10 to 40 cubic yards
Dumpster Sizes in Duluth, MN
Five sizes, and the right one is usually smaller than people expect. Heavy debris goes small because weight limits bite first; bulky light debris goes big. Here is the whole range side by side.
- 5Sizes
- 1–6 tonsWeight allowances
- Flat rateAll sizes
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All five sizes side by side
Dimensions are approximate and vary slightly by container. Weight allowances are what the flat rate includes before overage applies.
| Size | Capacity | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Holds roughly | Weight allowance | Typical projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | 10 yd³ | 12 ft × 8 ft × 3.5 ft | About 3 pickup-truck loads | 1–2 tons | Small bathroom gut, single-room cleanout, concrete and dirt, garage purge |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | 15 yd³ | 16 ft × 8 ft × 4 ft | About 4–5 pickup-truck loads | 2–3 tons | Kitchen remodel, basement cleanout, small roof tear-off, deck removal |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | 20 yd³ | 22 ft × 8 ft × 4.5 ft | About 6 pickup-truck loads | 3–4 tons | Whole-house cleanout, larger remodel, 20–30 square roof, flooring |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | 30 yd³ | 22 ft × 8 ft × 6 ft | About 9 pickup-truck loads | 4–5 tons | Major renovation, new-build construction, estate cleanout, demolition |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | 40 yd³ | 22 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft | About 12 pickup-truck loads | 5–6 tons | Commercial fit-out, large-volume light debris, teardown, roofing at scale |
10 Yard Dumpster
- Dimensions12 ft × 8 ft × 3.5 ft
- HoldsAbout 3 pickup-truck loads
- Weight1–2 tons
Small bathroom gut, single-room cleanout, concrete and dirt, garage purge
Full details 15Cubic yards15 Yard Dumpster
- Dimensions16 ft × 8 ft × 4 ft
- HoldsAbout 4–5 pickup-truck loads
- Weight2–3 tons
Kitchen remodel, basement cleanout, small roof tear-off, deck removal
Full details 20Cubic yards20 Yard Dumpster
- Dimensions22 ft × 8 ft × 4.5 ft
- HoldsAbout 6 pickup-truck loads
- Weight3–4 tons
Whole-house cleanout, larger remodel, 20–30 square roof, flooring
Full details 30Cubic yards30 Yard Dumpster
- Dimensions22 ft × 8 ft × 6 ft
- HoldsAbout 9 pickup-truck loads
- Weight4–5 tons
Major renovation, new-build construction, estate cleanout, demolition
Full details 40Cubic yards40 Yard Dumpster
- Dimensions22 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft
- HoldsAbout 12 pickup-truck loads
- Weight5–6 tons
Commercial fit-out, large-volume light debris, teardown, roofing at scale
Full detailsReady when you are
Not sure which size you need?
Describe the job on the phone. We size hundreds of these a month and we will happily talk you down to a smaller box if that is the right answer.
By job type
Which size suits which service
Demolition Debris Removal
Garage, shed, deck, porch and interior demo debris hauled clean.
View serviceConcrete & Heavy Debris
Dedicated heavy boxes for concrete, brick, basalt, block and fill.
View serviceCommercial Dumpster Rental
Scheduled and on-call service for retail, hospitality, offices and property managers.
View serviceConstruction Dumpster Rental
Jobsite containers and swap-outs that keep trades moving through a northern build season.
View serviceSame-Day Dumpster Rental
Call before noon and we will do everything we can to get a box to you today.
View serviceRoofing Dumpster Rental
Tear-off boxes sized by squares and layers — ice-dam season included.
View serviceFAQs
Sizing questions
What size dumpster do most Duluth homeowners rent?
Why is a smaller dumpster better for concrete?
Because you pay for weight as well as space. A cubic yard of broken concrete runs roughly a ton, so a 10 yard box reaches the legal road weight limit while it still looks half empty. Putting concrete in a 30 yard does not get you more capacity — it gets you a box we cannot legally lift. See concrete and heavy debris.
How much driveway space does a dumpster need?
Allow the container's own length plus about 5 feet behind it so the rear door can swing open, and a straight approach of roughly 60 feet for the truck with 10 to 12 feet of width. The truck also needs vertical clearance well above the box height while it is being tipped off, so watch low branches and overhead service drops.
Can I switch sizes after I have booked?
Up to the point the truck is loaded, yes — just call (218) 514-6269. Once it is delivered, swapping means a pickup and a fresh delivery, which costs more than getting it right first time. That is exactly why we spend a couple of minutes on sizing before we book anything.
What happens if I fill it above the top?
We cannot legally haul an overfilled container — the load has to sit level with the top rail so it can be tarped. If it is heaped, the driver will have to leave it until it is leveled, which wastes a trip for both of us. Load heavy and flat at the bottom, break down bulky items, and fill the voids.