Dumpster Size Chart
Every Muckpro container side-by-side — dimensions, capacity, weight allowances, and what each one is actually best at.
Relative size at a glance
| Feature | 15 Yard | 20 Yard Most Popular | 30 Yard | 40 Yard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior dimensions | approx. 14' L × 8' W × 4' H | approx. 14' L × 8' W × 6' H | approx. 20–22' L × 8' W × 6' H | approx. 20–22' L × 8' W × 8' H |
| Estimated capacity | 15 cubic yards | 20 cubic yards | 30 cubic yards | 40 cubic yards |
| Pickup-truck loads | ~15 loads | ~20 loads | ~30 loads | ~40 loads |
| Household weight included | 1 ton | 1.5 tons | 2 tons | 2.5 tons |
| C&D pricing | Flat rate | Flat rate | Flat rate | Flat rate |
| Best uses | Bathroom remodels, small demo, shed cleanouts | Roofing, kitchen & bath remodels, garages, new builds | Demolition, whole-house guts, commercial shingle jobs | Large demo, TPO tear-offs, insulation, commercial cleanouts |
| Suitable materials | Household or C&D; dedicated heavy loads | Household or C&D; shingles to ~30 sq | Household or C&D; dense demo debris | Bulky lightweight C&D and cleanout volume |
| Fits residential driveway | Yes — easiest fit | Yes — 14' footprint | Longer driveways | Usually job sites |
| Hand-loading ease | Easiest — 4' walls | Easy + rear doors | Moderate | Difficult — 8' walls |
| Popularity | Popular for homes | ★ Our #1 rental | Contractor favorite | Commercial specialist |
| Price* | $375 | By address | By address | By address |
| Book it | Book 15 | Book 20 | Book 30 | Book 40 |
Dimensions are approximate. Roll-off boxes come from several manufacturers and vary a little — cans run about 100" (8') wide outside end to end and roughly 6' wide inside at the floor. A 20-yard shows up as either a 14' box with 6' walls or a 20–22' box with 4' walls, depending on what's on the truck.
*$375 is the 15-yard starting price within 5 miles of our Live Oak yard. Every size is priced by the mile to your address, with 7 days and one dump included, and your exact price is shown at checkout. All containers include rear swing doors. Get exact pricing for your address.
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15 Yard — the maneuverable one
Short enough for tight driveways, big enough to swallow a full bathroom gut. Includes 1 ton of household debris; heavy materials like tile ride best here in a dedicated shallow load.
20 Yard — the workhorse (most popular)
The size most homeowners and roofers end up needing: ~25–30 squares of shingle, a full kitchen, or a packed two-car garage, on the same 14-foot footprint as the 15 (tall-wall version).
30 Yard — contractor territory
Whole-house guts, demolition, and commercial jobs. 22 feet long with a 2-ton household allowance and the swap-out rhythm crews plan projects around.
40 Yard — maximum volume
Built for bulk: TPO tear-offs, insulation, and commercial cleanouts. Honest note — the 8-foot walls make hand-loading tough; machine loading or the rear doors are the play.
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