Wednesday, July 13, 2011

How to Size up the Dumpster you want

When renting dumpsters, be sure the container is going to work for your project. Getting the right dumpster will avoid additional disposal fees and ensure that you get all of the refuse removed in as few loads as possible. Call us if you need help in assessing your dumpster size. We will walk you through the process and make sure you are not paying too much but here are some guidelines:


10 Yard Dumpster

A 10 yard dumpster can hold 10 cubic yards of waste. Common dumpster dimensions for a 10 yard dumpster are: 12 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 4 ft. high,   There's no perfect way to choose dumpster sizes, but a 10 yard dumpster may be appropriate for a small basement or garage clean-out; removing a 250 sq. ft deck; removing 1500 sq. ft. of single layer roof shingles; yard debris cleanup, or a small kitchen & bath remodeling job.

20 Yard Dumpster

A 20 yard dumpster holds 20 cubic yards of waste. Common dumpster dimensions for a 20 yard dumpster are: 22 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 4.5 ft. high. This might be the right dumpster size for a large basement, attic, or garage cleanup; flooring and carpet removal for a large house; 300 to 400 square feet of deck removal; or 2500 to 3000 sq. ft. of single layer roof shingle removal.

30 Yard Dumpster

A 30 yard dumpster holds 30 cubic yards of waste. Common dumpster dimensions for a 30 yard dumpster are: 22 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 6 ft. high  A 30 yard dumpster could be the right dumpster size for a major home addition; construction of a new home; demolition of a garage; or entire house window or siding replacement for a small to medium size home.

40 Yard Dumpster

A 40 yard dumpster holds 40 cubic yards of waste. Again, dumpster sizes and dumpster dimensions are not standardized, but common dumpster dimensions for a 40 yard dumpster are: 22 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 8 ft. high. A 40 yard dumpster could be appropriate for window or siding replacement for a large home; commercial roof tear off; commercial clean-out; new construction or major addition; large amount of trash, paper, or cardboard.


* Dumpster sizes & dimensions may vary for your local dumpster service.

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