Roll Off Dumpster Sizes
Top Sellers 15 Yard Open Top 15 yard roll off containers hold approximately 4 pick-up trucks of debris. They’re often used on projects like small bathroom or kitchen remodels, garage or basement cleanouts, small roof replacements up to 1500 sq ft or a small deck removal up to 500 sq ft.
This dumpster is ideal for:
- Small Residential Projects/Remodels
- Concrete/asphalt
- Dirt/brick
- Shingles
20 Yard Open Top 20 yard roll off containers hold approximately 7 pick-up trucks of debris. They’re often used on projects like carpet or flooring removal for a large house, large garage or basement cleanouts, roof replacements up to 3000 sq ft, or a deck removal up to 400 sq ft.
This dumpster is ideal for:
- Small Residential and Commercial Projects
- Heavy Demolition Debris
- Spring Cleaning
- Shingles
30 Yard Open Top 30 yard roll off containers hold approximately 10 pick-up trucks of debris. They’re often used for projects like large home additions, new home construction, garage demolition, and siding or window replacements for small to medium-sized houses.
This dumpster is ideal for:
- New Construction
- Bulky Material
- Large Commercial Projects
- Large Cleanups and Remodels
How Are Dumpster Sizes Calculated?
A dumpster’s exterior is typically measured in feet, while its total volume is measured in cubic yards. To calculate the capacity of a dumpster, multiply its exterior dimensions in feet (length x width x height) together to get its volume in cubic feet. Then, divide that number by 27 to convert the measurement to cubic yards. We offer a wide range of residential dumpster sizes, so we can customize a recommendation specifically for your needs when you order.
How Much Can Your Dumpster Actually Hold?
The amount of weight you can put in your dumpster rental depends on the total capacity of your container, as well as the weight limit you agree to when you rent the dumpster. What type of materials you are getting rid of plays a big part in how much you’ll be able to fit into each roll off dumpster size.
Volume Capacity vs. Weight Limit
What is a dumpster’s volume capacity?
The volume, or amount of space in your dumpster is measured in cubic yards (e.g., 10 cubic yards). Cubic yards are a measure of volume, not a measure of weight. Depending on what you’re throwing away, a completely full 10 yard dumpster could have drastically different weights. For example, one cubic yard of mulch weighs about 1,000 pounds, while one cubic yard of concrete weighs about 4,000 pounds.
What is a dumpster’s weight limit?
Your weight limit, measured by tonnage, is the boundary we set when scheduling a dumpster rental. Landfills usually charge for disposal by the ton, so to keep your costs low, we’ll try to match the correct weight limit to your project. Remember, your weight limit may not be the full capacity of your dumpster, depending on what you’re throwing away. For example, two cubic yards of concrete in a 20 yard dumpster is only 10% of the volume capacity, but likely over 100% of your weight limit.