Yard Waste and Brush Dumpster Rental
Brush, limbs and leaves are bulky but light, so a 15-, 20- or 30-yard dumpster fits most yard cleanups. Sod, stumps and dirt are heavy and follow the heavy-debris rules: 10- or 15-yard only, loaded no more than halfway. Every rental includes 7 days and 2 to 6 tons.
- 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, it drops tomorrow 7 AM–5 PM. Baytown and up to 80 miles out.
- SizeCleanouts: 10 or 15. Roofs and remodels: 20. Big builds: 30 or 40. Size picker
- PlacementOn your driveway, on wood boards. Street spots usually need city approval.
- Can't go inChemicals, wet paint, batteries. Tires, mattresses, freon appliances: $50 each. Full list
What size dumpster do I need for brush and yard waste?
A 15- or 20-yard dumpster is the usual start for brush, limbs and shrub removal, and a 30-yard is the usual start for a large lot clearing. A 10-yard handles a small trim job. Brush is light for its size, so volume decides the bin more than weight does.
| Yard job | Typical size to start with | Included tons | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small trim job, a few shrubs | 10-yard | 2 | Normal fill to the top rim |
| Shrub and hedge removal, storm limbs | 15-yard | 2.5 | Normal fill to the top rim |
| Tree trimming, fence line clearing | 20-yard | 3 | Normal fill to the top rim |
| Large lot or overgrown yard | 30-yard | 4 | Normal fill to the top rim |
| Sod, stumps or dirt | 10- or 15-yard only | 2 or 2.5 | Halfway up the walls |
Sizes are labeled typical. Compare all five in the dumpster size guide.
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Call now (281) 673-4344Why is sod treated as heavy debris?
Sod is heavy because each roll carries soil, roots and water. Load sod, stumps and dirt like heavy debris: 10- or 15-yard only, no more than halfway up the walls. Overage on any yard waste dumpster is $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound from the landfill's scale ticket.
Wet debris weighs more than dry, so cover a sod or dirt load before rain. Clean, unmixed dirt loads qualify for clean-fill pricing; see the concrete and dirt dumpster rules. Overage details are in how dumpster weight is billed.
How do I fit more limbs into a yard waste dumpster?
Cut limbs into shorter lengths and lay them flat, crossing each layer, to fit more brush in a yard waste dumpster. Long branches stacked loosely leave air gaps you still pay for. Keep everything level with the top rim, because an overfilled dumpster can't legally be hauled.
If the bin is overfilled, the $125 dry-run fee applies and you remove the excess. Put stumps and heavy rounds on the floor first, then brush on top. More tips are in how to load a dumpster.
Where should a yard waste dumpster go?
A yard waste dumpster should go on a driveway or other firm, level surface close to the work area. Wooden boards go under the rails to protect concrete and asphalt. The truck typically needs about 60 feet of straight approach and about 23 feet of overhead clearance, so trim low limbs over the drop spot first.
Avoid soft lawn, septic lids and sprinkler heads. Low wires, blocked access or a locked gate cause a $125 dry-run fee. Street placement may need a permit; ask when you book.
What yard items can't go in the dumpster?
Hazardous chemicals, wet paint and batteries can't go in a yard waste dumpster. That includes pesticides, weed killers, pool chemicals, fuel and motor oil from the shed. Tires cost $50 extra per item. Take leftover garden chemicals to a household hazardous waste drop-off instead.
Texas cities run their own brush and yard-waste collection programs, and rules differ by town. Check your city's program if you only have a few bags. See the TCEQ household hazardous waste page for chemical drop-offs.