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Dumpster Size Guide: 10 to 40 Yards Explained

Choosing the right container size is the single biggest factor in what you pay. Too small and you need a second haul; too big and you pay for air.

Choosing the right container size is the single biggest factor in what you pay. Too small and you need a second haul; too big and you pay for air.

10 yard dumpster

About 12 ft long, 8 ft wide and 3.5 ft tall. Holds roughly three pickup loads. Best for a small bathroom remodel, a single-room cleanout or heavy materials like concrete and dirt.

15 yard dumpster

Roughly four to five pickup loads. A good middle option for garage cleanouts, small deck removals and flooring replacement in a few rooms.

20 yard dumpster

Our most popular size, about six pickup loads. Fits a kitchen remodel, a roof of up to about 30 squares, or a medium home cleanout.

30 yard dumpster

About nine pickup loads with taller walls. Use it for whole-house cleanouts, additions, new construction and larger demolition.

40 yard dumpster

The largest size we offer, roughly twelve pickup loads. Built for commercial projects, major demolition and large estate clearing.

Need help with your project? Our team can recommend the right container in a two-minute call: (210) 640-3373.

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