, a lowboy variant is worth discussing. It is built around weight capacity rather than volume, which makes it a better fit when the debris is heavy but the pile is not especially large.
The phone call is where the size gets confirmed, not guessed. Give us a call and we keep it simple.
A job like this is what a roll-off container is for, and getting one on site quickly comes down to having a few details ready when you call: the address, the container size, where on the property it will sit, and what material is going in.
Short-notice requests are taken when the schedule allows. Calling early in the day improves the odds of landing a tight window.
What makes a drop straightforward: a clear driveway with known dimensions and no overhead obstructions. What adds coordination time: a narrow alley, a street placement that may need a permit check, or a job site with restricted access. None of those are dealbreakers, but they need to come up on the call so the delivery can be planned correctly.
Rental periods are flexible. Extensions are handled by phone, and swap-out service is available for ongoing jobs that fill containers before the work is done.
From small residential cleanouts to large commercial jobs, placement varies and some spots take more planning than others.
Narrow driveways, low-hanging trees or utility lines, soft surfaces, freshly paved asphalt, and sloped lots all come up regularly. Boards can be placed under the container's contact points to distribute weight and reduce surface marking on concrete or asphalt. Flag any surface concerns when you call and we plan around them.
The delivery vehicle needs overhead clearance and enough room to swing the container into position. Tight access is solvable in most cases, but it needs to be on the table before the driver arrives.
When the driveway cannot take the container, placement in the public right of way may be an option. Requirements depend on the specific address and whether it falls under city or county jurisdiction. Local means the people on your driveway know the neighborhood, and that includes knowing which placements need a permit check before delivery. We confirm what applies at your address before anything is scheduled.
Jeffersontown generates a steady range of project types: residential cleanouts ahead of a move or estate sale, kitchen and bathroom renovation debris, roofing tear-offs, basement and garage purges, hoarding cleanouts, and storm or flood cleanup. We take them all.
Contractors and property managers work with us on job site containers for ongoing construction, commercial renovation, and foreclosure or property cleanout work. Recurring accounts and multi-job arrangements are handled differently from a one-off rental. Volume, scheduling cadence, and swap-out frequency are discussed on the call and set up to match the workflow. We take pride in the work we do, and that shows in how we handle accounts that run week to week.
Property managers handling multiple units or turnovers benefit from a standing arrangement rather than calling fresh each time. That conversation starts the same way every other one does: with a phone call.
Loads are taken to a licensed transfer station or disposal facility. Mixed debris is processed there, and materials that can be diverted from landfill, such as metal, clean concrete, or certain recyclables, are separated at the facility level where practical. We do not promise a specific recycling outcome, but disposal is handled through licensed channels.
When the container is full, you call us and we schedule a pickup and deliver a fresh container to replace it. Swap-out timing depends on availability, so calling as soon as the container is nearing capacity gives you the best window.
Rental periods are discussed and confirmed when you book, and extensions are handled by phone if the job runs longer than planned. There is no fixed industry-wide standard, so the length that fits your project is part of the conversation when you call.
Call (502) 826-9789 during business hours, every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and let us know the container is ready.
We schedule the haul-away from there, and the container is removed as arranged.
A permit is generally not required when the container sits on private property. When it sits in the public right of way, requirements depend on the specific address and whether it falls under city or county jurisdiction in Jefferson County. We confirm what applies at your address before delivery.
Permit requirements and who handles them are worked out before delivery. When you call, we confirm what applies at your address and walk through what needs to happen before the container ships.
Boards or plywood can be placed under the container's contact points to distribute weight and reduce surface marking on concrete or asphalt. Flag any surface concerns, including sealcoated, stamped, or freshly paved areas, when you call so we can plan the placement accordingly.
Sloped driveways and low overhead clearances are common in Jeffersontown and can usually be worked around with the right placement plan. Discuss the driveway grade, any overhead obstructions like utility lines or tree branches, and surface conditions when you book so the delivery is planned correctly from the start.
The lowboy is a separate container variant built around weight capacity rather than volume, and it is designed for dense, heavy debris like concrete slab removal or brick demolition. If your project involves only heavy material and the pile is not especially large, it is worth asking about on the call.
A 40-yard container holds roughly 14 pickup truck loads and is suited for large commercial demolition, whole-building cleanouts, major new construction, or any job generating a very high volume of debris. It is the largest container in the range and typically used on job sites with the space to accommodate it.
A 15-yard container holds about 5 pickup truck loads and is a good fit for mid-size remodels, estate cleanouts, and single-room gut renovations where a 12-yard might run short but a 20-yard is more than needed. It also works well for moderate yard debris cleanups after storm damage or landscaping work.
A 12-yard at 4 pickup truck loads handles a smaller single-room remodel, while a 15-yard at 5 pickup truck loads or a 20-yard at 7 pickup truck loads is a better fit if the job involves cabinetry, flooring, drywall, and fixtures all coming out at once. The material mix and how much is being torn out determines which size makes sense, and that is worked out on the call.
Enough clearance to load safely from all sides is the practical standard, and the delivery requires room for the vehicle to swing the container into position. Any structural concerns or tight site conditions should come up on the call before delivery so placement is planned correctly.
Mattresses are generally accepted as part of a mixed household cleanout load. If you are disposing of a large number of them, mention it when you call so it can be factored into the container size and weight estimate.
Asbestos-containing material is not accepted in a standard roll-off container. It requires separate handling through licensed abatement and disposal channels. If you suspect asbestos in a renovation project, that needs to be addressed before debris goes into the container.
A call to (502) 826-9789 settles the right size for the job, the delivery window, and the price, all confirmed before anything is scheduled.
A free quote is available by phone every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
Right size. Right day. No hassle.
