Louisiana, City by City: One Price Ladder From New Orleans to Shreveport, the New Orleans Street Permit, and the Storm Rules That Actually Matter

How much does a dumpster cost in Louisiana?

Start with the price, because Louisiana keeps it simple. On our dumpster rental pages, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Kenner, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria and Houma all share one ladder: a 10 yard at $450 to $650, a 15 yard at $485 to $685, a 20 yard at $575 to $775, a 30 yard at $675 to $875 and a 40 yard at $775 to $975, all inclusive. Every price covers delivery, pickup, disposal, taxes and 7 days, and extra days are $40 each anywhere in the state.

Prices move with your ZIP and date. For today's numbers see Louisiana dumpster rental prices, or browse dumpster rental in Louisiana city by city.

Do I need a permit for a dumpster in New Orleans?

New Orleans has the clearest street rule in the state, so it is worth knowing before you order. A New Orleans dumpster rental on your own driveway or private lot needs no permit. If the box has to sit in front of the house on the street, the city requires a dumpster or storage container permit before delivery: a $40 application through the city's One Stop App, plus $10 a day for every 22 feet of street the box occupies outside metered areas. On a metered block, every space the box covers has to be rented. Tell us the spot and we line it up. Kenner and the rest of Jefferson Parish run on the same price ladder. For contractor jobs, see construction dumpster rental.

How does dumpster rental work in Baton Rouge?

Baton Rouge is the state's second big market and the one where we see the most searches. A Baton Rouge dumpster rental on private property is the simple path. A street, parking lane or sidewalk spot is a city-parish right of way question, so give us the exact address and we confirm the requirement and handle the paperwork if one is needed. Prairieville, Hammond and the towns along I-12 price the same, and the National Weather Service in New Orleans and Baton Rouge covers the forecast for both metros.

What does a dumpster cost in Shreveport and Bossier City?

Up in the northwest corner the price stays put. A Shreveport dumpster rental or a job across the river in Bossier City starts at $450 for a 10 yard, and a 30 yard for a whole house cleanout or a big roof runs $675 to $875. The same goes for Monroe and Alexandria. The National Weather Service in Shreveport covers that part of the state, where spring wind and hail can bring a cleanup just as fast as a hurricane does down south.

What about Lafayette, Lake Charles and Acadiana?

Acadiana and the southwest run on the same ladder. A Lafayette dumpster rental, a remodel in Lake Charles or a cleanout in Houma is the same flat number as New Orleans. On a driveway there is no permit; on a public street, every city sets its own right of way rule, so we confirm it for your address before the truck rolls.

When should I book a dumpster for storm cleanup in Louisiana?

The storm calendar is the one thing that is truly Louisiana. The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, tracked by the National Hurricane Center, and after a big storm the whole region calls for the same containers in the same week. If you are planning a roof, a gut job or a cleanout, book it on a calm week, not the week after landfall. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles covers southwest Louisiana, and Slidell and the North Shore are part of the New Orleans office's area.

How much weight is included, and what about concrete or shingles?

The weight rules hold everywhere. The allowance is built in, about 1 ton on a 10 yard up to 4 tons on a 40, and anything over is billed at $165 a ton from the scale ticket. Heavy material gets its own flat price box: concrete runs $650 for a 10 yard, $750 for a 15 and $850 for a 20; clean dirt $750 to $950; mixed heavy debris $780 to $980. Roofing shingles are regular construction debris, sized by the squares and the layers. Wet drywall and soaked carpet from a flooded room weigh far more than dry, so tell us if the material is wet. Louisiana's solid waste rules are set by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and every load we haul goes to a licensed facility.

What is the fastest way to get a real price?

So in Louisiana the job comes down to three things: where the box will sit, whether the material is heavy or wet, and when you book it. The fastest way to the real number is to price your exact ZIP, which shows your flat rate, your included tons and your delivery day in a couple of minutes, or start from the Louisiana coverage hub and pick your city. Not sure on size? The free size calculator matches the box to the job, and our assistant Sam answers on site chat, and picks up the phone when our team is busy.