What Size Dumpster Do I Need? 10, 15, 20 or 30 Yard | Titan Dump Co.

Most home projects fit a 15 or 20 yard dumpster. Use a 10 yard for a single-room or garage cleanout, a 15 yard for a kitchen remodel, a 20 yard for roofing or a whole-house renovation, and a 30 yard for demolition or a full estate cleanout. If you're between two sizes, take the larger one — a second haul costs more than the upgrade.

Starting price: $325
Sizes: 10–30 yard
Rental period: 7 days
Overage: $75–$95/ton

Dumpster sizes compared

Dimensions and capacity for the four roll-off sizes we run in Cleveland.

Match the size to your project

The fastest way to choose is by job type rather than by guessing cubic yards.

10 yard: garage cleanout, small bathroom remodel, deck up to 300 sq ft, heavy material like concrete or dirt
15 yard: kitchen remodel, flooring removal, medium estate cleanout, deck up to 400 sq ft
20 yard: roofing up to 30 squares, siding removal, whole-house renovation, large cleanout
30 yard: full demolition, commercial jobsite, multi-room gut, large-volume light debris

Volume is not your only limit

Each size carries a tonnage allowance. Shingles, concrete, plaster, tile and soil hit that limit long before the container looks full — a 20 yard filled with roofing tear-off can exceed its allowance at half height.

For heavy material, a smaller container is often the right answer. Call us with the material type and we'll tell you which size keeps you under the limit.

Check your driveway before you book

A roll-off truck needs roughly 60 feet of straight clearance to set and retrieve a container, plus about 23 feet of vertical clearance for the hoist. Low branches and utility lines are the usual obstacles.

On a narrow Lakewood or Parma drive, a 10 or 15 yard will fit where a 20 will not. We board every driveway placement with wood runners at no extra cost.

Frequently asked

What size dumpster do I need for a roof?

A 20 yard handles most residential roofs up to 30 squares of asphalt shingle. For a larger or multi-layer tear-off, call us so we can check tonnage before we deliver.

What size dumpster for a garage cleanout?

A 10 yard is right for most single or double garages. Step up to a 15 yard if there's furniture or built-in shelving coming out.

Can I get two smaller dumpsters instead of one large one?

Yes, and it's the better option when driveway access is tight or when you need heavy material separated from general debris.

Call (216) 777-4224 · Titan Dump Co., Cleveland, OH