One of the most common questions first-time renters ask is how long they’ll actually need a dumpster. The answer depends entirely on your project scope, pace of work, and how quickly debris accumulates. Estimating your rental period accurately helps you avoid unnecessary costs while ensuring you have enough time to complete your project without rushing.
Residential Cleanouts: 3-7 Days
Clearing out a garage, attic, or single room typically takes a weekend to a full week. Most homeowners underestimate how long sorting and hauling takes, especially when making keep-or-toss decisions. For whole-house cleanouts or estate cleanups, plan for 7-14 days to work through each space thoroughly. A 15-yard dumpster handles most single-room cleanouts, while larger estate projects may need a 20 or 30-yard container.
Home Renovation Projects: 1-4 Weeks
Kitchen and bathroom remodels generate debris in phases — demo at the start, packaging and cutoffs throughout, and final cleanup at the end. A typical bathroom renovation needs 5-7 days, while full kitchen remodels often require 2-3 weeks. Larger renovations involving multiple rooms or structural changes may need the container for a full month. Homeowners in Lafayette, Youngsville, and Broussard tackling renovation projects typically find our 20-yard dumpster offers the best balance of capacity and driveway fit.
Roofing Projects: 1-3 Days
Roofing jobs move fast. Most residential roof replacements wrap up in 1-2 days, so a short rental period works well. Coordinate delivery for the morning work begins so your roofing crew can load shingles and underlayment as they strip the roof. Our 30-yard containers handle the bulk and weight of roofing materials for most Acadiana homes.
Construction Projects: 2-4 Weeks Or Ongoing
New construction and major additions generate consistent debris over weeks or months. Many contractors keep a dumpster on-site for the duration of the project, scheduling dumps as needed. For ongoing jobs, containers must be emptied every 28 days to maintain service. Contractors working across New Iberia, Opelousas, and Crowley rely on our flexible scheduling to keep job sites clean without interrupting workflow. For projects involving concrete work, our concrete washout services keep your site EPA-compliant.
Landscaping And Yard Projects: 3-7 Days
Tree removal, fence replacement, and major landscaping work fill containers quickly with bulky materials. Most yard projects complete within a week, though larger properties or phased work may need longer. Keep in mind that dirt and stumps are heavy — check weight limits before loading soil or root balls.
Tips For Estimating Your Rental Period
Add a buffer of 2-3 days to your initial estimate. Weather delays, unexpected discoveries behind walls, and schedule changes happen on nearly every project. It costs less to have the dumpster a few extra days than to rush your work or need a second rental.
Consider your work schedule too. Weekend warriors tackling a renovation project need longer rental periods than contractors working full days. Be realistic about how many hours per day you’ll actually spend generating debris.
Flexible Scheduling Across Acadiana
Every project moves at its own pace, and rental periods should accommodate that reality. OGE’s Waste Services offers flexible scheduling with same-day delivery available throughout Acadiana — from Breaux Bridge and Henderson to Abbeville and Kaplan. When your container fills up, just send a text and we’ll swap it out or haul it away.
Not sure how long your project will take? Contact our team or book online — we help homeowners and contractors estimate rental periods based on project scope, ensuring you get the right timeline without paying for days you don’t need.
