DUMPSTER RENTAL SIZES

What Dumpster Rental Size is Best for Your Job?

We offer dumpster rental sizes for every type of debris removal. Whether it is for demolishing a building, remodeling a kitchen, or junk removal from your home or office. We have dumpsters ranging from 10 to 40 cubic yards to get the job done. See what size works best for your task using our chart below to determine which is the best dumpster rental option for you.

Most container sizes are as shown below. However, not all dumpsters are exact and vary by location. Height and length may vary but always true in cubic yard dimensions.

DUMPSTER SIZES TYPICAL DIMENSIONS TOTAL VOLUME
10 YARD DUMPSTER 10 FT LONG X 8 FT WIDE X 3.5 FT HIGH 10 CUBIC YARDS
12 YARD DUMPSTER 12 FT LONG X 8 FT WIDE X 4 FT HIGH 12 CUBIC YARDS
15 YARD DUMPSTER 14 FT LONG X 8 FT WIDE X 4 FT HIGH 15 CUBIC YARDS
20 YARD DUMPSTER 20 FT LONG X 8 FT WIDE X 3.5 FT HIGH 20 CUBIC YARDS
30 YARD DUMPSTER 20 FT LONG X 8 FT WIDE X 5.25 FT HIGH 30 CUBIC YARDS
40 YARD DUMPSTER 20 FT LONG X 8 FT WIDE X 7 FT HIGH 40 CUBIC YARDS

Figuring out which size dumpster is big enough for your project is very important. Order too small of a dumpster and it can lead to overloaded charges and/or delays in completing your project. Roll off dumpster sizes are measured in cubic yards and are usually offered as 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 or 40 yard dumpsters.

10 yard Dumpster

A 10 yard dumpster has the capacity of holding 10 cubic yards of material. Common dumpster dimensions for a 10 yard dumpster are: 10 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 4 ft. high, although these dimensions may vary. A 10 yard dumpster may be appropriate for projects involving removal of material from a small basement or garage cleanout, 250 sq. ft deck, 1500 sq. ft. of roof shingles, yard debris or a small kitchen and bath. Click here for 10 Yard Dumpster Rental Information.

12 yard Dumpster

A 12 yard dumpster has the capacity of holding 12 cubic yards of material. Common dumpster dimensions for a 12 yard dumpster are: 12 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 4 ft. high, although these dimensions may vary. A 12 yard dumpster may be appropriate for projects involving removal of material from a small basement or garage cleanout, 250 sq. ft deck, 1500 sq. ft. of roof shingles, yard debris or a small kitchen and bath. Click here for 12 Yard Dumpster Rental Information.

15 yard Dumpster

A 15 yard dumpster has the capacity of holding 15 cubic yards of material. Common dumpster dimensions for a 15 yard dumpster are: 14 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 4 ft. high, although these dimensions may vary. A 15 yard dumpster may be appropriate for projects involving removal of material from a small basement or garage cleanout, 250 sq. ft deck, 1500 sq. ft. of roof shingles, yard debris or a small kitchen and bath. Click here for 15 Yard Dumpster Rental Information.

20 yard Dumpster

A 20 yard dumpster has the capacity of holding 20 cubic yards of waste. Its dimensions typical measure 22 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 4.5 ft. high. This size dumpster may be the right dumpster size for a large basement, attic, or garage cleanup. It may also be the right size for flooring and carpet removal in larger homes, 300 to 400 sq. ft. of deck removal or 2500 to 3000 sq. ft. of roof shingles. Click here for 20 Yard Dumpster Rental Information.

30 yard Dumpster

A 30 yard dumpster has the capacity of holding 30 cubic yards of waste and typically measures 22 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 6 ft. high. This dumpster may be the right choice for a major home addition, new home construction, garage demo, or replacing windows or siding on a small-to-medium sized home. Click here for 30 Yard Dumpster Rental Information.

40 yard Dumpster

A 40 yard dumpster has the capacity of holding 40 cubic yards of waste and commonly has dimensions of 22 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 8 ft. high. A 40 yard dumpster may be the optimal choice for a cleanup involving window or siding replacement on a large home, commercial roof jobs or cleanouts, new construction or major additions or removal of massive amounts of trash. It is very important that dumpster does not exceed our maximum loading weight on this size specifically or it will be too heavy for our truck to pick up and in this case a service fee may apply. Click here for 40 Yard Dumpster Rental Information.

Another simple way to making the right choice when it comes to renting dumpster is through getting opinions. In case your having a construction project, you will have a contractor. It will be very important to inquire from the contractor the dumpster size that they think is appropriate for that particular job. They often do this and thus they will be able to recommend to you a precise estimate.


Please see dumpster size examples below. Dimensions may vary but total cubic yard volume is accurate.