Dumpster rental in
Louisiana.
122 dumpster rental companies across 37 cities in Louisiana, scored on 11,756 Google reviews. A 20-yard roll-off averages $477 statewide, though city averages run from $290 to $616. The median DCS Score here is 55/100.
Louisiana Snapshot
What a dumpster actually costs in Louisiana
| Size | Cheapest city avg | Statewide avg | Priciest city avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $220 | $380 | $504 |
| 20-yard | $290 | $477 | $616 |
| 30-yard | $334 | $564 | $728 |
| 40-yard | $396 | $673 | $896 |
The same 20-yard container averages $387 in New Orleans and $492 in Covington — a $105 swing inside one state. Where you rent matters more than which size you pick.
How Louisiana haulers score
Every company gets a DCS Score out of 100 — rating quality, review volume, consistency, trust signals, and data completeness. Here is how Louisiana’s 122 haulers fall out. See the full rubric.
Biggest Louisiana markets
| City | Haulers | Median DCS | Avg rating | 20-yd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 18 | 61 | 4.35 ★ | $387 |
| Baton Rouge | 17 | 49 | 4.02 ★ | $453 |
| Shreveport | 17 | 52 | 4.31 ★ | $404 |
| Lafayette | 9 | 49 | 4.47 ★ | — |
| Bossier City | 6 | 54 | 3.84 ★ | $492 |
| Metairie | 4 | 53 | 4.47 ★ | $479 |
| Slidell | 4 | 61 | 4.85 ★ | $479 |
| Broussard | 3 | 65 | 4.97 ★ | — |
| Harvey | 3 | 69 | 4.97 ★ | $479 |
| Kenner | 3 | 61 | 4.27 ★ | $479 |
Louisiana dumpster permit rules
| City | Street | Driveway | Cost | Processing | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | Required | Not required | $50–$100 | 3–5 business days | New Orleans DPW |
| Baton Rouge | Required | Not required | $25–$75 | 3–5 business days | Baton Rouge Public Works, Traffic Engineering Division |
| Shreveport | Required | Not required | $25–$75 | 3–5 business days | Shreveport Permits & Inspections |
Common questions about renting in Louisiana
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in Louisiana?
Across 37 cities in Louisiana, a 20-yard roll-off averages $477, with city averages running from $290 to $616. A 10-yard averages $380. A 30-yard averages $564. A 40-yard averages $673.
Which city in Louisiana has the cheapest dumpster rental?
Of the Louisiana cities we have pricing for, New Orleans is the cheapest at $387 average for a 20-yard, and Covington is the most expensive at $492 — a spread of $105 for the same size container.
How many dumpster rental companies are there in Louisiana?
We track 122 dumpster rental and roll-off companies across 37 cities in Louisiana, holding 11,756 Google reviews between them. The average rating is 4.37 stars and the median DCS Score is 55 out of 100.
Do you need a permit for a dumpster in Louisiana?
It depends on where the container sits. Of the 3 Louisiana cities we have permit rules for, 3 require a permit for street placement and 0 require one even on a private driveway. Fees and processing times are listed below.
All 37 cities in Louisiana
New Orleans
18 haulers
Baton Rouge
17 haulers
Shreveport
17 haulers
Lafayette
9 haulers
Bossier City
6 haulers
Metairie
4 haulers
Slidell
4 haulers
Broussard
3 haulers
Harvey
3 haulers
Kenner
3 haulers
Scott
3 haulers
Youngsville
3 haulers
Denham Springs
2 haulers
Hammond
2 haulers
Keithville
2 haulers
Mandeville
2 haulers
Minden
2 haulers
Stonewall
2 haulers
Westwego
2 haulers
Abita Springs
1 hauler
Alexandria
1 hauler
Belle Chasse
1 hauler
Bridge City
1 hauler
Carencro
1 hauler
Castor
1 hauler
Covington
1 hauler
Crowley
1 hauler
Des Allemands
1 hauler
Duson
1 hauler
Gonzales
1 hauler
Harahan
1 hauler
Natchitoches
1 hauler
New Iberia
1 hauler
Port Allen
1 hauler
Prairieville
1 hauler
Thibodaux
1 hauler
Zachary
1 hauler