15 Yard dumpster rental in
Salt Lake City, Utah.

A 15 yard dumpster holds 15 cubic yards of debris — roughly 4-5full-size pickup truck loads. Here's what that looks like for real projects in Salt Lake City:

• About 75-90 thirteen-gallon trash bags
• Old carpet and padding from a 1,500 sq ft home
• A full basement or attic worth of stored items
• Demolition debris from removing a mid-size deck
• Cabinets, countertops, and flooring from a kitchen gut

The 15 yard dumpster is an underrated middle option that many homeowners overlook. It's 50% larger than a 10 yard but only costs $50-75 more on average. Choose a 15 yard for basement or attic cleanouts, single-room renovations that involve demolition, or when you're removing old flooring and carpet from a mid-size home. If your project spans multiple rooms or involves a full kitchen gut with cabinets and appliances, a 20 yard is the safer choice.

Pro tip for Salt Lake City rentals: If you're unsure about sizing, call a few local haulers and describe your project. Most Salt Lake Citydumpster companies will recommend the right size based on years of experience with local projects — and it's in their interest to get it right, since swapping out a dumpster mid-project costs everyone time and money.