Gretna generates the kind of work that fills containers fast. Rental property turnovers, home remodels, storm debris cleanouts, and commercial property work all create debris that does not fit in a trash can and cannot wait for a scheduled pickup. We deliver roll-off containers to Gretna addresses, let you load on your schedule, and pick up when you call. Rentals run from a compact 10-yard up to a 40-yard, with a lowboy option for dense, heavy material. You get a price on the phone before anything is scheduled, and the call takes a few minutes.
Short-notice delivery depends on what the current schedule allows.
Call (504) 498-2878, give us the address and a description of the job, and we tell you exactly what is available.
We are open every day from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, including weekends. A garage cleanout and a kitchen remodel rarely need the same container, so if you are not sure which size fits, that is what the call is for.
Most household and construction debris goes in without any conversation. Furniture, appliances, drywall, roofing shingles, lumber, yard waste, flooring, and general renovation material are all accepted. The same goes for concrete, brick, and mixed demolition debris, though dense heavy material has weight implications worth discussing before you load.
Certain categories are restricted regardless of the job. These include:
Anything that falls into those categories cannot go in a standard roll-off container. If you have something that does not fit neatly into either column, call us and describe it. We will tell you where it lands before delivery, so there are no questions once the container is on site. Disposal is handled through licensed transfer station and disposal facilities, and the restrictions they operate under are the ones that govern what goes in.
The quoted price covers four things: delivery to the Gretna address, the container size, a weight allowance, and pickup when the job is done. Those four items make up the base. What changes a quote is what sits outside them.
Container size is the primary variable. A larger container carries more volume and a higher weight allowance, so it costs more. If the material you load exceeds the included weight allowance, overage fees apply based on the amount over the limit. Extending the rental period past what was agreed adds to the final figure as well. Certain materials that require special handling can affect the price too.
Before you commit, confirm the weight allowance for the size you want and ask how extensions are handled if the job runs long. You get a straight answer on both. Pricing is explained before anything is scheduled, and there is no charge to get a quote.
Call (504) 498-2878 and we walk through it on the call.
A single-room cleanout, a garage clear-out, or a bathroom remodel produces a manageable volume of debris. A smaller container handles that load without paying for space you will not use. The key question is whether the material is light or dense. Light household debris fills by volume. Dense material like tile, concrete, or roofing shingles reaches a weight limit before the container looks full.
A full interior remodel, an estate cleanout, or a rental property turnover with multiple rooms of furniture and fixtures typically calls for something in the middle of the range. These jobs often involve mixed material, which makes weight harder to predict. Describing what is going in on the call, rather than guessing at volume, is the fastest way to land on the right size.
A whole-home gut-out, a commercial property cleanout, or a demolition that generates both volume and weight needs a container built for both. A 40-yard handles the largest residential and commercial jobs. For concrete-heavy work, the lowboy is worth asking about. It is sized around weight capacity rather than volume, and it handles the loads that would push a standard container over its allowance quickly. Reach out and we will size it with you.
Most callers in Gretna book a day or two ahead. That lead time keeps the schedule flexible and gives you a confirmed delivery date before the job starts. Short-notice requests are taken. When you need a container quickly, call and ask what the schedule allows.
We are available every day from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Weekend delivery works the same way as any other day. Flexible rental periods mean you are not rushed to finish. If the job runs longer than expected, call before the scheduled pickup date and we handle the extension from there. We keep you informed at every step, from the confirmed delivery window to the pickup date. More of the detail sits on the page listing our dumpster services.
A vacant property that has sat for months rarely goes smoothly. Furniture left behind, appliances that did not leave with the previous tenant, and accumulated debris can fill a container faster than the square footage suggests. These jobs benefit from a container that stays on site until the work is actually done, not until a deadline runs out.
Pressure-treated lumber, concrete footings, and metal hardware make outdoor structure teardowns heavier than they look. The material is bulky and awkward to move, and a container placed close to the work site makes the job significantly faster. Getting the placement right before delivery matters here.
