Roll-Off Dumpster Rental in Kemah, Texas
Kemah is a small bayfront city with about 950 trash accounts, most of them homes. City curbside pickup won't take construction debris like sheetrock, lumber, brick or concrete, so remodel jobs need their own container. Many bayfront homes sit on tall piers after Hurricane Ike, which affects where a roll-off can go.
- CostOne flat rate covers delivery, pickup, 7 days and 2–6 tons by size. Over that: $75/ton, by the pound.
- DeliveryBook by 3 PM for next-day drop-off in Kemah between 7 AM and 5 PM.
- SizeCleanouts: 10 or 15. Roofs and remodels: 20. Big builds: 30 or 40. Size picker
- PlacementKemah: AmeriWaste is the city's trash contractor; Ike's surge reached about 12 feet at bayfront homes.
- Can't go inChemicals, wet paint, batteries. Tires, mattresses, freon appliances: $50 each. Full list
Kemah at a glance
- From our Baytown yardAbout 14 milesGalveston County
- ZIP codes77565Other addresses: call to check
- Street placementCall the city firstDriveway drops sit on wood boards
- Next deliveryBook by 3 PMDrops tomorrow, 7 AM–5 PM
Which dumpster sizes deliver to Kemah?
Kemah sits about 14 miles from our Baytown yard, and all five roll-off sizes make the trip: 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 yards. Every Kemah rental includes 7 days on site and 2 to 6 tons by size, with the same $75-per-ton overage rate as Baytown.
| Size | Outside size | Pickup loads | Included weight | Rental | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | about 3–5 | 2 tons | 7 days | Concrete, dirt, small bathroom remodels |
| 15-yard | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | about 5–7 | 2.5 tons | 7 days | Garage cleanouts, small roof replacements |
| 20-yard | 22' L × 8' W × 4' H | about 7–10 | 3 tons | 7 days | Whole-house decluttering, kitchen remodels |
| 30-yard | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | about 10–15 | 4 tons | 7 days | Large construction sites, home additions |
| 40-yard | 22' L × 7.5' W × 8' H | about 12–16 | 5–6 tons (exact on quote) | 7 days | Major demolitions, new construction, large commercial projects |
Pickup loads assume an 8-ft bed loaded level (about 2–3 cubic yards each). Weight over the included tons is $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound — see how dumpster weight is billed. Concrete, dirt, brick and sand go only in the 10- and 15-yard, filled halfway. The 40-yard holds 5–6 tons; its exact included weight is written on your quote.
Do you need a dumpster permit in Kemah?
Kemah city pages name no dumpster permit and no exclusive roll-off franchise. AmeriWaste is Kemah's waste contractor, and the city's 2023 bid let the contractor offer commercial roll-offs. The city tells residents to call AmeriWaste at 281-331-8400 about construction debris. Call Kemah Public Works before placing any roll-off on a street.
A private driveway avoids street questions. Raised homes often leave room beside the drive. See driveway placement tips.
Where do Kemah residents take items a dumpster can't take?
Kemah heavy trash goes out on Thursdays, limited to 2 items under 50 pounds each. Green waste is capped at 6 cans, bags or bundles a week. Refrigerant appliances must be drained and tagged by a certified recycler first. For extra debris or special pickups, Kemah residents call AmeriWaste at 281-331-8400.
- Trash and green waste: Mondays and Thursdays, out by 7 a.m.
- Recycling: Tuesdays. Glass, plastics, cardboard, paper and cans can share one container.
- Bundles may not exceed 5 feet long or 18 inches across.
- Paint, batteries and chemicals cannot go in a roll-off. See what can go in a dumpster.
What should Kemah bayfront owners know before a cleanup?
Kemah sits on Galveston Bay near the Clear Creek outlet. FEMA reports Hurricane Ike's surge reached about 12 feet at one Kemah bay house in 2008. That home survived on 14-foot piers, while an unelevated house two doors away washed out. Storm cleanups here often mean wet, heavy debris and stairs to haul down.
Plan for weight with soaked materials. Read storm debris rentals and how weight is billed.
Where do we deliver in Kemah?
Kemah uses ZIP 77565, and delivery covers homes and businesses across the city, from the bayfront to inland streets. Kemah is about 14 miles from the Baytown yard. Bayfront lots can be tight, so measure the space first. A 20-yard roll-off needs about 22 feet of length plus room for the truck.
Kemah dumpster rental questions
Will Kemah curbside trash take my old drywall?
What day is heavy trash in Kemah?
Who is Kemah's trash company?
Can a roll-off sit under my raised Kemah house?
How many green waste bags can I set out in Kemah?
- City of Kemah – Trash and Recycling — checked 2026-10-21
- City of Kemah – Municipal Solid Waste RFP 2023 — checked 2026-10-21
- FEMA – Elevation Saved Family Home from Hurricane Ike (Kemah) — checked 2026-10-21