Residential Dumpster Sizes and Dumpster Dimensions - Make The Right Decision When It Comes To Your Waste Disposal

Dumpster Sizes From Bin There Dump That

Bin There Dump That presents homeowners and contractors various residential dumpster sizes to rent of all different dumpster dimensions, accommodating all home improvement projects. In order to customize dumpster rental pricing for your home project, our Dumpster Consultants first need to understand the scope of your project and competently suggest the container you'll need.

Knowing the costs associated with any home improvement project is essential before you begin, including your waste disposal. You should have a general idea of the waste your home project will create as well; this will largely affect the dumpster size required for the job.

Dumpster Sizes in Comparison to Pick-Up Truck Loads

It's pretty difficult to guess how much waste you can fill in each bin size. However, our Dumpster Consultants are extremely skilled at providing you the best solution for the waste disposal of your home project. A relative dumpster sizes comparison is how many pickup truck loads each container will hold. Everyone can picture a full bed of a pickup truck. Here are the number of truck loads each bin will hold.
  • 4-6 yard dumpster = 2 truck loads
  • 10 yard dumpster = 3 truck loads
  • 15 yard dumpster = 5 truck loads
  • 20 yard dumpster = 8 truck loads

Dumpster Sizes Vs Pick Up Loads that Show Some Dumpster Dimensions and Dumpster Size Comparison


Pro Tip*** Always shoot for the bigger size dumpster. Even in the event you don't fill it up with your collected waste, you can always rummage through the rest of the home to fill it up and get the most value for your dollars.

For most of franchise locations, there are 5 residential dumpster sizes to choose from, including:

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Dumpster Dimensions for Each Container

Dumpster Size Approx. Weight Standard Dimensions Total Cubic Volume
4 Yard Dumpster 1,500lbs 10 ft x 2 ft x 5.5 ft 4 Cubic Yards
6 Yard Dumpster 1,700lbs 10 ft x 3 ft x 5.5 ft 6 Cubic Yards
10 Yard Dumpster 2,220lbs 10 ft x 4 ft x 7 ft 10 Cubic Yards
15 Yard Dumpster 2,620lbs 11 ft x 4.5 ft x 8 ft 14.8 Cubic Yards
20 Yard Dumpster 3,040lbs 11 ft x 6 ft x 8 ft 20 Cubic Yards


Bin There Dump That has an all-in pricing structure to provide clearer understanding to our customers. Included in your dumpster rental experience is the following:

  • Delivery and pick up of the bin
  • Designated weight allowance
  • Driveway protection system
  • Sweeping up your property after the bin is picked up

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What Roll off Dumpster Size Do I Need?

Bin There Dump That offers rental dumpsters in various sizes, ensuring we won't damage your driveway or violate homeowner regulations. Whether it's a small cleanup or a major renovation, we've got you covered with bin sizes ranging from 4 to 20 yards.

For vacation homeowners preparing their property after winter, the 4 yard dumpster is perfect for garage cleanouts, minor repairs, and decluttering. Franchise operators recommend the versatile 9- and 10-yard bins for household projects like remodeling, roofing, landscaping, and fence work. Contact your local Dumpster Consultant for expert advice on choosing the right dumpster for your needs.

For expert guidance on choosing the right bin size for your needs, don't hesitate to reach out to your local Bin There Dump That franchise operator. Additionally, most dumpsters come with a standard rental period of 5-7 days, but if you require an extended rental, simply inform us and we'll work with you to schedule your dumpster rental.

Other Factors That Determine What Size You'll Need

With various roll off dumpster sizes, it can be confusing determining which is best. The roll off dumpster dimensions can certainly help you. Here are a few other deciding factors that will lead you to renting the right bin size. 
  1. How compact is your waste and construction debris? If you are tearing off your roof, you won't need a large dumpster like Bin There Dump That's 20 cubic yard dumpster, the 10 yard dumpster is ideal for that job.
  2. How heavy is your waste? For the same roofing job, it's a good thing you won't need a 20 yard container because our Delivery Experts won't be able to lift a 20 yard bin full of shingles and other roofing debris.
  3. Any obstacles on the job site? We receive many calls from around the country requesting a Bin There Dump That bin because another supplier was unable to provide them the dumpster sizes they originally wanted because of access to the job site. These obstacles could be power wires, compact driveway, carport et al.

Once you've factored in all these considerations and have done a comparison, you should be able to reasonably estimate the container size required to handle the job. Of course, we advise you connect with our Dumpster Consultants who correctly recommend the right size of dumpsters to countless of customers every day.

