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Dumpster Size Comparison

Gallon Bins

96 Gallon Totes = APPROX. 1/2 YARD

Dumpster Volumes:

  • 96-gallon tote holds approximately 7-8 tall kitchen bags
  • 64 gallon tote holds approximately 4-5 tall kitchen bags
  • 32 gallon tote holds approximately 2-3 tall kitchen bags

Front Load Dumpsters

2 Yard Dumpster

A 2 cubic yard commercial dumpster is generally rented by small volume businesses, such as offices with less than 20 employees and restaurants serving roughly 100 customers a day. These front load dumpsters are easily placed on properties of any size.

A 2 yard dumpster is usually best for:

  • Small Offices and Retail Stores
  • Religious Establishments
  • Banks and Financial Institutions
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4 Yard Dumpster

These dumpsters are designed for medium-sized businesses, including companies with up to 100 employees and rental properties with less than eight units. This trash dumpster size is also a good choice for retailers, entertainment venues and government offices occupying less than 5,000 square feet.

A 4 yard dumpster is usually best for:

  • Mid-size Restaurants
  • Small Apartment Complexes
  • Small to Medium Size Office
8 X

6 Yard Dumpster

The higher volume can accommodate schools, retail spaces of up to 10,000 square feet in size, as well as office spaces occupying up to 15,000 square feet. Most customers choose to keep these larger trash dumpster sizes in an enclosed area separated from their parking lot and service entrances.

A 6 yard dumpster is usually best for:

  • Hotels
  • Large Offices
  • Retail Plazas
12 X

8 Yard Dumpster

This is the largest commercial dumpster size available. These trash dumpsters are typically used by universities, apartment complexes, hotels and large retailers occupying up to 25,000 square feet. Offices with up to 500 employees can also typically handle their weekly trash with a single dumpster this size.

An 8 yard dumpster is usually best for:

  • Grocery Stores
  • Shipping Centers
  • Manufacturing Facilities
  • Larger Apartment Communities
16 X

Roll-Off Dumpsters

10 Yard Dumpster

This is the smallest roll off box size we offer. A 10 yard dumpster typically holds 50-60 33-gallon trash bags, making it ideal for small-scale projects. You can easily toss heavy debris with this dumpster’s low walls.

Common Projects for This Size:

  • Dirt
  • Heavy Debris
  • Roofing Jobs
  • Home Cleanouts
10 X = APPROX. 1 YARD

20 Yard Dumpster

This mid-size dumpster can handle a wide variety of home and construction projects. Our 20 yard dumpster can typically hold 120 33-gallon trash bags and is a helpful solution for a wide range of home improvement needs.

Common Projects for This Size:

  • Roofing Jobs
  • Construction
  • Landscaping Projects
  • Minor Remodels
20 X = APPROX. 1 YARD

30 Yard Dumpster

This larger roll off dumpster, which can hold about 180 33-gallon trash bags, is useful for both commercial and residential construction projects, or to get rid of large items like furniture and appliances from your home.

Common Projects for This Size:

  • Demolition
  • Bulky Items
  • Construction
  • Large Renovations
30 X = APPROX. 1 YARD

40 Yard Dumpster

The 40 yard dumpster is the largest box we offer in most locations. It is perfect for everything from building a new apartment complex to tearing down a home. This size holds about 240 33-gallon trash bags.

Common Projects for This Size:

  • Large Renovations
  • Demolition
  • Construction
40 X = APPROX. 1 YARD

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