How big is a 20-yard dumpster?
Our 20-yard roll-off measures 14 feet long by 7 feet wide by 6 feet tall. It holds roughly 8-10 pickup truck loads (about 110-130 kitchen trash bags) and includes up to 4,000 lbs of debris.
Size & Dimension Guide
Roll-Off Dumpster Sizes & Dimensions: 15-Yard vs 20-Yard
Every dimension, capacity number, and weight limit for our two roll-off sizes, plus a plain-English guide to matching the container to your project. Both fit a standard residential driveway.
Dumpster Size Chart
Dimensions, capacity, and weight at a glance
| Spec | 15-Yard Dumpster | 20-Yard Dumpster |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 14 ft × 7 ft × 4 ft | 14 ft × 7 ft × 6 ft |
| Driveway footprint | 14 ft × 7 ft | 14 ft × 7 ft (same) |
| Wall height | 4 ft (easy over-the-side loading) | 6 ft |
| Capacity | 4–5 pickup loads / 80–100 trash bags | 6–7 pickup loads / 110–130 trash bags |
| Weight included | 3,000 lbs | 4,000 lbs |
| 1–3 day rental | $300 | $400 |
| 7-day rental | $400 | $500 |
| Overage rate | $0.04 per pound ($80/ton) above the included weight | |
Not sure which size fits? Call Jason at 513-484-2414 and describe the project. Sixty seconds on the phone beats guessing.
Which Size for Which Job
Match the container to the project
15-Yard: The Residential Workhorse
Garage and attic cleanouts, single-room remodels, flooring tear-outs, estate sorting, and yard debris. The low 4-foot walls make loading heavy items easy without lifting over your head.
Most-booked size. If you were pricing a 10-yard elsewhere, this covers the same jobs with room to spare at the same class of price.
20-Yard: The Renovation Pro
Kitchen guts, multi-room renovations, roof tear-offs, whole-house and estate cleanouts, deck removals, and new-construction cleanup. Same footprint, two feet more wall.
When in doubt, go up. Running out of room mid-project costs more than the $100 difference.
What about 10, 30, or 40-yard?
We carry 15 and 20-yard containers only. A 30 or 40-yard rarely fits a residential driveway and usually needs street placement and permits. For bigger jobs we schedule same-day swap-outs instead: full container out, empty container in, crew keeps working.
High-volume project? Call us to plan a swap schedule.
Heavy materials change the math
Shingles, concrete, dirt, and brick hit the weight limit long before the container looks full. A two-car-garage shingle tear-off can weigh 3,000 lbs on its own.
Loading dense debris? Read what can go in a dumpster and call before booking.
Size Questions
Dumpster size questions, answered
What are the dimensions of a 15-yard dumpster?
Our 15-yard roll-off measures 14 feet long by 7 feet wide by 4 feet tall. The low 4-foot walls make it easy to load over the side, and the footprint fits a standard residential driveway with room to spare.
How much does a roll-off dumpster hold?
A cubic yard is roughly 3 standard kitchen trash bags. Our 15-yard holds about 80-100 bags (4-5 pickup truck loads) and the 20-yard holds about 110-130 bags (6-7 truck loads). Both include a set weight allowance: 3,000 lbs on the 15-yard and 4,000 lbs on the 20-yard.
Do you offer 10-yard or 30-yard dumpsters?
We carry two sizes: 15-yard and 20-yard. The 15-yard covers nearly everything a 10-yard would with extra room to spare, and the 20-yard handles most jobs people price a 30-yard for. If your project genuinely needs more volume, we can schedule a swap-out so a full container is hauled off and an empty one dropped the same day.
What size dumpster do I need for my project?
Garage cleanouts, single-room remodels, and light yard debris fit the 15-yard. Multi-room renovations, roof tear-offs, and full-house cleanouts are better in the 20-yard. When in doubt, go up a size: running out of room mid-project costs more than the $100 upgrade. Or call Jason at 513-484-2414 and describe the job.
Do both sizes take up the same driveway space?
Yes. Both containers share the same 14 ft by 7 ft footprint; the 20-yard is simply 2 feet taller. If a 15-yard fits your driveway, so does a 20-yard. Every delivery is placed on protective wood blocks so the steel rails never touch your pavement.
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