You don't want to come across a situation where the dumpster is too big for your materials; you'll be paying for that unused space. Even worse, you don't want to rent a bin too small because then it may require an additional dumpster rental.

Dumpster Sizes Video 2

20 Cubic Yard Dumpster

20 Cubic Yard Dumpster
11' long, 8' wide, 6' high
Great for:
  • Construction
  • Household Debris
  • Yard Waste
  • Furniture
  • Medium to large home cleanout jobs
  • Flood / Fire Restoration
  • Spring cleaning or Fall cleanout
  • Small driveways (footprint on a minivan)
  • Estate sale auctions
Great for:
  • Construction
  • Household Debris
  • Yard Waste
  • Furniture
  • Medium to large home cleanout jobs
  • Flood / Fire Restoration
  • Spring cleaning or Fall cleanout
  • Small driveways (footprint of a minivan)
  • Estate sale auctions
Most commonly requested

This is our largest available dumpster and is suitable for major remodeling and other large home renovation projects. If you’re adding an addition to your house or clearing out grandma’s attic, our 20 yard dumpster might be the right fit.

Or, now that the kids are out of the house and you’re ready to downsize, it’s time to divest yourself of decades of toys, furniture, and other stuff you no longer need…

If you’ll forgive the paraphrase from Jaws, “You’re going to need a bigger bin.”

15 Cubic Yard Dumpster

15 Cubic Yard Dumpster
11' long, 8' wide, 4.5' high
Great for:
  • Small to large home remodeling projects
  • Small to large home cleanout jobs
  • Small driveways (footprint of a minivan)
Great for:
  • Small to large home remodeling projects
  • Small to large home cleanout jobs
  • Small driveways (footprint of a minivan)

This is our medium-sized dumpster and is suitable for most remodeling jobs and garage clean-outs. The 15 yard dumpster, because of its shorter walls is ideal for significant waste disposal projects where discarded items will be thrown over the top.

Typically, we see this bin rented throughout the country for home downsizing and kitchen/basement renovation projects.

When the 10 yard dumpster is too small and the 20 yard dumpster is too big, our 15 yard container is your ideal choice!

10 Cubic Yard Dumpster

10 Cubic Yard Dumpster
10' long, 7' wide, 4' high
Great for:
  • Construction/ Landscaping Debris
  • Household Debris
  • Yard Waste
  • Roof Shingles
  • Small home cleanout jobs
  • Small driveways (footprint of a minivan)
Great for:
  • Construction/ Landscaping Debris
  • Household Debris
  • Yard Waste
  • Roof Shingles
  • Small home cleanout jobs
  • Small driveways (footprint of a minivan)

Our 10 yard dumpster can serve almost any household job (except perhaps a major renovation). If you’re clearing out a larger garage or a basement, putting on a new roof or remodeling a small kitchen or bathroom. A mid-sized dumpster, like the 10 yard dumpster is likely a good fit for your project.

6 Cubic Yard Dumpster

6 Cubic Yard Dumpster
10' long, 5.5' wide, 3' high
Great for:
  • Construction/ Landscaping Debris
  • Yard Waste
  • Smaller remodeling projects (bathrooms)
  • Small driveways (footprint of a minivan)
  • Roofing shingles and debris
Great for:
  • Construction/ Landscaping Debris
  • Yard Waste
  • Smaller remodeling projects (bathrooms)
  • Small home cleanout jobs
  • Small driveways (footprint of a minivan)
  • Roofing shingles and debris

The 6 yard dumpster is a good fit for small jobs — a (one-car) garage clean out or maybe a small renovation job. If you’re clearing out your closets or transforming a former office into a workout room, you’ll need somewhere to dump all those items.

Maybe you’re in need of a small roof repair or clearing out last year’s failed garden.

These are all perfect jobs for a small bin.

4 Cubic Yard Dumpster

4 Cubic Yard Dumpster
10' long, 5.5' wide, 2' high
Great for:
  • Construction/Landscaping Debris
  • Gravel and Dirt
  • Yard Waste
  • Heavy items like bricks or concrete
  • Small driveways (footprint of a minivan)
  • Roofing shingles and debris
Great for:
  • Construction/Landscaping Debris
  • Gravel and Dirt
  • Yard Waste
  • Heavy items like bricks or concrete
  • Small driveways (footprint of a minivan)
  • Roofing shingles and debris

The 4 yard dumpster is a good fit for small jobs — a (one-car) garage clean out or maybe a small renovation job. If you’re getting rid of small appliances, clearing out your closets or transforming a former office into a workout room, you’ll need somewhere to dump all those items.

Maybe you’re in need of a small roof repair or clearing out last year’s failed garden.

These are all perfect jobs for a small bin.

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