What Are the Dimensions of a 10 Yard Dumpster?
These 10-yard dumpster dimensions run about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall, which fits most driveways without eating the whole yard. Among common 10 yard dumpster sizes, this is the smallest box we deliver, and the 10 yard dumpster measurements above stay consistent across most jobsites. It holds roughly three to four pickup truck loads. That size handles a bathroom gut, a small deck teardown, or the debris from clearing out a garage before a move. If you are also renting sanitation for the crew, pair it with a standard porta potty rental rather than sending guys inside to use the house. Lawrence driveways vary in slope, and the delivery truck needs a clear, level approach, so walk the path before the truck shows up. For weight limits and what the scale ticket actually charges you for, the dumpster weight limits page breaks down overage fees. If your load includes anything questionable, check what cannot go in a dumpster first, because contamination fees add up fast on a small box like this one.
What Are 20 Yard Dumpster Measurements?
These dumpster dimensions for the 20 yard size measure close to 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4.5 feet tall, doubling the depth of the 10 yard without doubling the footprint much. Compared against 10-yard dumpster dimensions, this 20 yard dumpster size trades a taller wall for the same length and width. That extra height is where the volume comes from, not extra length. This size is the workhorse for roof tear-offs, flooring replacement, and multi-room renovations. Crews doing a week-long tear-out often rent one alongside a construction dumpster rental package that bundles delivery and a swap. Delivery trucks need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the unit to place it safely, so tight lots in older Lawrence neighborhoods sometimes need the box set on the street instead of the driveway. If the placement lands in the right of way, confirm with the city before delivery, since we have not verified a specific Lawrence ordinance for street placement. For a side by side comparison of all three sizes, see dumpster sizes and dimensions or start from the roll-off dumpster rental overview.
What Are the Dimensions of a 30 Yard Dumpster?
A 30 yard dumpster is roughly 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 6 feet tall, same footprint as the 20 yard but stacked taller to hold half again as much material. It is the right call for whole-house cleanouts, large remodels, and new construction framing waste. Because it is tall, loading over the rim gets harder past shoulder height, so plan for a ramp or lift if you are hand-tossing debris. This size also needs the same 60 feet of straight backup clearance as the 20 yard, and the ground under it should be firm and stable. On uneven or soft Lawrence lots, ask about placement before delivery day. If your project also needs waste separation for permits, the dumpster permit requirements page covers what the city typically wants documented, though the exact fee schedule is not something we can quote without checking Lawrence's current code directly.
How Much Does a Dumpster Cost by Size in Lawrence?
Cost climbs with size and rental length, and daily rates are only worth it for a fast one-day cleanout. Weekly rentals suit most renovation timelines, and monthly rates make sense for ongoing construction sites. Below are the measured ranges across all sizes we track.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
For a size-by-size cost breakdown instead of a duration breakdown, the dumpster rental cost page and the 10 yard dumpster rental, 20 yard dumpster rental, and 30 yard dumpster rental pages each carry the pricing specific to that box. A 40 yard option exists too, covered on 40 yard dumpster rental, for the biggest teardown jobs.
Which Dumpster Size Do I Need for My Project?
Match the size to the job, not the property. A small bathroom remodel rarely fills a 10 yard box, while a whole-house gut can overflow a 20 yard fast. If you are unsure, oversizing by one step usually costs less than a second haul. Contractors running a jobsite with several trades on-site should also plan sanitation using the same logic OSHA applies to toilet counts: 1926.51(c) sets ratios starting at one facility for crews of 20 or fewer. That standard is about toilets, not dumpsters, but the planning habit is the same: count the people and the volume before ordering. Pair your dumpster decision with a look at construction site services if you are also renting fencing, power, or restrooms for the same job. Homeowners doing a smaller project on their own timeline can check home renovation porta potty for what a solo remodel crew typically needs alongside the box. Lawrence lots close to Eudora, about 2.3 miles north, and Williamstown, roughly 3.0 miles northeast, tend to have tighter street access than newer subdivisions, which affects whether a 20 or 30 yard box can even be delivered curbside.
What size dumpster do I need for a garage cleanout?
A 10 yard dumpster handles most single garage cleanouts, holding around three to four pickup truck loads of mixed junk, furniture, and light debris. If the garage also has drywall or flooring tear-out mixed in, size up to a 20 yard so you are not paying for a second pickup mid-project.
How long can I keep a rented dumpster?
Rental length depends on the plan you book, from a single day up through a full month, and pricing scales with duration as shown in the table above. Longer construction jobs typically book monthly to avoid repeated delivery and pickup fees between swaps.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in my driveway?
A driveway placement usually does not need a permit, but street or right-of-way placement often does. Lawrence's specific rule has not been verified here, so confirm with the city before the delivery truck arrives, especially for a 20 or 30 yard box that needs street clearance.
What can't I put in a roll-off dumpster?
Certain materials, like tires, paint, batteries and hazardous chemicals, are usually restricted from standard roll-off loads. The full breakdown of restricted items and the extra fees tied to them is covered on the what cannot go in a dumpster page before you load anything questionable.
How much clearance does a dumpster delivery truck need?
The truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind where the dumpster sits to back in and place it safely. Tight urban lots near Centropolis, about 6.1 miles southeast, or Topeka, 9.3 miles southeast, sometimes require street placement instead of driveway delivery for this reason.
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