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Dumpster rental for homeowners
Clearing out, remodelling or re-roofing? Here's how to pick the size, protect your driveway and compare quotes from local companies.
Common projects and sizes
Garage, attic and basement cleanouts
Usually a 10 or 20-yard.
Kitchen and bathroom remodels
A 10 or 20-yard, depending on the size of the job.
Roof replacement
Often a 20-yard, but shingles are heavy: tell the company how many layers.
Moving or downsizing
A 20 or 30-yard for a whole house.
Yard and landscaping projects
Branches and brush are often allowed; check local rules.
Estate cleanouts
A 20 or 30-yard for most homes.
Which size?
- 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 →
Tips
- Put it on the driveway if you can: it usually avoids a city permit.
- Ask for boards under the rails to protect the pavement.
- Check HOA rules before delivery.
- Keep paint, batteries and chemicals out, and use your city's drop-off instead.
Not sure which size? See the size guide, and check the permit rules in 29 cities.