Choosing the right container size makes the difference between a job that flows and one that stalls waiting on a second haul. We offer a range of roll-off containers from a compact 10-yard up to a 40-yard, plus a lowboy option for projects involving dense, heavy material. Call us and we work through the right fit based on what you are clearing and how much of it there is.
| Size | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Capacity | Weight Allowance | What It's Good For |
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| 10-Yard | 12' x 8' x 3.5' | 10 cubic yards, approximately 3 pickup truck loads | 1 to 2 tons included |
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| 10-Yard Lowboy | 12' x 8' x 2' | 10 cubic yards, built for heavy material where weight matters more than volume | 2 to 3 tons included |
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| 12-Yard | 14' x 8' x 3.5' | 12 cubic yards, approximately 4 pickup truck loads | 2 tons included |
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| 15-Yard | 16' x 8' x 4' | 15 cubic yards, approximately 5 pickup truck loads | 2 to 3 tons included |
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| 20-YardMost Popular | 22' x 8' x 4' | 20 cubic yards, approximately 7 pickup truck loads | 3 tons included |
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| 30-Yard | 22' x 8' x 6' | 30 cubic yards, approximately 10 pickup truck loads | 4 to 5 tons included |
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| 40-Yard | 22' x 8' x 8' | 40 cubic yards, approximately 14 pickup truck loads | 5 to 6 tons included |
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How do I estimate the right container size based on the type of debris I have?
Material type matters as much as volume. Light debris like furniture, household junk, and general trash fills a container by volume before it gets close to the weight limit, so a smaller box often handles more than it looks like it should. Dense material like concrete, brick, or soil hits the weight ceiling long before the container looks full, which is why a lowboy or a smaller container with a higher weight allowance is sometimes the better call. When you phone us, walk through what is coming out and roughly how much of it there is, and we work through the right size from there.
What counts as heavy debris and why does it affect my container choice?
Heavy debris is any material with high density relative to its volume: concrete, brick, block, tile, stone, packed soil, and roofing shingles in large quantities all fall into this category. A standard roll-off container sized for mixed residential debris carries a weight allowance that heavy material can exceed quickly, sometimes before the box is even half full. For jobs involving only dense material, the lowboy variant is worth discussing because it is built around weight capacity rather than volume. Either way, flagging the material type when you call lets us set the right allowance from the start.
Rate Confirmed Before the Drop-Off
You get the price on the phone before anything is scheduled. Ask what it covers and you get a straight answer.
What happens if my load goes over the weight allowance?
Overage charges apply when the actual weight at the transfer station exceeds the allowance built into your quoted rate. The overage is billed per ton beyond the limit. The straightforward way to avoid it is to be specific about material type when you call so the allowance is sized to what you are actually hauling. Dense material like concrete or shingles is the most common reason a load comes in heavy, and calling that out up front lets us build the right figure into your quote.
What items are not accepted in a roll-off container?
Prohibited materials include paint, solvents, motor oil, batteries, propane tanks, asbestos-containing material, electronics, and other hazardous waste. These restrictions come from transfer station and landfill intake rules. If you are holding any of those items, Jefferson County has household hazardous waste collection and drop-off options that handle them through the right channels. Let us know what you have on the call and we can point you in the right direction.
Can I extend my rental if the job takes longer than expected?
Yes. Extensions are handled by phone during business hours, every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM. If the job is running long, call before the original rental period closes so we can adjust the schedule. Additional days are billed at the rate discussed when you extend, and the process is straightforward.
Honest Advice on the Right Size
We work through the material type and volume with you on the call so the container that arrives fits the job, not just the general category.
What does the quoted price include and what sits outside of it?
The base rate covers the container size, the weight allowance built into that rate, delivery, pickup, and the agreed rental period. What sits outside the base rate is overage if the load exceeds the weight allowance, any fees for prohibited materials found in the container, and additional days if the rental runs longer than planned. The quote is confirmed before anything is scheduled, so you know what the number covers before we book the delivery.
How does scheduling delivery work and how flexible are the windows?
When you call, we confirm the address, container size, placement location, and material type, and then we work out a delivery window based on what the schedule allows. Short-notice requests are taken when the schedule allows. Calling early in the day gives you the best chance of landing a tight window. We confirm what is available when you book so there are no assumptions on either side.
How do I avoid overfilling the container?
The fill line is the top edge of the container walls. Debris should not extend above that line before pickup. An overfilled container cannot be transported safely or legally, and loads that exceed the fill line may need to be reduced before the container can be hauled away. If you are approaching the top and the job is not finished, a swap-out or a second container is the right move. Call us when the container is nearing capacity and we schedule from there.
Flexible Scheduling and Rental Periods
Short-notice delivery and rental extensions are both handled by phone. The schedule is worked out to fit the project, not the other way around.
What should I think about when choosing a placement spot on my property?
The delivery vehicle needs enough overhead clearance and room to swing the container into position, so low-hanging branches, utility lines, and tight entry points all need to come up on the call. Soft surfaces, freshly paved asphalt, and sloped lots are common in Jeffersontown and can usually be worked around with the right placement plan. Boards placed under the container's contact points help distribute weight and reduce surface marking on concrete or asphalt. Flag any surface or access concerns before delivery so we plan the drop correctly from the start.
How does billing work and when is payment collected?
Payment details are worked out when you call to book. The rate is confirmed before the delivery is scheduled, so you know the figure and what it covers before anything moves. If you have questions about accepted payment methods or how billing is handled for a multi-container or recurring account, those are straightforward to answer on the call.
Call (502) 826-9789 any day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM for a free quote and straight answers on the right size, delivery window, and rate for your Jeffersontown project.
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