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Dumpster sizes: which one do you need?
Roll-off dumpsters are sold by volume in cubic yards. Here's how the four common sizes compare, with typical dimensions, capacity and price.
- Length × width × height
- 22 × 8 × 4–4.5 ft
- Holds about
- 6–10 pickup loads
- Typical price
- $275–$450 a week
Drawn to scale next to a 5 ft 10 in person. Sizes vary by company. Prices are typical weekly ranges from Fixr: dumpster rental cost (updated January 2025). More about the 20-yard →
All sizes at a glance
| Size | Typical dimensions | Holds about | Typical weekly price | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | 12–16 × 7.5–8 × 3.5–4 ft | 3–5 pickup loads | $250–$400 | A one-room cleanout or garage clear-out |
| 15-yard | 16 × 7.5 × 4.5 ft | 5–7 pickup loads | about $570–$610 average | A large garage or basement cleanout |
| 20-yard | 22 × 8 × 4–4.5 ft | 6–10 pickup loads | $275–$450 | Flooring or carpet removal for a whole floor |
| 30-yard | 22 × 8 × 6 ft | 9–14 pickup loads | $300–$750 | A major renovation or addition |
| 40-yard | 22 × 8 × 8 ft | 12–16 pickup loads | $350–$900 | Demolition of a garage or outbuilding |
Weekly price ranges from Fixr: dumpster rental cost (updated January 2025). 15-yard: average rental price reported by Dumpsters.com: 15 yard dumpster and Budget Dumpster: 15 yard dumpster.
Dimensions and load estimates are typical and vary by company; prices are weekly ranges from Fixr: dumpster rental cost (updated January 2025).
How to choose
- One room or a garage: 10-yard.
- Roof tear-off, flooring, a medium remodel: 20-yard.
- Big renovation or a whole-house move-out: 30-yard.
- Demolition or large construction: 40-yard.
Heavy debris changes the answer
Concrete, dirt, brick and shingles hit the weight limit long before the box is full, so companies often want them in a smaller dumpster. See weight limits.
12–16 × 7.5–8 × 3.5–4 ft
A one-room cleanout or garage clear-out
$250–$400 a weekDetails →16 × 7.5 × 4.5 ft
A large garage or basement cleanout
about $570–$610 averageDetails →22 × 8 × 4–4.5 ft
Flooring or carpet removal for a whole floor
$275–$450 a weekDetails →22 × 8 × 6 ft
A major renovation or addition
$300–$750 a weekDetails →22 × 8 × 8 ft
Demolition of a garage or outbuilding
$350–$900 a weekDetails →Size questions
What size dumpster do I need for a roof?
For a typical house roof tear-off, a 20-yard is a common choice, but shingles are heavy. Tell the company the roof size and number of layers so they can check the weight.
How big is a 20-yard dumpster?
Usually about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4 to 4.5 feet high, holding roughly 6 to 10 pickup-truck loads. Exact sizes vary by company.
Will a dumpster fit in my driveway?
Most residential roll-offs are about 8 feet wide and up to about 22 feet long, and the truck needs extra room to set it down. Measure your space and tell the company about overhead wires and soft ground.