Dumpster Sizes: 10 to 40 Yard Roll-Off Dumpsters
Illinois Roll Off Dumpster Rental Specialists offers six roll-off dumpster sizes from 10 to 40 yards across Illinois. Each varies in dimensions, weight limits, and rental time, fitting projects from small cleanouts to large demolitions. Choose based on debris volume, type, and job length. Sizes include 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, and 40 yards with typical rentals of 7 days and weight limits from 1 to 6 tons.
Compare Dumpster Sizes
Review size, capacity, and weight limits for each dumpster to find the best fit. Understand volume, debris type, and rental period options.
| Size | Dimensions (L × W × H) | Holds about | Weight included | Rental period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | 12 ft x 8 ft x 3.5 ft | 3–4 pickup-truck loads | 1–2 tons | 7 days (up to 14) |
| 12 yard | 14 ft x 8 ft x 4 ft | 4–5 pickup-truck loads | 1–2 tons | 7 days (up to 10) |
| 15 yard | 16 ft x 8 ft x 4 ft | 5–6 pickup-truck loads | 1–2 tons | 7 days (up to 14) |
| 20 yard | 22 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft | 6–8 pickup-truck loads | 2–3 tons | 7 days (up to 14) |
| 30 yard | 22 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft | 9–12 pickup-truck loads | 3–4 tons | 7 days (up to 14) |
| 40 yard | 22 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft | 12–16 pickup-truck loads | 4–6 tons | 7 days (up to 14) |
Dumpster Sizes and Uses
Each size has specific dimensions, weight limits, and rental periods for various cleanup and construction jobs.
10 Yard Dumpster
12 ft x 8 ft x 3.5 ft · 3–4 pickup-truck loads
For garage or basement cleanouts and small remodels, holds 3 to 4 pickup loads, includes 1 to 2 tons disposal, and 7-day rental.
Best for: garage, attic or basement cleanouts, single-room remodels (bathroom, small kitchen), small roofing or flooring tear-outs, yard debris and small landscaping jobs, small deck, patio or driveway-section removal
12 Yard Dumpster
14 ft x 8 ft x 4 ft · 4–5 pickup-truck loads
About 20% more volume than 10-yard, fits medium garage cleanouts, deck removals, small roofing tear-offs, with 1 to 2 tons and up to 10 days rental.
Best for: kitchen or bathroom updates, deck or fence removal, medium garage cleanouts, small roofing tear-offs on single-story homes
15 Yard Dumpster
16 ft x 8 ft x 4 ft · 5–6 pickup-truck loads
For multi-room renovations and bulky furniture removal, holds 5 to 6 pickup loads, 1 to 2 tons weight limit, rental up to 14 days.
Best for: multi-room renovations, whole-home decluttering and estate cleanouts, bulky furniture and carpet removal, medium kitchen remodels, basement finishing debris
20 Yard Dumpster
22 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft · 6–8 pickup-truck loads
Most rented size for major remodels and whole-home flooring removal, allows 2 to 3 tons of debris, rental up to 14 days.
Best for: large cleanouts and move-outs, major kitchen remodels, roofing tear-offs (roughly 3,000-4,000 sq ft of shingles), flooring removal across a whole home, small-to-medium construction and demolition jobs
30 Yard Dumpster
22 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft · 9–12 pickup-truck loads
For large remodels, new construction, commercial cleanouts, accepts 3 to 4 tons and 9 to 12 pickup loads, 7 to 14 day rental.
Best for: home additions and large remodels, whole-house cleanouts, new construction debris, commercial cleanouts, large roofing and siding jobs
40 Yard Dumpster
22 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft · 12–16 pickup-truck loads
Largest standard roll-off for large renovations and demolition, offers 4 to 6 tons capacity and up to 14 days rental.
Best for: commercial construction and demolition, whole-building cleanouts, large-scale renovations, bulky, light material in volume (packaging, furniture, siding)
Choosing the Right Dumpster Size
Consider debris type, volume, weight limits, and timeline to avoid extra charges or delays.
Garage, Attic, or Basement Cleanouts
10- and 12-yard dumpsters hold household junk and yard debris, fit driveways, and include 1 to 2 tons weight allowance.
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels
12- and 15-yard containers handle drywall, flooring, cabinetry, with 1 to 2 ton limits suited for typical renovation debris.
Roofing Tear-Offs
20-yard dumpsters fit roofing debris from single-story homes, include 2 to 3 tons weight allowance; heavy shingles reach limits fast.
Large Remodeling and Additions
30-yard dumpsters hold large remodel debris with 3 to 4 tons allowance and 9 to 12 pickup loads capacity.
Commercial Construction and Demolition
40-yard dumpsters suit construction and demolition, with 4 to 6 tons allowance and large volumes of light bulky materials.
Whole-Home Decluttering and Estate Cleanouts
15- and 20-yard dumpsters provide space for multi-room decluttering and bulky furniture, with rental extensions available.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 10- or 12-yard dumpster offers 1 to 2 tons disposal and space for 3 to 5 pickup loads of household junk and yard waste. These sizes fit most driveways and include 7-day rentals with extension options.
Get Your Dumpster Rental Quote
Contact Illinois Roll Off Dumpster Rental Specialists to discuss your project and get a rental quote tailored to your debris and job size.