Dumpster Types & Sizes

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Whether you're a large commercial contractor or a homeowner tackling a garage cleanup, roll-off construction dumpsters are perfect for projects of any scale. We provide a variety of roll-off dumpsters at affordable rates to suit your needs.

Roll-off dumpsters are suitable for both commercial construction sites and residential projects such as home renovations, re-roofing, and foreclosure cleanups. Choose from containers as small as 10 cubic yards for minor home improvements or yard waste removal, up to 40 cubic yards for larger construction projects, which can hold up to 5 tons of debris. Additionally, we offer recycling services for a range of materials, including heavy debris, yard waste, scrap metals, cardboard, paper, tires, and plastics.

Roll Off Dumpster Sizes

Looking for a roll-off dumpster for a cleanup, construction, or demolition project? Discount Dumpster Shop is your go-to source for finding the right roll-off dumpster. Click on the city closest to you in the red box to connect with local Preferred Vendors who offer roll-off dumpster services.

Our Preferred Vendors provide a variety of dumpster sizes to match your project needs. Roll-off dumpsters come in sizes measured in cubic yards, with common options including 10, 15, 20, 30, and 40 yards. Below, you'll find the dimensions for each of these dumpster sizes to help you choose the best fit for your project.

* 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 choosing a dumpster service for long-term use, it's important to consider several factors: recycling options, reuse methods, contract terms, required equipment, and pricing. Additionally, dumpster sizes and dimensions may differ depending on the 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.