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Short, practical guides for picking a size, prepping your driveway and planning the project. Written by people who drop off dumpsters for a living.

How to Choose the Right Dumpster Size

A simple way to pick between a 10, 15 and 20 yard dumpster: count truck loads, think about weight, and size up when you are unsure.

Same footprint, same $495 price. Here is when the shorter 10 yard is the better pick and when the 15 yard wins.

The 20 yard adds a foot of wall height and about two more truck loads for $200 more. Here is how to decide.

About 4 pickup truck loads. Real examples of what a 10 yard dumpster holds, plus loading tips to use every foot.

About 6 pickup truck loads on the same compact footprint as our 10 yard. What a 15 yard dumpster holds in real projects.

About 8 pickup truck loads with 6 foot walls. What a 20 yard dumpster can handle, from garage teardowns to estate cleanouts.

Clear a 12 x 8 foot spot, leave room for the truck, check overhead clearance and protect your surface. A quick pre-delivery checklist.

The everyday materials our dumpsters generally accept, from furniture to roofing, and how to load them well.

Hazardous materials, paints, tires, concrete, bricks, dirt and more are not accepted. The full list, plus why it matters.

Most residential jobs fit in our standard 7-day rental. How to plan your week, and what extensions cost if you need more time.

How to clear out a garage in a weekend with a small dumpster: what size to get, how to sort, and what to keep out.

Kitchens, baths, flooring and more. How to size a dumpster for a renovation and keep the job site clean.

Moving out or downsizing? Use a small dumpster to clear what is not coming with you, before the truck arrives.

Taking down a garage creates a lot of debris in a hurry. How to size and plan a dumpster for a garage or shed teardown.

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