Dumpster sizes
Three sizes. Pick by weight, not just by volume.
Bulky household debris runs out of room first. Concrete, brick, tile and dirt run out of weight first — often before the box is half full. If you're not sure which side your job falls on, call and describe the material.
15yard
One room, or a heavy load of dense debris.
- Rental
- $700
- Weight included
- 1.5 tons
- Over that
- $190 per ton
- Footprint
- About 14 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft high
Jobs this size covers
- Single-room renovation
- Bathroom gut
- Garage or basement cleanout
- Small deck tear-off
- Concrete, brick and dirt (dense material fills a small box fast)
20yard
The one most jobs need.
- Rental
- $750
- Weight included
- 2 tons
- Over that
- $190 per ton
- Footprint
- About 18 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft high
Jobs this size covers
- Kitchen remodel
- Roof tear-off, up to about 30 squares
- Whole-floor cleanout
- Siding or window replacement
- Estate cleanout
30yard
Full-house scale, and the best price per yard.
- Rental
- $950
- Weight included
- 4 tons
- Over that
- $190 per ton
- Footprint
- About 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 6 ft high
Jobs this size covers
- Whole-house cleanout
- Major renovation or addition
- New construction debris
- Commercial job site
- Large-volume, lighter material
Still unsure? Describe the job on the phone. Putting you in a size that's too small costs us a second trip and costs you a second rental — neither of us wants that.
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