Dumpster Size Guide: Choosing 10, 15, 20 or 30 Yards

How container sizes are measured

A 'yard' refers to a cubic yard of volume, not the length of the container. A 20 yard roll-off holds roughly 20 cubic yards of loose debris, which works out to about six pickup truck loads. Footprint matters more than most people expect: nearly every size is 8 feet wide, and the difference shows up in length and wall height.

10 yard

Best for concrete, dirt, single-room demo and small roof tear-offs. Low walls make it easy to load heavy material by hand. Roughly 12 feet long.

15 yard

The middle ground for garage cleanouts, deck removal and mid-size remodels. Still fits a standard driveway with room for a car.

20 yard

The most requested size. Handles a three-bedroom cleanout, a full kitchen remodel or a 25-30 square roof. Roughly 22 feet long.

30 yard

For whole-house demolition, new construction and commercial projects. Needs a long driveway or open job site.

When in doubt, size up

Ordering one size larger costs far less than paying for a second delivery. If you are between sizes, take the bigger one.

Need Help Applying This to Your Project?

We size containers every day across Florence, Burlington, Union and the rest of Northern Kentucky. Describe your project in a sentence and we will tell you what fits. Call (859) 347-4721 or request a quote online.