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Dumpster sizes: 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 yard bins
Every box measured honest — dimensions, cubic yard capacity, and the weight allowance for each bin. When in doubt, call and we'll help you pick the right one.
10 Yard Dumpster
- Dimensions
- 12 ft long x 8 ft wide x 3.5 ft tall
- Capacity
- 10 cubic yards — about 3 pickup loads
- Weight allowance
- 1.5 tons
- Best for
- Garage cleanouts, single-room demos, small roofing jobs
The low wall loads easy by hand; it's the bin we send when the driveway is tight.
15 Yard Dumpster
- Dimensions
- 14 ft long x 8 ft wide x 4.5 ft tall
- Capacity
- 15 cubic yards — about 4.5 pickup loads
- Weight allowance
- 2 tons
- Best for
- Kitchen remodels, flooring tear-ups, 20-square roof tear-offs
Our most-rented box by a wide margin. When a homeowner can't decide, this is usually the honest answer.
20 Yard Dumpster
- Dimensions
- 18 ft long x 8 ft wide x 5 ft tall
- Capacity
- 20 cubic yards — about 6 pickup loads
- Weight allowance
- 3 tons
- Best for
- Whole-house cleanouts, deck demos, mid-size construction
The contractor's default. Fits a standard driveway with the truck still able to swing the cable.
30 Yard Dumpster
- Dimensions
- 20 ft long x 8 ft wide x 6 ft tall
- Capacity
- 30 cubic yards — about 9 pickup loads
- Weight allowance
- 4 tons
- Best for
- Additions, gut remodels, barn tear-downs, big estate clears
Bulky-light loads shine here — framing lumber, cabinetry, furniture. Watch the tonnage on plaster.
40 Yard Dumpster
- Dimensions
- 22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 8 ft tall
- Capacity
- 40 cubic yards — about 12 pickup loads
- Weight allowance
- 5 tons
- Best for
- Commercial builds, full guts, demolition volume
Tall walls mean machine loading. If you're loading by hand, a 30 will treat you better.
A word on cubic yards
A cubic yard is a washing-machine-sized cube. A 15 yard bin holds fifteen of those, which is why we'd rather talk in pickup loads and kitchen remodels. Call (866) 517-7069, describe the job, and we'll tell you which bin fits.