Dumpster Rentals in
Nashville, TN
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ZTERS provides roll-off dumpster rental services throughout the Nashville metro and across the United States. Most orders can be arranged through a single point of contact, with support available for residential renovations, commercial construction, and cleanouts of every scale. ZTERS has completed thousands of rentals in the Nashville market, and customers can expect transparent pricing, prompt scheduling, and reliable on-time delivery from our local hauler partners.
Nashville is one of the fastest-growing major cities in the Southeast, with roughly 2 million residents across the metro and major demand drivers in downtown hospitality and hotel construction, the East Bank redevelopment around the new Titans stadium, the Oracle riverfront campus, Vanderbilt and the healthcare industry, and the steady pace of tall-skinny infill and tear-down construction in neighborhoods like East Nashville, The Nations, and Green Hills. The ZTERS team helps customers select and schedule the right container for any project, whether a 12South kitchen rehab, an East Nashville roof tear-off, or a long-term commercial build. With more than a decade of nationwide experience, ZTERS delivers a consistent standard of service in every market: the right container, delivered on schedule, at a competitive price, with dedicated customer support throughout the rental.
Types of Dumpsters for Rent in Nashville
ZTERS offers 9 dumpster sizes for Nashville projects, from small cleanouts to large construction jobs.
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ZTERS' smallest standard. A go-to for heavy debris (dirt, brick, concrete, shingles) and small East Nashville basement and bath cleanouts.
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.
Our most-requested size for Nashville home renos. Low side walls let DIYers walk debris in for 12South kitchen and bath rehabs.
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.
Largest standard roll-off. Built for Green Hills and Oak Hill tear-down rebuilds, new construction in Nolensville, and commercial cleanouts.
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.
Heavy-debris workhorse. Built for dirt, brick, concrete, and roof-tear-off shingles where weight matters more than volume.
Holds 4–5 pickup truck loads or 60–85 trash bags. Generous weight allowance — heavy materials hit the weight cap long before they fill the volume.
Best for dirt and soil removal, brick and masonry, concrete demo, and asphalt shingles. Also fits single-room renos and basement cleanouts.
Bridges heavy-debris bins and mid-size cleanouts. Good fit for Sylvan Park multi-room remodels and garage cleanouts with bulky items.
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.
Taller profile (6 ft walls) is ideal for bulky debris. Common for larger Nashville home renovations and partial roof replacements.
Holds about 6 pickup truck loads or 80+ trash bags. The 6-ft walls mean heavy or bulky items load best through the rear swing door.
Best for larger home renovations, partial roof replacements, mid-sized construction, and hybrid residential and light-commercial jobs.
More vertical capacity than the 20-yard with a similar footprint. Built for office cleanouts, commercial remodels, and bulky debris.
Holds about 9 pickup truck loads. A meaningful step up from the 20-yard for projects that have more bulk than weight.
Best for residential renovations with bulky debris, office and commercial remodels, and large estate cleanouts.
Built for large Nashville jobs — full home renovations, estate cleanups, active construction sites, and commercial mixed debris.
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.
Niche size between 30 and 40 yard — when 30 will overflow but you don't want to pay for a 40 you won't fill.
Holds about 10–11 pickup truck loads or 200+ trash bags.
Best for large home cleanouts where furniture and appliance volume drives the need, mid-to-large construction, and whole-house remodels with significant bulky debris.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases, no. If the dumpster sits entirely on private property, such as a driveway, yard, or private parking lot, Metro Nashville does not require a permit. This covers the majority of residential rentals in driveways from Green Hills to Donelson, including kitchen remodels, garage cleanouts, and most roof tear-offs.
A permit is required when any portion of the dumpster occupies public space, including the street, curb lane, parking lane, sidewalk, or alley. In that case, the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) requires a right-of-way permit, and applications should go in several business days before delivery. Standard applications clear in two to five business days, with fees that scale by container size and duration — typically starting around $30 to $60 for short residential placements. Complex placements in the downtown core, on Lower Broadway, in the Gulch, or under a historic zoning overlay can take five to ten business days.
