| Size | Typical price (7 days) | Weight included | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | $270 – $625 | 1 ton | Garage cleanout, small bathroom remodel |
| 15 yard | $310 – $675 | 1.5 tons | Basement cleanout, flooring removal |
| 20 yard | $345 – $805 | 2 tons | Roof tear-off, kitchen remodel, estate cleanout |
| 30 yard | $415 – $925 | 3 tons | Home addition, large renovation |
| 40 yard | $475 – $1025 | 4 tons | New construction, commercial cleanout |
Low ends come from Tennessee local haulers (e.g. Driveway Group: 20-yard including 2 tons, extra weight $120/ton, rentals up to 14 days); high ends are broker flat rates over 7 days. Metro Nashville also charges haulers waste generator fees, which is one reason construction debris prices differently from household junk. Your exact quote depends on debris type, how long you keep the bin, and how far the truck drives.
Weight overages. Go over the included tonnage and most haulers charge roughly $50–$100 per extra ton. Heavy debris (concrete, dirt, shingles) hits the limit fast — that's what the smaller 10-yard "heavy debris" bins exist for.
Extra days. The standard rental is 7 days. Extra days typically run $10–$25 per day, or a flat fee per week. Ask before you book, not after.
Debris type. Clean construction debris is cheapest. Mixed household junk is mid-range. Tires, mattresses, appliances with refrigerant, paint and anything hazardous cost extra or are refused outright.
Driveway or private property: no permit. In the street or any Metro right-of-way you need an NDOT Sidewalk & Right-of-Way Permit (applied for through Metro ePermits; historically $10/day, though a 2022 ordinance let NDOT reset the fee — confirm the current amount when you apply). Legit Nashville haulers also carry a Metro private-collection permit decal on the container — worth checking when a quote seems too cheap.
Book the size you're sure about, not the size you hope for — one 20-yard bin is cheaper than two 10-yard swaps. Keep the rental inside 7 days. Load heavy material evenly and don't fill past the rim; an overloaded bin gets refused and you pay a trip fee anyway. If your project is flexible, ask about weekday delivery pricing — some haulers discount off-peak drops.