10 Yard Dumpster Rental
The smallest roll off we offer, and the right call for small cleanouts and heavy, dense debris where weight caps out before volume does.
Dimensions
14 ft long × 8 ft wide × 3.5 ft high
Weight allowance
2 tons
Rental period
7 days
Starting price
$269
What fits in a 10 yard dumpster
- About 3 pickup-truck loads of debris
- A single-room cleanout or a small bathroom remodel
- Roughly 8–10 roofing squares of shingles (weight-limited)
- A garage or shed purge
What the 10 yard is actually for
The 10 yard is a low, compact container that fits almost anywhere — a single driveway lane, a tight side yard, even a small parking spot. Its low walls make it easy to load by hand, which is why it's popular for cleanouts where you're carrying items out one at a time.
It's also the smart choice for heavy material. Concrete, brick, dirt, and shingles are so dense that they hit a container's weight limit long before they fill it. Putting that debris in a small container keeps you from paying for cubic yards you can't legally use.
Where the 10 yard falls short
The trap with the 10 yard is bulky, light debris. Furniture, cabinets, and general household junk fill the volume fast without ever getting heavy. If your project is a whole-house cleanout or a multi-room remodel, the 10 yard will overflow and you'll end up paying two delivery fees. When the debris is bulky rather than dense, step up to a 20 yard.
Weight allowance & overage
The 10 yard includes a 2-ton (4,000 lb) weight allowance. Go over and you're charged a per-ton overage fee, typically $75–$100 per ton. Two tons sounds like a lot until you're loading concrete or shingles — a small volume of either can reach it, so estimate weight, not just how full the box looks.
When to size up
Size up to the 20 yard when your debris is bulky rather than dense — furniture, cabinetry, or a cleanout spanning more than one room. The price difference is small next to a second delivery fee.
10 Yard Dumpster — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 10 yard dumpster hold?
About 10 cubic yards, or roughly three pickup-truck loads. For a single-room cleanout or a small bathroom remodel, that's usually enough.
What's the weight limit on a 10 yard dumpster?
Two tons (4,000 lb). Because it's easy to hit that with dense debris, the 10 yard is often the best size for concrete, brick, or dirt even though it's the smallest.
Will a 10 yard fit in my driveway?
Almost always. At 14 feet long it takes up about one car length and fits a single driveway lane without blocking the road.
Is a 10 yard big enough for a garage cleanout?
For a standard one- or two-car garage, usually yes. If the garage is packed floor to ceiling or you're adding debris from other rooms, consider a 20 yard.
Book a 10 yard dumpster today
Same-day delivery when you call before noon. All-in pricing from $269 — no hidden fees.