Dumpster rental in
Texas.
728 dumpster rental companies across 167 cities in Texas, scored on 68,535 Google reviews. A 20-yard roll-off averages $472 statewide, though city averages run from $247 to $616. The median DCS Score here is 55/100.
Texas Snapshot
What a dumpster actually costs in Texas
| Size | Cheapest city avg | Statewide avg | Priciest city avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $187 | $375 | $504 |
| 20-yard | $247 | $472 | $616 |
| 30-yard | $285 | $558 | $728 |
| 40-yard | $337 | $665 | $896 |
The same 20-yard container averages $330 in Houston and $492 in Richmond — a $162 swing inside one state. Where you rent matters more than which size you pick.
How Texas haulers score
Every company gets a DCS Score out of 100 — rating quality, review volume, consistency, trust signals, and data completeness. Here is how Texas’s 728 haulers fall out. See the full rubric.
Biggest Texas markets
| City | Haulers | Median DCS | Avg rating | 20-yd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 64 | 57 | 4.49 ★ | $330 |
| Austin | 50 | 57 | 4.78 ★ | $330 |
| San Antonio | 50 | 61 | 4.67 ★ | $330 |
| Dallas | 46 | 54 | 4.53 ★ | $330 |
| El Paso | 35 | 53 | 4.74 ★ | $330 |
| Midland | 25 | 50 | 4.5 ★ | $492 |
| Amarillo | 19 | 49 | 4.35 ★ | — |
| Corpus Christi | 18 | 43 | 4.47 ★ | — |
| Fort Worth | 18 | 69 | 4.82 ★ | $369 |
| Lubbock | 18 | 57 | 4.36 ★ | — |
Texas dumpster permit rules
| City | Street | Driveway | Cost | Processing | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | Required | Not required | $50–$100 | 2–3 business days | Houston Public Works |
| Austin | Required | Not required | $75–$125 | 3–5 business days | Austin Transportation Dept |
| Dallas | Required | Not required | $50–$75 | 1–3 business days | Dallas Code Compliance |
| San Antonio | Required | Not required | $40–$60 | 1–2 business days | San Antonio Development Services |
| Amarillo | Required | Not required | $20–$50 | 3–5 business days | City of Amarillo Street Division |
| Corpus Christi | Required | Not required | $10–$100 | 1–5 business days | Corpus Christi Development Services (ROW Management) |
| Fort Worth | Required | Not required | $25–$50 | 3–5 business days | Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works |
| Lubbock | Required | Not required | $25–$75 | 3–5 business days | City of Lubbock Solid Waste / Engineering Services |
Common questions about renting in Texas
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in Texas?
Across 167 cities in Texas, a 20-yard roll-off averages $472, with city averages running from $247 to $616. A 10-yard averages $375. A 30-yard averages $558. A 40-yard averages $665.
Which city in Texas has the cheapest dumpster rental?
Of the Texas cities we have pricing for, Houston is the cheapest at $330 average for a 20-yard, and Richmond is the most expensive at $492 — a spread of $162 for the same size container.
How many dumpster rental companies are there in Texas?
We track 728 dumpster rental and roll-off companies across 167 cities in Texas, holding 68,535 Google reviews between them. The average rating is 4.65 stars and the median DCS Score is 55 out of 100.
Do you need a permit for a dumpster in Texas?
It depends on where the container sits. Of the 8 Texas cities we have permit rules for, 8 require a permit for street placement and 0 require one even on a private driveway. Fees and processing times are listed below.
