Dumpster Sizes

Quick answer

Choose a 10 yard for one room or heavy debris like dirt, brick or shingles; a 15 yard for a kitchen, a roof, or a garage or basement cleanout; and a 20 yard for a whole-house cleanout, a move or a large renovation.

20 yard dumpster in a home driveway
A 20 yard in a home driveway

Compare the three sizes

SizeDimensionsHoldsWeight incl.Price
10 Yard Dumpster10' L × 8' W × 4' Habout 4–6 pickup loads1.5 tons$590
15 Yard Dumpster12' L × 8' W × 6' Habout 7–9 pickup loads2 tons$690
20 Yard Dumpster14' L × 8' W × 6' Habout 10–12 pickup loads3 tons$790

A cubic yard is about the size of a washing machine. A pickup truck bed holds about 2 cubic yards.

10 Yard Dumpster with dimensions: 10' L × 8' W × 4' H

10 Yard Dumpster

$590 flat rate
  • Size10' L × 8' W × 4' H
  • Holdsabout 4–6 pickup loads
  • Weight included1.5 tons
  • Rental period2 weeks

The compact size: one-room remodels, small cleanouts and heavy debris.

Order a 10 yard
15 Yard Dumpster with dimensions: 12' L × 8' W × 6' H

15 Yard Dumpster

$690 flat rate
  • Size12' L × 8' W × 6' H
  • Holdsabout 7–9 pickup loads
  • Weight included2 tons
  • Rental period2 weeks

The in-between size: kitchens, roofs, garages and basements.

Order a 15 yard
Most popular
20 Yard Dumpster with dimensions: 14' L × 8' W × 6' H

20 Yard Dumpster

$790 flat rate
  • Size14' L × 8' W × 6' H
  • Holdsabout 10–12 pickup loads
  • Weight included3 tons
  • Rental period2 weeks

The big one: whole-house cleanouts, moves and major renovations.

Order a 20 yard

Every rental includes delivery, pickup and 2 weeks. Extra days $10 each · Over the weight allowance $225/ton, billed by the pound · Item fees

Space or weight: which runs out first?

Light, bulky things like furniture, boxes and household junk fill a dumpster by space. Heavy material like shingles, plaster, tile, dirt and concrete reaches the weight allowance long before the dumpster looks full.

For bulky loads, size up: a 20 yard costs less than a 15 yard plus a second haul. For heavy loads, stay small: extra space won't help when weight is the limit.

Driveway space

The truck needs room to back in and tilt its bed to slide the dumpster off, plus clearance from low wires and branches. If your driveway is short, narrow or steep, mention it when you order and we'll confirm the placement.

Want more detail? Read what size dumpster do I need.

Size questions

Which size dumpster do I need for a bathroom remodel?

A 10 yard holds the tile, vanity, tub and drywall from a typical bathroom.

Which size dumpster do I need for a kitchen remodel?

A 15 yard. Cabinets and counters take more room than people expect.

Which size dumpster do I need for a whole-house cleanout?

A 20 yard. A very full house, or one with a packed basement and garage, may need a second haul.

Which size dumpster do I need for a roof?

A 10 or 15 yard, chosen by weight: squares × layers × 325 lb. See the roofing page for a calculator.

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