Roll Off Dumpster Sizes and Dimensions
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 15 cubic yards up to 40 cubic yards.
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.
15 YARD DUMPSTER
(20 feet long x 8 feet wide x 2.5 feet tall) – 6 pickup trucks
ACTUAL DIMENSIONS WILL VARY
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.
• KITCHEN OR BATHROOM REMODEL • GARAGE CLEAN OUT • DECK REMOVAL • LANDSCAPING
Andrew Clemens
"Samson Disposal is a company that I love working with, everything was easy, and they do everything like they are supposed to. I cleaned out the house at my pace and all I had to do was call when I was done for them to pick up the dumpster"
20 Yard Dumpster
(20 feet long x 8 feet wide x 3.5 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
Sandra Smith
"I love that i don't have to do anything and they take care of everything. Professionalism all the way"
30 Yard Dumpster
(20 feet long x 8 feet wide x 5 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
Sandra Smith
"I love that i don't have to do anything and they take care of everything. Professionalism all the way"
40 Yard Dumpster
(20 feet long x 8 feet wide x 7 feet tall) – 14 pickup trucks
ACTUAL DIMENSIONS WILL VARY
The largest dumpster offered is a 40-yard container. 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
Stu Martin
"It is the first time I use a roll off dumpster service and I am very satisfied with the experience. Everything went without a glitch"
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