Approved placements must include reflective tape, cones, or barricades, and the bin must remain clear of fire hydrants, storm inlets, driveways, intersections, bus stops, ADA ramps, bike lanes, and parking meters. Historic zoning overlays in Germantown, Edgefield, East End, and Lockeland Springs enforce placement rules more strictly. Suburbs in the metro run their own permit programs: Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, Mt. Juliet, Smyrna, Gallatin, and Goodlettsville each handle permits through their own public works or engineering departments, with separate fees and lead times of one to three business days. If your project's classification is unclear, contact your ZTERS representative before scheduling.
Nashville dumpster costs can be impacted by dumpster size, local landfill fees, fuel prices, and any required Metro permits. Nashville dumpster costs range from $389 for a 10 yard dumpster up to $664 for a 40 yard dumpster.
Each dumpster size includes a maximum allowable tonnage and 10-day rental period. If you need the dumpster longer, you can extend your rental period for an additional fee. Delivery costs average about $137 depending on distance, dumpster size, and current fuel prices. Here is an estimate of ZTERS Nashville dumpster prices by size:
| Dumpster Size | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Rental Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard | $389 | $595 | 10 days |
| 20 Yard | $321 | $504 | 10 days |
| 30 Yard | $344 | $527 | 10 days |
| 40 Yard | $481 | $664 | 10 days |
For most renters, the most efficient approach is to have the dumpster company handle the permit. If your placement requires a right-of-way permit because the bin will sit on a street, curb lane, sidewalk, or alley, ZTERS files the application with the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), includes the cost in your rental, and aligns approval with your delivery date. NDOT asks for applications several business days in advance, and short residential placements typically start around $30 to $60, with fees scaling by container size and duration.
Applicants who prefer to file directly submit through NDOT's online ePermits system at epermits.nashville.gov — NDOT no longer accepts paper right-of-way applications. NDOT is headquartered at 750 S 5th St., Nashville, TN 37206, with office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions route through Metro's main line at (615) 862-5000, or dial 311 from anywhere inside Davidson County (hub.nashville.gov also accepts service requests). Standard applications clear in two to five business days. Permits for downtown, Lower Broadway, the Gulch, or historic zoning overlays may take five to ten business days because of the additional review.
Projects in the surrounding suburbs apply to the relevant city, not Metro Nashville. Useful contacts include Brentwood Public Works at (615) 371-0080, Franklin Engineering at (615) 791-3218, Hendersonville Public Works at (615) 822-3771, Mt. Juliet Public Works at (615) 754-2552, Smyrna Public Works at (615) 459-9776, and Gallatin Engineering at (615) 451-5965. Suburban processing typically runs one to three business days. If you are unsure which permit applies, a brief consultation with your ZTERS representative can confirm requirements and, in most cases, the permit can be handled at booking.
Yes, with a right-of-way permit from the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT). Any time a roll-off occupies public space, including the street, curb lane, parking lane, sidewalk, or alley, Metro Code chapter 13.08 requires the permit. Applications go through NDOT's ePermits system and should be filed several business days before delivery; standard requests clear in two to five business days. Complex placements in the downtown core, on Lower Broadway, in the Gulch, or under a historic zoning overlay can take five to ten business days because of the additional review.
Approved placements must include reflective tape, cones, or barricades for visibility. The bin must stay clear of fire hydrants, storm inlets, driveways, intersections, bus stops, ADA ramps, bike lanes, loading zones, and parking meters. Projects that close a travel lane or sidewalk require an additional traffic control plan reviewed by NDOT, and temporary street closures carry their own permit. The fire code further restricts placement that would block hydrants or emergency access. Historic zoning overlays in Germantown, Edgefield, East End, and Lockeland Springs add design and placement review. Downtown entertainment-district blocks see heavy pedestrian and event traffic, which can narrow approved placement windows.
For most renters, the simplest path is to let ZTERS or your hauler pull the permit at booking. The fee is rolled into the rental and approval lines up with delivery.
ZTERS provides service throughout Metro Nashville-Davidson County and the broader Middle Tennessee metro, covering nearly every neighborhood inside Briley Parkway and the I-440 loop along with surrounding Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson, and Sumner County communities. Nashville neighborhoods include Downtown, the Gulch, Germantown, East Nashville (Five Points, Lockeland Springs, Inglewood), 12South, Wedgewood-Houston, Berry Hill, Hillsboro Village, Belmont, Green Hills, Sylvan Park, The Nations, Charlotte Park, West Meade, Bellevue, Bordeaux, North Nashville, Madison, Donelson, Hermitage, Crieve Hall, Woodbine, and Antioch.
