When you rent a dumpster, it’s important to get the right size based on the type and scope of project you’re dealing with. Selecting the right size upfront will save you time and hassle and will help your clean out project go smoothly.

6-Yard Dumpster Rental Projects

Let’s start with the smallest trash dumpster rental option: the 6-yard dumpster. This is sometimes known as an “extra small” dumpster. It holds six cubic yards and is a great choice for:

  • Limited home renovation debris
  • Minor tree limb & yard waste removal
  • 24 (or fewer) squares of roof shingles
  • Minor concrete cleanup

You might also opt for a 6-yard dumpster if you have a small or narrow driveway. You don’t want to make the mistake of renting a dumpster that won’t fit on your property!

As a rule of thumb, a 6-yard dumpster will hold between 2–3 pick-up loads of trash. You can use that estimate as a guide when considering this size.

10-Yard Trash Dumpster Rental

If you need to get rid of more than 2–3 pick-up loads of waste, you’ll want to size up to a 10-yard dumpster. These are usually known as “small” dumpsters and they can hold about 4 pick-up loads of trash (10 cubic yards).

A 10-yard dumpster is appropriate for:

  • Small garage or shed cleanouts
  • Small remodeling projects
  • Yard cleanup
  • Limited trash removal

This size will hold quite a lot of material without leaving a large footprint on your property. This is a great choice if you’re dealing with items or debris from a small area.

15-Yard Dumpster Rental Option

A 15-yard dumpster is known as a “medium” dumpster and is one of the most frequently used sizes. Choose this size for:

  • Roofing projects
  • Average yard or garage cleanup
  • Medium remodeling projects
  • Significant trash removal

The volume of a 15-yard dumpster (15 cubic yards) is equivalent to about 6 pick-up loads. This is a great size for limited home projects.

20-Yard Dumpster Scope

Moving on up, the 20-yard dumpster is the “large” size, holding 20 cubic yards of debris. This is the container you’ll want for:

  • Kitchen or bathroom remodels
  • Carpet or flooring disposal for large homes
  • Large-scale trash removal
  • Larger roofing projects

If you need trash or debris removal related to a larger property, this is the dumpster for you. A 20-yard dumpster will hold up to 8 pick-up loads.

30-Yard Extra Large Dumpster Rental

The largest dumpster size typically available for rental is the 30-yard dumpster. Holding up to 10 pick-up loads (30 cubic yards), this extra-large dumpster is suitable for:

  • Whole-house cleanouts
  • Major yard or property cleanup
  • Pre-moving cleanup
  • Home construction

If you’re cleaning out, constructing, or remodeling an entire house or property, the 30-yard dumpster is for you! You’ll be able to fit just about everything in this extra-large receptacle.

If you need dumpster service in Westchester county, reach out to the team at D. Barry Rubbish. We’ll be happy to help you select the right size dumpster for your needs. Call today and let us put our 20 years of experience to work for you.