When a cleanout, a remodel, or a yard overhaul generates more debris than a pickup truck can handle in a single run, a roll-off container is the straightforward answer. You fill it on your schedule, at your pace, and when the job is done, it leaves. No repeated trips to a transfer station, no renting a trailer, no coordinating with a neighbor who has a truck. Jeffersontown Dumpster Company delivers roll-off containers to Shepherdsville and the surrounding Bullitt County area, and handles pickup when the work is finished.
Shepherdsville is a town where a lot of the work is residential: garages that have filled up over the years, older homes going through full remodels, yards being regraded and replanted, and basements being cleared before a sale. Property managers and contractors working the area have different needs, but the starting point is the same. Call for a quote, describe the job, and we confirm the container size, the rate, and the delivery window before anything is scheduled.
Not every job is the same job, even when two people describe it the same way. A garage cleanout in a house that has been lived in for thirty years is a different volume than one that was last cleared a decade ago. A bathroom remodel that pulls out tile, subfloor, and wall board is heavier than one that swaps out fixtures and paint. The right container size comes from what the job actually involves, not just what it is called.
A compact container suits a single-room project or a focused cleanout. If you are clearing one space, pulling out one type of material, or working over a single weekend, a smaller container keeps the footprint manageable and the cost proportional to the scope. This end of the range works well when the debris is mixed but the volume is limited.
A mid-size container is the right call when the job spans more than one room or involves material that takes up more space than it looks. Full bathroom and kitchen remodels, flooring removal across several rooms, and basement cleanouts that include furniture, appliances, and construction debris all tend to land here. The key question is whether the pile you are picturing would realistically fill a compact container or push past it.
When the scope of the work is a whole-house cleanout, a roofing tear-off, or an active construction site generating debris over multiple days, the larger end of the range is where to start. These containers handle volume that would require multiple swaps at a smaller size, and for contractors running a job site, fewer swaps means less disruption to the schedule. Our full range runs from a compact 10-yard up to a 40-yard. The service page covers each size in detail.
Volume and weight are two different things, and the honest answer to how much fits in a container is about both. A container has a visual fill line, and it also has a weight limit built into the base rate. For most household debris, furniture, and light construction material, volume is the practical limit. The container fills before the weight allowance becomes a concern.
Dense material changes that calculation. Concrete, brick, dirt, gravel, and tile are heavy relative to the space they take up. A container loaded with broken concrete can hit its weight limit well before it looks full. For projects that are primarily heavy debris, a lower-volume container is often the better call, and for significant amounts of concrete or dirt, the lowboy variant is built specifically for that kind of load.
When you call, describe the material type alongside the volume estimate. That is the detail that determines whether the base rate covers the full load or whether an overage is likely.
Most residential and construction debris goes in without issue. That covers the bulk of what Shepherdsville projects generate: furniture, appliances that do not contain refrigerant, drywall, lumber, roofing shingles, flooring, yard waste, and general household junk. Mixed loads are fine. The container does not need to be sorted.
A few categories require a different route:
These items have designated disposal programs and cannot go into a roll-off container. If you are unsure about something specific, bring it up on the call. We will talk through anything unusual and confirm what applies before delivery.
The trigger is usually a sale, a move, or a point where the accumulated material has simply become unmanageable. A garage that holds decades of stored items, a basement being converted to usable space, or an attic being cleared before a renovation all generate more debris than a curbside pickup program handles. A container lets the work happen in one concentrated effort rather than across weeks of small loads.
A full remodel generates debris from multiple trades at once: drywall, flooring, cabinetry, tile, and fixtures all coming out before anything goes back in. That material accumulates faster than most people expect, and having a container on site from the start keeps the work area clear and the job moving. Remodeling waste is one of the most common reasons people call us.
A one-time event or a large-scale community cleanup produces a volume of debris that does not fit the usual residential options. Whether it is a neighborhood association clearing a common area or a single property handling a large-scale purge, a roll-off container is the practical solution. The container is delivered before the work starts and hauled away when it is done.
Regrading a yard, pulling out an old patio, removing a retaining wall, or replacing a driveway surface all produce material that is too heavy and too bulky for standard disposal. Hardscape removal in particular generates dense debris that adds up quickly. This is where the material type matters as much as the volume.
Storm cleanup, a tree removal, or a full yard overhaul produces organic material that needs somewhere to go. Brush, limbs, sod, and bagged debris are accepted. If the load is primarily yard waste, mention that on the call so we can confirm the right container for the material.
