Dumpster Sizes Guide: What Size Dumpster Do I Need?
What size dumpster do I need? Pick by the project, check the weight, and take the bigger size when you're unsure.
Dumpster sizes are measured in cubic yards. One cubic yard is a box 3 feet on each side, about the size of a washing machine. A 10-yard dumpster holds about 10 of those. Here's every size we rent in Lawton, with what fits and what it costs
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Dumpster Sizes at a Glance
Size
About L x W x H
Pickup loads
Weight included
Price (7 days)
10 yard
12 x 8 x 3.5 ft
About 3
1 ton
$325
15 yard
16 x 8 x 4 ft
About 5
2 tons
$395
20 yard
16 to 22 x 8 x 4.5 ft
About 7
2 tons
$450
30 yard
22 x 8 x 6 ft
About 10
3 tons
$550
40 yard
22 x 8 x 8 ft
About 13
4 tons
$625
Measurements are approximate and can vary a little by container. Every size is about 8 feet wide and fits most Lawton driveways, which run 9 to 12 feet wide.
10
$325 • 1 ton included
10 Yard Dumpster
The smallest and least expensive option. It holds a couch, a recliner, a mattress and several boxes, or one room's worth of junk. It's also the only size for heavy debris like concrete, brick, dirt and tile, filled about halfway.
Good for: one-room cleanouts, a small bathroom remodel, a shed, concrete or dirt removal.
15
$395 • 2 tons included
15 Yard Dumpster
The size most Lawton homeowners choose. It's big enough for a single-car garage, a kitchen remodel or new flooring in a few rooms, and it still fits easily in a standard driveway.
Good for: garage cleanouts, kitchen remodels, full bathroom remodels, small decks, move-outs from an apartment.
20
$450 • 2 tons included
20 Yard Dumpster
A step up in height that holds about seven pickup loads. It's the usual pick for a roof tear-off up to about 15 squares and for clearing out a 3-bedroom home.
Good for: whole-house cleanouts, roofing, two-car garages, large remodels, storm cleanup.
30
$550 • 3 tons included
30 Yard Dumpster
Taller walls for big, bulky projects. Builders use it for new homes and additions. Families use it for large estate cleanouts.
Good for: new construction, home additions, larger roofs, estate cleanouts, multi-room renovations.
40
$625 • 4 tons included
40 Yard Dumpster
Our largest container, available by request. It suits large amounts of light, bulky debris. It's too tall for most people to load by hand without a walk-in door, so it's mainly for commercial and construction work.
Good for: commercial cleanouts, warehouse jobs, large construction projects.
What Size Dumpster Do I Need for My Project?
Project
Recommended size
Bathroom remodel
10 to 15 yard
Kitchen remodel
15 to 20 yard
Garage cleanout
15 to 20 yard
Roof tear-off
20 to 30 yard
Whole-house or estate cleanout
20 to 30 yard
Deck or fence removal
15 to 20 yard
New home construction
30 yard
Concrete, brick or dirt
10 yard, half full
What Size Dumpster Do I Need for Heavy Debris?
A dumpster can be half empty and still be over its weight allowance. Shingles, tile, plaster, concrete and wet debris are dense. A 20-yard full of furniture might weigh one ton. The same box half full of shingles can weigh two.
Weight over your allowance costs $60 per ton, based on the landfill scale ticket. Tell us about heavy materials when you call and we'll size it so you stay under.
1 ton
a 20-yard full of furniture might weigh about this much
2 tons
the same box half full of shingles can weigh this much
What Size Dumpster Do I Need? Three Simple Rules
1
Describe the project, not the size.
We'll recommend a container from what you tell us.
2
When in doubt, go up one size.
A second delivery costs more than the step up.
3
Heavy debris goes small.
Concrete and dirt belong in a 10-yard, filled about halfway.
Dumpster Size FAQs
What is the most common dumpster size?
For homes in Lawton, the 15-yard and 20-yard are the most popular.
Will a couch fit in a 10 yard dumpster?
Yes, with room left for a recliner, a mattress and boxes.
How much room do I need for the delivery truck?
Plan on a clear, straight approach to the spot and open space overhead, free of low branches and wires.
Still Asking What Size Dumpster Do I Need?
Send us a photo of the pile or describe the project. Contact us. See every charge in our dumpster rental cost guide.
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