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What Size Dumpster Do You Need?

Choosing the correct roll off dumpster size is a good starting point when a project is on the horizon. The most common dumpster sizes available range from 10 cubic yards up to 40 cubic yards. Whether you're working on a large dumpster size project or a small dumpster project, we've got you covered.

Dumpsters are named after the amount of volume in cubic yards. Example: A 30 yard dumpster holds 30 cubic yards of debris.

To help with the rental process, we have broken down the most common sizes available and compared them to pickup truck loads. Still unsure what size to get? Call our team and we will be happy to walk you through the process so you feel confident in your decision.
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10 Yard Dumpster

(12 feet long x 6 feet wide x 4 feet tall) – 4 pickup trucks

ACTUAL DIMENSIONS WILL VARY
A 10 yard dumpster is able to hold material up to 10 cubic yards. To break it down, that is approximately 4 pick-up truck loads of waste. Uses for a small dumpster rental range from clearing out a one car garage to small updates to the interior of homes. Also offered are 10 yard dumpster heavy boxes which are specific for concrete disposal.
Common Uses
• HOME PROJECTS • CLEAN OUTS • JUNK REMOVAL • SPRING CLEANING
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12 yard dumpster sizing specs and visualization of four pickup truck loads

12 Yard Dumpster

(14 feet long x 7 feet wide x 3.5 feet tall) – 4 pickup trucks

ACTUAL DIMENSIONS WILL VARY
12 yard dumpsters are suited much like a 10 yard, yet has just a little extra space for the right moment. Projects can often accrue more waste than typically planned. Therefore, the 12 yarder offers a nice versatility for a residential dumpster. This size can often be found when seeking out a 10 yard and will be recommended over the 10 yard in some cases. 
Common Uses

• SIDING REMOVAL • GARAGE CLEANOUT • YARD WASTE

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15 Yard Dumpster

(16 feet long x 8 feet wide x 4 feet tall) – 6 pickup trucks

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A 15 yard dumpster holds up to 15 cubic yards of debris. Used at either residential or commercial jobs metro wide. Fitting up to 6 pickup truck loads a 15 yard container will be your best bet from interior home remodels such as kitchens or bathrooms. This small dumpster rental is good for de-cluttering the home, garage, and yard in one place.
Common Uses

• KITCHEN OR BATHROOM REMODEL • GARAGE CLEAN OUT • DECK REMOVAL • LANDSCAPING

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18 Yard Dumpster

(12 feet long x 7.5 feet wide and 5.5 feet tall) – 8 pickup trucks

ACTUAL DIMENSIONS WILL VARY
An 18 yard dumpster is sort of a "missing link." It's a size more suited for hybrid uses. This can include larger residential projects or small-scale commercial uses. It is slightly smaller than a 20 yard, yet larger than a 15. This makes is a good compromise size for residential and commercial customers alike. 
Common Uses

• LANDSCAPING • ROOFING WORK • LARGE DECLUTTERING

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20 Yard Dumpster

(20 feet long x 8 feet wide x 4 feet tall) – 8 pickup trucks

ACTUAL DIMENSIONS WILL VARY
A 20 yard dumpster holds up to 20 cubic yards of garbage. With four foot side walls, a 20 yard container is ideal for large residential projects due to ease of disposal. Every dumpster is open top and comes with a large door at the rear. With the ability to walk in the first few loads of trash, you will utilize as much space as needed. This midsize dumpster fits on most driveways with room to spare.
Common Uses

• LARGE WASTE REMOVAL • BASEMENT RENOVATION • WINDOW REPLACEMENT • SIDING

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25 yard dumpster sizing specs and visualization of ten pickup truck loads

25 Yard Dumpster

(16 feet long x 7.5 feet wide x 5.5 feet tall) – 10 pickup trucks

ACTUAL DIMENSIONS WILL VARY
25 yard dumpsters are mainly suited for commercial projects. It can find uses in exceptionally large residential projects, yet may not fit on a residential driveway. 25 yard rentals mostly find nice uses on commercial sites that may be too small to properly fit 30 or 40 yard dumpsters. These bins are niche, which means they could have limited availability. 
Common Uses

• LARGE WASTE REMOVAL • KITCHEN REMOODEL • SHED REMOVAL • SIDING

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30 Yard Dumpster

(22 feet long x 8 feet wide x 6 feet tall) – 12 pickup trucks

ACTUAL DIMENSIONS WILL VARY
A 30 yard dumpster is most commonly seen at construction sites for new home builds, though we do deliver to residential homes for remodels as well. At 22 feet long, this dumpster rental will be able to fit on most driveways without hanging over the sidewalk. The higher weight limit allows for ample disposal of large amount of waste and bulky items.
Common Uses

 • DEMOLITION • ROOFING • MOVING • NEW HOME BUILD

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40 Yard Dumpster

(24 feet long x 8 feet wide x 8 feet tall) – 14 pickup trucks

ACTUAL DIMENSIONS WILL VARY
The largest container offered is a 40 yard dumpster. The eight-foot-tall sides make it difficult to dispose of junk on residential properties so you will see this dumpster size at commercial construction sites where the maximum amount of volume is needed for waste management. This is ideal for getting rid of large amounts of debris through renovations or new builds.
Common Uses

• COMMERCIAL RENOVATION • CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS • MAJOR RENOVATIONS • ROOF REPLACEMENT

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Inert Dumpster

(12 feet long x 6 feet wide x 3 feet tall) – 14 pickup trucks

ACTUAL DIMENSIONS WILL VARY
An Inert dumpster is a small dumpster size, yet packs a punch in terms of the weight it can hold. Inert dumpsters are reserved for the most heavy-duty of cleanups. It is designed to handle heavy waste like concrete or brick. However, while an inert can hold its weight, only one type of material should be disposed there at a time. If your project involves concrete cleanup, then only concrete can go in the dumpster. Likewise with other materials.
Common Uses

• CONCRETE DISPOSAL • BRICK REMOVAL • DIRT CLEARING • GRAVEL EXCAVATION

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How to determine what residential dumpster size you need

Discount Dumpster understands that determining which dumpster size for your cleanup project is important. Renting a dumpster that is not large enough will lead to delays and additional charges which can be avoided. We have done it all so we have seen it all. Waste Management is easy for residential dumpster rentals with us.

All roll-off dumpster sizes are named based on the amount of volume which may be placed in the container. When planning to rent, there are multiple factors to consider in addition to size and price. Don’t put your project on hold by choosing a company that is late or charges extra fees. When using Discount Dumpster, you are getting top tier industry service from the first call.

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