Roof tear-offs
20–25 squares of shingles in a single load.
Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex
Dump Trailers, Delivered Across DFW
A 14ft dump trailer dropped in your driveway, loaded on your schedule, and hauled off when you're done. From $150 a day.
- Same-day availability
- Driveway-safe delivery
- No permits on private property
- Serving 8+ DFW counties
What fits in a 14ft trailer
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.
Roofing shingles
20–25 squares
A typical 2,000 sq ft single-layer tear-off fits in one load. Two layers, plan on two.
Concrete & brick
4–5 cubic yards
Fill to about a third of the box. Weight, not volume, is the limit on clean rubble.
Brush & yard waste
14–16 cubic yards
Light and bulky — you'll run out of space long before you run out of weight.
Furniture & household
A 3-bedroom cleanout
Couches, mattresses, dressers, boxes. Break down what you can and it goes further.
Remodel debris
Kitchen + one bath
Cabinets, drywall, tile, subfloor, trim, and packaging from the new material.
Dirt & sod
3–4 cubic yards
Wet DFW clay is brutally heavy. Keep it shallow and spread flat over the axles.
Trailer vs. roll-off
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, faster to get, and far kinder to your concrete.
| 14ft 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 |
Typical jobs
What people around here load them with
Garage & estate cleanouts
A full three-bedroom clear-out.
Remodel debris
Cabinets, tile, drywall, trim, subfloor.
Brush & yard waste
Storm cleanup and tree removal haul-off.
Service area
Eight counties, one phone call
Coverage centers on the four core metroplex counties, with delivery reaching the outer ring for a mileage adder.
Dallas County
Dallas · Garland · Irving · Mesquite · Richardson
Tarrant County
Fort Worth · Arlington · Keller · Mansfield
Collin County
Plano · Frisco · McKinney · Allen · Wylie
Denton County
Denton · Lewisville · Flower Mound · Little Elm
Also serving
Rockwall · Ellis · Johnson · Parker · Kaufman counties
DFW market rates
Straight pricing, no quote games
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
- 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 the standard DFW service area are included in 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 billed pro-rata at the daily rate — just call before the pickup window rather than after.
- Do you deliver, or do I have to tow it myself?
- Delivery and pickup are 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 tomorrow?
Send your ZIP and what you're hauling. A provider covering your county calls you back — usually within the hour.