What are the dimensions of a 10 yard dumpster?
A 10 yard box is the one homeowners grab for a garage clean-out or a single-room gut job. It's built low and wide so you can toss debris over the side without a ladder. Most 10 yard dumpster sizes run close to 12 feet long, 8 feet wide, and about 3.5 feet tall, which keeps it street-legal for a driveway drop in most Longmont neighborhoods. It handles a light home renovation porta potty job or a yard cleanup fine, but it fills fast with anything heavy like shingles or concrete. If you're not sure this is the right call, the dumpster sizes and dimensions breakdown on this page pairs well with our dumpster weight limits guide before you book. Pricing for a short pull sits in the dumpster rental cost range, and a day rate or a full week both apply depending on how long the project runs. For a closer look at just this size, see the 10 yard dumpster rental page.
What are the dimensions of a 20 yard dumpster?
Dumpster sizes 20 yard make it the workhorse size for a mid-size remodel, a roof tear-off, or a flooring job across a couple rooms. It holds the same rough footprint as the 10 yard, about 12 feet long and 8 feet wide, but stands taller at roughly 4.5 to 5 feet, which is why 20 yard dumpster measurements catch people off guard when the box shows up higher than expected. That extra wall height means more volume without eating more driveway space, which matters on a tight lot. A delivery truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to set the box down safely, so measure your access before the truck arrives, especially with fencing or landscaping nearby. See the full 20 yard dumpster rental page for load examples, or start at roll-off dumpster rental for the wider picture across all Longmont sizes.
What are the dimensions of a 30 yard dumpster?
Once you're clearing out a full construction site or a commercial strip-out, the 30 yard size earns its keep. Dumpster dimensions 20 yard versus 30 yard don't differ much in length or width, both stay near 12 by 8 feet, but the 30 yard walls climb to around 6 feet tall, which is a real reach for tossing debris by hand. Crews usually load it with equipment rather than by arm. That height also means the truck needs the same 60 feet of clearance behind it, plus a flat, stable spot to set it down, since a loaded 30 yard box puts real weight on soft ground. This size shows up most on construction dumpster rental jobs and pairs naturally with temporary fence rental to keep the site secured overnight. Full specs live on the 30-yard dumpster rental page.
How do I pick the right dumpster size for my project?
Match the box to the debris, not the other way around. A single bathroom gut fits a 10 yard. A roof job or a two-room remodel usually calls for a 20 yard. A whole-house renovation or new build leans toward 30 yard or the largest option, the 40 yard dumpster rental. Weight matters as much as volume. Heavy material like tile, concrete or shingles fills the weight limit long before it fills the box, so check dumpster weight limits before you commit to a size. Also confirm what's going in it. Certain items never belong in a roll-off, and the what cannot go in a dumpster page lists the common ones. If the load is going near a curb or public right of way in Longmont, placement rules need confirming with the city before drop-off, since that isn't something to guess on. For pricing across durations, the dumpster rental cost page runs day, week and month numbers side by side.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Longmont?
Permit rules vary by placement, and whether the box sits on private property or touches the street or right of way changes the answer. Longmont Porta Pros can help flag when a driveway drop is fine versus when city sign-off is needed, but the specific permit process and any fees have to be confirmed directly with the City of Longmont rather than assumed. The dumpster permit requirements page walks through what to ask when you call. This matters more on tighter urban lots than on rural or acreage properties, where there's usually more room to keep the box fully on your own ground. Jobs in nearby Firestone, about 9.5 miles east, or Lafayette, roughly 12.5 miles south, follow their own local rules too, so don't assume Longmont's answer carries over if a job crosses city lines.
| 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 much weight can a 20 yard dumpster hold?
Weight limits depend on the material, not just the box size, and heavy debris like concrete or shingles hits the ceiling long before the container looks full. Check the dumpster weight limits page for specifics before loading. Going over the line usually means an extra charge, so it pays to sort heavier debris separately when possible.
Can I put construction debris in a residential dumpster?
Yes, but not everything qualifies. Wood, drywall, flooring and general renovation waste are fine in a standard roll-off. Certain hazardous or restricted items are not allowed in any size, and the what cannot go in a dumpster page lists what to keep out before the truck ever shows up.
How much clearance does a dumpster truck need?
About 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop point, measured from where the truck backs in to where the box sets down. Tight driveways, low branches or parked cars along that path can stop a delivery cold, so it's worth walking the space first.
What is the difference between a 10 yard and 20 yard dumpster?
Both share roughly the same 12 by 8 foot footprint, but the 20 yard stands taller, closer to 4.5 to 5 feet versus 3.5 feet on the 10 yard. That extra wall height nearly doubles usable volume without needing more ground space, which matters on tight Longmont lots.
Does Longmont Porta Pros deliver dumpsters outside city limits?
Yes. Crews regularly serve Firestone about 9.5 miles east, Lafayette around 12.5 miles south, and Erie roughly 13.3 miles south. Check the service areas page for the full list, or request a quote directly through the request a quote page for your address.
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