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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)

Rectangular metal Residential Waste Dumpster bin with open top and reinforced side panels, viewed from an angle showing the front and left sides.
A large, empty rectangular metal Yard Waste Dumpster with raised sides and an open top, viewed from an angle.

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

Illustration of a large, rectangular, open-top Residential Waste Dumpster container, typically used for holding construction or renovation debris.
A large, empty rectangular metal Yard Waste Dumpster with raised sides and an open top, viewed from an angle.

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

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