10Yard Dumpster
- about 12 ft long × 8 ft wide × 3.5–4 ft high
- about 3 pickup truck loads
- up to 2–3 tons included
Sizes
Dumpster Sizes in Cape Cod
Five sizes from 10 to 40 cubic yards, side by side. Weight and volume are separate limits — the material you are loading decides which one runs out first.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day or next-day delivery
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 15 Cape Cod towns
Find the right size for your project
Not sure what size you need? You are in the right place. The quickest way is to count the job in pickup truck loads — about 3 for a 10 yard, 4–5 for a 15, 6 for a 20, 9 for a 30, 12 for a 40 — and then check the weight: concrete, tile, roofing and soil fill a container's tonnage allowance long before it looks full, so heavy material is usually limited to a 10 or 15. Everything else is a question of driveway length.
Your quote covers delivery, the rental period, pickup and disposal up to the included weight, and it is given before you book.
Pick your size
Our five sizes
Measure twice, rent once. Call and we will match you with the right one in a minute.
15Yard Dumpster
- about 14 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5–5 ft high
- about 4–5 pickup truck loads
- 2–3 tons included
20Yard Dumpster
- about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft high
- about 6 pickup truck loads
- 3–4 tons included
30Yard Dumpster
- about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 6 ft high
- about 9 pickup truck loads
- 4–5 tons included
40Yard Dumpster
- about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 8 ft high
- about 12 pickup truck loads
- 5–6 tons included
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | about 12 ft long × 8 ft wide × 3.5–4 ft high | about 3 pickup truck loads | up to 2–3 tons | Bathroom and small kitchen remodels, flooring and tile removal, garage, attic and basement cleanouts, minor roofing jobs, yard debris and small handyman jobs. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | about 14 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5–5 ft high | about 4–5 pickup truck loads | 2–3 tons | Kitchen and bathroom renovations, single-room remodels, flooring, carpet and drywall removal, deck removal, garage and attic cleanouts, roofing jobs and yard and storm debris. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 6 pickup truck loads | 3–4 tons | Full kitchen and bathroom remodels, multi-room renovations, roofing tear-offs, flooring, drywall and siding removal, deck, shed and fence removal, whole-house and estate cleanouts and light demolition. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 9 pickup truck loads | 4–5 tons | Full home and office renovations, new home builds, commercial remodeling, large roofing and re-roofing jobs, major and estate cleanouts, demolition and multi-unit or condo renovations. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 12 pickup truck loads | 5–6 tons | Commercial and industrial construction, full building renovations or demolitions, large office and retail cleanouts, apartment and condo renovations, large roofing replacements and storm recovery cleanup. |
Why size matters
Choosing the right size is about money, not just room. A container that is too small means a second haul; one that is too big means paying for air. The usual mistakes are under-counting the pile by about a third and forgetting that dense material hits the weight limit first. When you are between two sizes and the material is light, go up; when it is heavy, go to a 10 loaded level or plan a swap.
If your street, HOA or driveway has tight access, say so when you call, and we will tell you before delivery whether the size you picked will fit and where it can sit.
Answers
Dumpster sizes — common questions
What is the most popular dumpster size?
The 20 yard is one of the most popular sizes: big enough for major cleanups and renovations while still fitting in most residential driveways.
How do I measure how much debris I have?
Count it in pickup truck loads and add a third. If the number lands between two sizes, go up.
What size do I need for concrete?
Heavy materials like concrete are usually limited to the smaller containers, such as the 10 or 15 yard, because of weight limits and transport safety. Tell us the material when you call.
How much space does the truck need?
Each size page lists the space needed for that container. Tell us about the driveway, any slope, overhead wires or tight turns when you call, and we will confirm before delivery.
Where we deliver
Every size, delivered across Cape Cod, from the Canal to Provincetown
We run roll-off containers out of our yard in East Falmouth to every town and village below. Many orders go out same-day when availability allows; distance and route timing decide the rest. Street placement and hauling rules differ from town to town, and each page says so plainly. Not sure we reach your street? Call anyway.
19 towns and villages
Cape Cod, Canal to Provincetown
19 Tradesman Cir
East Falmouth, MA 02536
Open 24 hours, 7 days
Ready when you are
Not sure what size you need?
Call (508) 388-1861. Describe the job and we will size it honestly — the smaller box if that is the right answer.
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