The quoted rate covers the container, the haul, and the weight allowance built into the base price. Those are the variables that make up the figure you hear when you call. The rate is confirmed before anything is scheduled, so you know what you are paying before the container arrives.
A few things can move the total. Going over the included weight allowance adds a charge based on the excess tonnage. Extending the rental period beyond what was booked adds to the rate. Heavy material types, particularly concrete and dirt, may carry a surcharge at the transfer station. If the container needs to sit in the street rather than on private property, a permit may be required through the local authority, and that cost is separate from the container rate.
Call for a free quote. Describe the job, the material, and the delivery address, and the rate is set before anything is booked. Straight answer on the phone. Clear rate. Then we book it.
Scheduling starts on the call. Once the container size, the delivery address, and the placement details are confirmed, a delivery window is set. Most people book a few days ahead, which gives the most flexibility on timing. Short-notice delivery may be possible depending on what the schedule allows at the time of the call. Ask and we will tell you what is open.
Weekend delivery is available. If the job starts on a Saturday or the project runs through the weekend, that is not a problem. Confirm the timing when you book and the window is set from there.
Pickup works the same way. Call when the container is ready, and pickup is scheduled on the call. The rental period is confirmed when you book, and if the job runs longer than expected, call before the period ends to arrange an extension.
Shepherdsville is the main focus of this page, but coverage extends across Bullitt County and into the surrounding communities. Fox Chase, Hebron Estates, Pioneer Village, Hillview, and Brooks are all covered. If your address falls anywhere in this part of Bullitt County, we serve it.
For contractors and property managers working across multiple addresses in the area, recurring service and multi-container scheduling can be set up on the call. The details are confirmed at booking so the job does not sit waiting on a container.
Rental periods that span a holiday are generally not a problem. Confirm the rental length when you book and note the holiday in the schedule so pickup timing is planned around it. Call us if your timeline shifts and we will adjust accordingly.
A loaded roll-off container is heavy industrial equipment and is not a safe object to leave unsecured near active play areas. If the only available space on the property is a play area, talk through alternative placements when you call. Covering or locking the container overnight is an option worth discussing as well.
Yes. The roll-off truck requires clear overhead space to approach, set the container, and pull away safely. Low-hanging branches, overhead utility lines, and roof overhangs can all affect where the container can be placed. Describe the site when you call and we confirm a workable placement before the delivery date.
Placing a container in a numbered or assigned parking space in a shared lot is generally a decision that requires permission from the property owner or manager, not just the person renting the container. Check with whoever controls the lot before booking, and describe the placement when you call so we can flag any access or surface concerns on our end.
Yes. The container can be placed at the address before work begins so it is ready when the crew shows up. Just confirm the placement details and any access notes when you book, and we will handle the delivery on the agreed date.
If the placement area is blocked on delivery day, the driver cannot set the container safely. Make sure the spot is clear before the scheduled delivery. If something comes up, call us as early as possible so we can adjust the timing rather than miss the drop entirely.
Anything that affects access or placement is worth raising on the call: a narrow driveway, a steep grade, low-hanging trees or overhead lines, a soft or recently sealed surface, or a gated entry. Describing the site layout before delivery lets us confirm the right container size and placement approach for your address rather than working it out on the day.
Permit requirements depend on whether the container sits on private property or in the public right of way, and the rules can differ between the city and the surrounding county. We confirm what applies at your specific address before delivery so you are not caught off guard. If a permit is needed, we walk you through what is required. The cost of any permit is separate from the container rate.
Private roads are generally accessible as long as the surface and width can accommodate the roll-off truck. Describe the road when you call, including any weight restrictions posted at the entrance, and we will confirm whether delivery is possible before anything is scheduled.
Tires are not accepted in a roll-off container. Most tire retailers accept used tires through take-back programs, and that is the recommended route. If you are clearing a property with a large number of tires, call us before booking so we can help you plan the load accordingly.
The driver checks that the container can be safely hooked and hauled. Surface damage that occurred during the rental is a separate matter.
If you are concerned about the condition of the surface under the container, inspect it when the container is removed and call us at (502) 826-9789 if there is an issue to discuss.
Debris does not have to sit while you figure out the next step. The container size, the rate, and the delivery window are all settled in a single conversation.
Call (502) 826-9789 for a free quote.
We are available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Tell us the job, the address, and when you need the container, and we take it from there.
We also drop containers in: Hillview, Mount Washington, Shively, Hurstbourne. You can browse our full service area.
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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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 Shepherdsville project.
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