Dumpster Sizing Guide
What size dumpster is right for your project? It depends on the size of your project and how much space you have to store the dumpster.
Roll-off dumpster rental sizes are typically measured in cubic yards. The exterior dimensions of the dumpster are usually measured in feet. To find the volume of a dumpster you simply multiply the exterior dimensions of width, height and length in feet and then divide the final figure by 27 to determine total volume in cubic yards.
When you are renting a dumpster you will also want to think about the type of project you are working on and the kinds of materials you will be putting in the dumpster. For instance, filling a dumpster with fallen leaves and yard waste will create far less weight than using it to dispose of construction materials or demolition rubble like bricks, concrete and lumber. Additionally, some dumpsters have restrictions on the types waste that can be placed in them.
There is really no need to undertake complex calculations anymore - the free Dumpster Rental Size Guide and Roll-Off Sizes Chart from Dumpster Market gives you an easy way to estimate the size you will need for your particular project. In this dumpster sizes chart we’ve broken down each roll-off dumpster size by dimensions, common uses, and their capacity, equivalent in full-size pick-up trucks, to help you decide which one is right for you. Use our dumpster sizes chart to find the correct one for your project. If you have questions fill out and submit our handy online question form, use our instant-chat button at the bottom of this page, or give us a call at our toll-free phone number.
Dumpster Sizing Chart: (by project)
6 Cubic Yard Roll-off Dumpster
The smallest dumpster holds 6 CY of waste and is great for household projects.
- Small deck replacement
- Junk removal
- Disposal of yard debris
- Small kitchen or bath remodel
- Small bedroom remodel
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10 Cubic Yard Roll-off Dumpster
The smallest dumpster holds 10 CY of waste and is great for household projects.
- Small basement or garage cleanouts
- 250 square-foot deck replacement
- 1,500 square feet of roof shingles
- Disposal of yard debris
- Small kitchen or bath remodel
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15 Cubic Yard Roll-off Dumpster
A medium-sized dumpster holds 15 CY of waste and is great for larger projects that don’t have room to house a full-size dumpster on site.
- Single room renovation
- Flooring and carpet removal in larger homes
- Large deck or roofing removal
- Large basement, attic, or garage cleanup
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20 Cubic Yard Roll-off Dumpster
A 20 CY dumpster is ideal for larger home projects and small construction sites with plenty of space to house the dumpster footprint.
- Multiple room renovation
- Flooring and carpet removal in larger homes
- Large deck or roofing removal
- Large basement, attic, or garage cleanup
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30 Cubic Yard Roll-off Dumpster
A 30 CY dumpster can handle most demolition and construction projects with ease.
- Major home addition
- New home construction
- Garage demolition
- Replacing windows or siding on a small-to-medium sized home
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40 Cubic Yard Roll-off Dumpster
The largest dumpster can handle debris from large residential and commercial job sites. This dumpster has a door on it so that you can walk-in and load it.
- Window, siding, or roofing replacement
- Extensive renovations
- Whole building cleanout
- New construction
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