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Compare 10, 15, 20, 30, and 40 yard dumpsters side by side. Dimensions, capacity, weight limits, and average rental costs — all in one place.

SizeDimensionsCapacityWeightAvg. CostBest For
10 Yard12' x 8' x 3.5'50–60 bags2–3 tons$250–$450Small remodels, garage cleanouts, single-room projects
15 Yard14' x 8' x 4'75–90 bags2.5–4 tons$300–$550Medium remodels, basement cleanouts, small roofing jobs
20 Yard22' x 8' x 4.5'100–120 bags3–4 tons$350–$600Large remodels, deck removal, medium roofing, estate cleanouts
30 Yard22' x 8' x 6'150–170 bags4–5 tons$400–$700Large roofing, multi-room renovation, construction cleanup
40 Yard22' x 8' x 8'200–230 bags5–6 tons$500–$850Whole-home demo, commercial construction, industrial cleanup
10yard

12' x 8' x 3.5'

3 pickup trucks of debris

$250–$450Learn more →
15yard

14' x 8' x 4'

4.5 pickup trucks of debris

$300–$550Learn more →
20yard

22' x 8' x 4.5'

6 pickup trucks of debris

$350–$600Learn more →
30yard

22' x 8' x 6'

9 pickup trucks of debris

$400–$700Learn more →
40yard

22' x 8' x 8'

12 pickup trucks of debris

$500–$850Learn more →

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