Frequently Asked Questions

Most rentals typically run $350 to $750, depending on the size, the material, the address, how long you keep it and the weight. You get a flat rate on the phone covering delivery, pickup, a 7-day rental and the included tonnage — 1 to 2 tons on a 10 yard, 2 to 3 on a 15, 3 to 4 on a 20, 4 to 5 on a 30, 5 to 6 on a 40. Going over is charged at the disposal rate. The cost guide breaks it down.

Yes. Delivery, pickup, the rental period and disposal up to the included weight are all in the one flat price. No fuel surcharge, no environmental fee, no surprise charges.

Three things: going over the included weight (we weigh the load and charge the overage at the disposal rate, which depends on where it tips — the City of Jackson's rubbish site charges $5 a cubic yard, the Canton landfill posts $38 a ton), keeping the container past the rental window, and banned items found in the load. We explain all three on the first call so there is nothing to find later.

Not a different rate — but concrete, brick, dirt and tile use up the included tonnage fast. So we size heavy loads differently (a 10 yard loaded level, or split loads) and tell you where the weight line is before you load.

All major credit and debit cards. Payment is taken when your booking is confirmed, to hold your delivery slot. Repeat commercial clients can ask about PO billing and ongoing service plans.

On your own driveway or private property in Jackson, we found no City permit for a roll-off. In a street, alley or sidewalk, the City Code makes containers and obstructions unlawful (Sec. 110-61, fines of $100, then $250, then $500), and building work can use part of a street only with written authorization from the City's engineering section or the building inspector, with lights on the corners every night and a 90-day limit (Sec. 110-21). We found no published fee for it. Other cities differ — Ridgeland bans containers in streets, Canton bans obstructing streets and sidewalks, Madison keeps temporary storage units on the driveway. The permit guide and your town page cover the details.

In Jackson, only for building work and only with the City's written authorization naming the part of the street you can use (Sec. 110-21). Allow days, not hours, and call the City before you count on it. Tell us when you book and we line the delivery up with it.

Because some do. Jackson requires every contract hauler to hold a Public Works permit — $50 a vehicle a year, each truck inspected, permit number on the truck (Secs. 106-86 to 106-88). Clinton requires a licence through the City Clerk, $50 a year plus a $500 bond (Sec. 46-196). Brandon requires private collectors to hold a privilege licence approved by the mayor and aldermen (Ch. 66). Ask us to confirm ours. Flowood, Richland, Bolton, Florence and Pelahatchie want a general business privilege licence. We quote the section on each page and tell you where your job stands.

Jackson's code says residential solid waste is collected under the City's Public Works department (Sec. 106-111), Pearl's says the city's contractor picks it up (Sec. 30-27), and Canton's says the city collects all residential and commercial garbage (Sec. 14-15) and sends it to the Canton landfill (Sec. 14-6). The same codes put construction and demolition debris on the owner — Jackson Sec. 106-116, Pearl Sec. 30-28, Canton Sec. 14-26 — which is what a roll-off carries. We tell you straight on the phone where your job stands.

It can. Many subdivisions in Madison County and Rankin County have covenants, and Madison's permit process asks for HOA approval where covenants require it. We do not know your HOA's rules — check them before you book.

Ask for boards under the rails and the driver puts them down. He will tell you before delivery if a surface needs more than that.

A straight, level run of about 60 feet and 25 feet of overhead clearance. Power lines, tree branches, carports and parked cars are the usual problem.

Jackson, Clinton, Byram, Terry, Raymond, Bolton, Edwards, Utica and Crystal Springs; Madison, Ridgeland, Canton, Flora and Gluckstadt in Madison County; Pearl, Brandon, Flowood, Richland, Florence, Pelahatchie and Star in Rankin County — each with its own page. The complete Jackson guide pulls it together.

At 1800 Bailey Ave, Jackson, MS 39203.

Mostly the timing. Canton, Edwards, Crystal Springs, Pelahatchie and Utica are 25 to 33 road miles from the yard and more often next morning than same-day. Price depends partly on the delivery address, and we say any difference up front.

Yes — Jackson, Clinton and Brandon license haulers, and Canton sends its waste to its own landfill. Each town page says what that city's code says, and we tell you where your job stands when you call.