What Size Dumpster Do I Need? A Practical Guide
Choosing a size is mostly about volume and weight, and people almost always guess wrong on weight.
Start with pickup-truck loads
A 10 yard container holds roughly three full-size pickup loads. A 20 yard holds about six. Walk your project, count the truck loads you imagine hauling, then add one because debris never stacks neatly.
Match material to size
Heavy material like concrete, tile, dirt and shingles belongs in a smaller box with a higher weight allowance. Light bulky material like furniture, cabinets and packaging belongs in the biggest box you have room for.
Measure the landing zone
A 20 yard container needs roughly 22 feet of length and about 60 feet of clearance for the truck to back in and tilt. Overhead wires and low limbs matter more than most people expect.
When in doubt, size up
The price gap between a 15 and 20 yard is usually smaller than the cost of a second haul.
Talk it through with us
Every project has a detail that a guide cannot cover. Call (706) 705-7878 and we will size the container, quote the rate and schedule the drop in one conversation.
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