Dumpster rental costs in Acadiana are determined by four factors — the container size, the flat delivery fee, the tonnage allowance included with that size, and any overage charges if the load exceeds that allowance. OGE’s Waste Services publishes all four figures on our dumpster rentals page, allowing customers to calculate the full cost of a rental before they book.
This guide outlines current pricing for each of our five roll-off sizes, explains what is included in the starting price, details how the per-ton overage rate is applied, and provides practical steps for keeping the final invoice consistent with the initial quote.
What’s On This Page
- What Goes Into the Cost of a Dumpster Rental
- OGE’s Dumpster Rental Pricing By Size
- What’s Included in the Starting Price
- How Overage Fees Work and How to Avoid Them
- How Long You Can Keep the Bin
- Cost-Saving Tips for Your Rental
- How OGE’s Pricing Differs From National Rental Brokers
- Key Takeaways
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Goes Into the Cost of a Dumpster Rental
Every dumpster rental quote, anywhere in the country, is built from the same handful of ingredients. Knowing them up front is what keeps you from getting blindsided at invoice time.
The first piece is the starting price for the bin itself, which covers the rental and a set amount of weight (tonnage) included with that size. The second is the delivery fee to drop the dumpster at your address and pick it up when you’re done. The third is the tonnage allowance — every dumpster has an included weight limit, and if the load is heavier than that limit, an overage rate applies per ton. The fourth is the rental period, the window of time you’re allowed to keep the bin before it has to be dumped and reset.
When you see a suspiciously low online price from a national broker, it’s almost always because one or more of these pieces has been quietly left out of the quoted number. Our published prices include all four.
OGE’s Dumpster Rental Pricing By Size
Here’s what each roll-off size starts at, the included tonnage, and the bin dimensions so you can picture how it fits on your driveway or job site. Delivery is a flat $75 on top of the starting price for every size.
- 10 Yard Roll-Off — Starting at $375 with 1 ton included. Dimensions are 12 ft long by 8 ft wide by 4 ft high. Best for small bathroom remodels, attic and closet cleanouts, and single-room flooring tear-outs.
- 15 Yard Roll-Off — Starting at $400 with 1 ton included. Dimensions are 12 ft long by 8 ft wide by 6 ft high. A good fit for medium remodels, a one-car garage cleanout, or moderate yard debris jobs.
- 20 Yard Roll-Off — Starting at $475 with 2 tons included. Dimensions are 22 ft long by 8 ft wide by 4 ft high. The most popular size for kitchen remodels, large flooring jobs, and small roof tear-offs.
- 30 Yard Roll-Off — Starting at $600 with 3 tons included. Dimensions are 22 ft long by 8 ft wide by 6 ft high. Built for whole-home renovations, full roof replacements, and large estate cleanouts.
- 7.5 Yard Concrete Dumpster — Starting at $300, for clean concrete only. Dimensions are 22 ft long by 8 ft wide by 3 ft high. Used by contractors pouring driveways, slabs, sidewalks, and patios across Lafayette, Youngsville, Broussard, and the rest of Acadiana. For pour-day cleanup, see our concrete washout services.
If you’re not sure which size fits your project, our dumpster size guide walks through typical projects and which roll-off pairs with them.
What’s Included in the Starting Price
The starting price you see on our pricing page is the actual starting price — not a teaser rate that triples at checkout. It covers the rental of the bin, the included tonnage for that size, and the standard rental period. The flat $75 delivery fee covers both drop-off at your address and pickup when you’re done.
We don’t tack on fuel surcharges, environmental fees, or administrative line items that quietly inflate the final invoice. The only variable that can move your number is tonnage, which we’ll walk through next.
How Overage Fees Work and How to Avoid Them
Every dumpster has an included tonnage figure for a reason. Roads, trucks, and landfill scales all have weight limits, and we pay by the ton at the landfill. If your load comes in over the included weight for your bin, the overage rate is $100 per ton across every size we rent.
Some materials are heavier than people expect. A single layer of asphalt shingles from an average-sized roof can run three to five tons on its own. Concrete, brick, tile, dirt, and plaster are all heavy enough that even a small volume of them eats into your tonnage fast. Bagged household junk, cardboard, furniture, and yard debris are much lighter — you can fill a 20 or 30 yard bin with that kind of material and rarely brush against the limit. Our accepted and prohibited items guide covers what can go in the bin in the first place.
The simplest way to avoid an overage surprise is to think about what you’re throwing out before you pick a size. If the load is heavy material, size up or split it into two pulls. If it’s mostly bulky but light debris, the bigger size pays for itself in fewer trips.
