- Sheet
- 01 / 07
- Subject
- Site plan
- Scale
- 1" = 4'-0"
What a 14ft dump trailer holds, and what it costs in DFW
Capacity, driveway fit, and real DFW rates. Then we send your job to providers who cover your county.
- 14–16 cubic yards
- No permit on private property
- Fits a standard driveway
- 8 DFW counties covered
Roughly six pickup beds, in one drop
A standard 14ft dump trailer holds 14–16 cubic yards. For heavy material the weight limit hits first, so here is what a single load actually looks like on a DFW job.
- Sheet
- 02 / 07
- Subject
- Capacity
- Key
- Material hatch
- Roofing shingles
- A typical 2,000 sq ft single-layer tear-off fits in one load. Two layers, plan on two.
- Concrete & brick
- Fill to about a third of the box. Weight, not volume, is the limit on clean rubble.
- Brush & yard waste
- Light and bulky — you'll run out of space long before you run out of weight.
- Furniture & household
- Couches, mattresses, dressers, boxes. Break down what you can and it goes further.
- Remodel debris
- Cabinets, drywall, tile, subfloor, trim, and packaging from the new material.
- Dirt & sod
- Wet DFW clay is brutally heavy. Keep it shallow and spread flat over the axles.
Which one you actually want
Most DFW homeowners default to a roll-off dumpster because it's the thing they've heard of. For jobs under a week, a dump trailer is cheaper, easier to place, and far kinder to your concrete.
- Sheet
- 03 / 07
- Subject
- Comparison
- Scale
- 1" = 4'-0"
| Property | Dump trailer | Roll-off dumpster |
|---|---|---|
| Typical capacity | 14–16 cubic yards | 10–40 cubic yards |
| Load height | About 3 ft — throw it over the side | 5–6 ft or a walk-up ramp |
| Driveway impact | Rolls on tires, low risk | Dragged on steel rails, gouge risk |
| Footprint | ~16 ft — fits one driveway lane | 22 ft+ plus truck clearance |
| Typical 1-day cost | $150–200 | Usually sold as a 7–10 day haul |
| Best rental length | 1–7 days | 1–4 weeks |
| Delivery lead time | Often same day | 1–3 business days |
| Best for | Remodels, roofs, cleanouts, concrete | Long builds, very high volume |
- Sheet
- 04 / 07
- Subject
- Coverage
Four core counties, plus the ring
Provider coverage centers on Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton, and reaches the outer ring for a mileage adder.
What DFW providers charge
Researched across DFW rental yards, August 2026. Your actual quote comes from the provider, not from us.
- Sheet
- 05 / 07
- Subject
- Typical market rate
24 hours
$150–200
per day
Single-room demo, garage cleanout, one roof section
1 week
$800
7 days
Kitchen or bath remodel, full roof tear-off, estate cleanout
1 month
$1,600
30 days
Whole-home renovation, builder job site, long demo phase
Before you book
- Sheet
- 07 / 07
- Subject
- Notes
- How much does a dump trailer rental cost in DFW?
- Expect $150–200 for a 24-hour rental of a 14ft dump trailer, around $800 for a full week, and about $1,600 for a month. Delivery and pickup inside a provider's standard service area are usually inside those numbers. Overweight loads, out-of-area delivery, and prohibited-material sorting are the usual extras.
- How long can I keep the trailer?
- Anywhere from 24 hours to a month or longer. The 24-hour window is the most popular for homeowners; contractors typically take the weekly or monthly rate. Extensions are normally billed pro-rata at the daily rate — contact the provider before the pickup window rather than after.
- Do providers deliver, or do I have to tow it myself?
- Providers deliver and pick up as standard. A driver drops the trailer where you point, positions it for loading, and hauls it away when you are done. If you have a 3/4-ton truck and a 2-5/16" ball you can pick it up yourself, and some providers discount for that.
- What can't I put in a dump trailer?
- No tires, no lead-acid or lithium batteries, no liquid paint, no solvents, oils, fuels, or pool chemicals, no appliances containing refrigerant (fridges, freezers, window AC units), no asbestos, no medical waste, and no propane tanks. These are landfill-rejected and turn into a return trip plus a fee.
- Do I need a permit to have a dump trailer at my house?
- Not on private property. If the trailer sits on your driveway or your own lot, no permit is required anywhere in the DFW metroplex. If it has to sit in a public street or a right-of-way, most cities — Dallas and Fort Worth included — require a temporary obstruction permit, and HOAs often have their own rules.
Need one in the driveway this week?
Send your ZIP and what you're hauling. Providers covering your county pick it up from there and contact you with their own price and availability.