Which dumpster do you need?
Four standard sizes cover virtually every residential and commercial job. Pick one to jump to the full guide, or scroll to the recommendation grid below for help matching your project.
The four standards.
Small cleanouts, single-bath remodels.
Roofing, kitchens, big cleanouts.
Whole-home renovations, small builds.
New construction and full demolitions.
What fits what.
Rule-of-thumb recommendations for the most common jobs. When you're between sizes, size up — you'll pay less than ordering a second bin.
3–4 pickup-truck loads — enough for a single-car garage or small basement.
10yd for a bathroom, 20yd for a full kitchen gut or multi-room work.
Standard for single-layer shingle tear-offs up to 2,500 sq ft.
Drywall, flooring, fixtures, and demolition waste for 4–6 rooms.
Industry standard for residential builds up to 2,500 sq ft.
20yd for a small home, 30yd for 2,000+ sq ft properties.
Max capacity for large-scale commercial and full demolition.
10yd for small cleanups, 20yd for multiple trees or major landscaping.