What Are the Dimensions of a 10 Yard Dumpster?
A 10 yard dumpster's dimensions run roughly 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and about 3.5 feet tall, a compact size worth knowing before you compare it against a 20 yard dumpster measurements table. That low wall height makes it easy to hand-load shingles, yard debris or a small bathroom demo without heaving material over a tall lip. It suits a garage cleanout or a single-room renovation, and it pairs well with the smaller jobs described on our home renovation porta potty page when a crew is on site for a few days. Ten yard dumpster measurements, and 10-yard dumpster dimensions generally, vary a little by manufacturer, so confirm the exact box before you commit to a tight alley or a narrow Tallahassee side street; these 10 yard dumpster sizes and this 10 yard dumpster size cover most single-room jobs. If you are weighing this size against a bigger box, our dumpster rental cost guide breaks down what drives price beyond square footage. Whatever size you land on, plan for about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the delivery truck so the driver can set the box down without backing across a curb or a neighbor's yard.
What Are the Dimensions of a 20 Yard Dumpster?
Dumpster dimensions for the 20 yard measure close to 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and around 4.5 feet tall, roughly double the 10 yard's volume in a box that is only a bit longer. This is the workhorse size for roof tear-offs, flooring jobs and multi-room cleanouts across Tallahassee. The taller wall means less hand-loading ease than the 10 yard, but far more capacity per delivery trip, which matters if you are running a construction dumpster rental on a tight schedule. Twenty yard dumpster size works for most single-family remodels, and it is the box we get asked about most when someone searches dumpster sizes 20 yard or 20 yard dumpster measurements before calling. Check what you are tossing against our what cannot go in a dumpster list before loading, since certain materials change the disposal plan entirely regardless of box size.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| dumpster | $51-$112 | $426-$778 | $426-$778+ |
Rates above cover the dumpster rental itself; a month-long rental runs at least as much as a week, since a longer job never costs less than a shorter one. Delivery is billed separately and typically runs $100 to $150 for a day rental or up to $420 for a month-long job, per our dumpster rental cost breakdown.
What Are the Dimensions of a 30 Yard Dumpster?
A 30 yard dumpster is around 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and about 6 feet tall, the same footprint as the 20 yard but stacked a couple feet higher. Thirty yard dumpster size fits whole-house cleanouts, larger roofing jobs and commercial demo where volume adds up fast but the lot cannot spare extra ground space. Because the wall is taller, this is not the box for hand-tossing loose debris all day. It is better suited to a crew using a lift or working off a truck bed. If your project also needs sanitation on site, pair the dumpster with a standard porta potty rental or check how many porta potties do i need to size the crew's facilities against OSHA 1926.51(c), which sets toilet ratios by headcount. For anything larger still, our 40 yard dumpster rental page covers the biggest box we run.
Which Dumpster Size Do I Need for My Project?
Match the box to the job, not the other way around. A single-room remodel usually fits a 10 yard, a roof or full kitchen gut usually needs a 20 yard, and a whole-house cleanout or commercial strip-out often calls for a 30 or 40 yard dumpster rental. Our full dumpster sizes and dimensions comparisons on the 10 yard dumpster rental, 20 yard dumpster rental and 30 yard dumpster rental pages go deeper on each size if you want specifics. Weight matters as much as volume: heavy debris like shingles or concrete fills the weight limit long before the box looks full, so check dumpster weight limits before you order. If you are running a bigger operation with a trailer, fencing and a dumpster all on the same lot, our construction site services page covers how those pieces fit together, and temporary fence rental can secure the perimeter around the box overnight.
Do I Need a Permit for a Dumpster in Tallahassee?
Placement in the public right of way, meaning the street or sidewalk in front of a property, needs confirming with the City of Tallahassee before delivery. We are not naming a specific ordinance here because permit rules and fees vary by property and by how far into the right of way the box sits, and getting that wrong can mean a fine or a forced relocation mid-job. Our dumpster permit requirements page walks through what to ask the city and when a driveway placement skips the permit question entirely. If the dumpster sits fully on private property, on a driveway or a lawn well clear of the street, permit questions usually do not apply, but confirm that with the city rather than assuming. Homeowners in outlying areas like Bradfordville, roughly 10.1 miles north of downtown Tallahassee, or Woodville, about 14.1 miles south, should still check placement rules with the county rather than the city if the delivery address falls outside city limits.
How much weight can a 20 yard dumpster hold?
Weight limits depend on what you are loading, not just the box size; heavy debris like roofing or concrete fills the limit well before the container looks full. See dumpster weight limits for how overage charges work and how to estimate your load before delivery day in Tallahassee.
Can I put a dumpster on the street in Tallahassee?
Street placement falls in the public right of way, and that needs confirming with the City of Tallahassee before delivery. Driveway placement on private property usually avoids that question. Check with the city directly rather than assuming your job qualifies.
How long can I keep a rented dumpster?
Rentals run by day, week or month depending on the job. A single cleanout might need a day or a weekend, while a full remodel often runs a month. See dumpster rental cost for how duration changes the total.
What is the difference between a 20 yard and 30 yard dumpster?
Both share nearly the same 22 by 8 foot footprint in Tallahassee. The 30 yard stands about 6 feet tall versus roughly 4.5 feet for the 20 yard, adding volume without a bigger footprint, which matters on tight lots.
Does Tallahassee Porta Pros deliver dumpsters same day?
Availability depends on the size and your location, including outlying spots like Chaires, about 10.3 miles east, or Capitola, roughly 12.9 miles east. Call ahead or check emergency porta potty rental for how we handle rush requests across services.
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