Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Every question people ask before booking a roll-off in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, answered the way we would on the phone.
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Everything people ask before they book
If you are renting a dumpster for the first time, you probably have the same dozen questions everyone does: what it costs, what size, whether the city will fine you, and what you cannot throw in. The answers below are the ones we give on the phone every day. If yours is not here, call (954) 287-2445 — a real person in Fort Lauderdale will answer it.
Part 1
Pricing
How much does a dumpster rental cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Typically $250 to $650 flat rate depending on size: roughly $250–$400 for a 10 yard, $300–$450 for a 15, $350–$550 for a 20 and $450–$650 for a 30, with the 40 quoted per job. That includes delivery, pickup, a 7-day rental and the stated tonnage. Call for a firm number for your address.
Is delivery and pickup included in the price?
Yes. Delivery, pickup, the rental period and disposal up to the included weight are all in the one flat price. No fuel surcharge, no pickup fee.
What causes extra charges?
Three things: going over the included weight, keeping the container past the rental window, and prohibited items found in the load. We explain all three on the first call so there is nothing to find later.
Do you charge more for heavy materials like concrete or tile?
Not more per se — but dense material uses up the included tonnage fast, so we size heavy loads differently (a 10 yard loaded level) and tell you where the weight line is before you load.
What payment methods do you accept?
Major credit cards, business checks and electronic payment. Repeat commercial clients can be invoiced monthly.
Part 2
Sizing
What size dumpster do I need?
A 10 for a bathroom or a garage, a 15 for a kitchen or flooring, a 20 for a whole-house cleanout or multi-room remodel, a 30 for a renovation to the studs or a big roof, a 40 for commercial demolition. Weight decides for dense material — see the size guide.
What happens if I order too small?
You pay for a second haul, which costs more than the step up to the next size would have. When in doubt, size up — or describe the job and let us size it.
What is the biggest dumpster you offer?
A 40 yard: about 22 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft, roughly 12 pickup loads, 5–6 tons included. It is a job-site container, not a driveway one.
How full can I fill it?
Level with the top rail. Anything above the rail cannot be transported safely, and the driver will have to leave it or ask you to unload it.
How much does a roof tear-off produce?
A 20 yard handles up to about 30 squares of asphalt shingle. Larger roofs, double layers and tile roofs want a 30 for the higher weight allowance.
Part 3
Permits and placement
Do I need a permit to have a dumpster delivered?
On your own driveway or private property in Fort Lauderdale, no. In a street, swale or other public right-of-way, the City requires a permit from the City Engineer through the Engineering Permitting Division (954-828-6520), and anything occupying the right-of-way beyond 72 hours needs a Revocable License Agreement. Other Broward cities differ — Lauderhill requires a $150 permit even on a driveway — so check your city page.
Can the dumpster go on the street if my driveway won't fit it?
Only with the city's permit, and some cities prohibit it outright. Allow a few business days for approval. Tell us when you book and we line the delivery up with it.
Will the dumpster damage my driveway?
Boards go under the rails as standard on paved drives. The driver will tell you before delivery if a surface needs more.
Does my HOA need to approve a dumpster?
Often, yes — many Broward HOAs have placement rules on top of the city's. Check with the association before delivery day.
How much space does the truck need?
A straight, level run of about 25 feet for a 10 yard, 35 feet for a 20 or 30 and 40 feet for a 40, plus overhead clearance for the lift. Low branches and power lines are the usual problem.
Part 4
Booking and delivery
How do I book a dumpster?
Call (954) 287-2445. Tell us the address, what is going in and roughly how much, and we quote it flat and schedule it on the same call.
How fast can you deliver?
Same-day in Fort Lauderdale when you call before noon; next morning for most of the rest of Broward.
What are your hours?
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Storm requests go to the same number.
How long can I keep the dumpster?
7 days as standard. Call or text before the pickup date and we extend it at a small daily rate.
How do I schedule a pickup when I'm done?
Call or text. Pickup is usually next day. You do not need to be home; keep the path clear.
Can I book multiple dumpsters at once?
Yes. Staggered deliveries and swaps across several sites are routine for contractors and property managers.
Part 5
Service area
What cities do you serve?
All of Broward County: Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Sunrise, Plantation, Davie, Tamarac, Margate, Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Lauderhill, Dania Beach and Lighthouse Point. Hollywood, Pembroke Pines and Weston too — call.
Where is Fort Dumpsters based?
At Unit 835 NW 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, just northwest of downtown between I-95 and Andrews Avenue.
Is service different in the far corners of the county?
Only the timing. Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs and Davie are usually next-morning rather than same-day. Same price.
Do some cities restrict who can deliver a roll-off?
Yes. Several Broward cities require the hauler to hold a city permit or franchise for construction debris, and a few run their own roll-off service. Each city page says what that city's code says, and we tell you where your job stands when you call.
Part 6
What we take
What can I put in a dumpster?
Household junk and furniture, construction debris (wood, drywall, flooring, siding), yard waste, roofing shingles, metal, plastic, cardboard, and concrete, brick or tile in a container loaded level.
What can't go in a dumpster?
Paint, solvents and automotive fluids, batteries, electronics, propane tanks and fuel containers, tires, medical waste, asbestos and hazardous chemicals. The Broward guide says where each of those goes instead.
Can asbestos-containing material go in a dumpster?
No. Broward County requires an asbestos survey and a 10-working-day notice before demolition and before renovations that disturb suspect material; a licensed abatement contractor handles the removal.
Can I put concrete or dirt in a regular dumpster?
Yes, in a 10 yard loaded level. Heaped in a 20 or 30 it exceeds the weight the truck can lift.
Can I put a mattress or an old appliance in?
Mattresses and most appliances, yes. Fridges, freezers and air conditioners need the refrigerant removed first — tell us and we handle them separately.
What happens to the debris after pickup?
Clean concrete, metal and green waste are routed for recovery where Broward's facilities allow. Mixed debris goes to the County landfill or a permitted disposal site. Nothing goes to a random dump.
Talk to a real person
Question not answered here?
Call (954) 287-2445. A real person in Fort Lauderdale will answer it and, if you like, book the container on the same call.
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Guides that go deeper
- What Size Dumpster Do I Need? A Fort Lauderdale Homeowner's Guide
- Fort Lauderdale and Broward Dumpster Permits, City by City
- How Much Does a Dumpster Rental Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
- Fort Lauderdale Dumpster Rental: The Complete Guide
- What Can and Can't Go in a Dumpster in Broward County
- Hurricane and Storm Debris: A Dumpster Guide for Fort Lauderdale
