HomeDumpster Sizes
Ten to forty yards, laid out side by side — dimensions, what fits, and what it's for. Still not sure? Call and describe the pile.
Before you pick
A 20, 30 and 40 yard container all sit on roughly the same 22-foot-by-8-foot pad — what changes is how high the walls go. That's why the right call usually comes down to what's going in, not how much room you have to park it.
Weight fills a box before volume doesConcrete, brick, dirt and shingles are dense. They max out a container's weight allowance long before it looks full.
Bulky material needs heightFurniture, cabinetry and framing scrap take up air. Taller walls mean fewer swaps and one pickup instead of three.
When in doubt, size up slightlyA partly-empty container costs less hassle than a second delivery mid-project. We'll tell you honestly if that's overkill.
The lineup
Standard roll-off configurations shown below. We'll confirm exact availability and pricing for your address when you request a quote.
10 Yard
Roughly 12'L × 8'W × 3.5'H — low walls you can toss debris into without a ladder. Best suited to heavy, dense material.
20 Yard
Roughly 22'L × 8'W × 4.5'H — the size most homeowners land on for a single-room remodel or a full roof tear-off.
30 Yard
Roughly 22'L × 8'W × 6'H — taller walls built for volume rather than density. Fewer swaps on bigger projects.
40 Yard
Roughly 22'L × 8'W × 8'H — the tallest standard box, built for new construction and light-but-bulky demolition debris.
| Size | Dimensions | Wall height | Best for | Approx. capacity | |
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| 10 yd³ | 12' × 8' | 3.5' | Cleanouts & heavy debris | ~3 truck loads | Get a Quote → |
| 20 yd³ | 22' × 8' | 4.5' | Roofs & single-room remodels | ~6 truck loads | Get a Quote → |
| 30 yd³ | 22' × 8' | 6' | Whole-home & multi-room jobs | ~9 truck loads | Get a Quote → |
| 40 yd³ | 22' × 8' | 8' | New construction & demolition | ~12 truck loads | Get a Quote → |
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Standard sizes to choose from
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Smallest — best for heavy, dense loads
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Largest — best for bulky demo debris
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Call to confirm the right fit
Drawn to scale
Same footprint, different wall height. Here's how the four sizes actually compare.
Sizes shown are standard roll-off configurations for comparison. We'll confirm exactly what's available for your project and your address when you request a quote.
Size finder
Tell us the job. We'll point at a starting size and highlight it in the bay above. No form, no email required.
Suggested starting size
20yd³
Pick a project on the left and we'll suggest a starting point. Most jobs land in the middle of the range.
Quote this sizeLoading it right
Any size does its job best when it's loaded flat and kept below the top rail. A few things need to skip the dumpster entirely.
Furniture, cabinetry, drywall, flooring, tile and general cleanout junk. The bread-and-butter load for a 10 – 30 yard box.
Shingles, framing lumber, siding and demolition debris. Keep dense material spread across the floor, not piled at one end.
Branches, brush and landscaping debris load easily into a taller box. Cut long branches down so they lie flat.
Hazardous liquids and chemicals need separate disposal. Ask us and we'll point you to the right facility.
These need separate handling. Mention them when you request your quote and we'll tell you the options.
Requires licensed abatement handling, not a standard roll-off. We can point you toward the right process.
Call us before it's full and we'll talk through a swap for a bigger container, or arrange an early pickup and a second delivery if the timeline allows. It's far easier to fix before the box is loaded than after.
Generally yes for household, renovation and construction debris — just keep hazardous material, tires, batteries and appliances with refrigerant out. If your project mixes heavy material (like concrete) with bulky material (like furniture), tell us both when you quote so we can size for the heavier of the two.
Slightly. The figures on this page reflect standard roll-off configurations used across the industry — actual equipment can differ by a few inches in length, width or wall height. We'll confirm exact dimensions for the unit we deliver when you book.
Debris needs to sit level with or below the top rail so it can travel legally and safely on the truck. If a load is overfilled or overweight, we'll talk with you about options before pickup rather than surprise you afterward.
Not in the equipment — a 20 yard box is a 20 yard box either way. The difference is usually in the material: contractors tend to load denser debris (concrete, shingles, framing) while homeowners load bulkier household items. We size based on what's actually going in, not who's ordering.
Sure — sizing up is a reasonable call if your project scope is fuzzy. Just know that a taller box needs more clearance overhead and a bit more space to place. Tell us about your driveway or site access and we'll flag anything that matters.
Ready when you are
Tell us the project, the address and the timing. You'll get a straight number and a delivery window back — no runaround.