How Much Does a Dumpster Rental Cost in Jacksonville, FL?

By Double D's Dumpsters Team · Published May 2, 2026 · 6 min read · Category: Pricing

Dumpster rental cost in Jacksonville is one of those numbers that should be simple but usually is not. National haulers quote a low base rate, then layer on fuel surcharges, environmental fees, administrative fees, fuel-recovery fees, and overage charges that nobody explained at booking. This article walks through what a roll-off dumpster actually costs in Jacksonville, what is included in the flat rate at Double D's Dumpsters, what triggers overage, and how to estimate the total cost of your project before you call anybody.

Flat-Rate Pricing for the Four Standard Sizes

Double D's rents four roll-off sizes in Jacksonville at flat rates that include delivery, pickup, the included tonnage, and a 14-day rental period. The 10 yard runs $350 with 1 ton included. The 15 yard runs $450 with 2 tons included. The 20 yard runs $550 with 3 tons included. The 30 yard runs $650 with 4 tons included. The number we quote you over the phone is the number on your invoice, with one exception: the franchise-fee counties (Clay at 16.5 percent and St. Johns at 10 percent) are baked into the quote up front, so you still see the final number before the truck rolls.

What the Flat Rate Actually Covers

Every flat-rate quote covers six things: the delivery to your address, the 14-day rental period, the included tonnage of disposal, the pickup, the haul to a licensed Florida disposal facility, and the disposal fee at the facility. There are no fuel surcharges. There are no environmental fees. There are no administrative or processing fees. We do not charge a separate driveway-protection fee or a separate placement fee. If your driver shows up and the spot is not ready, that is a separate dry-run charge ($75) and we will tell you up front before charging it.

When Overage Applies

Two charges can push the final invoice above the flat rate, and both are disclosed before delivery. Weight overage is $65 per ton above the included tonnage on the container. If you rent a 15 yard ($450, 2 tons included) and the load weighs 3.4 tons, you pay an extra $91 (1.4 tons rounded). Time overage is $22 per day for the 10, 15, and 20 yard, and $25 per day for the 30 yard, only if you keep the container past the 14-day rental window. If your project is on schedule, neither charge applies.

Container Pricing at a Glance

How Local Pricing Compares to National Haulers

The cheapest national-hauler base rate in Jacksonville advertises around $295 to $425 for a 20 yard, but the actual invoice usually lands $80 to $200 higher once fuel-recovery, environmental, administrative, and franchise fees post. Our $550 flat rate on a 20 yard is the actual invoice. Many homeowners and contractors who priced both sides have shown us their national-hauler invoices and the apples-to-apples cost on the same job sits within $25 of our quote, with our number known up front and theirs not. The cost comparison calculator walks through the math line by line.

Estimating the Total Cost of Your Project

Pick the size that matches your debris volume (see what size do I need). Estimate the weight against the included tonnage. Mixed C&D debris runs roughly 200 to 400 pounds per cubic yard once compacted, drywall is around 500 pounds per yard, asphalt shingles are around 600 pounds per yard, and concrete is roughly 4,000 pounds per yard, which is why concrete loads almost always go in a 10 yard. Add expected overage if your number runs above the included tons. Most residential projects in Jacksonville come in at the flat rate with zero overage when the size is picked correctly.

What Is Not Included in the Quote

Three things sit outside the flat rate. Permits, when required, are a city or county fee passed through at cost (most residential placements on private property need no permit; see do I need a permit). Prohibited materials hauled away separately if discovered in the load (see what can and cannot go in a dumpster). Specialty disposal for tires, refrigerants, paint, batteries, or pure asbestos that has to go to a different end-facility. Everything else for a standard residential or commercial roll-off is in the quote.

Booking and Confirming the Final Number

Call (904) 395-CANS with your address, the size you want, what you are putting in, and your target delivery date. We confirm the flat rate, the franchise fee if your county is Clay or St. Johns, and the delivery window in writing the same business day. The online booking form handles the same workflow without a phone call. If you are not sure on the size, we will recommend one based on the project description, and we will tell you up front if the project realistically needs two pulls instead of one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest dumpster rental in Jacksonville?

The 10 yard at $350 flat is our entry-level price. It includes 1 ton of disposal, 14 days of rental, delivery, pickup, and the haul to a licensed disposal facility. Loads heavier than 1 ton incur $65 per ton overage.

Are there hidden fees on a Jacksonville dumpster rental?

Not at Double D's. There are no fuel surcharges, no environmental fees, and no administrative fees. The only charges that can push your invoice above the flat rate are weight overage ($65 per ton above included), time overage ($22 to $25 per day after day 14), and a county franchise fee in Clay or St. Johns, which is disclosed in the quote up front.

How is dumpster rental cost calculated?

It is based on size, included tonnage, and rental days. Pick the size, stay within the included tonnage and 14-day window, and the flat rate is the total. Overage applies only when you exceed weight or time limits.

Why is local dumpster rental sometimes cheaper than national companies?

Local owner-operators do not run a layered fee structure to subsidize call centers and corporate overhead. We quote a flat rate that includes everything; nationals quote a low base and add fuel, environmental, and administrative fees on the back end. On most Jacksonville jobs, the apples-to-apples price ends within $25 either way, with the local number known up front.

Call (904) 395-CANS for a flat-rate Jacksonville dumpster rental quote, or use the online booking form to request delivery.