What are the dimensions of a 10 yard dumpster?
A 10 yard dumpster measures close to 12 feet long by 8 feet wide by 3.5 feet tall, which fits a single-car driveway without crowding the garage door. It holds about three pickup truck loads. That makes 10 yard dumpster sizes the pick for a bathroom gut, a small deck teardown, or clearing out a garage before a move, the kind of project where a single porta john rental usually covers the crew too. If you are staging a home renovation porta potty alongside the bin, keep both units on the same hard surface so delivery trucks are not backing across grass. Provo homeowners on tighter lots lean toward the 10 yard because it clears fences and low tree limbs that a taller box would clip. Check dumpster weight limits before loading shingles or concrete, since 10 yard dumpster measurements describe volume, not tonnage, and a full load of debris can hit the cap fast. For anything wetter or heavier, a construction dumpster rental in a larger size usually costs less per ton than overage fees on a small one.
What are the dimensions of a 20 yard dumpster?
Twenty yard dumpster measurements land around 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4.5 feet tall, doubling the 10 yard's capacity in roughly the same footprint. This is the size most Provo contractors default to for kitchen remodels, roofing tear-offs and small demolition jobs, often booked together with construction site services for the full job. The extra height means loading over the side takes more effort, so plan for a ramp or lift if crew members are tossing debris by hand. See dumpster rental cost for what size and duration do to the total price. A 20 yard dumpster size also needs the same 60 feet of straight clearance behind the delivery truck that any roll-off requires, so measure your driveway or street frontage before booking. If the load includes shingles, drywall or mixed construction debris, check what cannot go in a dumpster first, because contaminated loads can trigger extra fees regardless of the container size.
What are the dimensions of a 30 yard dumpster?
A 30 yard dumpster size runs close to 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 6 feet tall, the same length as a 20 yard but noticeably taller. That extra height suits whole-home cleanouts, large chain link temporary fence or decking projects, and commercial buildouts where volume piles up fast. Because it stands taller, a 30 yard box is harder to load by hand past waist height, so crews often build a temporary ramp or stage debris on pallets first. Site access matters more at this size too. The same 60 feet of straight clearance applies, and Provo properties with narrow alleys or shared driveways should confirm truck access before the delivery window. Pair the dumpster with temporary fence rental if the site borders foot traffic, since an open 30 yard container next to a sidewalk is a liability nobody wants. For side-by-side comparisons across all three sizes, the dumpster sizes and dimensions breakdown above covers the footprint math contractors ask for most.
Do I need a permit for a roll-off dumpster in Provo?
Placement in the public right of way, meaning the street or curb strip rather than a private driveway, needs confirming with the city before delivery. Provo's rules on this are not something to guess at, and a wrong guess can mean a fine or a forced relocation mid-project, so review the porta potty permit requirements page for the same right-of-way logic before you call. Start with dumpster permit requirements for what to ask the city when you call. If the dumpster sits entirely on your own driveway or yard, most jobs skip the permit question entirely, but corner lots and narrow streets in older Provo neighborhoods often push the container toward the curb by necessity. Homeowners near Springville, about 6.7 miles south, and Orem, 5.6 miles northwest, run into the same right-of-way question since municipal rules differ block to block. When in doubt, ask before the truck shows up rather than after, and see service areas if the project sits closer to Orem or Springville than downtown Provo.
How much weight can each dumpster size hold?
Weight limits depend on the material, not just the yardage, and mixed debris like shingles or concrete fills the weight cap long before the box looks full. A 10 yard container handles lighter cleanout debris well, while 20 and 30 yard sizes suit bulkier, lower-density loads like furniture, framing lumber and drywall. Dumpster weight limits covers the specifics by material type, and it is worth reading before you load anything dense. Overage charges apply per ton past the included weight, so a 30 yard dumpster size loaded with wet roofing material can cost more than a smaller box loaded with lighter waste. If your project spans both heavy demo debris and lighter general trash, splitting the load between two smaller dumpsters sometimes beats one oversized container, and a storage container rental can hold tools and fixtures separate from the debris stream. For ongoing construction sites needing washing facilities alongside disposal, note that OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing stations specifically where workers apply paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, distinct from general toilet needs covered under OSHA 1926.51(c). Pair dumpster service with portable toilet rental so the crew has both covered from day one, and add a handwashing station rental if the crew is applying paints or coatings on site.
| unit | duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dumpster | day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| dumpster | weekend | $390 | $440 | $497 |
| dumpster | week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| dumpster | month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
How long can I keep a roll-off dumpster?
Most Provo rentals run by the day, weekend, week or month, and pricing scales with duration rather than size alone. A weekend cleanout and a month-long remodel need very different terms, so check dumpster rental cost before locking in a date, and compare against monthly porta potty rental if the restroom and the dumpster run on different schedules.
Does the delivery truck need special access?
Yes. Every roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to safely place and pull the container. Narrow alleys, low branches or tight cul-de-sacs in Provo neighborhoods can rule out certain placements entirely.
Can I fit a 20 yard dumpster in my driveway?
Most standard driveways handle a 20 yard box, which measures about 22 feet long and 8 feet wide. Measure your driveway length first, and confirm nothing overhangs the drop zone like a low garage roof or fence line.
What size dumpster do I need for a bathroom remodel?
A 10 yard dumpster usually covers a single bathroom gut, holding roughly three pickup truck loads of tile, drywall and fixtures. Larger remodels touching multiple rooms often need to size up to a 20 yard unit instead, similar to how a full portable restroom rental plan scales with crew size.
Is a permit required if the dumpster stays on private property?
Usually not, but placement in the public right of way always needs confirming with the city first. Check dumpster permit requirements or call Provo directly before the delivery truck arrives to avoid a mid-project surprise.
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