Terry, Mississippi
Dumpster Rental in Terry, MS
10 to 40 yard roll-off containers delivered across Terry from our Jackson yard — about 10 minutes away. Flat-rate pricing, driveway protection on every drop, and a dispatcher who knows Hinds County.
- 10 minFrom our yard
- 10–40 ydSizes available
- Same dayOften achievable

If you are in Terry, you are inside our core service radius — roughly 10 minutes from our yard on Greenway Drive. Terry got its start in 1856 on land donated by W.D. Terry and was incorporated in 1867 when the Illinois Central Railroad came through, and the restored Terry Depot downtown still marks that history. It is the hometown of Delta blues pioneer Tommy Johnson and of Albert Gallatin Brown, the Mississippi governor and senator that Brown Street is named for. Today Terry is a small Hinds County town of a little over a thousand people, ringed by farms, pastureland and wooded acreage rather than dense subdivisions. Housing runs from early-1900s homes near the old depot and downtown grid to ranch houses from the 1960s-80s and newer rural builds on multi-acre lots along roads like Tank Road and Lebanon Pinegrove Road. Typical jobs out this way are farmhouse and barn cleanouts, storm and tree debris after Mississippi thunderstorms, fencing and outbuilding teardowns, and remodels on older homes near the historic district.
Terry sits south of Jackson via US-51 (Terry Road becomes Old Highway 51) through Byram, in southern Hinds County, in Hinds County. Because we run out of a yard in Jackson rather than a depot two counties away, Terry sits on a route we already drive — which is exactly why we can quote a flat rate without padding it for mileage. It makes no difference to us whether you are booking a basement clear-out, a re-roof or a concrete tear-out. Same call, same flat quote, same care with your driveway.
How we run Terry deliveries
A lot of Terry's older housing stock sits near the original rail-town grid downtown, meaning plaster-and-lath walls, real hardwood and pre-1978 paint on anything built before the mid-20th century, which changes how a remodel or teardown load gets handled and hauled. Outside the town center, most properties sit on several acres with long gravel or dirt driveways, pastures and barns or outbuildings, so debris often includes fencing, hay and farm structure material rather than just household trash. Heavy Hinds County clay soil also means driveway and yard access can get soft after rain, which matters for where a roll-off can safely sit.
- Local dispatch. You speak to someone in Jackson who can picture Terry's streets, not a call center reading a script.
- Flat-rate quotes. Delivery, the rental window, the tonnage allowance and pickup in a single number.
- Your driveway comes first. The driver walks the Terry placement with you where possible, and the boards go down before the box does.
- Honest sizing. If a 15 yard will do the job, we will not sell you a 30.
- Licensed and insured in Mississippi. Certificates on request for GCs, property managers and HOA boards.
Landmarks and areas we cover in Terry
We deliver right across Terry, from the older established blocks to the newer subdivisions on the outer edges. Local reference points our drivers navigate by in Terry:
- Terry Depot (restored 1880s Illinois Central Railroad depot)
- Village Square Park on Cunningham Avenue
- County Park on Morgan Drive
- Ella Bess Austin Library
- Terry High School
Neighborhoods and districts
- downtown Terry/Brown Street area
- Old Highway 51 corridor
- Cynthia community
- Springwood Acres
- Rowan Oak
How we get there
The run from our Jackson yard to Terry typically goes:
- US-51 South (Terry Road becomes Old Highway 51) straight through Byram into Terry, about 8 miles
- I-55 South to Exit 78, then a short drive in to downtown Terry
- Old Highway 51 north out of Terry toward the unincorporated Cynthia community for rural deliveries
Sizing your Terry dumpster rental
We size Terry jobs by what is going in rather than how big the pile looks. Mixed household and remodel debris fits a 15 or 20 yard; broken concrete, brick and wet clay need the 10 yard because they max out the axle limit first. Here is the full range:
| Size | Dimensions | Holds roughly | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard | 12 ft × 8 ft × 3.5 ft | About 3 pickup-truck loads | Small bathroom gut, single-room cleanout, concrete and dirt, garage purge |
| 15 Yard | 16 ft × 8 ft × 4 ft | About 4–5 pickup-truck loads | Kitchen remodel, basement cleanout, small roof tear-off, deck removal |
| 20 Yard | 22 ft × 8 ft × 4.5 ft | About 6 pickup-truck loads | Whole-house cleanout, larger remodel, 20–30 square roof, flooring |
| 30 Yard | 22 ft × 8 ft × 6 ft | About 9 pickup-truck loads | Major renovation, new-build construction, estate cleanout, demolition |
| 40 Yard | 22 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft | About 12 pickup-truck loads | Commercial fit-out, large-volume light debris, teardown, roofing at scale |
When in doubt, ask. The sizing guide is there if you like detail, and (769) 246-8432 is there if you would rather just describe it.
