- Size
- ~6×3×3 ft
- Holds about
- 24 trash bags
- Weight
- about 400 lb
Best for: Small offices and boutiques.
Businesses · 2 · 4 · 6 · 8 yard
Commercial Front-Load Dumpster Service
Front-load dumpsters from 2 to 8 yards for offices, shops, restaurants, hotels and grocery stores across Dallas–Fort Worth, emptied on a schedule you choose.
Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery · Deliveries 7 AM–5 PM
- Local hauler, our own trucks
- Offices, restaurants, retail
- Pickup schedule set with you
7daysincluded
- Sizes2, 4, 6 and 8-yard front-load containers, plus roll-offs up to 40 yards.
- CapacityFrom about 24 bags (2-yard) to about 96 bags (8-yard).
- DeliverySet up across DFW. Call to schedule your start date.
- PlacementA level pad or enclosure the forks can reach.
- Not allowedChemicals, wet paint, batteries.
Talk to the team that drives the truck. Deliveries 7 AM–5 PM · Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery.
Call for commercial service (945) 313-7111Commercial sizes
Which front-load size fits your business?
Front-load dumpsters come in four sizes. The 2-yard holds about 24 bags for a small office or boutique, the 4-yard about 48 for a convenience store or restaurant, the 6-yard about 72 for a hotel, and the 8-yard about 96 for a grocery store or campus.
- Size
- ~6×3×4 ft
- Holds about
- 48 trash bags
- Weight
- about 800 lb
Best for: Convenience stores and mid-size restaurants.
- Size
- ~6×5×6 ft
- Holds about
- 72 trash bags
- Weight
- about 1,200 lb
Best for: Hotels and large offices.
- Size
- ~6×6×7 ft
- Holds about
- 96 trash bags
- Weight
- about 1,600 lb
Best for: Grocery stores and universities.
| Size | Approx. dimensions | Capacity | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-yard | ~6 × 3 × 3 ft | about 24 bags | about 400 lb | Small offices and boutiques |
| 4-yard | ~6 × 3 × 4 ft | about 48 bags | about 800 lb | Convenience stores and mid-size restaurants |
| 6-yard | ~6 × 5 × 6 ft | about 72 bags | about 1,200 lb | Hotels and large offices |
| 8-yard | ~6 × 6 × 7 ft | about 96 bags | about 1,600 lb | Grocery stores and universities |
Sizing math
How do I pick the size and pickup schedule?
Pick the size and pickup schedule together: count the bags your business fills in a week, divide by the number of pickups, and choose the container that holds that many with room to spare. An overflowing container means a bigger size or one more pickup.
1. Count bags
Track how many trash bags you fill in a normal week.
2. Divide by pickups
40 bags a week with one pickup needs about 40 bags of space: a 4-yard.
3. Leave headroom
Busy seasons fill faster. Size up one step rather than overflow.
City rules
Can you serve my city?
Commercial trash collection is the most regulated kind of hauling in DFW. Many cities require a franchise or permit, and several allow only one contractor. The table shows what each city says; we confirm the rule for your address before setting up service.
| City | Commercial collection rule |
|---|---|
| Addison | Open market: businesses and apartments hire the hauler of their choice. Source: Town of Addison |
| Carrollton | Haulers serving commercial premises need a city Solid Waste Collection Permit (Sec. 50.70). Source: city code (eCode360) |
| Dallas | Private haulers serving commercial, industrial and multifamily properties need a City Council franchise. Source: City of Dallas |
| Garland | Collecting solid waste requires a non-exclusive city franchise (Sec. 52.39). Source: city code (eCode360) |
| Irving | Running a collection service requires a city franchise (Sec. 33-18.4). Source: city code (eCode360) |
| Fort Worth | Haulers need a Grant of Privilege and vehicle permits (Sec. 12.5-850). Source: City of Fort Worth |
| Arlington | Commercial garbage service must be contracted through Republic Services. Source: City of Arlington |
| Grapevine | Businesses must hold a commercial account with Republic Services. Source: City of Grapevine |
| Weatherford | Commercial haulers need a city permit and must be on the city's approved list. Source: City of Weatherford |
| Frisco | City or one contractor controls service. Source: City of Frisco |
| Allen | City or one contractor controls service. Source: City of Allen |
| McKinney | City or one contractor controls service. Source: City of McKinney |
| Mesquite | City or one contractor controls service. Source: City of Mesquite |
| Denton | City or one contractor controls service. Source: City of Denton |
| The Colony | City or one contractor controls service. Source: City of The Colony |
| Coppell | City or one contractor controls service. Source: City of Coppell |
| Mansfield | City or one contractor controls service. Source: city code (American Legal) |
| Southlake | City or one contractor controls service. Source: City of Southlake |
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Front-load or roll-off?
Choose a front-load dumpster for ongoing business trash emptied on a schedule. Choose a roll-off for a project: a remodel, cleanout or construction job that fills a 10 to 40-yard container and then ends.
Commercial dumpster questions
What size front-load dumpster does my business need?
Count the trash bags you fill in a week and divide by how many pickups you want. A shop filling about 40 bags between pickups fits a 4-yard (about 48 bags); a busy restaurant or hotel usually needs a 6 or 8-yard.
How often is a front-load dumpster emptied?
Pickup frequency is set with you when service starts, based on how fast your business fills the container. Call to talk through the right schedule.
Can any company empty my business's dumpster?
Many DFW cities require a franchise or permit for commercial collection, and some allow only one contractor. We check your city's rule before setting up service.
What is the difference between a front-load and a roll-off dumpster?
A front-load dumpster stays at your business and is emptied on a schedule by a truck with forks. A roll-off is hauled away whole, for a project, and replaced or removed when the job is done.
Can I put cardboard in a front-load dumpster?
Break down boxes flat so they don't fill the container with air. Ask about separate cardboard handling when you set up service.
Set up commercial service
Tell us your business type, weekly bags and address. We will recommend the size and pickup schedule.