Category: Dumpster Sizes

Bathroom remodels look small but produce surprisingly heavy debris — old cast-iron tubs, tile, plaster. Here’s the sizing math that catches the weight before it catches you. Quick answer by bathroom type Half bath / powder room: 10-yard dumpster Standard full bath (5×8 to 8×10): 10-yard or 15-yard Master bath with separate tub and shower:…

Kitchen remodels are the single most common dumpster rental project. The right size is almost always a 20-yard — but here’s the math that tells you when to go bigger or smaller. Quick answer by kitchen size Small galley kitchen (8×10 or smaller): 15-yard dumpster Standard kitchen (10×12 to 12×14): 20-yard dumpster Large open-concept kitchen…

Basement cleanouts swing wildly in volume — from a tidy storage purge to a flood-recovery disaster. Here’s how to size for both extremes. Quick answer by basement type Unfinished basement, light cleanout: 10-yard Unfinished basement, deep cleanout: 15-yard Finished basement remodel, partial: 15-yard Finished basement remodel, full demo: 20-yard Water damage or mold remediation: 20-yard…

Yard waste looks light but lies. Wet leaves, fresh-cut wood, dirt, and stumps can blow through weight allowances on dumpsters that aren’t even visually full. Quick answer by landscaping project Standard yard cleanup (leaves, branches, brush): 10-yard dumpster Tree removal with stump: 15 or 20-yard Hardscape demo (brick, pavers, concrete): 10-yard heavy-debris container Sod and…

Deck demolition produces more debris than most homeowners expect. The lumber alone can fill a 15-yard, and that’s before you account for footings. Quick answer by deck size Small deck under 150 sq ft: 10-yard dumpster Standard deck 150 to 300 sq ft: 15-yard Large deck 300 to 500 sq ft: 20-yard Multi-level deck or…

Roofing debris is deceptively heavy — and the wrong dumpster size can turn a $400 rental into a $700 invoice. Here’s the math by roof size and shingle type. Quick answer by roof size Small roof, single-layer asphalt (under 15 squares): 10-yard dumpster Medium roof, single-layer asphalt (15-25 squares): 15-yard dumpster Large roof, single-layer asphalt…

Moving cleanouts are when homeowners discover they own three times more stuff than they thought. Here’s how to size correctly without paying for a 30-yard you could have skipped. Quick answer by move type Apartment / 1-bedroom move-out: 10-yard 2 to 3-bedroom home, standard move: 15-yard 4+ bedroom home or major downsizing: 20-yard Move-in cleanout…

Three sizes that look similar but behave very differently. Here’s the side-by-side that tells you which one is actually right for your project. Side-by-side comparison 10-yard dumpster: Dimensions: 14 ft × 8 ft × 3.5 ft Capacity: 3 pickup truck loads Weight allowance: 1 to 2 tons (2,000-4,000 lbs) Average price: $250 to $400 Footprint:…

Most homeowners and contractors default to 40-yard dumpsters for big projects when a 30-yard would do the job. Here’s the side-by-side that tells you when bigger is genuinely worth it. Side-by-side comparison 30-yard dumpster: Dimensions: 22 ft × 8 ft × 6 ft Capacity: 12 pickup truck loads Weight allowance: 4 to 5 tons (8,000-10,000…

Whole-house renovations rarely fit in a single dumpster. The smarter strategy: phased disposal that matches the project timeline. Here’s how to plan it. Quick answer by renovation scope Light whole-house refresh (paint, fixtures, minor demo): single 20-yard Multi-room remodel (2-3 rooms gutted): 30-yard Full gut renovation (down to studs): 40-yard with planned swap-outs Renovation plus…