Dumpster Types & Sizes

Roll-Off-Dumpsters-400x266-1

Whether you are a large commercial contractor or a homeowner clearing out the garage, roll off construction dumpsters are ideal for any project size. We offer a range of roll off dumpsters all at an affordable price.

Roll off dumpsters are ideal for commercial construction sites as well as for removing debris from home renovations, re-roofing jobs, foreclosures and more. You can choose containers as small as 10 cubic yards, perfect for smaller home renovations or yard waste cleanup, up to 40 cubic yard construction containers holding 5 tons of debris. We also provide recycling services for clean heavy debris, tree or yard debris, scrap metals, cardboard, paper, tires or even plastic.

Contact Us for a Free Quote

    (Standard messaging rates apply)

Roll Off Dumpster Sizes

Needing a roll off dumpster for a cleanup project, construction job, or demolition work? Discount Dumpster Shop is the place to find your roll off dumpster. Find Preferred Vendors in your local area that provide roll off dumpster service by clicking on the city nearest to you in the red box.

Our Preferred Vendors offer many dumpster types so you can get the right size for your project. Roll off dumpster sizes are measured in cubic yards. Typical roll off dumpster sizes are 10-15, 20, 30 & 40 yard dumpsters. We've included the dumpster dimensions for each of these roll off dumpster sizes below.

* Actual dumpster sizes may vary per market area.

10-15 Cubic Yard

  • Ideal for small construction, renovation or landscaping project
  • 15'-20' long x 8' wide x 3' tall*
  • Open top holds about 5-6 pickup truck loads

20 Cubic Yard

  • Ideal for small to medium construction projects or garage clean outs
  • 20' long x 8' wide x 4' tall*
  • Open top holds about 10 pickup truck loads

30 Cubic Yard

  • Ideal for commercial construction, large residential renovations or large cleanouts.
  • 20' long x 8' wide x 6' tall*
  • Open top holds about 15 pickup truck loads

40 Cubic Yard

  • Ideal for large construction jobs, new home construction or large clean out project
  • 20' long x 8" wide x 8" tall*
  • Open top holds about 20 pickup truck loads

Commercial Dumpster Sizes

When selecting a dumpster service for long term use, you have several things to consider - recycling options, reuse methods, contract terms, equipment needed and pricing. Dumpster sizes and dimensions will vary according to manufacturer.

* Actual dumpster sizes may vary per market area.

2 Cubic Yard

  • Ideal for small to medium businesses or for areas with tight spaces
  • 6' wide x 3' deep x 3' tall*
  • Holds roughly 30 kitchen sized (13 gallon) trash bags

3 Cubic Yard

  • Ideal for small to medium businesses or for areas with tight spaces
  • 6' wide x 4' deep x 4' tall*
  • Holds roughly 45 kitchen sized (13 gallon) trash bags

4 Cubic Yard

  • Ideal for medium sized business or high volume small businesses such as gas stations, convenient stores or stores in a shopping mall
  • 6' wide x 5.5' deep x 4' tall in the front slanting to 5' tall in the back*
  • Holds roughly 60 kitchen sized (13 gallon) trash bags

6 Cubic Yard

  • Ideal for large businesses, shopping malls or high volume medium businesses like restaurants
  • 6' wide x 6' Deep x 4' tall in the front slanting to 5' tall in the back*
  • Holds roughly 90 kitchen sized (13 gallon) trash bags

8 Cubic Yard

  • Ideal for large businesses, shopping malls, or high volume medium businesses like restaurants
  • 6' wide x 6.5' deep x 4' tall in the front slanting to 6.5' tall in the back*
  • Holds roughly 120 kitchen sized (13 gallon) trash bags

Garbage & Recycle Compactors

Self contained or break-away compactors are used for massive garbage collection at the following sites: grocery stores, apartment complexes, shopping malls and factories. They can be purchased or leased, depending on your specific needs.