Many of the most common questions we hear from people revolve around the size of dumpsters. We understand it’s not necessarily a thing most people know off hand, especially for those that don’t frequently order dumpsters. That’s why we’re here.
| Size | Dimensions | Additional Fees | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard | 10 ft. (L) x 8 ft. (W) x 4 ft. (H) | None. Flat Rate | Please call 401-354-7129 |
| 15 Yard | 14 ft. (L) x 8 ft. (W) x 4 ft. (H) | None. Flat Rate | Please call 401-354-7129 |
| 20 Yard | 22 ft. (L) x 8 ft. (W) x 4 ft. (H) | None. Flat Rate | Please call 401-354-7129 |
| 30 Yard | 22 ft. (L) x 8 ft. (W) x 7 ft. (H) | None. Flat Rate | Please call 401-354-7129 |
For starters, we offer 10, 15, 20 and 30 yard dumpsters to Providence and its area suburbs. Go to our service area page if you’d like to know if we service the location you need a dumpster. Dumpster sizes are often confusing to customers because there’s no exact formula of what each size can hold. It not only depends on the volume of the items you’re putting in the container, but also the weight of those items. As for a general rule, here’s what we abide by considering the law of averages in terms of weight and volume:
10 yard dumpsters, better known as our smallest size, are meant for small home renovations like cleaning out a garage. If it’s easier to think of it in terms of the amount you can fit in the bed of a pickup truck, 10 yards equals about three trucks worth. In some cases, small dumpsters are used to hold heavy material like concrete or dirt to keep you from facing weight overage fees.
15 yard dumpsters hold what is roughly equivalent to four truckloads of material. We typically bump a customer up the 15 yard size if we aren’t positive a 10 yard will be enough to handle their project. These can be used for heavy material, as well.
20 yard dumpsters are a good divide between small and large containers. These roll-offs can handle about six pickup trucks. 20 yards can handle the right amount of volume and weight for medium-sized residential projects.
30 yard dumpsters, you can probably assume by now, are the largest size dumpster. These boxes bump it up to nine trucks worth of debris. If we are at all concerned that a 20 yard won’t work for you, we’ll take it up to 30 yards. The small cost difference will be worth it in the end vs. facing overage costs.
Dumpster Sizes with Providence Disposal
So whether what you read above sounds like a bunch of gibberish or you’re fluent in dumpster talk, you have nothing to worry about with Providence Disposal. Our team is here to help you with your rental no matter your experience or knowledge of roll-offs. The dedicated customer service reps at Providence Disposal have years of experience in the waste industry, making them the people you need to talk to in terms of rentals. We work with customers renting for the first time and customers renting the 100th time.
Give us a call at 401-354-7129 from 7am-7pm on Monday or 8am-7pm Tuesday through Friday or fill out our quote form. We’ll be sure to get back to you promptly and can guarantee you’ll be impressed by our knowledge and our prices. There’s no need to be intimidated about dumpster sizes. Providence Disposal is here.