Port Arthur · Jefferson County · ZIPs 77640, 77642
Dumpster Rental in Port Arthur, TX
Roll-offs delivered from our Beaumont yard, about 18 miles away. Load on your schedule instead of waiting on bulky-trash pickup.
- Our own trucks & drivers
- Boards under every drop
- Scale ticket with every bill
Next-daybook by 3 PMScale ticketwith every final bill- CostFlat base price per size, 7 days and set tons included. $75 per extra ton, by the pound.
- DeliveryAbout 18 miles from our yard. Book by 3 PM for next-day, 7 AM–5 PM.
- SizeCleanouts: 15 or 20-yard. Roofs: by squares. Concrete: 10 or 15-yard.
- PlacementDriveway, on wooden boards. Check with Public Works before a street spot.
- Not allowedChemicals, wet paint, batteries. Mattresses, tires, Freon appliances $50 each. List.
Can a dumpster go in the street in Port Arthur?
We have not found a published Port Arthur rule allowing private dumpsters in the street, so plan for your driveway or yard. If you need a street spot, call Port Arthur Public Works at 409-983-8511 first. On your own property, our boards protect the concrete.
Check the street rule with Public Works
We could not confirm a published Port Arthur rule for dumpsters in the street. Call Public Works at 409-983-8511 before choosing a street spot. Driveway placement on your property avoids the question.
Source: Port Arthur News · checked Oct 21, 2026
Why rent a dumpster instead of waiting for bulky pickup in Port Arthur?
Port Arthur reported in July 2025 that bulky-trash collection was running weeks behind, even as household pickup stayed on time. A roll-off lets you clear a cleanout, remodel or storm mess in 7 days on your own schedule. Debris goes to a permitted landfill.
City of Port Arthur Landfill
The city landfill at 4732 TX-73 accepts Type I municipal solid waste from residential and commercial sources in Jefferson County, according to its TCEQ permit summary.
Source: TCEQ permit summary MSW-1815A · checked Oct 21, 2026
Bulky trash running behind
In July 2025 the city reported bulky-trash collection running weeks behind while household pickup stayed on schedule. It approved $6.5 million for 15 new trucks and hired a consultant to review its waste operations.
Source: KFDM, July 2025 · checked Oct 21, 2026
Hazardous waste and tires
Port Arthur households can use the SETRPC household hazardous waste and scrap tire day. Call 409-899-8444 ext. 7520 for the next date.
Source: SETRPC 2026 HHW & scrap tire event · checked Oct 21, 2026
What should Port Arthur renters plan for?
Port Arthur sits low on the Gulf Coast, so storm season brings flood and wind debris. Book early when a storm is forecast, keep a tarp on open loads in heavy rain, and avoid placing a loaded dumpster on soft, saturated ground where the truck can sink.
Which dumpster rental size fits Port Arthur, TX projects?
Port Arthur cleanouts usually fit a 15-yard or 20-yard dumpster, and flooded rooms with wet drywall and carpet often need a 20 or 30-yard because water adds weight. Concrete and dirt go in a 10 or 15-yard, filled halfway. Every size includes 7 days.
| Local job | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Flooded rooms: drywall, carpet, pad | 20-yard | Water adds weight |
| Whole flooded house | 30-yard | Plan a swap if soaked |
| Bulky trash you'd wait weeks to set out | 15-yard | Clear it in one go |
| Patio or driveway concrete | 10-yard | Filled halfway |
Compare dumpster sizes · How weight is billed · What can go in
Port Arthur dumpster questions
How fast can I get a dumpster in Port Arthur?
Book by 3 PM for guaranteed next-day delivery between 7 AM and 5 PM. Same-day is possible when a truck is open, for a $50 rush fee.
Do I need to be home for delivery in Port Arthur?
You don't need to be there. Clear the spot and the driver texts or calls 20–30 minutes ahead to confirm placement.
Can I put storm-damaged drywall and carpet in the dumpster?
Both are allowed. Wet debris is heavy, so size up or plan a swap. Fridges and freezers with Freon are $50 each.
Will the city pick up my remodel debris?
Bulky pickup has been running behind, and contractor debris is the owner's job in most Jefferson County cities. A dumpster clears it in one go.
Is Port Arthur in your delivery area?
Port Arthur is about 18 miles from our Beaumont yard and on our regular routes. ZIPs 77640 and 77642.
Nearby: Nederland · Port Neches · All of Jefferson County
Book a dumpster in Port Arthur
Order by 3 PM for next-day delivery. The driver texts or calls 20–30 minutes ahead.