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15-Yard Dumpster Rental in Dandridge, TN

Our 15-yard dumpster rental in Dandridge is the one Dandy Ridge started with, and there's exactly one of it. When it's not out on one of our own jobs, we rent it, first come, first served. It's the easiest dumpster to load, with low walls you can toss debris over without reaching. Flat pricing, up to 1 ton of weight included, and a real person on the phone.

15-yard roll-off dumpster from Dandy Ridge Dumpsters on a driveway in Dandridge, TN.

15-Yard Dumpster Rental Near Me in Dandridge & Jefferson City

The 15-yard has the same 15-foot by 8-foot footprint as the 20, just a foot shorter at 3.5 feet tall. That extra bit of low makes a real difference when you are loading by hand. You can drop debris straight over the wall or roll a wheelbarrow right up to it, without hoisting anything over your head. It holds roughly 5 to 6 pickup truck loads. That suits a smaller cleanout, a single room, a bathroom remodel, or a load of yard waste and brush around Dandridge, White Pine, or Strawberry Plains.

Here is the honest part. This is the original dumpster the company started with back in 2021, and there is only the one. It works our own house-flip projects, and it rents out when it is free, so we ask folks to call ahead. If it is already booked, the 20-yard at $375 for 3 days is a little roomier and actually cheaper, so you are not stuck waiting.

What Fits in a 15-Yard Dumpster (Jefferson County)

  • Small garage and closet cleanouts
  • Single-room and bathroom remodels
  • Yard waste, brush, and storm limbs
  • Hand-loading jobs where low walls help
  • Deck boards, fencing, and small teardowns
  • Downsizing and move-out clear-outs

Working a bigger project, or worried the 15 will be tight? The 20-yard is our go-to for most jobs, or run it through the what-size guide and we will help you land on the right one.

15-Yard Dumpster Rental Prices in Dandridge

  • 3 days$350
  • 7 days$450

The 15-yard runs $350 for 3 days or $450 for a full week, and every rental includes up to 1 ton (2,000 lbs) of weight, pickup, and disposal. Over a ton is a flat $85 per ton inside Jefferson, Hamblen, and Cocke County, billed from the real scale ticket. Delivery is a small mileage fee shown when you book. Because there is only one 15 in the fleet, give us a call to lock in a date. See the full pricing page for every size and option.

15-Yard vs 20-Yard Dumpster Rental in Dandridge

For most projects we point people to the 20-yard. It costs about the same to run, gives you more room, and there are several of them, so it is easier to get on the day you want. The 15-yard shines when you are hand-loading a smaller job and those low 3.5-foot walls save your back, but with only one in the fleet, it comes down to timing. Either way, call or text (865) 352-1889 and Jason will tell you what is open and which dumpster fits your load.

Will a 15-Yard Dumpster Fit in My Driveway?

The short answer for most homes in Jefferson County: yes.

It shares the 20-yard's 15-by-8-foot footprint, so if a standard driveway takes one it takes the other. The difference is height: at 3.5 feet these are the lowest walls we run, which is what makes this the one you can hand-load or walk a wheelbarrow up to.

What matters more than the parking spot is the approach. What decides the drop is the approach rather than the parking spot. The truck backs straight in and needs clear air above it to tilt the dumpster down. Low limbs, power lines, a basketball hoop and parked cars all have to be out of that path. Not sure the truck can make your turn? Mention the driveway when you call and we will work it out ahead of the delivery day.

Worried about the surface? Ask for rolliskates and we will set it on pads that spread the load across your concrete or asphalt instead of parking steel straight on it. Paperwork only enters the picture if the dumpster has to sit on a public street, which our permit guide covers for Dandridge and Jefferson County.

What One Ton Looks Like in a 15-Yard

Every 3- and 7-day rental includes up to 1 ton (2,000 lbs).

A 15-yard is sized for the loads that run out of room before they run out of weight: one room of remodel debris, a garage, brush and yard waste. Dense material is where the ton goes fast. Shingles run about 250 pounds a square (100 square feet of roof), so roughly eight squares is a ton on its own.

Past the ton, overage runs $85 per ton inside Jefferson, Hamblen and Cocke County and $125 per ton farther out. The scale ticket comes to you with the invoice, so the weight you pay on is the one the scale printed. Tearing off a roof? Run the numbers first with our shingle weight calculator.

Concrete, brick, block, dirt and rock stay out of every size we run. A partial load of that material can put the truck past its legal limit while the dumpster still looks half empty. The acceptable items page has the full in-and-out list.

15-Yard Dumpster Rental FAQ: Dandridge, TN

How big is a 15-yard dumpster?

Our 15-yard roll-off is 15 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 3.5 feet tall. Same footprint as the 20-yard, just a foot shorter, which makes it the easiest dumpster to load by hand or roll a wheelbarrow into. It holds roughly 5 to 6 pickup truck loads.

How much does a 15-yard dumpster cost in Dandridge, TN?

A 15-yard is $350 for 3 days or $450 for 7 days, with up to 1 ton (2,000 lbs) of weight, pickup, and disposal included. If it is out on a job, the 20-yard 3-day at $375 is the cheaper rental anyway.

Is the 15-yard always available?

Not always. The 15-yard is the original dumpster the company started with, and there is exactly one of it. It rents first come, first served when it is not out on a job of our own. Call or text (865) 352-1889 and we will let you know what is available.

How long can I keep a 15-yard dumpster?

Standard rentals run 3 days at $350 or 7 days at $450, and extra days are $50 each if the job runs long. For weeks-long work the 20-yard monthly is usually the better call; we quote it when you ring, plus at least one swap-out at $250.

Will a 15-yard dumpster fit on a residential driveway?

Yes. The footprint matches the 20-yard at 15 feet by 8 feet, so anything that parks one parks the other, and the 3.5-foot walls make it the easiest to load over. Leave the truck a straight run in and open air above the drop spot.

Will the dumpster damage my driveway?

It goes down slow and level, and rolliskates are there if you want them. They are pads that carry the weight across the driveway so the steel never sits directly on the surface.

Do I need a permit for a 15-yard dumpster in Dandridge?

Not for a driveway or anywhere else on your own property. The permit question is only about public streets and rights-of-way, and the permit guide walks through how Dandridge and Jefferson County handle it.

Why is there only one 15-yard?

It is the original dumpster Dandy Ridge started with, and there is exactly one of it. It rents first come, first served when it is not out on a job of our own, so call (865) 352-1889 to check availability before you plan around it.

What Our Customers Say

Real Google reviews from folks around Jefferson County.

Jess June 2026

★★★★★

"We had such a great experience with our dumpster rental! It was dropped off early on our start date and I was able to reach out with any questions along the way with no issues. Will definitely be using them again in the future!"
david jay December 2025

★★★★★

"Great service!..fair pricing! Prompt communication. I had questions and answered promptly! Thanks Jason! I appreciate you!"
Honestly Haylea September 2023

★★★★★

"Amazing! Had a lot of broken stuff and water damaged items to get rid of. Basically filled the entire 20 yard dumpster. I definitely recommend this company."

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