Our dumpster size guide is designed to take the guesswork out of waste management by helping you select the perfect roll-off container for your specific debris volume and weight requirements. Whether you are clearing out a small residential garage, tackling a full kitchen remodel, or managing a massive commercial construction site, choosing between a 10, 20, 30, or 40-yard bin ensures you avoid the extra costs of mid-project swap-outs or overloading penalties. By matching the right dimensions and weight capacity to your project’s scope, we help you maintain a safe, efficient workspace while guaranteeing a seamless disposal process from delivery to final pickup.
Selecting the right container is the first step toward a successful cleanup. Use our Dumpster Size Guide below to compare dimensions and capacity for your specific needs.
12′ x 8′ x 3′
50-70 trash bags: Small garage cleanouts or heavy debris (dirt/concrete).
16′ x 8′ x 4.5′
110-130 trash bags: Basement cleanouts or flooring removal projects.
20′ x 8′ x 5.5′
170-190 trash bags: Large home additions or commercial renovations.
22′ x 8′ x 6.5′
230-250 trash bags: Major construction sites and industrial cleanups.
*Note: These are approximate sizes. Actual container dimensions may vary. Please ensure you have at least 4 feet of extra space for proper delivery and functionality.
Our Dumpster Size Guide helps you match your waste material to the correct bin type. Choosing the right box ensures safety and follows local hauling regulations.
Homeowners and contractors use these bins for cleanouts, renovations, and yard waste. We offer sizes from 10 to 40 cubic yards for this category. We do not allow wet waste, hazardous materials, or treated wood.
This option serves projects involving dry concrete only. We provide 10-cubic yard containers for this heavy material. Do not include wet cement, dirt, bricks, rebar, or chicken wire in this box.
Clean dirt or dry brick disposal requires a specific 10-yard container. We strictly prohibit sod, concrete, or other debris types in these specialized bins.
Choose this 10-yard box for mixed loads containing dirt, concrete, rocks, and bricks. Because of weight limits, we cannot offer larger sizes for these heavy materials.
Picking the right bin involves more than just calculating volume. Heavy materials like gravel or dry concrete must stay in our 10-yard boxes to prevent safety issues during hauling. Conversely, green waste and household junk can go into any size container we offer.
Every delivery requires 35 feet of straight-line access for loading and unloading. Keep the path clear of tree limbs, telephone lines, and power lines. You accept responsibility for any damage to curbs, sidewalks, or driveways if you request placement off the street.
Once you consult the Dumpster Size Guide and place your order, follow these best practices:
Our team brings more than 20 years of industry experience to your project. If you have questions about our Dumpster Size Guide or need a custom solution, give us a call today!
Pro Tip: NO WET CONCRETE! We will charge a cleaning fee for wet cement. Please review our full Terms of Use before you order.
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Construction debris, yard waste, concrete, dirt, and most household items can be put in the dumpster, except for a few prohibited materials. These prohibited materials include harmful chemicals, tires, hazardous waste, paint, oil, and medical waste. This is not a complete list of all the prohibited items. Please feel free to ask us what you can dispose of and we will gladly give you all the information you need.
You can keep the dumpster for up to 7 days.
We recommend placing the dumpster on your property as close as possible to your job site. You may also place the dumpster on the street as long as there is no restriction from the city.
There is no charge if you cancel at least 24 hours before the delivery date. If you cancel within 24 hours of delivery date, there will be a 50% charge of the contract price.
All containers require 35 feet of straight-line access to load and unload a box.
Container area needs to be clear of obstacles such as tree limbs, telephone lines, power lines etc.
You are responsible for any damages to curbs, sidewalks, driveways, lawns, etc., if we place box off the street.