Permits, placement and local rules in Terry
Most Terry jobs sit on private property and never touch a permit desk. Once a container occupies a public street, parkway or walk, the local authority wants a right-of-way or obstruction permit first. Do not assume Terry works the same way as the next town over — Hinds County municipalities set their own conditions. Statewide, though, Mississippi bans yard waste, electronics, appliances and tires from ordinary landfill loads, and MDEQ is where to check an individual item. For the detail, read the permit guide alongside our breakdown of Mississippi prohibited items.
Services in Terry
What we deliver to Terry
Residential Dumpster Rental
Driveway containers for cleanouts, remodels and downsizing across the Jackson metro.
View serviceCommercial Dumpster Rental
Scheduled and on-call service for retail, hospitality, offices and property managers.
View serviceConstruction Dumpster Rental
Jobsite containers and swap-outs that keep trades moving on schedule, storm season included.
View serviceRoofing Dumpster Rental
Tear-off boxes sized by squares and layers — hail and storm season included.
View serviceRoll-Off Dumpster Rental
10 to 40 yard roll-off containers delivered across Jackson and the surrounding metro.
View serviceSame-Day Dumpster Rental
Call before noon and we will do everything we can to get a box to you today.
View serviceNearby towns
We also cover the towns around Terry
We treat Hinds County as one service area rather than a set of separate towns. Nearest to Terry:
Terry at a glance
- CountyHinds County
- From our yardAbout 10 minutes
- PositionSouth of jackson via us-51 (terry road becomes old highway 51) through byram, in southern hinds county
- Sizes delivered10, 15, 20, 30 & 40 yard
- Same-dayUsually, if you call before noon
FAQs
Dumpster rental in Terry — your questions
We are out on several acres past town with a long gravel driveway, not right on Old Highway 51 - can you still get a dumpster to the house?
Yes. A lot of Terry properties sit back off the main roads on gravel or dirt driveways, and that is a normal delivery for us. When you book, just let us know the driveway length, surface and any tight turns or low tree limbs, and we will bring the right size truck for the approach. If the ground has been soft after rain we can also talk through placement so the dumpster sits on the driveway or a gravel pad instead of on wet grass. We deliver out toward Cynthia and the rest of rural Terry the same as we do into town.
How quickly can you deliver a dumpster in Terry?
Our yard is on Greenway Drive in Jackson, roughly 10 minutes from Terry, so most orders placed before noon on a weekday go out the same day. Anything booked a day ahead we can usually schedule to a morning or afternoon window that suits you. Call (769) 246-8432 and we will tell you honestly what is achievable today rather than promising a slot we cannot hold. See our same-day dumpster service for how it works.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Terry?
If the container sits entirely on your own driveway or private property, you generally will not need a municipal permit — that covers the large majority of our Terry deliveries. Every jurisdiction in Hinds County sets its own rules, though, so confirm with Terry directly if you are unsure. If the box has to sit on a public street or right-of-way, check with the local public works department first and allow lead time rather than expecting same-day approval. Our Jackson-area permit guide walks through the process.
What can I put in a dumpster in Terry?
General household junk, furniture, construction and demolition debris, roofing, flooring, drywall and clean wood are all fine. What is barred is a legal question rather than a company policy: Mississippi keeps yard waste, tires, lead-acid batteries, electronics, used oil and household chemicals out of ordinary landfill loads, and MDEQ publishes the current guidance. Asbestos never goes in a container. Our Mississippi prohibited-items guide covers the full list.
Will the dumpster damage my driveway in Terry?
Not if it is placed properly. Boards go under the rails and rollers on every delivery, which spreads the load rather than concentrating it on four points. Hinds County's clay-heavy soil means driveways and slabs can already be under stress from seasonal ground movement, so extra care matters here more than on newer, well-compacted pads. We walk the placement with you before the box comes off the truck. See how we handle placement and surface protection.
Do you deliver to Terry after a storm?
Yes — storm and flood cleanup is a steady part of our work across the Jackson metro, and Terry is no exception. What we need is a reasonably clear, level spot for the container and safe truck access; downed limbs or debris blocking the driveway can slow a delivery, so let us know if the approach needs clearing first. Full detail in our storm cleanup dumpster guide.
Ready when you are
Need a dumpster in Terry?
Call and we will size it, quote it flat and get it on a truck. Most Terry deliveries run about 10 minutes from our yard.