How Long You Can Keep the Bin
Our rental period works on a 28-day dump cycle, which gives most homeowners and contractors plenty of runway to work through a project at a normal pace without paying for an empty bin sitting around. When your container is full, you don’t have to wait until the end of the cycle — send us a text and we’ll come collect it. If your project runs longer than 28 days, we dump and reset so the work keeps moving. For more on planning your rental window, see our timeline guide for common projects.
Cost-Saving Tips for Your Rental
A few habits keep the final invoice close to the starting price:
- Right-size the bin from the start. Paying for a 20 yard when a 15 will do is wasted money. Paying for a 15 when you really needed a 20 means a second delivery fee.
- Estimate weight, not just volume. Heavy materials like concrete, dirt, roofing, and tile fill the tonnage allowance long before they fill the bin.
- Load efficiently. Break down boxes, stack flat items, and fill voids. A loosely packed bin can feel full at half its actual capacity.
- Book online when you know what you need. Our online booking is open 24/7, so you can lock in your delivery date at any hour without waiting on a call back.
How OGE’s Pricing Differs From National Rental Brokers
National rental brokers list a low headline price, then layer on fees at checkout — environmental, fuel, administrative, mileage. OGE is family-owned and based in Duson, right in the middle of Acadiana. We’ve been hauling dumpsters across Crowley, Rayne, Abbeville, New Iberia, Opelousas, Eunice, Breaux Bridge, and the rest of Acadiana for years. Your booking comes through to us directly. Same-day delivery is available when our schedule allows, and when you’re done, you text us for pickup.
The pricing posted on the site is the pricing you pay — plus whatever tonnage overage applies if the load comes in heavy. No surprise add-ons at invoice time. If this is your first rental, our first-time renters guide walks through the full process from booking to pickup.
Key Takeaways
- Dumpster rental cost in Acadiana is built from four parts: starting price, delivery fee, included tonnage, and rental period.
- OGE’s roll-off sizes start at $375 (10 yard), $400 (15 yard), $475 (20 yard), and $600 (30 yard). The concrete-only dumpster starts at $300.
- Delivery is a flat $75 on every size and covers both drop-off and pickup.
- Each size includes a set tonnage allowance. Overage beyond that allowance is $100 per ton across all sizes.
- The rental period runs on a 28-day dump cycle, with text-for-pickup any time before that.
- Pricing is posted publicly on the website. No fuel, environmental, or administrative add-ons at invoice time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a dumpster rental cost in Lafayette and Acadiana? OGE’s roll-off dumpsters start at $375 for a 10 yard, $400 for a 15 yard, $475 for a 20 yard, and $600 for a 30 yard. The 7.5 yard concrete dumpster starts at $300. Delivery is a flat $75 added to the starting price, and each size includes a set tonnage allowance.
What’s included in the dumpster rental price? The starting price covers the bin, the rental period, and the included tonnage for that size. The $75 delivery fee covers both drop-off and pickup. The only additional charge that may apply is the $100-per-ton overage rate if the load is heavier than the included tonnage.
Are there hidden fees on the final invoice? No fuel surcharges, no environmental fees, no administrative line items. The only variable beyond the posted starting price plus delivery is the tonnage overage rate if your load runs heavy.
How much is the overage fee per ton? $100 per ton across every dumpster size we rent. Picking the right size and being realistic about the weight of your debris is the simplest way to stay inside the included tonnage.
Which dumpster size is cheapest? The 7.5 yard concrete dumpster starts at $300 but is for clean concrete only. Among the standard roll-offs that take general debris, the 10 yard starts at $375.
Do you charge for delivery? Yes — delivery is a flat $75 on every size. It covers both the drop-off and the pickup, and it’s posted publicly alongside the starting prices so there’s no surprise on the invoice.
How long can I keep the dumpster before extra charges apply? The rental period runs on a 28-day dump cycle. When the bin is full, text us for pickup any time before that. If a project runs longer than 28 days, we dump the bin and reset so the work keeps moving.
Can I get same-day dumpster delivery in Acadiana? Same-day delivery is available when our schedule allows. Booking online or sending us a message early in the day gives us the best chance to hit a same-day slot.
Ready to Book Across Acadiana
OGE’s Waste Services is family-owned, locally operated, and based right in Duson — serving Lafayette and the 40-mile radius around it for years. Book your dumpster online 24/7, or contact us if you want to talk through which size fits your project.
