Most home cleanouts in South Suffolk fit a 10 yard dumpster, most remodels need a 20 yard, and full construction teardowns run 30 to 40 yards. The 10-yard dumpster dimensions measure roughly 12 feet by 8 feet on the ground, while dumpster dimensions for a 20 yard box run about 22 feet by 8 feet, and dumpster dimensions for a 30 yard box add height, not footprint. Picking wrong means paying twice, so get the footprint right before the truck shows up.
A 10 yard dumpster is the smallest box South Suffolk Porta Pros rolls out, built for small cleanouts, single-room gutting, or yard debris after a storm. These 10 yard dumpster measurements run about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide, and roughly 3.5 feet tall at the walls, the same numbers you will see quoted anywhere dumpster sizes 20 yard and smaller boxes get compared side by side. That footprint fits a driveway or a tight residential lot without eating the whole yard. Before delivery, crews still need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to back it in safely, the same clearance requirement that applies to every roll-off size we deliver in South Suffolk. If you are gutting a single bathroom or clearing out a garage, this is usually the box to book. Homeowners doing a home renovation alongside the dumpster often add a standard porta potty rental for the crew, since a job site without a bathroom slows everyone down. Check the dumpster rental cost page for pricing by length of rental, and see what cannot go in a dumpster before you start loading, since certain materials get rejected at the landfill and billed back to you.
A 20 yard dumpster is the workhorse size for South Suffolk kitchen remodels, roofing tear-offs, and mid-size cleanouts. The 20 yard dumpster measurements run about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and close to 4.5 feet tall, and among dumpster sizes 20 yard is usually the first one contractors ask about by name. That extra height and length double the volume of the 10 yard box without doubling the footprint, which matters on lots near Carrsville, 16.1 miles west, where driveways tend to run long and narrow. Crews reroofing a house or stripping flooring across several rooms usually land here. Weight still matters more than volume on this size. Check dumpster weight limits before loading shingles or concrete, since those materials fill a 20 yard box's weight cap long before it looks full. If the load site sits close to a property line or a right of way, review dumpster permit requirements with the city first, since placement rules are not something to guess at. Pair the dumpster with a 10 yard dumpster rental comparison if you are unsure which size actually fits the job.
A 30 yard dumpster steps up to roughly 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and about 6 feet tall, the added height carrying the extra volume rather than a longer footprint. This size handles whole-house cleanouts, large deck removals, and commercial buildouts across South Suffolk. Contractors running a construction dumpster rental for a multi-week job often start here rather than swapping a smaller box twice, since a second delivery fee adds up fast. The taller wall height means loading over the side takes more effort, so plan for a ramp or lift if the crew is hand-loading debris rather than using equipment. Job sites out toward Benns Church, 19.7 miles north, or Camptown, 19.8 miles west, sometimes need this size simply because the drive back to the transfer station is longer and fewer trips make more sense. If you are still deciding between this and the 40 yard option, the dumpster rental cost page breaks out the price difference by duration.
Match the box to the debris type, not just the pile size, because dense material like concrete or shingles fills weight limits long before it fills volume. A kitchen gut job with cabinets and drywall behaves very differently from a yard full of brush, even if both piles look about the same height. South Suffolk crews on tight residential lots often size down and schedule two pickups rather than blocking a driveway with a 30 yard box for two weeks. Review dumpster sizes and dimensions alongside what cannot go in a dumpster before ordering, since banned items get pulled at the landfill and billed back regardless of size. OSHA 1926.25 requires scrap and debris to be cleared from active work areas, which is one more reason contractors keep the dumpster close to the work rather than staged far off site. For active construction sites juggling multiple service needs at once, the construction site services page covers dumpsters, fencing, and restrooms together in one plan.
Placement comes down to clearance, ground stability, and whether the box sits in the public right of way. Every size needs the same straight-line approach behind the truck, and a driveway with grade changes or overhead wires can rule out a spot that looked fine on paper. Placement in the right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery, since South Suffolk has not published a standard exception for driveway overflow onto the street. ADA Standards section 302.1 requires stable, firm, slip-resistant surfaces for accessible routes, a useful benchmark even off official ADA projects, since a dumpster sitting on soft ground can sink and become a hazard on its own. If your project also needs temporary fence rental around the work zone, plan the fence line and the dumpster pad together so neither blocks the other. For events or larger sites needing several service types delivered at once, service areas covers what we run out to across South Suffolk and the towns nearby, including Smithfield at 22.7 miles north and Franklin at 23.8 miles west.
Dumpster pricing depends on size and rental length, not a flat rate. A day rental for a smaller box runs in a lower band than a full week, and monthly rates apply for extended construction jobs. See the dumpster rental cost page for the full breakdown by duration and the 10 yard dumpster rental page for that size specifically.
Usually, yes, since the 30 yard box shares the same 22 by 8 foot footprint as the 20 yard, just taller. The real constraint is the 60 feet of straight clearance the delivery truck needs behind the pad, not the box itself. Narrow or curved driveways sometimes rule this size out.
Both run about 22 feet long and 8 feet wide. The 30 yard stands roughly a foot and a half taller, carrying more volume in the same footprint. Choose by debris weight and volume together, not by footprint, since a heavy load fills the weight cap before the box looks full.
That depends on where the dumpster sits. If it stays fully on private property, most placements need no permit. If it touches the street or right of way, confirm with the city first. See dumpster permit requirements for details on what to check before ordering.
A single bathroom gut usually fits a 10 yard dumpster, given the ground footprint of about 12 by 8 feet. A larger remodel touching plumbing, tile, and fixtures across multiple rooms often needs the 20 yard size instead. Check how many porta potties do I need too if the crew is on site for several days.
Yes. South Suffolk Porta Pros delivers dumpster sizes and dimensions across South Suffolk and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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