All 167 cities in Texas
Houston
64 haulers
Austin
50 haulers
San Antonio
50 haulers
Dallas
46 haulers
El Paso
35 haulers
Midland
25 haulers
Amarillo
19 haulers
Corpus Christi
18 haulers
Fort Worth
18 haulers
Lubbock
18 haulers
Laredo
15 haulers
Round Rock
15 haulers
Arlington
12 haulers
Brownsville
11 haulers
Frisco
9 haulers
Irving
9 haulers
Georgetown
8 haulers
Mesquite
8 haulers
Plano
8 haulers
Cedar Park
7 haulers
Conroe
7 haulers
Denton
7 haulers
Garland
7 haulers
Grand Prairie
7 haulers
McKinney
7 haulers
Pasadena
7 haulers
Spring
7 haulers
Pflugerville
6 haulers
Hutto
5 haulers
Killeen
5 haulers
McAllen
5 haulers
Waco
5 haulers
Katy
4 haulers
Leander
4 haulers
Lewisville
4 haulers
Midlothian
4 haulers
Missouri City
4 haulers
Richardson
4 haulers
Aubrey
3 haulers
Balch Springs
3 haulers
Carrollton
3 haulers
Cleveland
3 haulers
Dickinson
3 haulers
Forney
3 haulers
Friendswood
3 haulers
Grapevine
3 haulers
Mission
3 haulers
Rowlett
3 haulers
San Marcos
3 haulers
The Colony
3 haulers
Tomball
3 haulers
Allen
2 haulers
Alvin
2 haulers
Angleton
2 haulers
Bastrop
2 haulers
Buda
2 haulers
Burleson
2 haulers
Cedar Hill
2 haulers
Del Valle
2 haulers
Edinburg
2 haulers
Haltom City
2 haulers
Justin
2 haulers
League City
2 haulers
Liberty Hill
2 haulers
Manor
2 haulers
Mansfield
2 haulers
Montgomery
2 haulers
New Braunfels
2 haulers
North Richland Hills
2 haulers
Odessa
2 haulers
Pearland
2 haulers
Pharr
2 haulers
Robinson
2 haulers
Rockport
2 haulers
San Benito
2 haulers
Spicewood
2 haulers
Texas City
2 haulers
Waxahachie
2 haulers
Wolfforth
2 haulers
Wylie
2 haulers
Abilene
1 hauler
Argyle
1 hauler
Axtell
1 hauler
Baytown
1 hauler
Bedford
1 hauler
Bertram
1 hauler
Boerne
1 hauler
Bowie
1 hauler
Brenham
1 hauler
Burnet
1 hauler
Campbell
1 hauler
Canyon Lake
1 hauler
Celina
1 hauler
China Spring
1 hauler
Cleburne
1 hauler
Crandall
1 hauler
Creedmoor
1 hauler
Crowley
1 hauler
Cypress
1 hauler
Dale
1 hauler
Decatur
1 hauler
Deer Park
1 hauler
Downtown Houston
1 hauler
Duncanville
1 hauler
Euless
1 hauler
Florence
1 hauler
Flower Mound
1 hauler
Granger
1 hauler
Greenville
1 hauler
Harlingen
1 hauler
Haslet
1 hauler
Humble
1 hauler
Huntsville
1 hauler
Hurst
1 hauler
Idalou
1 hauler
Kaufman
1 hauler
Kennedale
1 hauler
Krugerville
1 hauler
Krum
1 hauler
Kyle
1 hauler
La Porte
1 hauler
Lakeway
1 hauler
Lockhart
1 hauler
Los Fresnos
1 hauler
Magnolia
1 hauler
McGregor
1 hauler
Muenster
1 hauler
Oak Point
1 hauler
Odem
1 hauler
Old River-Winfree
1 hauler
Pampa
1 hauler
Parker
1 hauler
Pilot Point
1 hauler
Pinehurst
1 hauler
Quinlan
1 hauler
Richland
1 hauler
Richland Hills
1 hauler
Richmond
1 hauler
River Oaks
1 hauler
Robstown
1 hauler
Royse City
1 hauler
Salado
1 hauler
San Leon
1 hauler
Santa Fe
1 hauler
Schertz
1 hauler
Sherman
1 hauler
Slaton
1 hauler
Smithville
1 hauler
Smyer
1 hauler
Southlake
1 hauler
Splendora
1 hauler
Spring Branch
1 hauler
Sugar Land
1 hauler
Taylor
1 hauler
The Woodlands
1 hauler
Tyler
1 hauler
Vega
1 hauler
Von Ormy
1 hauler
Waller
1 hauler
Waskom
1 hauler
Watauga
1 hauler
Weatherford
1 hauler
Weslaco
1 hauler
Whitney
1 hauler
Willis
1 hauler
Wilmer
1 hauler
Woodway
1 hauler