Dumpster Sizes: 10, 20, 30 & 40 Yard Guide
Roll-off dumpsters come in four standard sizes. A 10-yard holds about 3 pickup loads, a 20-yard about 6, a 30-yard about 9, and a 40-yard about 12. Match the size to your project below — and when in doubt, size up to avoid a second haul.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard | 14 ft L x 8 ft W x 3.5 ft H | ≈ 3 pickup-truck loads | 1–2 tons included | Small bathroom or kitchen remodels, garage and attic cleanouts, small roofing jobs, yard debris. |
| 20-Yard | 22 ft L x 8 ft W x 4 ft H | ≈ 6 pickup-truck loads | 2–3 tons included | Large home cleanouts, flooring or carpet removal, medium remodels, deck teardowns, roofing up to ~2,500 sq ft. |
| 30-Yard | 22 ft L x 8 ft W x 6 ft H | ≈ 9 pickup-truck loads | 3–4 tons included | Major renovations, new construction, whole-home cleanouts, large additions and demolition debris. |
| 40-Yard | 22 ft L x 8 ft W x 8 ft H | ≈ 12 pickup-truck loads | 4–6 tons included | Commercial construction, large demolition, industrial cleanups, and big-volume light debris. |
10-Yard Dumpster
A 10-yard dumpster measures 14 ft L x 8 ft W x 3.5 ft H and holds ≈ 3 pickup-truck loads, with 1–2 tons included. Best for: Small bathroom or kitchen remodels, garage and attic cleanouts, small roofing jobs, yard debris.
20-Yard Dumpster
A 20-yard dumpster measures 22 ft L x 8 ft W x 4 ft H and holds ≈ 6 pickup-truck loads, with 2–3 tons included. Best for: Large home cleanouts, flooring or carpet removal, medium remodels, deck teardowns, roofing up to ~2,500 sq ft.
30-Yard Dumpster
A 30-yard dumpster measures 22 ft L x 8 ft W x 6 ft H and holds ≈ 9 pickup-truck loads, with 3–4 tons included. Best for: Major renovations, new construction, whole-home cleanouts, large additions and demolition debris.
40-Yard Dumpster
A 40-yard dumpster measures 22 ft L x 8 ft W x 8 ft H and holds ≈ 12 pickup-truck loads, with 4–6 tons included. Best for: Commercial construction, large demolition, industrial cleanups, and big-volume light debris.
Pricing by size
| Dumpster size | Typical price (7-day rental included) |
|---|---|
| 10-yard | $300 – $425 |
| 20-yard | $375 – $575 |
| 30-yard | $475 – $675 |
| 40-yard | $575 – $775 |
Prices are typical 2026 ranges and include delivery, pickup, and disposal up to the included weight. Overage: $75 – $125 per ton over the included weight. Final quote depends on debris type, location, and rental length.
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