How a rental works
In brief: Customers book by phone or online, receive a roll-off container on a driveway, job site or curb, load it during a period of up to seven days, and have Dump IT LLC haul it away. Street placement may need a city permit.
What are the advertised steps?
The official home page presents four steps.[1] First, the customer books by calling (317) 253-3100 or reserving online and describes the project so the company can recommend a size. Second, the dumpster is delivered on the chosen day and placed on a driveway, job site or curb. Third, the customer loads debris during the rental period. Fourth, the company picks the container up and, in the company’s words, handles responsible disposal.[1]
The site says the process is meant to be fast and straightforward, with no runaround and no waiting lists, and that same-day or next-day delivery is available in most cases depending on availability.[1] Busy seasons can change that window. None of those statements is a regulated service-level guarantee; they are the company’s description of ordinary operations.
Where can the container be placed?
The official options are a driveway, a job site or a curb.[1] A driveway or other private pavement is usually the simpler case, provided the surface can bear the container and the truck can enter and exit safely. A curb or street placement may require a City of Indianapolis right-of-way use permit if the box occupies public right-of-way, and other cities have their own rules.[2] See Indianapolis dumpster permits.
The published 15- and 20-yard boxes are 18 feet long and 8 feet wide; the 30- and 40-yard boxes are 22 feet long and 8 feet wide.[1] Overhanging wires, low tree limbs, weight-limited pavement, sprinkler heads and HOA rules can all block a drop even when the street address is inside the service area. The company says it places the dumpster where the customer needs it; a safe legal drop point is still required.[1]
How long does a customer have the container?
Each rental includes a period of up to seven days, and extra days are offered at $10 per day.[1] The site invites customers who need a longer project window to say so at booking.[1] Pickup timing after the customer is finished is described as prompt in testimonials, which this wiki treats as marketing statements, not measured averages.[1]
If a street permit is required, the permit’s authorized dates may be shorter or longer than the rental window, and the city’s fee schedule should be checked because many Indianapolis permit fees changed on 5 January 2026.[3] Aligning the rental dates with any permit dates avoids paying for unused days or leaving a box in the street after the permit expires.
Common questions
Can I usually get a dumpster the same day?
The company says same-day or next-day delivery is available in most cases, depending on availability. Confirm when you book.
What if I need the box for more than a week?
The published extension rate is $10 per day beyond the standard period of up to seven days.
Further reading
- Sizes, weight limits and published fees
- Indianapolis dumpster permits
- What can go in a dumpster
- Service area
- About the company
Sources and notes
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Dumpster Rentals Indianapolis Metro Area (home page). Dump IT LLC (dumpitin.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ^ Right-of-Way Permits. City of Indianapolis, Department of Business and Neighborhood Services. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ^ License and Permit Fees (updated 5 January 2026). City of Indianapolis, Department of Business and Neighborhood Services. Retrieved 9 November 2026.