Dumpster Sizing Guide

What size dumpster is right for your project? It depends on the size of the project you are working on and the footprint you have available to place the dumpster. We’ve broken down each roll-off dumpster size by dimensions, common uses, and their capacity equivalent in full-size pick-up trucks to help you decide which one is right for you.

12 Cubic Yard Roll-off Dumpster

A medium-sized dumpster holds 12 CY of waste and is great for larger projects that don’t have room to house a full-size dumpster on site.

  • Single room renovation
  • Flooring and carpet removal in larger homes
  • Large deck or roofing removal
  • Large basement, attic, or garage cleanup
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20 Cubic Yard Roll-off Dumpster

A 20 CY dumpster is ideal for larger home projects and small construction sites with plenty of space to house the dumpster footprint.

  • Multiple room renovation
  • Flooring and carpet removal in larger homes
  • Large deck or roofing removal
  • Large basement, attic, or garage cleanup
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