Description
Are you moving home and want to declutter first? Or perhaps you are finally ready to clear out your garage or attic?
Whatever reason for you needing a residential roll-off dumpster, we can help you to find the perfect size. Find out below the most common roll-off dumpster sizes and their dimensions. Plus, what each one can be used for.
How to choose the right size dumpster
When selecting a residential roll-off dumpster, there are several factors that you need to consider, including:
- What you want to get rid of: For example, heavy debris such as concrete or dirt will require a small roll-off for enhanced safety, whereas larger items such as furniture will need a bigger dumpster.
- How much you want to get rid of: The size of the dumpster that you choose needs to be able to comfortably fit everything you want to throw away.
- The space you have available: You need to make sure that the dumpster you select will fit where you intend to put it before you place an order.
What are the most common size roll-off dumpsters?
10 Yard Dumpster – 14×7.5×3.5ft
One of the smallest containers you can find, a 10 yard dumpster holds roughly 50-60 33-gallon trash bags. Ideal for heavy debris as these containers have low walls and smaller projects, use this container for:
- Dirt
- Roofing materials
- Home cleanouts
- Landscaping projects
12 Yard Dumpster – 14×7.5x4ft
The second smallest container, a 12 yard dumpster typically holds 65-85 contractor-size trash bags.
People often use this size dumpster for:
- Concrete
- Heavy debris
- Roofing materials
- Home cleanouts
- Landscaping projects
15 Yard Dumpster – 16×7.5×4.5ft
If you have limited space to place your dumpster, but you need a larger capacity than the two sizes mentioned above, then a 15 yard dumpster is a good choice.
This size can hold on average 70-90 33-gallon trash bags and is suitable for projects such as:
- Bathroom remodels
- Roofing jobs
- Larger home cleanouts
- Landscaping projects
20 Yard Dumpster – 22×7.5×4.5ft
One of the middle-range-sized dumpsters, a 20 yard container is often used for both home and construction projects. Holding around 120 33-gallon trash bags, you can use this size dumpster for:
- Kitchen and bathroom refits
- Roofing jobs
- Large home cleanouts
- Large landscaping projects
30 Yard Dumpster – 22×7.5x6ft
A 30 yard dumpster can hold roughly 180 33-gallon trash bags and can prove useful for both commercial and residential projects. If you want to get rid of lots of large items such as couches, wardrobes, beds, and white goods, this size container is a good choice.
Common projects for this size dumpster include:
- Demolition
- Bulky home/office items
- Construction
- Large renovations/refits
40 Yard Dumpster – 22×7.5x8ft
One of the largest residential containers on the market, a 40 yard dumpster, is often used when someone is tearing down a property. This size holds around 240 33-gallon trash bags and can be used for projects including:
- Large home renovations
- Demolition
- Construction
You can also find non-traditional sizes such as 12 and 50 yard bins, although these are less common than the above sizes.
If you are not sure what size dumpster you need for your project, get in touch with our friendly team here.