A full interior remodel generates debris in waves. Flooring comes out first, then cabinets, then drywall, then whatever was behind it. The container may need to stay on site across multiple phases, or be swapped out mid-project if the volume exceeds the original estimate. Confirming the rental period and extension terms up front avoids a gap in the schedule.
Contractors running active construction or demolition sites in Gretna deal with mixed loads: concrete, drywall, lumber, and metal in the same container. Weight adds up quickly on these jobs. A swap-out arrangement keeps the site moving when the container fills before the work finishes. We work with contractor accounts on a recurring basis, so the setup is worth discussing if you are managing multiple sites.
A commercial property cleanout involves volume that most residential containers are not built for. Old shelving, pallets, equipment, and accumulated inventory can fill a 40-yard in a single push. Access for a container at a commercial address sometimes involves loading docks, parking structures, or narrow approaches. Walk the drop zone before the delivery date and flag anything that affects placement.
We serve Gretna and the surrounding Jefferson Parish area. Nearby communities we cover include Terrytown, Harvey, Timberlane, Marrero, and Arabi. If your project spans more than one address, or if you are managing work across multiple locations in the area, call and we will work out the logistics together. We're a call away.
Coverage across Jefferson Parish means delivery and pickup are handled locally. Whether the address is in Gretna proper or in a neighboring community, the process is the same: call, confirm the details, and the container goes out.
Placement technique and protective materials both play a role. Letting us know the surface type when you book gives us the information needed to handle the drop carefully. We treat your driveway the way we would treat our own.
It depends on the volume and timing. If both happen at the same time and the combined material fits within the weight and volume limits of one container, sharing makes sense. If the cleanout and the remodel happen in separate phases, separate rentals are often cleaner. Describe the plan on the call and we will help you work it out.
Liquid paint is a hazardous material and is not accepted. Dried paint in cans is generally handled differently, but confirm on the call before loading any paint-related material.
Let us know if the property is occupied or vacant, whether access is restricted, and roughly how much material you expect to clear. Property managers dealing with multiple units or back-to-back turnovers should also ask about recurring arrangements on the call, since the setup differs from a one-off rental.
It depends on the degree of slope. A gentle grade is often manageable, but a steep driveway creates placement and loading problems. Describe the slope when you call and we will confirm whether it is workable before scheduling delivery.
Whether a permit is required depends on whether the container sits on private property or in the public right of way, and requirements can vary by address within the city. We confirm what applies at your specific Gretna location before delivery is scheduled, so you are not guessing on permit requirements.
Most jobs stall not because the work is complicated, but because the debris has nowhere to go. A container on site changes that. The material moves, the project moves, and the job that has been sitting on the list gets done.
Call (504) 498-2878 for a free quote.
We are open every day from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Tell us the address, describe the job, and we will handle the rest.
See the whole of our list of local areas. Close by, we also drop containers in: Terrytown, Timberlane, Marrero, Arabi, Belle Chasse.
Choosing the right container comes down to two things: how much material you are clearing and how heavy it runs. Rentals range from a compact 10-yard up to a 40-yard, with options in between sized for everything from a single-room cleanout to a full demolition. If the debris is dense, concrete, brick, or asphalt, the lowboy is worth asking about on the call. Tell us what you are working with and we will point you to the right fit before anything is scheduled.
| Size | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Capacity | Included Tonnage | What It's Good For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Yard | 14' x 8' x 3.5' | 12 cubic yards, approximately 5 pickup truck loads of material | 2 tons included | Small estate cleanout, Bathroom remodel, Flooring removal, Moderate yard waste |
| 20-YardMost Popular | 22' x 8' x 4.5' | 20 cubic yards, approximately 7 pickup truck loads of material | 3 tons included | Whole-room renovation, Roofing tear-off, Large estate cleanout, Foreclosure cleanout |
| 30-Yard | 22' x 8' x 6' | 30 cubic yards, approximately 11 pickup truck loads of material | 4 tons included | Large home renovation, Commercial cleanout, Multi-room demolition, New construction framing debris |
Call (504) 498-2878 between 8:30 AM and 9:00 PM any day of the week and we will help you find the right container for the job.
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