Coverage extends well beyond the county line. ZTERS regularly delivers to Brentwood, Franklin, and Nolensville to the south; Smyrna, La Vergne, and Murfreesboro to the southeast; Mt. Juliet and Lebanon to the east; Hendersonville, Gallatin, and Goodlettsville to the northeast; and Springfield and White House to the north. If your project falls within a Nashville-area zip code, ZTERS can almost certainly arrange delivery. For addresses at the edges of the metro or in fast-growing corridors around Spring Hill and Lebanon, a brief call with a ZTERS representative will confirm coverage and pricing.
Delivery timing depends on when the order is placed, whether a permit is needed, and current capacity of local haulers. For private-property placements (driveways, yards, off-street commercial lots) in the suburbs and on most single-family streets, many Nashville providers advertise same-day or next-day delivery, and these timelines are achievable in best-case scenarios. Same-day delivery is generally possible when an order is placed before 10 a.m. and the customer is flexible on size. Next-day delivery is more typical for orders placed later in the day. For routine planning, 2 to 3 business days is the safer estimate.
For street or sidewalk placements in Metro Nashville, plan on 3 to 5 business days because an NDOT right-of-way permit must be in hand before delivery, and standard applications take two to five business days to clear. Complex placements in the downtown core, on Lower Broadway, in the Gulch, or under historic zoning overlays can take five to ten business days. During peak spring renovation and summer construction seasons, lead times can stretch by another day or two. For unexpected situations such as storm cleanups or accelerated contractor schedules, contact ZTERS directly to determine the fastest available option. Booking three to five days ahead provides flexibility on size, time window, and placement.
The right size depends on the scope of the project and the density of the debris. A single bathroom remodel typically fits in a 10 or 15 yard dumpster, with the 10 yard preferred when significant tile or concrete backer board is being removed because dense debris and material are heavy and hit the weight cap before filling the bin. Master bathroom gut renovations and multi-bathroom jobs generally call for a 20 yard. A full kitchen remodel, including cabinets, countertops, flooring, backsplash, drywall, and appliances, also typically requires a 20 yard. Multi-room renovations and additions move up to a 25 or 30 yard, and whole-house renovations or major demolitions fall in the 30 to 40 yard range. For roof tear-offs, a 20 yard handles roughly 2,500 to 3,000 square feet of single-layer asphalt shingles, which covers most Middle Tennessee homes. Larger Green Hills, Belle Meade, or Brentwood homes with multiple shingle layers usually need a 30 yard, while smaller 1,200 to 1,500 square foot bungalows in Woodbine or Madison with a single layer fit a 10 yard heavy-debris bin.
Several Nashville-specific factors are worth considering. Germantown and Edgefield historic zoning overlays restrict bin placement and may require a smaller bin or shorter rental window. East Nashville and The Nations tall-skinny infill builds sit on narrow lots where street placement requires an NDOT right-of-way permit, so allow lead time for review. Tear-down rebuilds in Green Hills, Oak Hill, and parts of Sylvan Park routinely call for a 40 yard or for sequential 30 yards across demo and framing phases. Spring storm and tornado-season cleanups cluster from March through May, so demand on 20 and 30 yard bins runs high in those months. Because Middle Tennessee summers bring heavy downpours, debris should remain below the rim so rainwater does not add weight and exceed the load limit. When choosing between two sizes, sizing up is usually the better value (the price difference is typically far smaller than the cost of a second haul).
ZTERS Dumpster Rental Customer Reviews
"Zters is always my first choice when needing any rentals for dumpsters or PP. Crystal is always on it. Fast response, very friendly and always takes care of me in a timely manner! She is the best!"
"Excellent service at a fair price. No surprises, and were professional from start to finish."
"Wow, this company is all about service. Particularly my rep, Jane Hatley. I'm a new customer with ZTERS after having a couple of not great experiences with another company. Jane's crushing it when it comes to making me feel like a business rock star. I'm giving her fifteen stars - her attentiveness to my account is that much better than my previous provider."
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