Dumpster Sizes
Dumpster Sizes - UPCycle Dumpsters
Find the Right Dumpster Size for
Your Bay Area Project
At UPCycle Dumpsters, we specialize in helping homeowners, contractors, and businesses manage waste efficiently and responsibly. Whether you’re clearing out a garage, redoing your roof, or tearing up a concrete driveway, our dumpster rental solutions are tailored to your specific project—big or small.
We proudly serve the entire Bay Area, offering a wide range of dumpster sizes and a deep commitment to environmentally conscious waste disposal. Our team brings years of hands-on experience, expert local knowledge, and a customer-first attitude to every job.
10 Yard Dumpster
Compact, Convenient, and Perfect for Small Jobs
Dimensions: Approx. 12 ft long x 8 ft wide x 3.5 ft high
Capacity: Holds 10 cubic yards (≈ 3 pickup truck loads)
The 10 yard dumpster is our smallest and most maneuverable container. It’s the best choice for tight spaces like small driveways or alleyways. Despite its compact size, it offers generous capacity for light-duty residential jobs.
Best For:
Small home cleanouts
Garage, attic, or basement cleanups
Minor landscaping or yard debris
Single-room remodeling (like a bathroom)
20 Yard Dumpster
The Most Versatile Size for Home and Roofing Projects
Dimensions: Approx. 22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 4 ft high
Capacity: Holds 20 cubic yards (≈ 6 pickup truck loads)
The 20 yard dumpster is our most commonly rented size due to its versatility. It’s large enough to handle substantial debris but still compact enough to fit in a standard residential driveway.
Best For:
Medium-sized home renovations
Roofing jobs (up to 30 squares of shingles)
Yard cleanups and landscaping projects
Deck or fence removals
Small kitchen or basement remodels
30 Yard Dumpster
Built for Big Projects and Major Cleanouts
Dimensions: Approx. 22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 6 ft high
Capacity: Holds 30 cubic yards (≈ 9 pickup truck loads)
The 30 yard dumpster is made for larger jobs that generate significant debris. If you’re cleaning out an entire home, tearing down walls, or removing heavy construction waste, this is the size you need.
Best For:
Full-home cleanouts
Large-scale remodeling or renovation
Major landscaping overhauls
Estate and foreclosure cleanups
Mid-sized commercial jobs
40 Yard Dumpster
Maximum Capacity for Commercial and Industrial Use
Dimensions: Approx. 22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 8 ft high
Capacity: Holds 40 cubic yards (≈ 12 pickup truck loads)
The 40 yard dumpster is our largest container and is best suited for major construction, demolition, and commercial cleanup projects. This is the go-to size for contractors, developers, and large-scale operations that generate high volumes of debris.
Best For:
Commercial construction and demolition
Industrial cleanups
Office or warehouse cleanouts
New construction projects
Roofing on large commercial buildings